Have you ever felt like you are teaching the same thing repeatedly? Have you been frustrated by using the same old practice drills every week? Do you sometimes sense that your students are getting bored or are losing interest? Often one of the biggest challenges for a martial arts instructor is coming up with different […]
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Soccer Drills For U8
A soccer coach is just like a school teacher, but instead of working with theoretical information, his goal is getting his pupils to apply what he’s trying to get to them. Working with kids has a lot of advantages and it really gives you a sense of accomplishment when you see those little guys’ eyes […]
Sparring Drills Are A Vital Part Of The Learning Experience In Taekwondo
My instructor was lecturing me about the importance of our Taekwondo sparring drills. I enjoyed the drills just as much as everyone else in the dojo, but I was not sure where my instructor was going with this particular lecture. Her large, attentive eyes made contact with mine as they always do. She was just […]
The 8 Main Elements Of A Typical Karate Class
Are you looking to join your local karate club or have you already taken the first step and signed up? If you haven’t yet visited your local martial arts school, you’re probably wondering what a typical karate class looks like. This article will break down the main elements of a good karate class. Obviously not […]
New Martial Arts Drills To Keep Your Students From Getting Bored With Repetition
I’ve known Helen for years and she’s been in charge of a Kuk Sool Won class for the past two. Helen’s great, she’s tough, she’s smart, and her school turns out responsible martial artists that can throw one of heck of a punch. I was in the area and due to take Helen out for […]
Soccer Practice Drills
Practice is the key to success in soccer and if you look at most of the top players in today’s game, they’re people who work hard for the skills they show on the pitch, often taking training to levels beyond the team’s sessions. David Beckham said that he spent (and probably still spends) several hours […]
Soccer Shooting Drills
Goals are the salt and pepper of soccer and they can only be scored by either shooting, or heading the ball. Heading the ball is an unnatural process, whereas kicking the ball is quite a natural “need” that humans have, deep down. How many times have you walked on the street and instinctively kicked a […]
Fun Soccer Drills For Kids
I know a lot of people think that working with grown-ups is a lot harder than working with children, because grown-ups already have a formed personality, they have their own experience with the game of soccer and each of them needs to be treated as an individual at all times. For me, soccer drills for […]
Soccer Goalkeeping Drills
The goalkeeper’s job is certainly the toughest of all soccer players, since whereas a defender, midfielder or attacker can get off with a couple of mistakes every now and then, a goalkeeper’s mistakes are a lot more visible. To complicate things even further, modern goalkeepers have even more attributions than before: they need to coordinate […]
Tennis Drills Improving Your Skills Without A Court
Every tennis players wants to improve his or her game, and over time most players get better. However, all too many players are willing to dedicate the time and energy it requires in order to take their skills to the next level of excellence; but find that limited access to a court is keeping them […]
Learn Spanish Online Amazingly Simple
The invention of the internet has made everything easier right? You can now shop online, send letters, find information at the drop of a hat, even find your house in satellite pictures on Google Earth. However, you would of course think that as learning a language involves speaking, this is something you would not be […]
Making Fishing Lures Basic Tools Required Part 1
Lets start with the basics, you need a clean solid work surface such as a bench, table, or desk, you will need a vise which will hold the various lures for drilling, filing, bending, and other operations. Almost any bench vise of good size will serve the purpose. Unless you have a permanent workbench, this […]
How To Cure Your Slice By Developing A Better Golf Swing
The slice is probably one of the most common swing flaws for amateurs. It is an outside-to-inside swing path that creates side spin on the golf ball. The side spin causes the ball to cut hard to the side, making it a very frustrating day on the course. It also seems to be one of […]
Golf Drills To Improve Your Game
Many people believe that simply getting out on the course and playing as often as they can is practicing their golf game. While playing often does help you improve, to really see improvement you need to perform golf drills that will target very specific components of your game so you can improve them. Just getting […]
Buy A Cordless Drill
If you have never had the luxury of using a cordless drill you may want to look into purchasing one for your next project. Cordless drills come in a number of different makes, models, and sizes. Each one has their own set of features that offer both advantages and disadvantages to the user. The number […]
Things To Consider When Purchasing A Drill
1) With Cord or Without? This is your first decision to come to. There are several advantages and disadvantages to each type of drill: – Cordless drills are almost always more convenient. They can easily be used anywhere quickly without having to deal with extension cords and power outlets; so long as the battery stays […]
Drill Buying Considerations
1) With Cord or Without? This is the first important decision to make. There are several advantages and disadvantages to each type of drill: – Cordless drills tend to be more convenient to use. They can easily be used in any location without the need of power cords and power outlets; so long as the […]
Book Review The Illustrated Guide To Snowboarding
Kevin Ryan’s The Illustrated Guide to Snowboarding offers one of the most useful guides to snowboarding for people from any level, whether beginners wanting to learn more about the sport and get their techniques sharpened, up to instructors and professionals seeking to further hone their skills on the slope. Reader reviews and feedback on this […]
Baseball Drills That Can Make Even Your Mom Into A Player
Even as adults, there are some who have great difficulty when it comes to the co-ordination needed for sports like baseball. This is where basic baseball drills or sports drills can help even the most inept adult player. For some of these individuals, having to catch a ball can be a daunting task and considered […]
7 Areas In Improving Your Basketball Game
Becoming a better basketball player doesn’t happen over night. It involves serious work, discipline, dedication, and the love of the game to become the player you want to be. So to help you out on your way to become a better basketball player in the future, here are 7 areas you need to improve: Speed […]