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Curveballs - Kids Shouldn't Throw Them, Right?

Better Coaching

In a systematic review of curveballs as a risk factor, conducted by 3 medical doctors, first published in PubMed in August of 2013, the researchers aimed to evaluate the scientific evidence regarding the curveball and its impact on pitching biomechanics and the overall risk of arm injuries in baseball pitchers.

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5 Components Of Physical Fitness

PLT4M

There are 5 components of physical fitness that are essential for overall health and well-being. A well-rounded approach that includes cardiovascular exercise, strength training, flexibility work, and attention to body composition is crucial in reaping the full benefits of physical fitness. At that point, it simply runs out.

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Resolving Running-Related Injury

Informed Practitioner in Sport

Whilst young kids fare well with their slightly clumsy looking running gait, as we grow and become heavier we find this no longer works and so we need to come up with alternative solutions and refine our running technique to meet the changing mechanical demands of our larger mass and longer limbs ( Hubel and Usherwood 2015 ).

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Youth Sports Coaching Mistakes

Better Coaching

Kids are clearly different now, biomechanical techniques have changed, processes have changed, regulations have changed, medical advances have occurred, and conditioning and stretching (warmups) improvements have been made. Likely, that coach played around 10-20 years ago. Let’s think about that.

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California State Standards For PE

PLT4M

For example, “1.6 – Identify and apply the principles of biomechanics necessary for the safe and successful performance of weight training.” ” Here, many teachers use different instructional videos, lesson plans, and techniques to teach and develop this and the other standards.

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Strength Training For Injury Prevention

PLT4M

For example, a runner’s knee or tennis elbow are overuse injuries often associated with preventable factors such as poor biomechanics, inadequate training, or pre-existing conditions. Thus, muscular strength improves bone strength as well. These common injuries can be avoided through strength training for injury prevention.

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6 Popular Types of Pilates and How to Do Them

The Sporting

The workouts usually incorporate several different exercises with transitions to bring about a holistic uplift in mental and physical well-being. These workouts usually incorporate several different exercises with transitions to bring about a holistic uplift in mental and physical well-being. Do 5-8 repetitions on each side.