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- Fastpitch Softball Glove Review - ACE70 By Akadema - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Brad HenksWhen looking for a new fastpitch glove you want to read some reviews. There are some out there but most are just those one-liners at the bottom of the sales page. Surfing through hundreds of forums hoping to find a decent review takes too much time. This article is a real users review of the ...
Views: 3064(1 vote) - Soccer Practice - Winnings Tactics - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Andre BotelhoHere's a really simple way to explain soccer practice; there is no set rule. You have the option to create drills based on your imagination and experience. What’s more, be on a lookout for drills that are already in use but need modification as per your requirements. There are tips that can be ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - What is Success (from 'The Winning Mind)? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: What is Success (from 'The Winning Mind)? Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, Positive Thinking and Positive Psychology (enough there now, craig!) Web Site: Craig's new ...
Views: 938(3 votes) - Some Make Excuses -- Others, World Records - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Ed MayhewSome people live a lifetime of making excuses to justify their virtual inertia. Others, such as Rick Ball, a subway mechanic from Ontario, Canada, forego the excuse making to make World Records -- THREE in 2009, to be exact. And it's not that Rick couldn't have come up with his own list of ...
Views: 1217(3 votes) - Ice Fishing ideas for beginners. - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Justin LockIf you are interested in ice fishing but have no experience in this subject then there are a few key pieces of information that you are going to need. First of all, most people think that ice fishing is a boring sport with nothing to do except stare at a hole in the ice for hours on end. This is ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - Kids Soccer Drills: 5 Simple Steps To Dribbling - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Andre BotelhoIn kids soccer drills, this is for sure that anyone who has played the sport will understand the importance of dribbling in the game. Dribbling refers to the skill of maneuvering the ball in the field while keeping its control. It is one of the first soccer skills taught to the kids at the ...
Views: 2520(2 votes) - Jump Rope To Improve Sports Skills - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Paul SmytheNo matter what sport you play, jump ropes will help you improve at least one aspect of that sport. If you can jump rope at least a few times a week you will start to see improvement in things like your speed, agility, leg strength, coordination, and jumping ability. Jumping rope is also an ...
Views: 1253(3 votes) - Coach Youth Soccer: Winning Tactics For Every Team - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Andre BotelhoBy the time you finish reading this, you would probably have learnt every trick in the trade to coach youth soccer. Though coaching soccer is not that tough but what’s required is a lot of patience, aptitude and experience. Every coach is aware of the strategies that tag along to teach youth ...
Views: 1603(2 votes) - Hypnosis and Peak Performance - Does It Work? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Gregg SwansonHypnosis for sports performance is a recognized field that is used to enhance the performance of athletes, both at the amateur and professional level. More recently the incredible power of hypnosis for athletes had been becoming more widely accepted here in the U.S. For years in the Eastern ...
Views: 1287(1 vote) - Daniela Barnea Found Her Niche -- Isn't It Great! - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Ed MayhewWhile in her forties, constantly driving her kids to and from water polo and swim team practices, little did Daniela Barnea know that she had found her niche. No, not a career as a chauffeur, but competitive swimming. As a teen Daniela had enjoyed swimming at the local YWCA, but was not ...
Views: 1559(3 votes) - 3 Simple Steps To Coach Youth Soccer - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Andre BotelhoPermit me a straight question. To coach youth soccer, what 3 things can a coach do? Before you answer this question, it is important to know that youth soccer is all about letting the kids have fun. The concentration should be on turning the drills into enjoyable exercises so that the players ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - The Emotional Impact of the Secrets of Hypnotic Golf - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Andrew FoggI'm reading a recent New Scientist article talking about the Five emotions you never knew you had and I'm starting to think about how our emotions influence our golf. And they're influencing us every time we play. Now I'm sure that like the rest of us, you're experiencing all sorts of ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - World's Toughest Athlete - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Ed MayhewFrom time to time we all find ourselves in difficult or tough circumstances not of our own choosing. Then there are those who actually opt to put themselves in extremely perilous situations as a way of testing their mettle -- for the challenge of it. Pennsylvania"s Tim Hewitt is such a person. ...
Views: 1879 - Coach Youth Soccer: Winning Tactics For Fun Drills - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Andre BotelhoLet's face it! To coach youth soccer, it is a challenge to be creative and come up with innovative tips and techniques to train the kids. In teaching soccer, it is a huge stress to keep innovating new tricks to make soccer drills enjoyable for kids. Following are some drills that you can ...
Views: 1297 - Can A Sports Pendant Help Achieve Higher Performance Levels? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Esmeralda CooperI received a Q-Link SRT-3 pendant from my husband. We had seen it in a catalog and were very intrigued by the information about this pendant. To make it simple, the Q-Link SRT products provide the body with a range of energetic frequencies that help support and optimize its own energies, ...
Views: 968 - Coach Youth Soccer: 5 Things You Must Know - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Andre BotelhoDo you have any idea how tough it looks to coach youth soccer team? Truly speaking, it’s not difficult when you have some valuable tips, correct outlook, and the talent to handle kids. It is always logical and best to start with the basics. This is the stage where they their interest in the ...
Views: 1460 - Tips for Post-Workout Recovery - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Dale MillerAfter a trip to the gym most of us get on with our day and hope that we have pushed ourselves just the right amount. Too much, and we will end up feeling sore the next day, too little and the hour and a half might end up having been wasted. Assuming that we have stretched before and after and ...
Views: 4510(5 votes) - Punching Bags for Anger Management - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from David ToubFor people who have anger management issues what could be a better release system than punching bags? The problem for people who have quick tempers is that they tend to go off quite quickly and it may not even take anything that makes sense for these people to start raging against someone. ...
Views: 2099 - The Golf Psychology of New Year Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Andrew FoggHave you made your New Years resolutions for your golf improvement - using golf psychology, perhaps? Well, even if you haven't, I'm sure that many of you are excited about starting fresh, turning your life around and in some cases doing something about playing better golf. That's fantastic! I ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - MMA Punching Bag: A Must for a Boxer - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2009 from David ToubMMA punching bag is indeed a must for a boxer as it provides ample training and help to improve their boxing skills and martial arts skills. These specialized bags are available under the Everlast brand and come in different colors like yellow, blue, red, and black. The weight ranges anywhere ...
Views: 1113(2 votes) - Women’s Boxing Shoes from Everlast - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2009 from David ToubAlong with the right mouthpieces, hand wraps and padded headgear, groin pads and shin guards, proper boxing shoes are also very important as a part and parcel of the entire safety kit that one carries while boxing as they not only provide great protection to the legs while during training and ...
Views: 1686(2 votes) - A Short "Tribute" to the "late and great" Ayrton Senna, perhaps the Fastest and Greatest Racing Driver of them all! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Craig LockA SHORT "TRIBUTE" TO THE "LATE, GREAT" AYRTON SENNA: LIFE AT THE LIMIT: Submitter's Note: Craig is currently "working" on a new manuscript, a "real labour of love" titled 'INSIDE THE MIND OF A GRAND PRIX CHAMPION, where we'll take a look inside the head, the "top two inches" of the very ...
Views: 1550(3 votes) - She's Back and Proving that Age is Just a Number - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Ed MayhewLast summer at the Beijing Olympics a 41-year-old swimmer, Dara Torres, stunned the world by winning three Silver Medals in a sport where 25 is considered old. Most would think that at her age, we'd seen the last of her as an elite competitive swimmer, but guess what! She's BACK! Friday, May ...
Views: 1362(5 votes) - From 274 Pounds To UltraMarathoner Without Injury - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Ed MayhewAt age 46, Bluemont, Virginia's Susan Jennings weighed a health-threatening 274 pounds and "to be able to walk a mile or two" was considered a worthy goal. Less than two years later, in 2009, and 135 pounds lighter, Susan set a goal to run the Icy 8-Hour Adventure Trail Run -- in which she ...
Views: 1729(2 votes) - Earl Fee Shows How to Go From Good to Great - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Ed MayhewThe speed at which one ages varies greatly. Repeatedly reading about and listening to men and women, just like you, who in their 40s, 60s, 80s … are proven to be in better shape, biologically younger, than the great majority of young adults challenges any self-destructive, self-limiting beliefs ...
Views: 5904(2 votes) - What are your secrets to bet this season? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Pedro WalkerSoccer Betting is no doubt one of the popular forms of sports betting that is organized on the global scale. Even the activity is more popular as a profession; bet on soccer is similar to a professional baseball or the National Hockey League that makes use of the money line. However, there are ...
Views: 859(1 vote) - How To Slow Down Your Back Swing - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonI received an e-mail from a fellow golfer today asking for help in slowing down their back swing. This gentleman had been trying, without success, to say to himself "slow" and "stop" when at the top of his back swing. His assessment of the situation was that the speed of his back swing was ...
Views: 1468(2 votes) - Kinesio Taping the miricle cure for knee pain and other injuries. - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Suzanne NewmanI've worked on at least 10 people with knee problems ranging from people waiting for a knee replacement, dancers, soccer players and people with general knee problems. Every person that I worked on, once the tape was on an in-place when they got up off my table they were out of pain and felt ...
Views: 6567(4 votes) - Electric Bicycles - the Origin - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Alejandro ChaconElectric bicycles have been around for over 100 years. Not many people know that fact. And with the price of fuel and a bad economy they are here to stay. Everybody wants to save a buck these days and why not an alternate source of transportation. Yes Electric Bicycles or scooters, mopeds ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - Lose Weight Playing Golf - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonIf you've been reading any of my earlier articles you'll already know that I love the game of golf. I am absolutely passionate about this game and firmly believe that it should be a daily habit - for me, that is. I'm open to making it a twice daily event on occasions as well, without fear of ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Why Do We Love Sports? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Sam VakninThe love of - nay, addiction to - competitive and solitary sports cuts across all social-economic strata and throughout all the demographics. Whether as a passive consumer (spectator), a fan, or as a participant and practitioner, everyone enjoys one form of sport or another. Wherefrom this ...
Views: 7259(2 votes) - Soccer Coaching Drills - How To Use Free Drills - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Andre BotelhoHonestly speaking, standard soccer coaching drills that do not include free drills will not be sufficient to envisage something useful coming up from the enthusiastic team members. The coach should be in charge for including free drills in the regular training sessions. Body control: The most ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - Fitness Training In Soccer A Scientific Approach To Avoiding Cramps - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Jim OsgoodAs you play soccer matches and also during your soccer training, you may sometimes experience cramps in various muscles in your legs and your body. Cramps happen suddenly, they also usually end pretty quickly but sometimes they can last long enough to take you out of a game completely, and the ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - Soccer Coaching Tips: Things You Must Know - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Andre BotelhoCan you imagine that just a few soccer coaching tips can change the way a soccer team plays the game? You have in all probability answered in negative since it is a perception that it takes years of practice to become a successful coach. In this article, we share some important kids soccer ...
Views: 1310 - The New Medical Frontier - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Mary JoFacility Overview Croatia has become a new medical frontier for many central eastern and western Europeans. For state of the art, quality and world-class medical facilities and treatments and sports medicine treatment, physical therapy, orthopedic procedures, drug rehabilitation and ...
Views: 759 - Trust your Unconscious Golf Mind to Align Your Club for a Better Pre-Shot Routine - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Andrew FoggHow much is the accuracy of your golf shot influenced by club alignment at address and how much is down to your instinctive or unconscious golf ability? Now I'm not talking here about the complexity of aligning the various parts of your body when you address the ball. That's a subject for your ...
Views: 1322 - The Golf Psychology of Going on a Pre-Shot Routine Journey with your Right and Left Brain - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Andrew FoggAs a golf psychologist, I am especially interested in the importance of separating the conscious and unconscious elements of the pre-shot routine and the actual striking of the ball. In an ideal world, we should use our conscious rational mind, sometimes referred to as our Left Brain, for ...
Views: 1325 - Mental Foursomes Practice with Golf Hypnosis for Better Golf in your Mind's Eye - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Andrew FoggPracticing golf in your mind, mental golf if you like, is just as effective as playing golf and physical practice on the range, if you want to play better golf. As I've written many times before, it also works a lot better when accompanied by golf hypnosis and other golf psychology techniques. ...
Views: 1445 - Punching Bag Buyer’s Guide - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from David ToubStanding Punching Bags: If you plan on kickboxing, definitely purchase a standing punching bag since standing bags start much lower to the ground and are often height adjustable. The base is normally filled with water or sand. Sand will give you a more sturdy base and will rock less when ...
Views: 1474 - Surfboard Ding Repair is Easy - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Tony GowenIt is becoming harder to just go out and buy a new surfboard these days with smaller tighter budgets and higher prices so learning how to keep that magic board in top condition makes more sense than ever. If you own a surfboard your eventually going to get a ding, there’s just no avoiding it ...
Views: 1972(2 votes) - Using A Soccer Betting System - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Jim OsgoodBy practicing discipline and increasing your knowledge and self-control, you can definitely win at any type of sports betting such as soccer or horse racing. You must play and place your bets wisely (remember it is your money at stake!), and you will eventually start to win larger amounts of ...
Views: 2054 - The Transformation From City High Flyer To On-Line Gambler - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Roger KirkhamThe Transformation from City High Flyer to On-Line Gambler Could this possibly be the headline of the future? Will we see more and more redundant city bankers turning to a new and highly profitable means to make a living? Possibly. After all they are gamblers at heart, admittedly with ...
Views: 714(1 vote) - Golf Club Selection - From Beginner to Advanced Golfers - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Mike MurrayGolf club selection is one of the most important parts of golf. Choosing the right clubs will ensure it works with your swing. Remember that the money you paid for the clubs has more value in your pocket than clubs that doesn’t suit your style and swing. Beginners club selection. When ...
Views: 1210 - The Basic Equipment Needed For A Football Training Session Plan - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Jim OsgoodOrganizing youth soccer training is an enjoyable task. It can be a fun time for everybody from the Coach or trainer down to the friends, family and supporters. Through the training, coaches have the chance to develop the skills of a particular player and also further the skills and fitness of ...
Views: 3110 - Opinion article on the Adebayor stamp incident - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Jason TayamoraIs it just me, or was Emmanuel Adebayor’s horror stamp on his ex-team mate, Robin Van Persie, one of the most disgraceful events the Premier League has witnessed in years? It’s not just the fact that he deliberately targeted a player with the intention of hurting him; it’s the fact that they ...
Views: 666 - Golf Tips for Beginners - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Mike MurrayIf you have never played golf before and don’t know anyone who can get you started for free, then you might want to find a few golf coaches in your area. Phone all of them and compare fees and find out what exactly they offer. Even if you have played golf before and have decided to take it more ...
Views: 749 - Golf Backspin - How To Guide - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Mike MurrayIf you have spent any time learning and trying to control backspin, you will already know that this is quite difficult and complex. Luckily you won’t get into many situations where you’ll need to make such a shot, but it’s still very nice to learn the more complex techniques and challenge ...
Views: 959 - Taking Care Of Head Injuries During Your Soccer Fitness Training Program - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Jim OsgoodDuring soccer training a few injuries will happen no matter how careful the people who set the sessions up and organize them are, it is after all a contact sport. When you are working to improve your soccer skills and abilities, there is always the probability that one part of your body may get ...
Views: 1064 - Soccer Fitness Training David Beckham Style For Better Kicking Technique - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Jim OsgoodIf you have ever been involved in playing soccer, the most basic technique you will learn is the importance of kicking skills. This is the reason why coaches emphasize the significance of practicing your kicks in your training sessions. There are many ways to enhance your overall efficiency in ...
Views: 1783 - Punching Bag Benefits - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from David ToubAs long as you’re determined, whether or not you are a boxer, you can reap the benefits by working out with a punching bag. From a cost perspective, it is much cheaper to buy a punching bag than it is to attempt to setup a home gym. One could argue, a jump rope is even cheaper, but I doubt ...
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