For questions generally relating to the physical conditioning and technique practice typically associated with various sports. Most questions using this tag should also be tagged with the specific sport in question.
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Is it ok to get a massage BEFORE a competition?
I recently went for a professional medical massage, and felt incredibly relaxed afterwards. He only did my torso and back, but the breathing feeling was so free I felt incredible. I sit all day in ...
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Any tips for sealing swimming goggles.masks and keeping water out?
I am having major problem with my goggles. I have 6 pairs of competitive and training grade goggles. If I use the tight low profile goggles when I swim (one hour everyday) I feel pressure above my ...
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Websites/Apps that allow workout tracking [closed]
What websites and mobile apps are there that allow me to track my workout?
For example, I recently found
www.fitocracy.com.
What other sites are there and how are they similar/different?
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Shoulder dislocation [closed]
What kind of physical exercises are good for prevent injuries like shoulder dislocation that can happen following a shock or a fall ?
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How can I improve my smashes in table tennis?
I realized that I tend to play really bad returns or do mistakes when I get a high and/or slow ball from the opponent in the middle of a tight rally. I think it has to do with the fact that all of a ...
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How would I train for a sport such as orienteering?
How would I train as a young semi-elite orienteer? I have some idea of the amount I should do but I do not know how I should spread it across the week. Should I group my training in the middle of the ...
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Does using a balance board help with skateboarding balance? If not what can help?
I'm having a midlife crisis and want to start skateboarding! :)
I actually have to work so I can't take the skateboard out that often. I was thinking that there may be something that I can do in the ...
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Benefits of compression apparel
Compression apparel seems to be very popular with athletes. Brands like Under Armour and Nike show athletes in different sports wearing their apparel.
Personally, I wear compression apparel when I'm ...
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How can I improve my ball handling?
I play football (soccer) for my community traveling team. Our usual ball handling exercise is getting the ball around a course of cones.
What other ways can I improve my ball handling abilities?
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Drills to prevent standing up on the downswing
After a few years off, I'm getting an interest in golf again. My main problem, after getting a few basic pointers correcting my stance and backswing from a clubfitter I was working with to find the ...
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Solo goalie drills
As a goalie who got most of his experience just playing in local leagues, I never have had much practice in solo goalie drills. In general when I goto play in my local practice/scrimmage league, our ...
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When can I start to let my child attend to archery course?
I don't have skills in archery but I am interested in introducing my children to archery via archery schools. I heard that archery is a good sport that will increase our focus power and our control ...
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Are there drills or methods for improving reaction time in table tennis or overall?
Reaction time is critical to many sports. My sport in particular is table tennis.
Are there drills or methods that would allow you to improve reaction time? Or is it just a basis of pure repetition ...
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Stressful preparation of half-marathon
I go running once or twice per week (30 minutes and around 5 km). I never measure time, or anything else, since that will stress me out.
Now I would like to prepare for a half-marathon. I guess I ...
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Any suggestions on the best way to improve raw speed on the field?
Any ideas on workouts or exercises for improving speed on the field?
I say "on the field" because targeting a specified distance (40yd, 100m, etc) can lead to an emphasis on a particular start or ...
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Cross-training versus specificity
When undertaking physical training, as opposed to practice and skills drills, for your chosen sport, how much benefit is there in cross-training?
For example, I'm a cyclist, I'm preparing for ...
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Cross-training for increasing pace [closed]
What are some of the more effective types of cross-training for increasing running pace?
EDIT:
I was hoping to make the question broader for greater appeal, but since more context has been ...
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How to boost vertical speed / jump height
As a basketball player it is important to have a good jump height (for scoring, rebounding, blocking). I've tried some plyometric exercises and are jump skipping often. But I do not have a good idea ...
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Recommended drills to help keep your eye on the ball?
One of the things that I find myself not doing as well as I need to is keeping my eye on the ball. I am a tennis player but I am sure this could apply to other sports as well (baseball, football, ...
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Which workouts will most help my ball handling skills?
I'm looking for some type of training exercise or workout that will help my ball handling ability.
I know that it is not a good idea to try to increase muscle mass, but instead try to work on your ...
