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How to do a backflip

By alebiosu

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Back-flips are a basic intermediate gymnastic maneuver that many people have trouble doing. The back-flip, also know as the back-tuck due to the importance of the leg tuck, is a 360° backwards rotation from a stand. There are three parts to ... more »

How to Pick Shot-Put Shoes

By Summer Banks Banks

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Knowing your technique is essential to choosing the proper shot-put shoes. Whether you are spinning or gliding will make all of the difference in shoe choice... more »

How to Coach Gymnastics

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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As a gymnastics coach, you have a number of challenges that must be surmounted to ensure your team's success. You need to assess individual gymnasts to determine events that maximize your potential. You also need to coach gymnastics skills to ... more »

How to get up in the morning

By Peter_Strom

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Ever had problems getting up? Here's how you do it!.. more »

How to Perform a Back Hip Circle in Gymnastics

By Tippy

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One of the first bar stunts a gymnast learns is the back hip circle. Performed in the early competitive levels for both boys and girls, once you master the technique, it will seem effortless. Until then, following the correct method is imperative ... more »

How to Perform a Handspring Vault in Gymnastics

By Tippy

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The first stunting vault a gymnast learns will also serve as a foundation for progressively more difficult vaults. The front handspring on the vault is different from the front handspring used in tumbling, but with the correct technique, you’ll ... more »

How to Run a Hockey Offense: Breakout up the Center

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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A lack of defending forecheckers is the key in switching from a breakout play up the boards to one up the center... more »

How to Run a Hockey Offense: Neutral Zone Regroup

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Should your team skate up ice and find a solid defense waiting (or someone on your team has flubbed a pass en route), here's a typical and effective back-up plan... more »

How to Catch a Fly Ball

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Tired of fumbling the ball or getting nervous when the crack of the bat produces a fly ball? With practice, catching a fly ball can become second nature or at least a little less nerve racking... more »

How to Coach Fencing

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Fencing is a sport involving two skilled contestants and the use of foils or epées to strike at the opponent's body. Clubs and teams at the college level require an outstanding coach to teach athletes the virtues of fencing. As a fencing coach, ... more »

How to Choose a Discus

By Summer Banks Banks

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Discus choices are as varied as discus throwers. Choosing just the right discus is about more than size, it is about rim weight, discus weight and manufacturing material... more »

How to Choose a Shot Put

By Summer Banks Banks

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Choosing a shot put is more about education than strength. Shot puts come is a variety of sizes, shapes and materials. Knowing which shot put is best for you will depend upon several factors... more »

How to Choreograph Uneven Bar Routines

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The uneven bars are only one part of a gymnasts many presentations, but choreographing a striking uneven bars routine can be the difference between a gold and a silver medal. Use these easy steps to help you create a memorable uneven bars routine... more »

How to Coach A Pole Vaulter

By UHFTycoon

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Pole Vaulting requires fearlessness and technical know-how. A good pole vaulting coach prepares athletes for the pressure of competition by building their mental constitution and paying close attention to the vaulter’s technique. Here are a few ... more »

How to Coach High School Lacrosse

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Lacrosse is increasing in popularity among high school students. If you want to coach a lacrosse team, you'll need to work on getting your players the strength and skills they'll need. Here's how you can coach a high school lacrosse team... more »

How to Create Team Norms

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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When trying to coach a well-rounded and capable sports team it is important to create team norms. Without some kind of objective standard you are faced with team politics determining who plays and why. However, with solidly established team norms ... more »

How to Do a Draw in Women's Lacrosse

By christinevand

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Every game of women's lacrosse begins with a "draw," the equivalent of a face-off in hockey or a tip-off in basketball... more »

How to Know if You are the Privileged or Burdened Vessel

By chippreid

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In a meeting, overtaking or possible collision situation between two boats, one is “privileged” and one is “burdened.” The privileged vessel is the boat that has right of way in any situation while the burdened vessel must take any action to ... more »

How to optimize your drive

By GalileoSmith

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Want to best use your driving distance? Read on..... more »

How to Run a Hockey Offense: Power Play

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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In a power play situation, one where the defense is undermanned due to a penalty, all five offensive players might consider attacking beyond the blue line to overpower the defense, which will likely play zones. This is one way to do that... more »

How to Start an ASA Softball Team

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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So you have decided to start an Amateur Softball Association (ASA) softball team? Sounds like alot of fun but it will be a great challenge. There are many details that you must pay attention to. Follow the following steps to start an ASA softball ... more »

How to Teach a Beginner to Play Table Tennis

By martygit

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Table tennis is far more enjoyable after you've mastered the basics. But the old saying about having to crawl before you can walk is true with this sport. Here's how to get the beginner through the crawling stage... more »

How to back somersault on a trampoline

By trampcoach

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Back Somersault (back flip) on trampoline is actually easier than a front somersault. It just takes some confidence and the understanding that it is a FORWARD motion... more »

How to Be a Champion

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Everyone wants to be a champion. They want to be on a winning team. Being a champion is a lot about attitude. Often asked why a team won a championship game, teammates are quoted to say, "we just wanted it more." Learn how to have the champion ... more »

How to be a Good Swim Team Parent

By FPAEdit

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Swim team is a terrific, healthy way to spend the summer. It provides a nice routine for kids to wile away the summer day and a great social outlet for parents. But the competitive part of the equation often sends parents into a frenzy. Here are ... more »

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