Slam dunks and behind-the-back passes may make the highlights, but consistent, correct execution of essential skills will win more basketball games for you and your team. The National Association for Basketball Coaches' (NABC) Basketball Fundamentals Video Series is a complete instructional clinic on passing, dribbling, moving without the ball, shooting, rebounding, and defending for players and coaches. Barry Collier, new head coach at the University of Nebraska, is the ideal expert for the NABC's Defending and Rebounding Fundamentals Video. Collier is well known for his previous success as head basketball coach at Butler University in Indianapolis, and his teams are known for their stingy defense and dominance on the boards. Collier demonstrates why in this tape, teaching footwork, positioning, and a variety of other skills required to be a defensive stopper and successful rebounder. About the Author Barry Collier is currently head basketball coach at the University of Nebraska.
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Slam dunks and behind-the-back passes may make the highlights, but consistent, correct execution of essential skills will win more basketball games for you and your team. The National Association for Basketball Coaches' (NABC) Basketball Fundamentals Video Series is a complete instructional clinic on passing, dribbling, moving without the ball, shooting, rebounding, and defending for players and coaches. One of the most memorable NCAA tournament game-winning shots was made by Valparaiso University's Bryce Drew in 1998 as the Crusaders nipped the University of Mississippi at the buzzer. In NABC's Shooting Fundamentals Video, Bryce's father and highly respected Valpo head coach Homer Drew teaches the shooting techniques that make such unlikely attempts possible. Drew's teams are known for shooting good shots and making such a high percentage of shots that the teams are perennial conference champions and post season tourney participants. About the Author Homer Drew has been head baske
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Use strategies straight from many of football's all-time greatest coaches! Offensive Football Strategies offers you special access to the sharpest football minds in the game's history. Pick and choose portions to use to optimize your game plan each season. Offensive Football Strategies is the most comprehensive and detailed book of its kind, containing the most popular and effective offensive philosophies, systems, formations, and plays over the past 40 years. This extensive collection includes 73 articles written by many of the greatest coaching strategists in football history, including Bob Devaney, Bear Bryant, John McKay, Joe Paterno, Tom Osborne, Marv Levy, Hayden Fry, LaVell Edwards, Steve Spurrier, and many more. The articles are organized into the following sections: Developing a System Attacking the Defense Building Backfield Excellence Running the Wing-T Running From the I Running the Wishbone Running the Veer Running an Option Offense Establishing a Passing Scheme Passing F
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No Olympic event can rival the rich history and grand spectacle of the marathon. Created for the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896 as a commemoration of the legendary run by the Greek messenger Philippides, the race has endured like no other, producing a century of awe-inspiring competition and unforgettable stories. The Olympic Marathon brings the high drama and rich details of the past 24 Olympic marathon races to life in a way no other book ever has. This definitive resource, written by world-renowned Olympic marathon experts David Martin and Roger Gynn, goes beyond statistics to offer readers a vivid chronicle of the athletes and their memorable marathon performances. Fans will relive the compelling moments that have made the Olympic marathon legendary: Spiridon Louis winning the first modern Olympic marathon in Athens in 1896, Emil Z�topek's dramatic triple-gold performance in 1952, Ethiopian Abebe Bikila winning a gold medal while running barefoot, Joan Benoit Samuelso
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Author Penny Lee Dean, a swimming legend and world record holder in 13 events, shares her unique knowledge of racing and solo swims in Open Water Swimming. From techniques for swimming in a crowd to navigating a straight line, Dean provides invaluable advice to long-distance swimmers, marathon swimmers, triathletes, and their coaches. Whether you're a beginning open water swimmer, an accomplished swimmer about to brave the English Channel (which Dean did in world-record time) or a coach for aspiring distance swimmers or triathletes, Open Water Swimming provides the conditioning plans, event profiles, and mental training techniques you need to succeed. Open Water Swimming also features: 13 stretches for increased flexibility and smooth stroke technique, 16 practice drills for improved form, and 43 different workouts for greater endurance. You'll find profiles of champion open water swimmers and triathletes such as Lynne Cox, Alison Streeter, John York, Captain Matthew Webb, Chad Hunde
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Partner-Resistance Strength Training is a comprehensive guide for strength training coaches, sport coaches, personal trainers, resistance training instructors, and fitness instructors who want to include partner-resistance exercises (PREs) in their athletes' and clients' workouts. PREs require no equipment and very little space. Exercisers can perform virtually all resistance training exercises with techniques that offer resistance similar to barbells or dumbbells. And unlike single-station or even multiple-station workout equipment, PREs allow large numbers of individuals to train simultaneously. This video provides viewers with a variety of technically accurate and safe exercises--which can be done with little or no equipment--for the major muscle groups of the body. After watching Partner-Resistance Strength Training, viewers will: understand the main purpose and advantages of PREs, know important technique guidelines to pass along to exercisers and resisters regarding their speci
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Counteract the perils of exercise in extreme environments with this thoroughly researched reference. Renowned exercise researcher Lawrence Armstrong, PhD, distills more than a decade of scientific study regarding exercise in hostile environments in this unique and valuable reference. The only book of its kind in print, Performing in Extreme Environments explains how to maintain optimal health and fitness during work or exercise in a multitude of stressful environments. Numerous taxing environmental conditions are covered: heat, high altitude, humidity, air pollution, cold, windchill, day length, air ions, and underwater pressure. Performing in Extreme Environments identifies: How body organs are affected in stressful environments Ways that physical factors alter exercise performance How medical disorders impact performance Tips to improve performance and avoid illness Learn how adjustments in behavior, training patterns, eating habits, fluids, clothing, medications or the air mixtur
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Fewer things cause more concern for teachers and parents than to be told that a child has a learning problem or behavior disorder. It is even more difficult when no specific cause or reason for the problem is given. Activities for Improving Children's Learning and Behavior can help you identify underlying causes for a child's difficulty and discover fun-filled activities that can greatly help them. Authors Cheatum and Hammond, who together have worked in the special physical education field for more than 40 years, explain the complexities of sensory motor development in easily understood language. And they include more than 130 photos and illustrations of developmental processes and activities to help you understand and implement the information presented. Interwoven throughout the book are 99 physical activities and games designed to help reduce the effects of sensory motor problems. All activities can be used in the classroom or at home and require little or no equipment. Whether a c
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With the ABCA's new Baseball Skills & Drills video series, you can learn how to organize better practices, gain a better understanding of what drills you need to develop fundamental baseball skills, and improve your chances at a winning season! Developed in conjunction with the American Baseball Coaches Association � the world's leading baseball coaching organization � the Baseball Skills & Drills video series features coaches from three of the nation's top collegiate baseball programs: Mark Johnson, the on-camera expert in Hitting and Baserunning, is a successful coach at Texas A&M University's baseball program and a highly respected clinician and teacher. Pitching and Catching features Mississippi State University's Pat McMahon, who was considered one of the top collegiate pitching coaches in the nation before being named head coach. Fielding features Jack Leggett of Clemson University. Since taking over the Clemson program, Leggett has consistently had his team in the hunt for the
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You can now learn essential softball skills and drills from one of the best softball coaches of all time, Judi Garman. In the Softball Skills & Drills video series, Garman and her players show the methods they used to build championship-caliber teams year after year. In each video, each skill is carefully explained and properly demonstrated, often shown repeatedly in slow motion and at different angles for maximum effect. Garman follows this instruction with drills designed specifically to practice and master the technique she just taught. Throughout the video, Garman makes key teaching points for players and coaches, corrects errors when she spots them, and indicates how to adjust the drills according to skill level. In the Pitching and Catching video, Garman presents pitchers and catchers with a variety of drills that could lead to improved technique, a variety of different pitches, and an increase in the number of strikeouts. This video will not only benefit pitchers; catchers will
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Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson, Kevin Brown, and on and on. Tom House helped develop these athletes into the great pitchers they became-Hall of Famers and Cy Young award winners. Having spent 20 years in the Major Leagues as a pitcher and pitching coach, and more than that studying the science of pitching, House was well-prepared to unleash the maximum potential from his star pitcher pupils. Now, in the new edition of his highly acclaimed The Pitching Edge, House accomplishes through a book what he has been doing directly for decades with pitching prodigies. To House, pitchers are products of four things-their genes, their degree of mastery of the pitching motion,their level of physical conditioning, and their mental toughness and skills. The first factor cannot be changed; the other three can, and they form the three parts of The Pitching Edge. Part I is the best, clearest, and most complete information on pitching mechanics ever presented in a book. Each phase of the pitching motion, from
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Winning performances require good technique, proper conditioning, and a strong competitive spirit. However, the ability to generate explosive, powerful efforts on demand clearly separates elite athletes from the rest of the pack. Generating exceptional athletic power is only possible through a complete power-training program designed specifically with you and your sport in mind. In Power for Sport and Fitness, your host Renaldo Nehemiah presents a complex training program for developing power that will help you design workouts to develop, enhance, and harness the strength and speed you need to excel in your sport. Nehemiah-a world class athlete-exemplifies power in sport. A former world record holder in the 110-meter high hurdles, he dominated the sport from 1978 to 1982. Because of his powerful athleticism and versatility, he was able to trade in his track spikes for cleats when he joined the San Francisco 49ers in 1982. In 1984, Nehemiah shared in the 49ers' victory as Super Bowl Cha
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Power, Politics, and the Olympic Games offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive history of the Olympic movement on the market. It is not a record book full of sterile results and statistics. Rather, it is an insightful and accessible exploration of the history of the Olympics and how big a role politics has played since the modern Games began in 1896. The book covers the entire 20th century and includes Sydney's bid and preparation for their 2000 Games. This book provides an analytical and judicious interpretation of the myths surrounding the games and shows you the political and economic realities as ritual, sports, politics, and show business are combined in the largest regularly scheduled international gathering in the world. You'll learn who serves on the International Olympic Committee and what they do, how the various host cities are chosen, and even which countries, teams, and athletes get to participate. The unique visibility of the Games make them an attractive target for
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Whether you're a competitive power lifter, coach, or athlete looking for increases in strength and explosive power, look no further than Powerlifting. Powerlifting describes the three powerlifts � squat, bench press, and dead lift and explains how to combine them into a powerlifting program or build them into a sports training program. You'll learn how to perform each lift, including correct hand and foot placement, body positioning, and breathing. Thirty-five photos showing the phases of each lift accompany the text and clearly illustrate proper technique, which is the key to avoiding injury. Athletes who have avoided powerlifting for fear of injury can use the book's detailed descriptions and numerous photos to lift with confidence and enhance their training regimen. Once you've mastered the lifts, you can create a customized powerlifting program for either competition or sports such as football, wrestling, and track and field. You will find programs for the squat, bench press, and d
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Now you can learn from the most famous and successful coach in tennis! Nick Bollettieri has developed and coached many of the world's top players, including Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Boris Becker, Mary Pierce, Tommy Haas, and Anna Kournikova. His teaching techniques and effective coaching methods have formed the foundation for these videos, letting you share in his world-renowned knowledge. Practice time is a critical opportunity to improve. Bollettieri explains which drills he uses and why and how he uses them to coach technique. This unique insight into Bollettieri's style will be invaluable for instructors or players. This video takes you as close as you can get to being at the Bollettieri Academy without actually going. About the Author Nick Bollettieri is the most well-known and successful tennis coach in the world today, and his training program is recognized as one of the best systems for developing top players. He has trained and coached some of world's top players includ
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Over the past 20 years, heart rate monitors (HRMs) have gained widespread popularity among fitness enthusiasts and elite athletes. These wireless devices monitor the body's levels of cardiovascular and physiological stress during exercise, so users can adjust their training intensity for the safest, most effective workouts. While more people are buying HRMs, few know how to maximize their use. Precision Heart Rate Training is the best, most complete resource for anyone who wants to use an HRM to get optimal results. Written by prominent authorities from a variety of sports and fitness activities and backed by Polar Electro, the leading manufacturer of HRMs, Precision Heart Rate Training fully explains why and how to train with a heart rate monitor. Editor Edmund R. Burke, a former Olympic coach who began working with HRMs in 1983, introduces the basic concepts of heart rate training. He explains how various factors affect heart rate during exercise, then presents several methods for es
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Serious athletes in most other sports study and improve their sport-specific skills, but runners can rarely find the tools to help them hone technique. And yet, imagine the impact of improving your stride efficiency even a fraction of a percent per stride. Multiplied by the number of steps you take during a run or race, even the smallest improvement could have a huge impact on your overall performance. Programmed to Run is the only book on the market that focuses on running technique. Other running books virtually ignore the biomechanics of efficient technique, and those that do touch on the subject provide no guidance on how to assess and improve technique. Programmed to Run presents mental and physical techniques to help you improve your performance. It shows you how to improve your stride mechanics and focus your mind during training and racing so that you can reach your potential. Combining practical advice for improving running efficiency � something every runner can benefit from
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Now you can learn from the most famous and successful coach in tennis! Nick Bollettieri has developed and coached many of the world's top players, including Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Boris Becker, Mary Pierce, Tommy Haas, and Anna Kournikova. His teaching techniques and effective coaching methods have formed the foundation for these videos, letting you share in his world-renowned knowledge. The return is one of the most difficult shots in tennis because there is little time to react to a serve. This video looks at the technique, positioning, and strategy used to return power, spin, or kick serves. Bollettieri also teaches the right mind-set to break an opponent's serve. About the Author Nick Bollettieri is the most well-known and successful tennis coach in the world today, and his training program is recognized as one of the best systems for developing top players. He has trained and coached some of world's top players including Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Anna Kournikova, Jim C
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