sports-coaching

Techniques for the Shortstop

If you are the shortstop of any baseball game, you will want to make sure to not stop short. By understanding your position on the field, you will be able to see the plays through and stop the oppo....
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Techniques for the Pitcher

The role of the pitcher is an integral part of every baseball game. For beginners and advanced players alike, it is always important to work on improving the game. If you are trying to find the mo....
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Techniques for the Outfielder

When looking at the entire spectrum of a game, you will want to make sure that every player knows their place and what they need to do. This isn't just important for the pitcher and batter, but als....
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Techniques for the First Baseman

The batter has hit the ball and is running towards first base. You are the first person that has the ability to strike them out before they get too far. If you want to make sure that you are alway....
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Techniques for the Catcher

There is only one person in every baseball game that has the ability to be the catcher. If you have been chosen for this spot, or are working towards training someone to be effective as the catcher....
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Staying Active to Relieve Stress

Everyone has some recollection of the middle school and high school years. All of the changes in your body, as well as in your mental state begin to change dramatically. For several, this isn't a ....
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Sports Past Childhood:

How Sports Can Help College Funds Whether you play soccer or swim, there are always opportunities for your specific sport, waiting around every corner. Even if you don't want to consider sports for....
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Shooting for the Points

Your team has the dribble down and they know how to work with the team. However much your team knows, it won't be the same if they don't know the basics of shooting the basketball in order to make ....
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Setting it Up

The popular saying of practice makes perfect is not just something that is used for a certain set of performers or athletes. Instead, it should be used for everyone who plans on working towards win....
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Scoring & Winning

The objective of any game is not to only have fun and get a dose of physical activity, but also to find the best ways to score and win with the game. If you are playing the game of volleyball, you ....
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Lining into the Correct Basketball Positions

Even though a team only has five players, each of these players has a specific position that they need to stay in. All of these will help the team to work together when the ball is in their court, ....
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Keeping Score

Half of the fun of playing against opponents on court is seeing who will win the game. Of course, if you aren't playing in a tournament, you will want to make sure you know how to keep the score. ....
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Implementing Positive Practice

You have welcomed the new members to your team and are ready to make the best of it. You have a list of things that you want to teach them, ranging from the basics of the sport to the different tec....
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Hitting & Bunting for a Home Run

Playing the best game also means taking the best swings at the ball. If you want to make sure that you hit the ball exactly like you envision every time, then you can begin by understanding some ba....
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Hey, Coach!

Even though most state that coaching is simply to teach others how to play a game, it is much more than this. The effects that coaching can have on a young child or youth, can help them to gain som....
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Competition & Tournaments

For every player and every coach, there is a specific goal to playing the sport. At times this may be for physical fitness and at others it may just be for fun. No matter what the intentions of th....
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Communicating as a Coach

Every member looks to specific signs in order to be sure that they are being the most effective in their game. One of the major signs that every player is going to look at is the coach. If you are....
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Coaching Volleyball

For those who want to participate in a great aerobic workout combined with a game, then volleyball is a great option. If you have decided to coach the game of volleyball, then you will definitely w....
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Coaching Tennis

For those who are interested in a more individualized sport, tennis is one of the popular options. This particular game is built to show strength, durability, and grace all at the same time. If yo....
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Coaching Tactics

Every coach has their own set of rules to make sure that the players understand the game and continuously improve. If you are trying to make sure that your players are receiving the best, you will ....
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Becoming a Parent for Activity

Understanding what your child needs and giving them insight into what will help them out the most is an important part of learning to raise a child. Sometimes, this is not seen as easily as others,....
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Basketball Rundowns

As the head of a basketball team, or as a member; there are certain extra pieces of putting together a team that are important to remember. The game of basketball is more than preparing for a game ....
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Basic Skills of Volleyball

The worst situation that a volleyball team could be in is to show up at a game without knowing what skills they needed to win the game. Hitting the ball, being in the right place, and playing compe....
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Basic Offense

Like any other game, you will want to be certain that you have both an offense and defense in place. This is no exception to volleyball and can help your team to play their best. Whether they are ....
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Basic Defense

Even when the ball isn't on your side of the court, it is important to be ready for it to get there. Hitting back at exactly the right time is an important defensive rule for any volleyball game. ....
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