First Step
Develop a Killer First Step
When you have the ball, you are in control of the game. The defense is at your mercy. You know where you want to go and when you want to [...]
Improve First-Step Quickness
One small but explosive first step equals one giant speed advantage over an opponent. The ability to glide into top-end speed is a highly coveted skill. But unless you’re running [...]
Foundation for Basketball Success
The game of basketball requires that you be able to change direction and make decisions quickly. This requires focused attention, physical and mental dexterity, and a knack for anticipation (without [...]
The Ultimate Core Exercise?
The search for the best core exercise is endless. Every trainer seems to have his own ideas about the most effective method to train the core. Most agree that functional [...]
Reaction Time With Longhorn Baseball
Colorado Rockies rookie second baseman Chris Nelson stole home against the Cincinnati Reds last night, scoring the winning run and keeping his team's Wild Card hopes alive. Although Nelson’s speed [...]
What It Takes to Make This Catch
This might be the greatest catch ever, and some may wonder how it’s even possible. A play like this isn’t due to luck. The athlete must have incredible skills even [...]
Long Beach State’s Double Play Tips for Shortstops
T.J. Bruce, Long Beach State infielders coach, provides five tips to help shortstops turn the perfect 6-4-3 double play. 1. Pre-pitch Most shortstops make the mistake of being flat-footed during [...]
Long Beach State's Double Play Tips for Shortstops
T.J. Bruce, Long Beach State infielders coach, provides five tips to help shortstops turn the perfect 6-4-3 double play. 1. Pre-pitch Most shortstops make the mistake of being flat-footed during [...]
Mario Manningham’s Combine Training
With Plax long gone, the New York Giants are looking for that next big-play wideout to step in as their number one receiver. The G-Men are hoping for a jump [...]
Never Hide Head Injuries
Daredevil Johnny Knoxville makes a decent—if often disturbing—living by filming himself in harm’s way. It’s no shock, then, that the co-creator of "Jackass" has had his share of head injuries. [...]