First Step
Get a Quicker First Step With Explosive Speed Training
Explosive speed is an attribute that can elude even the most elite athletes. Although some players just seem to be born with speed, less genetically fortunate athletes can develop a [...]
Smart Exercises to Build Leg Strength
What do most strength coaches and athletes think are the best exercises to build leg strength? You guessed it—the Squat and the Lunge. Both are effective, but for some athletes [...]
5 Key Components of the New Jordan CP3.V Basketball Shoe
First Step, Crossover, Spin Move, Fast Break, Layup: these are the five basketball elements guiding Chris Paul's CP3 signature shoe to its fifth generation release, which officially occurs today, Jan. [...]
Develop First Step Explosion With Jumps
Through the years, team sports have become more competitive and intense, and players have been forced to become better all-around athletes. You have to be able to move fast and [...]
Develop an Explosive First Step With Three Simple Drills
If you want to gain an advantage in a game of inches, try developing an explosive first step. Work through the following three exercises to get off the line of [...]
Penn State Loses Game But Not Dignity in First Game after Scandal
This past week, Penn State football fans have lived through a tragic child abuse scandal, the firing of both their university president and legendary football coach of 46 years, student [...]
QB Essentials, Part 1: Develop Rhythm and Timing With the Three-Step Drop
Short passes and timing routes are can’t-miss options when your team needs yards in a hurry. As a quarterback, connecting on these quick-strike plays depends on your ability to execute [...]
Are Your Goals SMART Enough?
Want to achieve the impossible? Take the first step by setting the right kind of goals. Jessica Mohler, sport psychologist at the U.S. Naval Academy, encourages soldiers and athletes to [...]
First Look at Jordan Brand's CP 2Quick
We were extremely pleased to get a first look at Jordan Brand's upcoming CP 2Quick. Scheduled for release next month, it's the latest model inspired by NBA All-Star point guard [...]
Refine Your 40-Yard Dash Start Technique
Start technique is an crucial factor that can make or break your 40 time. "How an athlete gets into his three-point stance is very important," says Travelle Gaines, owner of [...]