Staring Speed

New York, NY - Staring Speed is very important for any sport. This is deals with your reaction time and how explosive you are at the start. This is one of the more advanced things to learn and improve. The first thing to learn is about your body position. You need to make sure you are in proper position and have you body in alignment and going in the direction you want.

Looking at this Photo, one of the coaching points is that the shoulder, hip, knee and ankle are all in the same movement plane. Eyes are forward and looking at where he want to be.  His upper body is in good alignment with his hands at the traditional cheek to cheek. Begin to think about your body position when you come out of your stance. Next Blog post will give you the Drop Drill, which is a great lead up drill to learning how to get out of your start.

Chuck Mound Training Tips: Medicine Ball Kick Outs

Chuck Mound Training Tips: Medicine Ball Kick Outs: "NEW YORK, NY - Another great exercise for your lower abomimals and hip flexors is the Medicine Ball Kick Outs. The Medicine Balls pr..."

Medicine Ball Kick Outs

NEW YORK, NY -  Another great exercise for your lower abomimals and hip flexors is the Medicine Ball Kick Outs. The Medicine Balls provide another factor in balance and help keep you in alignment. Always tighten your abdominal throughout the movement and keep your tow pointed up. Control the movement and extend your legs at the finish for perfect technique. Focus on becoming technique perfect with the movement and you can add it to your Custom Training Log.

PLAYBOOK STATS
Equipment Needed: 2 Medicine Balls, Mat
System Component: Understanding Balance
Drill Number : UB 134

COACHING TECHNIQUE
1. Begin Seated on a mat with 2 medicine balls, one in each hand
Use a Med Ball weight that you can control (2.kg=1 lb)
2. Bring your knees to your chest keeping the med balls on the outside of your knees
3. Lean back slightly and extend your legs so that they are six inches off the ground
4. Pause for 1-2 seconds and repeat



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