First Step
5 Outfield Drills for Youth Baseball
One of the most common questions we get from little league baseball coaches is, "what are some outfield drills for youth baseball players that we can...
How to Build First-Step Quickness for Baseball and Softball
Strength and Speed Training for Baseball and Softball Part 2 In part 1 of this program we covered what we covered the stability and mobility that is...
5 Best Shoulder Exercises You Can Do At Home
When it comes to shoulder exercise and developing the "bowling balls" people want, most minds go straight to the same old tricks and the same old...
4 Drills For Building an NBA-Style Explosive First Step
With regards to basketball training, a lot of attention seems to be placed on vertical jump or vertical power development. However, a crucial component that is often overlooked is horizontal [...]
14 Unique Vertimax Training Exercises That Build Speed
Vertimax training exercises have become a staple in performance centers across the country and have proven time and time again to be useful tools in...
adidas Unveils the J Wall 2, John Wall’s Second Signature Shoe
As the career of Washington Wizards point guard John Wall blossoms, so too do his kicks. After a successful run with Wall's first signature shoe from adidas (the J Wall [...]
adidas Outdoor Terrex Gear for Trail Running
Ready to take your training outside for the summer? First step: Get outside and go for a run! Well, wait. First step: Get dressed, then go outside for a run. [...]
Speed Drill of the Day: Get a Quicker First Step with Pause Squats
One of the most important traits of an athlete is his or her first-step quickness and acceleration. How fast can you explode out of a static position and reach your [...]
How Marcus Mariota Got Ready for the NFL Draft
Former University of Oregon quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota is not sitting idle in anticipation for the 2015 NFL Draft. He's been relentlessly training for the next level [...]
Get Pumped: Canadian Prospect Nic Demski Embarks on His NFL Journey
The STACK Velocity Sports Performance NFL Combine training group in Irvine, California, features prospects from elite college programs such as Notre Dame and Southern California. But one prospect who's generating [...]