Hot Sports How-Tos
How To: Do a knuckle choke from mount
This video shows how to do a Knuckle Choke (nogi) from Mount. This is a dangerous martial arts choke hold, so be careful when doing it.
How To: Do a triangle choke from side control
This video shows how to do a triangle choke with invert armbar from side control. This is a very effective martial arts choke hold.
How To: Do the scorpion crunch
The Scorpion Crunch is an effective but not full proof grab. This can cause people to throw up, and cannot be done to everyone. This is a very helpful and effective martial arts technique.
How To: Do the 3 points of death triangle drill
Ever failed to get a triangle choke? This drill allows you to get a tepee or bolt lock if the triangle fails. This is a very helpful and effective martial arts technique.
How To: Use Lap Sau in a fight
SiFu Lee talks about Lap Sau, application and training.
How To: Dribble with the outside of the foot during soccer
This video will teach you to be fluid in your movement around the soccer ball, as well as use the outside of you foot effectively when playing soccer. If you want to improve your footwork, watch this video. Dribble with the outside of the foot during soccer.
How To: Set-up and use a pedal-powered tennis ball launcher
Do you want to get a cardio work out, tone your lower body and help a friend improve his tennis game? Watch this video which demonstrates how to set up and use a bicycle pedal-powered tennis ball launcher.
How To: Do basic karate for kids
This martial arts video demonstrates basic karate techniques for kids and beginners. No one should attempt to try these techniques without being trained and supervised by a qualified karate instructor.
How To: Hit longer and straighter drives when playing golf
The drive is one of golf's most important shots, and if you follow these driving basics then you can hit the golf ball both long and straight. Watch how it's done.
How To: Grip a golf club properly
The grip is one of the most overlooked fundamentals in golf, but gripping your club correctly has significant advantages. See how to improve your grip to improve your golf game.
How To: Chip in tall grass when playing golf
Even golf tour players would rather be in a bunker than face one of the most troublesome shots in golf: a chip from tall grass. Once you understand the basics of chipping in tall grass, though, your shot will become much more effective.
How To: Do the proper golf swing posture, positioning and aim
If you want to produce better golf shots, you must first understand the concept of the basic golf swing. Watch this detailed overview of golf swing posture, positioning, and aim.
How To: Get a powerful golf swing
All golfers have one thing in common: they like to hit the golf ball long and straight. If you would like to hit the ball longer, you must first understand the sources of power in the golf swing and how to apply that power efficiently.
How To: Chip from a good lie when playing golf
A chip shot is used when the golf ball lies next to the green, and your goal is to get it into the hole in one or two strokes. Learn how to execute a chip shot using the ideal stance, grip, and golf swing.
How To: Correct a hook shot in golf
The hook is a common shot missed in golf. If you understand the factors that cause a hook and make a few adjustments to your golf swing, it can be easily corrected. See how it's done.
How To: Correct golf posture when striking
Correct posture plays a vital roll in golf, putting you in position for balanced, powerful, and consistent golf ball striking. See some tips for correcting and perfecting your posture for an efficient swing.
How To: Correct a slice in golf
Many golfers slice their entire lives without realizing that by making a few simple adjustments to their golf swing, it can be easily corrected. Try theses tips to correct slices on the green.
How To: Correct golf ball position
Impact is the moment of truth in golf, so placing the ball in the correct position in you stance is critical to arriving at the correct impact position. Improve your golf ball striking with these tips.
How To: Swim faster and more efficiently with 5 stroke drills
Have an important swimming meet coming up? You better start practicing, and one of the best ways to improve your strokes is to practice some swimming drills. This video will outline 5 very important stroke drills to use for refining your swimming technique. Learn to swim faster and more efficiently with the following 5 drills:
How To: Coach a child to do a soccer throw-in
A good soccer player must first learn the fundamentals of the game. The throw-in is a key skill every player must learn, and this demo will show you how to teach your kid to properly do a throw-in.
How To: Swing a baseball bat
Does your budding athlete dream of knocking baseballs out of the park? Get her started on the right foot by teaching her how to hold and swing a baseball bat.
How To: Shoot a basketball perfectly
Does your budding athlete want to try out for the basketball team? Before that first practice, watch how to properly shoot a basketball.
How To: Catch a fly ball in baseball
Want to help sharpen your child's fielding skills when playing baseball? In this video, a coach shows you how to properly catch a fly ball.
How To: Load your bike on a MUNI bus rack
Bike Racks on Buses Have no fear! The bike racks on the front of Muni and other regional buses are easy to use - just check out this short video how-to, brought to you by DPT's Bicycle Program, and Brian McCarthy and Dave Winters of Muni.
How To: Do a handstand at home
Do want to learn how to do a hand stand? Watch this video which demonstrates how to do one. For beginners, before attempting to do one, make sure you have a handstand expert supervising you.
How To: Load & execute a sponge, prep, sponge for cheerleading
Join Matt Null (NCA/Millersville/Cheer Excel), Lindsey (Fire and Ice Allstars), Carly (Seton La Salle HS), Greg (Step 1 Allstars) and EJ (IUP) as you learn how to load, set and execute a sponge to prep (elevator) to sponge. Great tips for the beginning cheer leading coach or cheerleader!
How To: Load and execute a cheerleading extension prep
Join Matt Null (NCA/Millersville/Cheer Excel), Jhana, Dena, and Lauren (Fire and Ice Allstars), and Greg (Step 1 Allstars) as you learn how to load, set and execute a prep (or elevator) and dismount in a hug wrap. Great tips for the beginning cheer leading coach or cheerleader!
How To: Execute a cheerleading extension with cradle dismount
Join Matt Null (NCA/Millersville/Cheer Excel), Lindsey (Fire and Ice Allstars), Carly (Seton La Salle HS), Greg (Step 1 Allstars) and EJ (IUP) as you learn how to load, set and execute an extension with a cradle dismount. Great tips for the beginning cheer leading coach or cheerleader!
How To: Load and execute an extended liberty
After you've mastered the basics of an extension, you can move on to the extended liberty cheerleading stunt. Join Matt Null (NCA/Cheer Excel/Millersville), Jhana, Dena, and Lauren (Fire and Ice Allstars), and Greg (Step 1 Allstars) as you learn step by step how to do an extended liberty.
How To: Do a double back-flip and other trampoline skills
Want to learn how to do a double back flip and other trampoline skills? Watch this video. You will need a trampoline, courage, and a trampoline expert.
How To: Do a front and back flip on the trampoline
Want to learn how to do a front and back flip? Watch this video to learn how. You will need a trampoline with nets for safety, courage and a flipping expert.
How To: Do a backflip on a trampoline
Want to learn how to do a back flip? Watch this video to learn how. You will need a trampoline, courage and a back flip expert to supervise you.
How To: Do a backflip on a swing
This video teaches you how to do a back flip on a swing. Doing back flips can be dangerous so make sure you are supervised by a professional before attempting to this on your own.
How To: Improve your mental golf game
BPS golf instructor Steve Bishop discusses a particular technique used to improve your mental connection between what you want to do, and what you are doing.
How To: Grip the golf club with your left hand
In this golf lesson golf instructor Steve Bishop discusses some more details about the position of the left thumb on the shaft and the roll it plays in the golf swing.
How To: Hit with a driver in golf
In this golf lesson golf instructor Steve Bishop discusses some tips on how to hit the driver. He also explains some reasons golfers have a difficult time swinging the driver.
How To: Improve your hip placement and movement during golf
In this golf lesson golf instructor Steve Bishop discusses where most golfers go wrong with their hip action and what the right type of hip action should be. These tips will help you with your balance and power.
How To: Fix your golf swing slice
BPS golf instructor Steve Bishop discusses a simple way to eliminate the outside to in path and produce a proper release just by getting to your finish properly.
How To: Reduce tension in your swing while you golf
BPS golf instructor Steve Bishop discusses how to reduce tension in your golf swing and helps you identify where you might be tensing up in your own swing.
How To: Perform a proper golf takeaway
In this golf lesson golf instructor Steve Bishop discusses some popular takeaway methods, his whole club takeaway method, and examine some common faults among golfers. These tips will help you swing on plane from the very start.