Sports Training
Overtraining Dangers For Young Athletes
POSTED: 2008-09-20 18:34:04
In the afterglow of the Olympics, big dreams often come to - or get put on - very young people. Many medal winners in some sports are in their teens, and you heard dozens, if not hundreds of times, how many not only started their sport at four to six, but how many have been “training for this day” all those years. Shawn Johnson, 16, the gymnast from West Des Moines Iowa, was the youngest athlete to win a gold medal, and commentators routinely reported that she’d been training since age six. » More...
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Hit-A-Way
Leah O Brien-Amico, three-time Olympic gold medal winner for women s softball, recommends this trainer as an effective way to improve your game. A player can use Hit-A-Way to warm-up or practice most anywhere, even in limited space. Simulates pitches without chasing balls. Develops hand eye coordination and is the perfect tool when learning to switch hit. New materials in cord produce better timing to develop stance and swing mechanics. Hit-A- Way is very easy to carry, weighing less than two pounds. Can be stored in bat bags, back packs or carry-alls.
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