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Baseball and the Brain - Pitching - 0 views

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Rob Robson on 07 Jun 08

Pitching a 3" diameter baseball 46 feet (for Little League) or 60 feet, 6 inches over a target that is 8 inches wide requires an accuracy of 1/2 to 1 degree. Throwing it fast, with the pressure of a game situation makes this task one of the hardest in sports. So, how do we do it? And how can we learn to do it more consistently?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Pitching a 3" diameter baseball 46 feet (for Little League) or 60 feet, 6 inches over a target that is 8 inches wide requires an accuracy of 1/2 to 1 degree. Throwing it fast, with the pressure of a game situation makes this task one of the hardest in sports. So, how do we do it? And how can we learn to do it more consistently?</div>

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Cristiano Roboto - The Soccer Playing Robot - 0 views

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We often take for granted all of the logic and skills that human athletes demonstrate every day. Our kids can easily surpass the performance of robots, even as young as 3 years old. But HOW we are able to do these tasks so easily?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">We often take for granted all of the logic and skills that human athletes demonstrate every day. Our kids can easily surpass the performance of robots, even as young as 3 years old. But HOW we are able to do these tasks so easily?</div>

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Does Rugby matter in the world of sport? - 1 views

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Can rugby claim to be a sport that has relevance outside of it's core heartlands? As it develops, will it be able to maintain those things (such as respect for referees) that allow its supporters to claim a moral high ground over sports such as football?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Can rugby claim to be a sport that has relevance outside of it's core heartlands? As it develops, will it be able to maintain those things (such as respect for referees) that allow its supporters to claim a moral high ground over sports such as football?</div>

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Life after sport? Counseling Professional Athletes Facing Retirement - 0 views

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Early research into withdrawal from sport focused on problems faced by young athletes retiring from full-time sport. Issues were identified which can affect the quality of the transition, laying the groundwork for later research into the retirement of professional athletes, and influencing approaches being taken by sports federations and others to helping sportsmen facing retirement. This article examines the main trends and offers some conclusions.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Early research into withdrawal from sport focused on problems faced by young athletes retiring from full-time sport. Issues were identified which can affect the quality of the transition, laying the groundwork for later research into the retirement of professional athletes, and influencing approaches being taken by sports federations and others to helping sportsmen facing retirement. This article examines the main trends and offers some conclusions. </div>

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Five ways a word that generates a snigger can help you achieve your racing goals - 0 views

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There's a word in sport psychology that always generates a snigger whenever I introduce it to a client and especially so when I use it at a workshop. That word is 'arousal'. So what is it, and why should you bother about it if you want to go faster?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">There's a word in sport psychology that always generates a snigger whenever I introduce it to a client and especially so when I use it at a workshop. That word is 'arousal'. So what is it, and why should you bother about it if you want to go faster?</div>

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Motor Sport Psychology - Seven key steps to making sport psychology help you go faster - 0 views

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Many of you in motor racing and motor sport will be unsure of what sport psychology is and if this is the case, then you'll certainly be unsure of how it can help you go faster more often. This article will address these two questions.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Many of you in motor racing and motor sport will be unsure of what sport psychology is and if this is the case, then you'll certainly be unsure of how it can help you go faster more often. This article will address these two questions.</div>

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10 most common mistakes in the gym - Part 1 - 0 views

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The gym is the place where you can attain every fitness goal you desire. It certainly is not the only way to achieve the benefits of exercise but is certainly the perfect place to do it.If you are a regular gym member have a look to see if you are guilty of these common errors.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The gym is the place where you can attain every fitness goal you desire. It certainly is not the only way to achieve the benefits of exercise but is certainly the perfect place to do it.If you are a regular gym member have a look to see if you are guilty of these common errors.</div>

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10 most common mistakes in the gym - Part 2 - 0 views

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Following on from part one last week I am going to introduce to you some smaller but equally common failings in the gym.If you are a regular gym member have a look to see if you are guilty of these common errors.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Following on from part one last week I am going to introduce to you some smaller but equally common failings in the gym.If you are a regular gym member have a look to see if you are guilty of these common errors.</div>

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10 Great Goal-Setting Tips - 0 views

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Less than 3% of people write down their goals. We are statistically more likely to spend time organising exactly what we want from the supermarket instead of working out what we want from life. Crazy but true. The chances are that you commit most of your working day to helping your boss to achieve their goals, instead of spending time working on your own. One way to enhance the quality of your life is to learn how to apply an effective goal-setting program. These tips will help you on your way to doing this.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Less than 3% of people write down their goals. We are statistically more likely to spend time organising exactly what we want from the supermarket instead of working out what we want from life. Crazy but true. The chances are that you commit most of your working day to helping your boss to achieve their goals, instead of spending time working on your own. One way to enhance the quality of your life is to learn how to apply an effective goal-setting program. These tips will help you on your way to doing this.</div>

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4 tips and tricks to create match-winning confidence - 0 views

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Confidence is a universal concept in modern sport, and a key factor in determining Here are some techniques and philosophies to help boost and raise confidence in the domain of sport.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Confidence is a universal concept in modern sport, and a key factor in determining Here are some techniques and philosophies to help boost and raise confidence in the domain of sport.</div>

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Active stretching - A great tool for injury prevention and staying flexible - 0 views

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Active stretching refers to a type of flexibility aimed at increasing the functional movement of the muscles. It relates to the distance you can actively move your limbs and stretch your muscles during a movement. It is different from traditional stretching (static stretching) because you are not holding the postures for any duration nor using any external object for support but your own muscle strength.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Active stretching refers to a type of flexibility aimed at increasing the functional movement of the muscles. It relates to the distance you can actively move your limbs and stretch your muscles during a movement. It is different from traditional stretching (static stretching) because you are not holding the postures for any duration nor using any external object for support but your own muscle strength.</div>

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