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The game of tennis is in constant
evolution, and the speed of the game demands more efficient technique.
Watch and study the top players and you will find commonalities for
their success. In this unique program, Coach Lou Belken details the
modern techniques currently used by most top professional players. Among
the topics covered are: how the game has changed, the three essential
components, developing the stroke, practice drills and more. This video
is an essential resource for any serious tennis player or coach. Learn more and book this course
Lou
Belken has coached the sport of tennis for 40 years. Players that he
has developed have achieved a #1 ATP World Doubles ranking, captured two
Grand Slam Doubles titles, reached the Wimbledon Doubles Final on two
occasions and have claimed an NCAA Singles Championship. Belken served
as the Head Men's Tennis Coach at Arizona State University for 26 years.
Under his guidance, the team earned NCAA Tournament berths in 14 of the
last 20 years of his tenure, with 5 Sweet Sixteen appearances and a
Final 8 finish. During that span at ASU, Belken taught 14 All-American
players and 28 Pac-10 All-conference selections. In 2014, Belken was
named the head tennis coach for Team USA at the World Youth Olympics in
Nanjing, China. In 2017, he was inducted into the USTA Southwest Hall of
Fame. Book this course.....
Though it may be difficult, we are called to follow Jesus' example and surrender everything to God.
From Intouch Ministries
August 1, 2023
In the Old Testament, sacrifice was a means of atonement. When a person sinned, he or she brought an animal to the altar, and through its death, reconciliation was accomplished. What, then, does today’s passage mean when Paul urges believers to “present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice” (v. 1)?
Thankfully, there is no need for our blood to be shed; Jesus took care of that when He died on the cross for our sins. Instead, what Paul means is that our lives should be surrendered to the Lord. A surrendered life involves commitment. It’s a decision to defer to God’s will and His Holy Spirit instead of following our own preferences. Every aspect of our being—body, soul, and spirit—is to be a living sacrifice.
Though this may sound dreary, true freedom and joy are found when we yield to Christ. The Lord promised His followers that abundant life comes from losing ourselves in Him (Matthew 16:25). Psalm 16:11 says it best: “In Your presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever.”
Becoming a living sacrifice sounds like a tall order—and it is. But it’s a call we face with Jesus by our side. Remember: He is our constant companion and wants to help us.
Bible in One Year: Isaiah 40-42
If you look at the numbers, it’s safe to say that the sport of Lacrosse continues to be a growing sport. In the United States alone, participation grew over 3% in 2017 with over 825,000 people playing the sport. That was the 12th consecutive year of growth with a net increase of at least 20,000 players each of those years. Participants include boys, girls and men and women from the youth level up to the high school and collegiate years.
With the increase comes the need for more knowledgeable coaches who can teach the game the right way. Sure, some coaches have played the game and have a good idea of the types of drills and practice sessions needed. But for the more beginning level coaches, it’s helpful to have some drills to fall back on that can help improve your team. Here are five drills that we think can help.
Catching Drills
Catching drills are important because throwing and receiving are such important parts of the game. Start with some stationary drills between paired up players. Have them make some throws and catches from their left side and then their right side until they are comfortable.
Move to catching drills where the players are running. They need to learn to throw and catch while on the move while also alternating between their right and left hands.
Finally, have them practice making poor throws so it’s more difficult to make the catch. This will get them practicing extending to catch passes or moving their stick from one side to the other.
Clearing Drills
Goalies need to practice making clearing passes after a save. Practice this by having one player shoot the ball while another moves downfield towards the midfield line to receive the pass from the goalie. You can start with the goalies making passes to stationary players and then change it up by having receivers on the move catching the goalie passes.
Ground Balls Drill
Pair players up and roll a ball so that each player has an equal chance to get it. The goal is to have them battle for the ball and not allow the other player to win it. Some tips here is for players to practice using their body to box out the other and gain possession or kicking the ball loose from a scrum to get a better advantage. This drill will teach players how to aggressively gain possession of the ball for their team.
Cradling Drills
Have players cradle the ball while running down the field. First using both hands and then switching to one hand and alternating between each hand. This is needed when a player needs to ward off a defender with their opposite hand.
Shooting Drills
These can be done in a variety of different ways to simulate game conditions. They should practice shooting on the move going to both their left and right, and sometimes with a defender in front of them. They can also practice shooting after scooping a ball off the ground or when coming from around the back of the net. You can also use cones to add specific target areas for players to improve accuracy.
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