A Unique Method for Improving Skill Performance

Recently our club just wrapped up another ten session skills clinic. As usual, I directed it and ran one of the courts myself. During one of the last sessions, we were teaching the girls what we call the “cobra tip”. Basically, it is a disguised attack where the key is to “camouflage” the tip as [...]

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The “Big Match” Game Plan: BE SMART COACH!

As we reach late October, many teams across the nation are approaching huge, season-determining matches. As a coach in a situation like this, you have to be smart, and careful to not “over coach”. In most cases, you have either played your opponent before, or you’ve at least scouted them once or maybe even twice. [...]

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A Fundamental Progression to Improve Passing at Any Level

At our camps we use the following progression to teach passing, no matter the experience level or talent of the players. Of course, how much time we spend on the following is dictated by the passing prowess of the players. However, I have never conducted a camp where the passing fundamentals of even the most [...]

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