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Sculling ' Developing a feel for the water

Sculling ' Developing a feel for the water

The next skill in developing a feel for the water involves sculling (figure 2.3) and... Read More

Single Stroke Breathing and Continuous Breathing

Single Stroke Breathing and Continuous Breathing

As land-based creatures, we cannot process oxygen out of water as fish do; therefore, we... Read More

Track Start

Track Start

Set: 1. Stand at the front edge of the block with one foot forward and... Read More

How to successfully intercept the ball

How to successfully intercept the ball

A second situation in which the ball is caught is when a defensive player intercepts... Read More

Three powerful blocks to stop the opponent

Three powerful blocks to stop the opponent

Pass-protection blocks are designed to stop the pass rush of a defender by getting between... Read More

Change-of-Direction running drill

Change-of-Direction running drill

The short shuttle is a timed race in which players run a total of 20... Read More

Understand the power of breath

Understand the power of breath

Breath is central to who we are. Whether it relates to our ability to work,... Read More

Use movement to focus on spinal articulation

Use movement to focus on spinal articulation

This series focuses on spinal articulation from a reclined, kneeling, and belly-down position. Perform the... Read More

Explore the core in new and interesting ways

Explore the core in new and interesting ways

You might hear a lot of talk these days about the importance of the core.... Read More