Infield Throwing
Throwing for infielders is something that progresses as the athlete gets older and the game changes. We're all probably pretty familiar with the progressions for teaching throwing to infielders: Kneel, face your...
The Center Game
White and black are both concerned with controlling the center of the board. One approach for white is the center game, this is a direct and early assault on the center by...
Benefits of Heavy Ropes
Sometimes called heavy ropes, sometimes conditioning ropes, sometimes called battle ropes, whatever the name these are a great tool for the strength and conditioning of athletes. These are large ropes, 1.5 to...
Defense Requires a Team
As an old fart I consider defense in basketball to be a neglected art. Good defense is something that is a team effort to be done right, the coach has to emphasize...
Petroff’s Defense
Petroff's Defense is one of my favorite chess openings. If I've played someone more than one game as black I have probably used this against 1. e4. This is an opening that...