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How To: Train for basketball with the shell one drill

Get basketball tips and tricks from a high school basketball coach. In this sports how-to video, Farmington HS boys basketball coach Shane Wyandt and team demonstrate the shell one defense drill. The shell one defense drill has been an effective method of defense training. Follow along with this instructional video to learn the shell one drill.

How To: Train for basketball with the shell four drill

In this sports how-to video, Farmington HS boys basketball coach Shane Wyandt and team demonstrate the shell four defense drill. The shell four drill is an effective way of training for basketball. Follow along with this video demonstration and improve your game with this drill.

How To: Train for basketball with the five man shell drill

In this sports how-to video, Farmington HS boys basketball coach Shane Wyandt and team demonstrate the shell 5 defense drill. The five man shell drill is an effective way to train defensively for basketball. Follow along with this video demonstration and learn the shell five drill.

How To: Load a bicycle onto a bus rack

Sometime we can't ride our bike everywhere and we need need to take public transportation. This instructional how-to video shows you how load your bicycle onto a bus rack. Follow along and learn the proper way to ride the public transportation with your bike.

How To: Do a wrist warmup drill for softball pitching

This drills is great for those who are knew to softball pitching or for those who have started fast paced pitching. In this sports how-to video, Farmington (MN) HS assistant softball coach Melissa Langer demonstrates a wrist warmup drill for pitchers. Follow along in this sports tutorial and learn more about the wrist snap, stride, rotation, and balance.

How To: Improve softball pitching with a leg warmup

An important part of pitching for softball games should always include properly warming up the legs. Legs are an important asset to doing the fast paced motion in pitching. In this sports how-to video, Farmington (MN) HS assistant softball coach Melissa Langer demonstrates a leg warmup drill for pitchers.

How To: Improve softball pitching with a full rotation drill

Once a pitcher has completed a warm up she is ready to do full rotations. In this sports how-to video, Farmington (MN) HS assistant softball coach Melissa Langer demonstrates a warmup drill for the full pitching rotation. Improve your softball pitching skills with this full pitching rotation drill.

How To: Improve softball pitching with a wrist snap drill

One of the key fundamentals to fast pitch softball for pitchers is the wrist snap. In this sports how-to video, Farmington (MN) HS assistant softball coach Melissa Langer demonstrates a wrist snap drill for pitchers. Follow along and learn how to improve your wrist snap with this simple drill.

How To: Practice a knee drill for pitching in softball

In these three sports how-to video, Farmington (MN) HS assistant softball coach Melissa Langer demonstrates three parts of a throwing drill, from the knee, for pitchers. Being able to throw from the knee give a pitcher good balance and coordination. Follow along and learn how to do this knee drill that can also be done with a weighted ball.

How To: Warm up the arms for softball with stretching

Your arms are a very important part of softball, this is why it is important to warm them up properly. In this sports how-to video, Farmington (MN) HS head softball coach Heather Ballstadt demonstrates arm stretch drills to warmup for throwing. Start the arm stretches with big arm circles going forward, to loosen your shoulder joints. Do fifteen rotation and then move the arms in the opposite direction.

How To: Warm up the wrist with a throwing wrist flick drill

In an important part of throwing in softball involves properly moving your wrist. In this sports how-to video, Farmington (MN) HS head softball coach Heather Ballstadt demonstrates a wrist flick drill to warmup for throwing. Wrist flicks involve holding your elbow parallel to the shoulder, holding the elbow up with the other hand, and flicking the wrist.

How To: Train for softball with an outfield kneel down drill

In this sports how-to video Farmington (MN) HS head softball coach Heather Ballstadt demonstrates a drill to get the outfielder to kneel down to field a ground ball. This kneeling down movement is an essential part of catching balls in softball. Follow along and learn the proper way to train for softball with an outfield kneel down drill.

How To: Practice a fielding drill without gloves

In this sports how-to video, Farmington (MN) HS head softball coach Heather Ballstadt demonstrates a fielding drill, where the players do not use a glove. To get into position for fielding, start on your toes with the knees bent. Keep the back straight. One person rolls the ball to the other person. The second softball player bends down, picks it up and rolls it back. Keep a wide stance to be able to shuffle if needed.

How To: Practice a backhand drill on a softball field

An important part of softball involves proper backhand catching. In this sports how-to video Farmington (MN) HS head softball coach Heather Ballstadt demonstrates a backhand fielding drill. Follow along and learn how simple it is to do. The fielder needs to do one crossover step and lock up the ball entirely into the glove, pick it up and toss it back.

How To: Practice a bat drill for hitting in softball

When practicing hitting drills for softball it is important to work with smaller bats. Doing do helps with bat accuracy, which involves good solid contact of the bat with the ball. Farmington (MN) HS head softball coach Heather Ballstadt demonstrates a bat drill for hitting. Follow along in this sports how-to video to learn how to practice a bat drill for hitting in softball.

How To: Do a weight shift drill for hitting in softball

An important part of softball is being able to keep your weight on the back part of the foot. A bad tendency however is to shift the weight to the front food while hitting the ball. Farmington (MN) HS head softball coach Heather Ballstadt demonstrates a weight shift drill for hitting in this sports how to video.

How To: Do a softball hitting drill with a flat volleyball

Farmington (MN) HS head softball coach Heather Ballstadt demonstrates a drill for hitting, with a flat volleyball. Follow along for some essential hitting skills in softball. This flat volleyball drill is very easy to do. It allows for a strong follow through after you make contact with the ball. Try doing this hitting drill with a flat volleyball at home.

How To: Do a full arm drill for softball

Farmington (MN) HS head softball coach Heather Ballstadt demonstrates a full arm drill to warmup for throwing. Throwing and catching a ball is an essential part of softball. Follow along in this sports how-to video to learn how to catch with two hand and over your throwing shoulder. Catching over your throwing shoulder is a good strategy as it allows for a good setup to be in position when playing catch.

How To: Do the five man weave in a game of basketball

Improve your baksetball technique with a few drills. In this how-to video the Farmington HS boys basketball coach Shane Wyandt and team demonstrate the five man weave. The five man weave is an essential part of playing basketball. Follow along and learn how to do the five man weave.

How To: Do T's, touchdowns, and diagonals for cheerleading

What's a football game without a touchdown? And what's a cheer without the right touchdown move? Learn 3 moves that will have you bringing the crowds to their feet! Follow along and learn how-to do t's, touchdowns, and diagonals for cheerleading.

How To: Do the "Who R U Yelling For" cheer for cheerleading

Who Are You Yelling For? We can't hear you! Get the bleachers shaking with this chanting cheer and dance that's great for any pep rally. Learn alongside Coach Lauren and the ATV cheerleaders as they demonstrate all the right moves. Follow along with this cheerleading how-to video to learn the "Who R U Yelling For" cheer.

How To: Swim the basic breaststroke

Breaststroke is a traditional stroke popular with people who like to swim for fitness. It is the slowest stroke, but that does not mean it cannot be swum powerfully and at speed. Follow along in this how-to animation to learn the basics of doing the breaststroke.

How To: Swim the backstroke for beginners

The back crawl is different to most strokes because you cannot see where you are going. It is a good idea to count how many strokes it takes you to swim a length so you will know when you are getting close to the end of the pool. Try and swim with all of your body close to the surface of the water, almost like you are lying on your back in bed with your head on a pillow. Follow along with this swimming how-to video and learn how to do the backstroke if you are a beginner.

How To: Practice the basics of front crawling in swimming

Front crawl is the fastest stroke and gives you the feeling of being powerful in the water. It is often hard to get the hang of at first because fitting in the breathing can be difficult. Follow along in this swimming how-to video to learn the basics of the front crawl.

How To: Swim using the butterfly stroke

Butterfly needs both stamina and technique, but the body movements are not difficult because you will have done many of them before in other strokes. When racing butterfly, your arms must come out of the water on every stroke. They must not drag through the water when they move from your hips to the entry position. Follow along with this quick how-to animation to learn how to do the butterfly stroke for swimming.

How To: Power off the blocks in swimming

Most top swimmers use the grab start to get their race under way. This gets you moving off the blocks quickly and into the water smoothly. The starter will not begin the race until everybody is ready and still. This is really important because you can be disqualified if you fall in before the start or if you are slow getting ready. Follow along in this how-to animation to learn the best method to power off the blocks in swimming.

How To: Do the tumble turn in swimming

This quick how-to animation demonstrates how to do a tumble turn in swimming. Follow along and see how easy it is to do tumble turns. The main purpose of the tumble turn is to finish one length and begin the next as fast as possible. In freestyle races, you do not have to touch the wall with your hands. Any part of your body is fine, and using the feet gets a much faster turn.

How To: Improve the back crawl turn in swimming

This quick how-to animation demonstrates who to do a back crawl turn in swimming. The hardest thing to do in the back crawl turn is to find the wall. There are a couple of ways to do this. The first is to look for the flags across the pool and count your strokes from the flags. The other is to count how many strokes it takes to get from one end to the other. You need to leave space to turn on to your front and tumble, so don't count all the way to the end of the pool.

How To: Practice breaststroke and butterfly turns

This how-to animations shows you the basic turns for breast and butterfly strokes in swimming. Watch and see how easy it is to improve your swimming techniques with these steps. The same type of turn is used for both butterfly and breaststroke. The laws say that you must touch the wall with two hands, so a touch and pivot turn is used. The main thing to remember is that you don't need to hang on to the wall. The quicker you touch it and pull your hands away the better.

How To: Do an advanced breaststroke in swimming

James Gibson, the former 50m world champion demonstrates a competitive level breaststroke. The breaststroke is a mixture of fast leg kicks and smooth arm and hand movements. It's key to have proper technique in the up and down movement as well as moving forward. Follow along with this swimming how-to video to learn how to do and advanced breaststroke with James Gibson. Do an advanced breaststroke in swimming.

How To: Improve your butterfly stroke with Steve Parry

Steve Parry, Olympic bronze medallist in the 200m, demonstrates tips to improve your butterfly. Everything is broken down to improving the fundamentals. Work on just the kick, just the stroke with one arm, then the stroke with the other arm, etc. Follow along with this swimming how-to video to improve your butterfly stroke. Improve your butterfly stroke with Steve Parry.

How To: Clap with open palms and clasped hands in cheerleading

Give a round of applause for Coach Lauren and the A-TV cheerleaders! Learn how to properly clap with your open palms and clasped hands. Follow along with this cheerleading how-to video to learn basic cheers and open and clasped hand clapping techniques.

How To: Practice the Totally Cool cheer for cheerleading

So cool, so cool, you are so cool! Try out this Totally Cool cheer with Coach Lauren and the A-TV squad. There's a lot of clapping in this cheer, so get ready to make some noise! Follow along with this cheerleading how-to video to learn the Totally Cool cheer.

How To: Practice the Move It Down the Field cheerleading cheer

Coach Lauren teaches her squad a great cheer for any football game. "Move it Down the Field" will pump up your team and help them take it to the end zone! Follow along with this cheerleading how-to video to learn the steps to the "Move it Down the Field" cheer.

How To: Practice the Chantilly lace cheerleading technique

Get ready for this exciting pep rally dance that will get the crowd on their feet in no time. Watch this cheerleading how-to video as Coach Lauren teaches you the fancy channtilly lace footwork that will make you the star of your squad.

How To: Skate the forward pivot to backwards move

Ice skating is a fundamental skill in playing ice hockey. Learn ice hockey skills and moves in this sports video on how to ice skate. Take action: transfer weight from one leg to other, keep knees bent, and pivot as you shift your weight. Angie, the instructor in this how-to video from Live Strong, is currently with the Youth Hockey Foundation of Austin and the Chaparral Ice Center located in Austin TX. A native of Canada, Angie has been playing hockey for nearly 30 years. Angie enjoys instru...

How To: Practice good golf club grip

The way you place your hands on the golf club will have a direct relationship to the flight of your ball, as demonstrated in this how-to video. If your grip is too weak, the clubface angle at impact will be off line, which will cause the ball to curve. The bottom edge of the clubface needs to be straight to the target line in order for the ball to fly straight toward the target. A good golf grip would be considered neutral, that is, neither weak nor strong. A neutral grip will allow your hand...