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Conditioning - Single L (length=2743)
I think the key for off-season conditioning for 11-12s is to keep the sessions brief but frequent, and fun. My 12-year-old and I stretch and do pushups and crunches together several times a week. We a ...

OK! - OK!...I give up... - Randy Dykstra (length=1248)
Kathy, There will be a time for the Nautilas machines... and while the may be a real NEAT idea to Ross...I GUARANTEE there will be times in the NEAR future where Ross may swear at the day he wanted t ...

RAD - weight training for kids - Single L (length=2427)
I'm no expert, and I can't refer you to any articles, but I have talked to some trainers and sports-medicine people who advised me about my own son after he experienced a very stiff elbow two years ag ...

kid-size nautilis equipment - Randy Dykstra (length=1930)
Kathy, I have personally used Nautilas machince for over 20 years... unfortunately the last 2 years have not been included in that total.. The Nautilas machine is one of my favorites! JIm mentioned s ...

Off-season workouts - Kathy (length=2108)
Old Ag, In many ways I agree with you. I see some parents drive their kids to sports burnout with verbal and mental abuse. They push so hard and expect so much from their kids that they force the fun ...

Off-season workouts - seadog (length=1317)
Mitchell, This may not be a popular post or acceptable answer to you but I feel it needs to be said. You said 2 things that alarmed me.1)He is ONLY 71/2 yrs old....... Give him a chance to grow up.you ...

What should one do untill Spring? - Gordon (length=392)
If you have a returning team, work a "Think-Tank". Talk about new systems that you would like to do this spring, get feed back. Have you team spend time together off- season,& off of the field. This w ...

Winter work for spring. need help/suggestions. - SEADOG (length=1872)
Mike, A. Control at 10 is difficult for most but, it is usually dealt with by checking mechanics. check the following. 1.does he have balance at the top of his leg lift( can he hold tje leg up for 3 s ...

Follow up Roger Conditioning for Mature Teens & Kids (Cross Training) - Roger (length=424)
Bear, Glad to see your reference to cross training with other sports. Too many baseball people try to get these kids to play only baseball and I personally think this is a big mistake. Not only do I ...

Follow up Roger Conditioning for Mature Teens & Kids - Bear (length=4997)
Hi Roger, After getting a 2nd cup of 'green tee' let me add some other info. Read about Exercise & Conditioning and Physiology you also must go far beyond the basics. To do so try the following & ext ...

Is this Julie in Fallston ? - Bear (length=2795)
Suggest the following: 1) Establish a Bear Goal every time out: (such as) a1) 100 Swings a2) 100 Throws a3) 100 Ground Balls 2) Play FUN Game (& keep score). 3) Finish w/ 16 "Bases Running" Dri ...

Possible Answer for Roger - Bear (length=1431)
Roger, I like most of the videos as published by American Sport Education Program, commonly referred to as ACEP. For 1999, I am sure there will be 'new' information coming out of the Coaches Conven ...

RAD - weight training for kids - Jon (length=579)
In reading through RAD's old posts (many of which I thought were excellent) I saw where he said that at age 11 or so kids are first able to start lifting weights. I would appreciate any advice on the ...

kid-size nautilus equipment - Jeff T (length=607)
First, I would check out the qualifications of the instructors. The last thing you want is regular adult-style strength workouts; what you need is low weight, high repetition exercises. THAT would be ...

Pitching and Hitting - Jim Dixon (length=3716)
Dear Athlete, Will you please let me move you over there? I will do a great job. I will supervise the movement using muscles you don’t even know you have. I will do a better job that you can do you ...

Quicker Start - Scorekeeper (length=1722)
This is totally facetious, but I just can't resist! Why worry about his speed? If he can hit, he'll make the team! Like I said, that was just me poking fun, but your question goes a long way to prove ...

Re:Baseball Players - WEIGHTLIFTING - Anatomy of the Shoulder - Patients Guide - Bear (length=4035)
JT, what do you think? Our shoulder is a very elegant yet complex work of art. The design of the shoulder gives us the ability to use our hands in many different positions. . This design gives the sh ...

Rehab after broken throwing arm - bear (length=1276)
After having broken my throwing arm in Jan 05, I have been seeing a PT, two to three times per week since. May the following offerings be discussed with a PT and ortho. #1. Seek a qualified PT #2. Ac ...

THE DIXON DISCOVERIES - Jim Dixon (length=6142)
Copyright 1990 - 2003 Exceptional Player LLC Last updated 8/2/03 www.exceptionalplayer.com Jim Dixon 011-E Dixon’s Discover Two Ways to Manage Movement The body contains Three Types of Muscles. Move ...

thanks, and an update - Kenneth Bean (length=1119)
Hi L IE: RUNNING: fOR BASEBALL, I HAD A FOOTBALL BACKFIELD COACH WHO, WHEN HE COULD NOT FIGURE OUT ANY BASEBALL DRILLS,,,DUH,,,HAD US RUN A LOT TO KEEP US BUSY!!! (The reality is...running bleachers, ...