Front Crawl: Mastering Hand Entry and First Pull
Hand Entry into the Water in Front Crawl
 Initial position: Just finished the recovery phase of the stroke. The arm is flexed in front of the shoulder. The elbow acts as a pivot, positioned higher than the hand. The forearm is directed forward, towards the water. The hand is slightly relaxed, flexed, and facing down and back, a few inches from the water.  Final position: The arm is slightly bent in front of the shoulder. The elbow is directed upwards and has not yet entered the water. The hand is |
Ancient Sports and Games: Mexico, Native America, Rome, and the East
Ancient Games and Sports in Mexico
Games of great violence were played, such as Tlachtli, or ball, which later turned into a ritual. They began playing in 500 BC.
Tlachtli
The game was a party where two men dressed as an eagle and a jaguar, respectively. There was a platform with a stake in the center. The leg of an enemy warrior was tied to it, and he was given a shield and a blunt sword. Both beat him until he was killed, and the winner was the one who killed him.
Hunting
When the morning dawned, they
Read MoreMental Skills Training in Sports: Enhancing Performance
Potential Problem Areas in Implementing Mental Training Programs
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- Overcoming player reluctance about participating in a mental training program
- Spending too little time with individual athletes in a team setting
- Gaining the trust of the athletes
- Making sure athletes systematically practice their skills
- Lacking knowledge about the specific sport or presenting problem
- Maintaining contact with athletes throughout a competitive season
- Getting full cooperation from the coaching staff or organization
Mental
Read MoreTraining Load and Coaching in Soccer: Key Concepts
Training Load: Key Components
In training theory, load is defined as the total stimulus of motion carried on the body. The training load is the true basis of adaptation and the consequent increase in performance. It consists of five components:
- Intensity: The strictness of the training load, or performance defined as work per unit time. Intensity reflects the qualitative aspect of the load.
- Volume: The amount of work done during the training session. Training volume expresses the amount of work done,
Effective Communication: Verbal and Nonverbal Strategies
Theme 1: Communication
1.1. What is Communication?
Communication is a process whereby an individual (sender) sends a message to another person (receiver) using a code known to both through a channel, which is the vehicle of the message.
1.2. The Communication Process
Process:
- Stage 1: Preparation and coding: The message is properly designed by the sender using signs, whether linguistic, visual, tactile, or olfactory.
- Stage 2: Transmission: The message is sent encrypted to the receiver via the selected
Flexibility and Strength Training: Impact and Methods
Flexibility: A Key Component of Physical Fitness
Flexibility is a fundamental physical quality that is essential for any fitness plan. It is the ability to perform movements with maximum amplitude, involving either a specific body part or the entire body. The degree of flexibility a person possesses depends on:
- Muscle elasticity: The ability of the muscle to lengthen and shorten without deformation, returning to its original form.
- Joint mobility: The degree of movement each joint allows, which varies