Mechanics
New Balance Releases Lightest Running Shoes in the World—the RC 5000
Weighing in at a phenomenally light 3.2 ounces (2.5 ounces for the women’s model), the New Balance RC 5000 is the lightest running shoe on the market. Use it for [...]
The Basics of Speed Training
Next to a strong will and determination, nothing is deadlier to your opponent than speed. Improve your speed by focusing your training on its two main components: force production and [...]
Test Prep: ASVAB 411
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a standardized test that high school students take some time between their sophomore and senior years. Here’s what you need to know [...]
Try This Baseball Hitting Drill For a Balanced Swing
The Step-Back Hitting Drill is a favorite of mine, because it addresses so many aspects of the swing. Incorporate it into your training to reinforce your weight shift, keep your [...]
Try These Men's Lacrosse Wall Ball Drills
All levels of men's lacrosse—the fastest game on two feet—require amazing stick skills. Having the ability to use both your left and right hand while stickhandling adds versatility to your [...]
Get Faster: Types of Speed Development
First-Step Quickness and Acceleration Most sports are played in a confined spaced, forcing athletes to stop and start quickly while reacting to each other and the flow of the game. [...]
Get Faster: Sprinting Technique
Whether you’ve been blessed with the ability to fly or not, speed can be taught—and thus dramatically improved. It starts with learning and implementing proper running form and sprinting technique. Mastering [...]
Get Faster: Overview
Welcome to STACK’s resource center for athletes looking to get faster. Our complete guide to speed will help any athlete—from beginner to elite—improve all facets of his or her speed. [...]
Build Muscle: Strength Training Principles
In this series of articles, I am discussing various ways athletes can build muscle, from using nutrition tips to getting sufficient sleep. Today, I focus on the importance of strength [...]
Can Skating on a Treadmill Improve Technique and Speed?
An ongoing debate in the hockey world concerns the use of treadmill skating as a development tool. Some contend that skating on a treadmill may adversely alter a player's stride, [...]