Defending the Ball
Team defense starts with defending the ball. We should have several goals when we do this. First, get the ball handler to turn over the ball so that we can recover it....
You Have to Know How to Land
Jumping is a critical ability in most sports. Unfortunately though, when an athlete jumps they also have to come down. Landing can be a source of repetitive stress and a source of...
Two Knight’s Defense
The Giuoco Piano means that white has the initiative for a long time. The two knight's defense is an attempt by black to stop that and have a greater say in how...
The Kettlebell Shoulder Press
The kettlebell shoulder press is a great exercise for the shoulders and triceps. In addition, because it is performed standing up it also requires the muscles of the core to support the...
Phases of the Snatch
The full snatch goes by a number of names in weightlifting literature. It may be called just "the snatch," the full snatch, the squat snatch, or even the classic snatch. However it...