By Tom Turner Contacting the Ball How many ways can the player kick or dribble or control the ball? There are six surfaces (inside, outside, instep, sole, toe and heel) used for kicking, dribbling or controlling a soccer ball. The ball can also be driven, chipped, volleyed, half-volleyed, side-volleyed, curled and lofted. The U-11/12 player [...]
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The World Cup is unmatched in its ability to captivate the world and provide thrills and stunning highlights. This tournament has also delivered its share of controversy. Did Team USA exceed expectations, or disappoint? And should FIFA institute instant replay? Let us know what you think!
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By Chance Reynolds, Former Professional Baseball Player Would you like to learn a drill that can automatically create more line drives for your young hitters? Of course, you would! What hitting coach wouldn’t? The drill I’m referring to is what I like to call the “Three Tee Drill.” Now, even though most people would think [...]
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I’ll start by admitting that I’m not a catcher. Other than some rec games when I was very young, I never played the position. However, through coaching fifty-something Little League, PONY, and travel teams, and after having done my share of calling balls and strikes as an umpire, I’ve seen enough pitches hit the catcher’s [...]
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What makes the World Cup so special? Like the Olympics, much of its allure stems from its infrequency, which amplifies the stories and sub-plots. Millions of rabid fans from countries in every hemisphere have been waiting four, eight or often more years to converge on this one stage (in person or via television and radio), [...]
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Following-up on yesterday’s post regarding keeping kids busy and active during the summer months, here are two great links we’d like to recommend. Both offer speed and agility drills young athletes can do by themselves, in the backyard, at the park or even on the street. The first one is more baseball-specific and the second [...]
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It’s summer and that means that athletic kids who would usually be filling their days with school, then afternoon or evening sports, then homework, now have a lot more free time on their hands. When I was young, that was no problem. It meant pickup baseball, basketball or football games in the backyard with all [...]
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Soccer fans unite – or revolt. Another great column by Sports Illustrated’s Rick Reilly on what he’d change about the World Cup. Soccer purists may disagree with much of what he writes, but it’s all in good fun…(and maybe some of if true?).
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For those of you who cannot get enough of a great thing, we offer some of the most timeless and memorable quotes from the teacher, John Wooden. Wooden’s wisdom transcended the basketball court and yet his humility and kindness were as legendary as his coaching acumen. “Things turn out best for the people who make [...]
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