Today, I read something about "yips" that I disagree with. Many experts believe that the Yips is a result of old age, or wear and tear on the body after playing a sport for a long time. I disagree.
I developed the tennis yip at about age 12 and the golf yip later on in my 20's. The yip only occurs when there is a ball present. I can swing the tennis racquet perfectly if there is no ball. I can practice putt all day without the yip occurring if there is no golf ball to hit. So as a result, I believe the yip is purely mental and can occur at any age. It is the pressure of hitting the ball that brings out the yip.
My yip is evident in most sports I play: golf, tennis, softball, bowling, volleyball. I will have the yip for life and believe it would be difficult to cure it. I am not sure why I have it, it can't be explained. Sort of like walking up the stairs and always stumbling at the 5th step.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
A torn rotator cuff, result of bad form?
Is it possible that this could be the case? Years of throwing to first or serving the tennis ball incorrectly? Could all those pick up games of stickball and Wiffel ball have played a part in cauising wear and tear in an athletic person's shoulder?
Well I beleive so. No lessons in proper form, no extensive practice in perfecting these motions over the years can cause permanent damage years down the toad for any athlete
If these motions occur over and over then it is best to to make the motion as simple and as efficient as possible. Just like eating a lot of fiber can help your colon.
For the athlete, passing a bowel movement cannot really be compared to pitching a softball or even swinging a golf club because these motions are not natural to us. Our bodies were really not designed for them, so even more care should be taken in simplifying these movements to prevent future injury.
Well I beleive so. No lessons in proper form, no extensive practice in perfecting these motions over the years can cause permanent damage years down the toad for any athlete
If these motions occur over and over then it is best to to make the motion as simple and as efficient as possible. Just like eating a lot of fiber can help your colon.
For the athlete, passing a bowel movement cannot really be compared to pitching a softball or even swinging a golf club because these motions are not natural to us. Our bodies were really not designed for them, so even more care should be taken in simplifying these movements to prevent future injury.
Quickness vs Speed
There is a big difference between the two. I am very slow on the soccer field and it is by design. I am not lazy or tired, but I just happen to be slow. Coaches would often joke about my speed, saying I would be the last one out of the gym if there was a fire or I look like I am running with a piano on my back.
Where I lacked in speed I made up with my quickness. I could run down most fly balls, lunge in any direction to knock down grounders on the softball field, or get to any dinks on the tennis court. Opponents often question my actions on the soccer field asking me why I don't run like that in soccer. I explain to them that quickness and speed are two different things. Quickness has to do with a fast reaction, good reflexes and aggressiveness. Speed and quickness are not related in any way.
Where I lacked in speed I made up with my quickness. I could run down most fly balls, lunge in any direction to knock down grounders on the softball field, or get to any dinks on the tennis court. Opponents often question my actions on the soccer field asking me why I don't run like that in soccer. I explain to them that quickness and speed are two different things. Quickness has to do with a fast reaction, good reflexes and aggressiveness. Speed and quickness are not related in any way.
What is a natural athletic ability
I do believe that people are born with natural athletic ability. It can be seen at an early age before the child is enrolled in organized sport teams. Children who posses the ability seem to have good balance, good coordination and show extreme confidence in participating in various activities. One thing that I notice is these children are good climbers. Climbing trees, up the stairs, on the jungle gyms or the steps in the playground. They may learn to walk earlier than most children but this is not always an indicator of being a good athlete.
In group play such as tag, catch or monkey in the middle, these children will stand out by being quicker and faster and able to catch a ball and throw with ease. They are quick and agile and full of enthusiasm. They will learn quickly and the more they play, the better they get at a quicker pace than other children.
The age at which athletic ability is noticed by parents and coaches can be be very early. Perhaps as early as 2 or 3 and continues to develop during childhood.
In group play such as tag, catch or monkey in the middle, these children will stand out by being quicker and faster and able to catch a ball and throw with ease. They are quick and agile and full of enthusiasm. They will learn quickly and the more they play, the better they get at a quicker pace than other children.
The age at which athletic ability is noticed by parents and coaches can be be very early. Perhaps as early as 2 or 3 and continues to develop during childhood.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Natural athletes can develop bad habits
Natural athletes can develop bad habits mostly because they don't have to give much effort in their sport and they never really learn proper form. As a result, they can go on for years without learning the proper way to do things. Examples may be a bad golf swing, poor tennis ground strokes, or a bad pitching style in baseball. This can be seen in all sports to varying degrees. I can play golf very well and hit the ball 200 yards but I have a reverse pivot. In tennis, I leave my feet often when hitting ground strokes and I tend to swing the racket from my hip, but my shots are effective, placed well and have topspin. I have a 175 average in bowling, but I never stand in the same place when I deliver the ball and I don't concentrate. I think a few bowling lessons are in order. Imagine how high my average could be if I learned the proper bowling technique. This applies to all sports. Not pretty but effective is my motto and many others I am sure. I think you know somebody in your family or your community with a similar story.
Natural athletic ability means the ability to invent ways to overcome weaknesses and utilize other tactics to defeat their opponent. This usually involves good eye had coordination, cleverness and compensation. Compensation is the key factor here, more on that later. But since the end result always outweighs the means and the outcome is extremely favorable, the methods of execution are always ignored. Hence, bad habits ensue and can be lifelong without intervention. The solution to this is to learn proper execution. Excessive training by professional trainers is the only to way refine a young athlete so they can learn proper technique and always be the best they can be.
Natural athletic ability means the ability to invent ways to overcome weaknesses and utilize other tactics to defeat their opponent. This usually involves good eye had coordination, cleverness and compensation. Compensation is the key factor here, more on that later. But since the end result always outweighs the means and the outcome is extremely favorable, the methods of execution are always ignored. Hence, bad habits ensue and can be lifelong without intervention. The solution to this is to learn proper execution. Excessive training by professional trainers is the only to way refine a young athlete so they can learn proper technique and always be the best they can be.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Is natural athletic ability hereditary
There is evidence that may indicate that natural athletic ability is part of our DNA and obtained from one or both parents. My brothers are also natural athletes, both having excelled in high school and college sports. My father played football and mother played basketball in high school.
Then there are the cases where you see exceptional athletic ability in only one sibling in a family and the parents have never played a sport.
But in most cases of NAB, you will see a sibling or parent possessing the same trait.
Then there are the cases where you see exceptional athletic ability in only one sibling in a family and the parents have never played a sport.
But in most cases of NAB, you will see a sibling or parent possessing the same trait.
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