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2013年10月28日星期一
2013年10月22日星期二
Baseball Pitching Tips: How To Properly Make Adjustments On The Mound!
Baseball pitching tips involve making pitching adjustments both during the game as well as from game to game. There is a very fine line a baseball pitcher has to walk here. Be cautious!
As a baseball pitcher, you absolutely must make pitching adjustments throughout a game. Just as you make your adjustments, remember that the good baseball hitters will adjust to you also, which is one of the reasons they are good hitters.
If you made a good hitter look bad on a changeup, he's going to adjust. There is a very fine line you have to walk here. If a particular batter is struggling with a certain pitch or a certain location, by all means continue to throw it during the game. On the other hand, proceed with a little caution and always remember that if he's a good baseball hitter he may adjust also, so don't "go to the well" once too often. Like I said, this can be very tricky. If a good hitter has trouble when I went "off speed" to him in his first two at bats, by all means I should consider to continue going off speed to him. But, I must proceed with lots of caution because if he is a good baseball hitter, he knows what I'm probably going to do.
At the risk of contradicting myself, it may possibly be the right time to sneak a fastball by him. Does this sound like a chess match to you? Well, it's because it is a chess match that goes on between a good baseball pitcher and a good hitter. Baseball pitching is not just getting the ball and throwing it to your catcher.
You have to make pitching adjustments each time you have an outing. If you have three pitches in your arsenal, on some days maybe only two of them will be working for you. One of the more important baseball pitching tips to remember is that you still have to show the hitters the one pitch that's not working. Just show it to them as a ball and not as a strike.
If you have a great breaking ball on a particular day, it will become a hot topic on the other team's bench in no time at all. It might be time to start throwing more fast balls. Then, the opposing bench will start to talk about your "heater."
If you are fortunate and have good command of three pitches on a particular day, then they very well may be talking about how they have a major problem on their hands!
As a baseball pitcher, you absolutely must make pitching adjustments throughout a game. Just as you make your adjustments, remember that the good baseball hitters will adjust to you also, which is one of the reasons they are good hitters.
If you made a good hitter look bad on a changeup, he's going to adjust. There is a very fine line you have to walk here. If a particular batter is struggling with a certain pitch or a certain location, by all means continue to throw it during the game. On the other hand, proceed with a little caution and always remember that if he's a good baseball hitter he may adjust also, so don't "go to the well" once too often. Like I said, this can be very tricky. If a good hitter has trouble when I went "off speed" to him in his first two at bats, by all means I should consider to continue going off speed to him. But, I must proceed with lots of caution because if he is a good baseball hitter, he knows what I'm probably going to do.
At the risk of contradicting myself, it may possibly be the right time to sneak a fastball by him. Does this sound like a chess match to you? Well, it's because it is a chess match that goes on between a good baseball pitcher and a good hitter. Baseball pitching is not just getting the ball and throwing it to your catcher.
You have to make pitching adjustments each time you have an outing. If you have three pitches in your arsenal, on some days maybe only two of them will be working for you. One of the more important baseball pitching tips to remember is that you still have to show the hitters the one pitch that's not working. Just show it to them as a ball and not as a strike.
If you have a great breaking ball on a particular day, it will become a hot topic on the other team's bench in no time at all. It might be time to start throwing more fast balls. Then, the opposing bench will start to talk about your "heater."
If you are fortunate and have good command of three pitches on a particular day, then they very well may be talking about how they have a major problem on their hands!
2013年10月16日星期三
Golf Psychology: How to Let Go When Driving
Drive for SHow and Putt for Dough
How many times have you heard this said on the course? Yet many of the game's greats dispute it:
Greg Norman says in his book SHARK ATTACK:
"Don't ever sell me on that line. If you can't put your tee-shot in play, the smoothest stroke in the world won't help you enough. To my mind, the most important shot in golf is the drive".
And most club golfers and amateurs agree. Just look at their reaction when they duff the ball off the tee - it's definitely more "pronounced" (regardless of their handicap) than it is when they miss a putt, for example. This tells me that we all view the Drive as a key part of our game, so how can the mental side of golf help us when we have the "big dog" in our hands?
Well let's look at things from a different angle first: The last time you drove your car - how often did you consciously think of changing gear, depressing the clutch or moving from the brake pedal back onto the accelerator?
If you don't drive - what about riding a bike? Do think about how hard to press down on the pedals to move forward or how to centre yourself on the saddle to stay balanced?
The answer to both of the above situations is that you DON'T, do you? Driving your car and riding your bike comes naturally - there is no mechanical, conscious process involved - you just do it. Put another way, without knowing it, you are trusting your subconscious mind; it is doing everything instinctively while you enjoy the experience.
Now let's compare this to driving on the golf course - All that golf advice about setup, ball position, swing checkpoints, releasing late, follow-through, etc. It's all good and essential when learning, however, it's sometimes too much for us to handle and causes us "paralysis by analysis" when we are actually standing on the tee. It's like trying to remember everything about changing gear when driving your car. To be successful we need to work a different way - we need to get into trust mode (just like we do when riding our bike) and only our inner coach can achieve this - we need to engage our subconscious mind in the process, not our conscious mind.
Our subconscious mind controls all of our involuntary functions like breathing and heart rate but it also runs extremely complicated physical motions - as long as it has been taught how. Remember how difficult it was to change gear when learning to drive your car? There were too many conscious elements to the process but after a while our subconscious took over - it understood and learned the movements involved and we let it repeat them without even thinking about it. Now hitting the driver is similar to this scenario - it is at the height of complication for the golf swing since we are expecting maximum force and speed coupled with keeping precision and we tend to rely too much on the mechanical checks outlined above to help us achieve this. On the tee we have to develop the same trust in our abilities that we show when we drive our car or ride our bike.
How many times have you heard this said on the course? Yet many of the game's greats dispute it:
Greg Norman says in his book SHARK ATTACK:
"Don't ever sell me on that line. If you can't put your tee-shot in play, the smoothest stroke in the world won't help you enough. To my mind, the most important shot in golf is the drive".
And most club golfers and amateurs agree. Just look at their reaction when they duff the ball off the tee - it's definitely more "pronounced" (regardless of their handicap) than it is when they miss a putt, for example. This tells me that we all view the Drive as a key part of our game, so how can the mental side of golf help us when we have the "big dog" in our hands?
Well let's look at things from a different angle first: The last time you drove your car - how often did you consciously think of changing gear, depressing the clutch or moving from the brake pedal back onto the accelerator?
If you don't drive - what about riding a bike? Do think about how hard to press down on the pedals to move forward or how to centre yourself on the saddle to stay balanced?
The answer to both of the above situations is that you DON'T, do you? Driving your car and riding your bike comes naturally - there is no mechanical, conscious process involved - you just do it. Put another way, without knowing it, you are trusting your subconscious mind; it is doing everything instinctively while you enjoy the experience.
Now let's compare this to driving on the golf course - All that golf advice about setup, ball position, swing checkpoints, releasing late, follow-through, etc. It's all good and essential when learning, however, it's sometimes too much for us to handle and causes us "paralysis by analysis" when we are actually standing on the tee. It's like trying to remember everything about changing gear when driving your car. To be successful we need to work a different way - we need to get into trust mode (just like we do when riding our bike) and only our inner coach can achieve this - we need to engage our subconscious mind in the process, not our conscious mind.
Our subconscious mind controls all of our involuntary functions like breathing and heart rate but it also runs extremely complicated physical motions - as long as it has been taught how. Remember how difficult it was to change gear when learning to drive your car? There were too many conscious elements to the process but after a while our subconscious took over - it understood and learned the movements involved and we let it repeat them without even thinking about it. Now hitting the driver is similar to this scenario - it is at the height of complication for the golf swing since we are expecting maximum force and speed coupled with keeping precision and we tend to rely too much on the mechanical checks outlined above to help us achieve this. On the tee we have to develop the same trust in our abilities that we show when we drive our car or ride our bike.
Golf Psychology: A Word About Course Management
A Word about Course Management:
Playing golf is about managing your emotions, your swing, and, most importantly, your decisions.
Every shot that you play during a round requires evaluations and decisions such as, how's the ball lying, how far to the green, what's the wind doing, where is the trouble on this hole, where is the pin located on the green, etc, etc?
You then decide what club to use, commit to the shot and execute it with confidence.
That is the concept but you have to take practical steps, before you play and during play, to make sure it turns into reality.
If you go to the range before hand, take account of your swing and tempo that day. If you are fading the driver or long irons - expect that to happen on the course. That will mean for example, teeing it up on the left hand side of the tee to give the ball room to fade onto the fairway. The opposite is true if you find you are drawing the ball. Tee it up to the right hand side of the tee.
Don't begin your round by trying to "fix" your fade (because you usually draw the ball) on the range. Go with it initially. You may find as you relax into the round, your natural shape of shot comes back into play.
So that leads us onto the next key part of course management: although you should take into account how you are hitting the ball on any given day - NEVER use a setup that will put the ball into danger should the expected shape of shot not transpire. Too many club players aim the ball over hazards (to allow for their "slice") and come to grief when the shot continues in the direction they are aiming.
Now let's think about this for a moment: how focussed* and process* orientated will your mind be if you are constantly worried about aiming too far left (or right) to allow for a fade or slice? Your mind will have that nagging worry that the decision to aim way out there could end up in disaster. And as you know from the Inner Golf Coach teachings, your subconscious will give you what you think about. So while its good course management to take into account the way you are hitting the ball on a given day, never take this to the extremes and potentially put yourself in trouble - you know at some point it will happen. So play away from trouble on the course.
Next, never hit a shot without having a target in mind. Remember your pre-shot routine*:
AMPLE*: Acquiring the target is the first step. It's not simply part of playing process* golf, its good course management too. Planning your way around the course will save many strokes and your subconscious works better if it has something to focus on. The more specific the target, the better it will be.
Make the target in an area where you want to play your next shot from. You should always know where you want to play the next shot from on the course. As you approach your ball think - Is there more trouble in front of the green or behind the green, for example? How's the ball lying? etc, etc. As you approach the ball, this is the time to take into account all of the "conscious" factors that will determine your next shot because once you have given them due consideration - you go into process mode* to execute the shot - and as you know - there is no room for mechanical thoughts when you are in process mode.
So course management intertwines with your Inner Golf Coach teachings. It is not a separate entity. Make it part of your game. I'm sure that you will find when you are in the Zone and playing well, your course management will be sport on as well.
Playing golf is about managing your emotions, your swing, and, most importantly, your decisions.
Every shot that you play during a round requires evaluations and decisions such as, how's the ball lying, how far to the green, what's the wind doing, where is the trouble on this hole, where is the pin located on the green, etc, etc?
You then decide what club to use, commit to the shot and execute it with confidence.
That is the concept but you have to take practical steps, before you play and during play, to make sure it turns into reality.
If you go to the range before hand, take account of your swing and tempo that day. If you are fading the driver or long irons - expect that to happen on the course. That will mean for example, teeing it up on the left hand side of the tee to give the ball room to fade onto the fairway. The opposite is true if you find you are drawing the ball. Tee it up to the right hand side of the tee.
Don't begin your round by trying to "fix" your fade (because you usually draw the ball) on the range. Go with it initially. You may find as you relax into the round, your natural shape of shot comes back into play.
So that leads us onto the next key part of course management: although you should take into account how you are hitting the ball on any given day - NEVER use a setup that will put the ball into danger should the expected shape of shot not transpire. Too many club players aim the ball over hazards (to allow for their "slice") and come to grief when the shot continues in the direction they are aiming.
Now let's think about this for a moment: how focussed* and process* orientated will your mind be if you are constantly worried about aiming too far left (or right) to allow for a fade or slice? Your mind will have that nagging worry that the decision to aim way out there could end up in disaster. And as you know from the Inner Golf Coach teachings, your subconscious will give you what you think about. So while its good course management to take into account the way you are hitting the ball on a given day, never take this to the extremes and potentially put yourself in trouble - you know at some point it will happen. So play away from trouble on the course.
Next, never hit a shot without having a target in mind. Remember your pre-shot routine*:
AMPLE*: Acquiring the target is the first step. It's not simply part of playing process* golf, its good course management too. Planning your way around the course will save many strokes and your subconscious works better if it has something to focus on. The more specific the target, the better it will be.
Make the target in an area where you want to play your next shot from. You should always know where you want to play the next shot from on the course. As you approach your ball think - Is there more trouble in front of the green or behind the green, for example? How's the ball lying? etc, etc. As you approach the ball, this is the time to take into account all of the "conscious" factors that will determine your next shot because once you have given them due consideration - you go into process mode* to execute the shot - and as you know - there is no room for mechanical thoughts when you are in process mode.
So course management intertwines with your Inner Golf Coach teachings. It is not a separate entity. Make it part of your game. I'm sure that you will find when you are in the Zone and playing well, your course management will be sport on as well.
Golf Psychology: A Word About Course Management
A Word about Course Management:
Playing golf is about managing your emotions, your swing, and, most importantly, your decisions.
Every shot that you play during a round requires evaluations and decisions such as, how's the ball lying, how far to the green, what's the wind doing, where is the trouble on this hole, where is the pin located on the green, etc, etc?
You then decide what club to use, commit to the shot and execute it with confidence.
That is the concept but you have to take practical steps, before you play and during play, to make sure it turns into reality.
If you go to the range before hand, take account of your swing and tempo that day. If you are fading the driver or long irons - expect that to happen on the course. That will mean for example, teeing it up on the left hand side of the tee to give the ball room to fade onto the fairway. The opposite is true if you find you are drawing the ball. Tee it up to the right hand side of the tee.
Don't begin your round by trying to "fix" your fade (because you usually draw the ball) on the range. Go with it initially. You may find as you relax into the round, your natural shape of shot comes back into play.
So that leads us onto the next key part of course management: although you should take into account how you are hitting the ball on any given day - NEVER use a setup that will put the ball into danger should the expected shape of shot not transpire. Too many club players aim the ball over hazards (to allow for their "slice") and come to grief when the shot continues in the direction they are aiming.
Now let's think about this for a moment: how focussed* and process* orientated will your mind be if you are constantly worried about aiming too far left (or right) to allow for a fade or slice? Your mind will have that nagging worry that the decision to aim way out there could end up in disaster. And as you know from the Inner Golf Coach teachings, your subconscious will give you what you think about. So while its good course management to take into account the way you are hitting the ball on a given day, never take this to the extremes and potentially put yourself in trouble - you know at some point it will happen. So play away from trouble on the course.
Next, never hit a shot without having a target in mind. Remember your pre-shot routine*:
AMPLE*: Acquiring the target is the first step. It's not simply part of playing process* golf, its good course management too. Planning your way around the course will save many strokes and your subconscious works better if it has something to focus on. The more specific the target, the better it will be.
Make the target in an area where you want to play your next shot from. You should always know where you want to play the next shot from on the course. As you approach your ball think - Is there more trouble in front of the green or behind the green, for example? How's the ball lying? etc, etc. As you approach the ball, this is the time to take into account all of the "conscious" factors that will determine your next shot because once you have given them due consideration - you go into process mode* to execute the shot - and as you know - there is no room for mechanical thoughts when you are in process mode.
So course management intertwines with your Inner Golf Coach teachings. It is not a separate entity. Make it part of your game. I'm sure that you will find when you are in the Zone and playing well, your course management will be sport on as well.
Playing golf is about managing your emotions, your swing, and, most importantly, your decisions.
Every shot that you play during a round requires evaluations and decisions such as, how's the ball lying, how far to the green, what's the wind doing, where is the trouble on this hole, where is the pin located on the green, etc, etc?
You then decide what club to use, commit to the shot and execute it with confidence.
That is the concept but you have to take practical steps, before you play and during play, to make sure it turns into reality.
If you go to the range before hand, take account of your swing and tempo that day. If you are fading the driver or long irons - expect that to happen on the course. That will mean for example, teeing it up on the left hand side of the tee to give the ball room to fade onto the fairway. The opposite is true if you find you are drawing the ball. Tee it up to the right hand side of the tee.
Don't begin your round by trying to "fix" your fade (because you usually draw the ball) on the range. Go with it initially. You may find as you relax into the round, your natural shape of shot comes back into play.
So that leads us onto the next key part of course management: although you should take into account how you are hitting the ball on any given day - NEVER use a setup that will put the ball into danger should the expected shape of shot not transpire. Too many club players aim the ball over hazards (to allow for their "slice") and come to grief when the shot continues in the direction they are aiming.
Now let's think about this for a moment: how focussed* and process* orientated will your mind be if you are constantly worried about aiming too far left (or right) to allow for a fade or slice? Your mind will have that nagging worry that the decision to aim way out there could end up in disaster. And as you know from the Inner Golf Coach teachings, your subconscious will give you what you think about. So while its good course management to take into account the way you are hitting the ball on a given day, never take this to the extremes and potentially put yourself in trouble - you know at some point it will happen. So play away from trouble on the course.
Next, never hit a shot without having a target in mind. Remember your pre-shot routine*:
AMPLE*: Acquiring the target is the first step. It's not simply part of playing process* golf, its good course management too. Planning your way around the course will save many strokes and your subconscious works better if it has something to focus on. The more specific the target, the better it will be.
Make the target in an area where you want to play your next shot from. You should always know where you want to play the next shot from on the course. As you approach your ball think - Is there more trouble in front of the green or behind the green, for example? How's the ball lying? etc, etc. As you approach the ball, this is the time to take into account all of the "conscious" factors that will determine your next shot because once you have given them due consideration - you go into process mode* to execute the shot - and as you know - there is no room for mechanical thoughts when you are in process mode.
So course management intertwines with your Inner Golf Coach teachings. It is not a separate entity. Make it part of your game. I'm sure that you will find when you are in the Zone and playing well, your course management will be sport on as well.
2013年10月14日星期一
MMA Hand Wraps - An Excellent Choice For Safety
There are many people moving forward to master mixed martial arts in the present times. This interest is mainly due to the requirement to move on with some kind of physical activity as most of them are having computerized nature of job wherein there is no requirement to move from one place to another.The physical activities are very essential as it is contributing very well towards the maintenance of health condition all throughout without any issues.You cannot go to the mixed martial arts class just like that as you need to be very well equipped with all kinds of attire that are required while moving on with the practice session without any issues.
MMA hand wraps are considered to be one of the most important components required by the people with the passage of time and as a result you need to use these accessories without fail.These are required in order to maintain personal safety without any issues.The game of martial arts moves with the hitting of the body and you need to be very careful with all the required accessories in order to protect yourself from being hurt.In fact the people are moving forward to study the techniques mainly to protect themselves during the situation of any attack that are becoming very common in most parts of the world with the increasing modernization trends.
There are many providers selling the hand warps and you should get a good quality one that would last for certain time frame without any issues.There are many companies manufacturing the material but you might not be able to get hold of the right one very easily.Also the expense might back you from purchasing the right quality one from the ventures.There are also many people moving on with the online venture and you could get the same quality hand warps at discount price and sometimes with offers.In fact this could be considered as one of the best choices of saving money from being wasted with the passage of time as you will be able to get the products shipped to your door steps mostly without any extra shipping charges.Also you can save time by sitting in your home and surfing to get the right pair without any issues.
MMA hand wraps are considered to be one of the most important components required by the people with the passage of time and as a result you need to use these accessories without fail.These are required in order to maintain personal safety without any issues.The game of martial arts moves with the hitting of the body and you need to be very careful with all the required accessories in order to protect yourself from being hurt.In fact the people are moving forward to study the techniques mainly to protect themselves during the situation of any attack that are becoming very common in most parts of the world with the increasing modernization trends.
There are many providers selling the hand warps and you should get a good quality one that would last for certain time frame without any issues.There are many companies manufacturing the material but you might not be able to get hold of the right one very easily.Also the expense might back you from purchasing the right quality one from the ventures.There are also many people moving on with the online venture and you could get the same quality hand warps at discount price and sometimes with offers.In fact this could be considered as one of the best choices of saving money from being wasted with the passage of time as you will be able to get the products shipped to your door steps mostly without any extra shipping charges.Also you can save time by sitting in your home and surfing to get the right pair without any issues.
2013年10月13日星期日
Chiefs Must Find Offensive Balance in 2011
I want to spend some time analyzing what the Chiefs accomplished in 2010, and what they need to do to improve in 2011. Today we'll talk about the offense. This will include an overview of the various position groups, and the Chiefs' own free agents.
By The Numbers
The Chiefs made some great strides on offense this year. We watched Matt Cassel, Dwayne Bowe and Jamaal Charles become playmakers. We saw glimpses from rookies Dexter McCluster and Tony Moeaki of what they can be in the future. And we saw veterans Ryan Lilja and Casey Wiegmann come in and fortify the offensive line. Statistically, here are some numbers to digest:
Total Offense: #12
Rushing: #1
Passing: #30
Total Points: #14 (avg 22.9 points/game)
It's a little hard to put these numbers into perspective. And I think they're a bit misleading. The Chiefs were effective running the ball, and ran the ball more times than any other team in the league. They were also pretty effective in scoring points. But early in the season they put little emphasis on passing the ball. It wasn't until the loss at Denver that the Chiefs found they could trust Cassel and Bowe to deliver in the passing game. (I wrote this article earlier this year about the emergence of the passing game.) This season was largely about developing the team. As they continue to progress, the Chiefs must find better offensive balance.
Stat: Out of the top ten rushing teams in the league, half of them failed to make the playoffs. This list includes: Oakland, Jacksonville, New York Giants, Houston, Tampa Bay and Minnesota.
I've never believed that you want the top running game in the league. And I've never believed that you want the top passing game in the league. The best teams typically have balance, and can do both.
Stat: Out of the final four teams in the playoffs, none of them are offensive juggernauts. We could review any of the stats, but here are their numbers in points per game: Green Bay (#10 at 24.2 points/game), Pittsburgh (#12 at 23.4 points/game), New York Jets (#13 at 22.9 points/game), and Chicago (#21 at 20.9 points/game). Next time we'll take a look at how these teams are defensively. Offense may be sexy, but defense wins in the playoffs. At least it did this year.
What do these numbers mean? They mean that the Chiefs' offense is on par statistically with these remaining teams in the playoffs.
Position Groups
Let's take a quick look at the Chiefs' position groups, and what they need to do moving forward.
Quarterback: Matt Cassel, Brodie Croyle (free agent), Tyler Palko
The development of Cassel should put people at ease. He passed for more than 3,000 yards, which is OK considering the Chiefs put so little emphasis on the passing game. What was truly impressive was how he took care of the ball. His TD to INT ratio of 27/7 was spectacular. It will be interesting to see what the Chiefs do with Croyle. The fans want him gone after his ineffective play against the Chargers. But what I found interesting is that the Chiefs had a gameplan for Croyle much like they had in the season opener for Cassel. And early in the season, fans and media pundits were clamoring about how the Chiefs don't trust Cassel. I think this could go either way, and will not be surprised if the Chiefs bring back Croyle. If they decide to move on, they will need to sign another backup quarterback, or take one late in the draft to develop alongside Palko.
Running Back: Jamaal Charles, Thomas Jones, Dexter McCluster, Jackie Battle (free agent)
The Chiefs have quality and depth at running back. Charles is possibly the most explosive player in the league. Jones is strong and dependable. McCluster can make plays when given the opportunity. And Battle has plenty of potential. I hope they resign him, as he's a good special teams player as well. I am completely onboard with how the Chiefs shared carries between Jones and Charles. I don't believe that Charles has the body to withstand carrying the ball much more than he did this year. And I can't imagine any reason why the Chiefs would consider drafting a running back this year.
Fullback: Tim Castille (free agent), Mike Cox (free agent)
The Chiefs shared time this season between Cox and Castille. Both are free agents. And I wouldn't be surprised if the Chiefs resigned them both.
Wide Receiver: Dwayne Bowe, Chris Chambers, Dexter McCluster (yes I also put him in the RB group), Terrance Copper (free agent), Kevin Curtis, Verran Tucker, Jerheme Urban (IR), Jeremy Horne (practice squad), Quinten Lawrence (practice squad)
Bowe finally had his breakout season this year. He was phenomenal when given the opportunity to shine. McCluster is fine to have in the mix, but is not a starting wide receiver. I assume Chambers will be cut. Not sure what happened between Chambers and the Chiefs, but Kansas City is apparently through with him. He was inactive against the Ravens in the playoffs, and the Chiefs started newly signed Curtis. When you watch teams like the Packers, they have three to four receivers who are all capable of making plays. The Chiefs must upgrade the talent they have here, and they must find a starting wide receiver who can take some of the coverage away from Bowe. Would expect the Chiefs to consider a receiver high in the draft. They must improve their passing game in order to have a more balanced offensive attack.
Tight End: Tony Moeaki, Leonard Pope (free agent), Jake O'Connell, Brad Cottam (IR)
Moeaki during this rookie campaign put up better numbers than Tony Gonzalez in his rookie campaign. Very impressive. He runs good routes. He has great hands. And he seems to block pretty well. Not sure what they plan to do with Pope, who is a free agent. It would not surprise me if the Chiefs drafted another tight end this year. While not a great area of need, they can continue to look to upgrade this group.
Offensive Line: Branden Albert, Brain Waters, Casey Wiegmann (free agent), Ryan Lilja, Barry Richardson (free agent), Jon Asamoah, Rudy Niswanger (free agent), Ryan O'Callaghan (free agent)
The offensive line was better this year. It's clear that Wiegmann and Lilja helped solidify the group. But personally, I'd like to see the Chiefs continue to upgrade the line. I was concerned early in the year with undersized players such as Wiegmann and Lilja anchoring the middle of the line. Waters is nearing the end of his career. Both of their right tackles are free agents. And the line was manhandled by several teams late in the season. I'd like to see rookie Asamoah starting in 2011. He's a beast, though I'm not sure how you reshuffle the line to make that happen. He played guard in college, but he's capable of playing center. I'd be curious if you could move Lilja over to center, and start Asamoah at right guard. Waters has also had some experience at center. Would also like to see the Chiefs consider a right tackle early in the draft.
By The Numbers
The Chiefs made some great strides on offense this year. We watched Matt Cassel, Dwayne Bowe and Jamaal Charles become playmakers. We saw glimpses from rookies Dexter McCluster and Tony Moeaki of what they can be in the future. And we saw veterans Ryan Lilja and Casey Wiegmann come in and fortify the offensive line. Statistically, here are some numbers to digest:
Total Offense: #12
Rushing: #1
Passing: #30
Total Points: #14 (avg 22.9 points/game)
It's a little hard to put these numbers into perspective. And I think they're a bit misleading. The Chiefs were effective running the ball, and ran the ball more times than any other team in the league. They were also pretty effective in scoring points. But early in the season they put little emphasis on passing the ball. It wasn't until the loss at Denver that the Chiefs found they could trust Cassel and Bowe to deliver in the passing game. (I wrote this article earlier this year about the emergence of the passing game.) This season was largely about developing the team. As they continue to progress, the Chiefs must find better offensive balance.
Stat: Out of the top ten rushing teams in the league, half of them failed to make the playoffs. This list includes: Oakland, Jacksonville, New York Giants, Houston, Tampa Bay and Minnesota.
I've never believed that you want the top running game in the league. And I've never believed that you want the top passing game in the league. The best teams typically have balance, and can do both.
Stat: Out of the final four teams in the playoffs, none of them are offensive juggernauts. We could review any of the stats, but here are their numbers in points per game: Green Bay (#10 at 24.2 points/game), Pittsburgh (#12 at 23.4 points/game), New York Jets (#13 at 22.9 points/game), and Chicago (#21 at 20.9 points/game). Next time we'll take a look at how these teams are defensively. Offense may be sexy, but defense wins in the playoffs. At least it did this year.
What do these numbers mean? They mean that the Chiefs' offense is on par statistically with these remaining teams in the playoffs.
Position Groups
Let's take a quick look at the Chiefs' position groups, and what they need to do moving forward.
Quarterback: Matt Cassel, Brodie Croyle (free agent), Tyler Palko
The development of Cassel should put people at ease. He passed for more than 3,000 yards, which is OK considering the Chiefs put so little emphasis on the passing game. What was truly impressive was how he took care of the ball. His TD to INT ratio of 27/7 was spectacular. It will be interesting to see what the Chiefs do with Croyle. The fans want him gone after his ineffective play against the Chargers. But what I found interesting is that the Chiefs had a gameplan for Croyle much like they had in the season opener for Cassel. And early in the season, fans and media pundits were clamoring about how the Chiefs don't trust Cassel. I think this could go either way, and will not be surprised if the Chiefs bring back Croyle. If they decide to move on, they will need to sign another backup quarterback, or take one late in the draft to develop alongside Palko.
Running Back: Jamaal Charles, Thomas Jones, Dexter McCluster, Jackie Battle (free agent)
The Chiefs have quality and depth at running back. Charles is possibly the most explosive player in the league. Jones is strong and dependable. McCluster can make plays when given the opportunity. And Battle has plenty of potential. I hope they resign him, as he's a good special teams player as well. I am completely onboard with how the Chiefs shared carries between Jones and Charles. I don't believe that Charles has the body to withstand carrying the ball much more than he did this year. And I can't imagine any reason why the Chiefs would consider drafting a running back this year.
Fullback: Tim Castille (free agent), Mike Cox (free agent)
The Chiefs shared time this season between Cox and Castille. Both are free agents. And I wouldn't be surprised if the Chiefs resigned them both.
Wide Receiver: Dwayne Bowe, Chris Chambers, Dexter McCluster (yes I also put him in the RB group), Terrance Copper (free agent), Kevin Curtis, Verran Tucker, Jerheme Urban (IR), Jeremy Horne (practice squad), Quinten Lawrence (practice squad)
Bowe finally had his breakout season this year. He was phenomenal when given the opportunity to shine. McCluster is fine to have in the mix, but is not a starting wide receiver. I assume Chambers will be cut. Not sure what happened between Chambers and the Chiefs, but Kansas City is apparently through with him. He was inactive against the Ravens in the playoffs, and the Chiefs started newly signed Curtis. When you watch teams like the Packers, they have three to four receivers who are all capable of making plays. The Chiefs must upgrade the talent they have here, and they must find a starting wide receiver who can take some of the coverage away from Bowe. Would expect the Chiefs to consider a receiver high in the draft. They must improve their passing game in order to have a more balanced offensive attack.
Tight End: Tony Moeaki, Leonard Pope (free agent), Jake O'Connell, Brad Cottam (IR)
Moeaki during this rookie campaign put up better numbers than Tony Gonzalez in his rookie campaign. Very impressive. He runs good routes. He has great hands. And he seems to block pretty well. Not sure what they plan to do with Pope, who is a free agent. It would not surprise me if the Chiefs drafted another tight end this year. While not a great area of need, they can continue to look to upgrade this group.
Offensive Line: Branden Albert, Brain Waters, Casey Wiegmann (free agent), Ryan Lilja, Barry Richardson (free agent), Jon Asamoah, Rudy Niswanger (free agent), Ryan O'Callaghan (free agent)
The offensive line was better this year. It's clear that Wiegmann and Lilja helped solidify the group. But personally, I'd like to see the Chiefs continue to upgrade the line. I was concerned early in the year with undersized players such as Wiegmann and Lilja anchoring the middle of the line. Waters is nearing the end of his career. Both of their right tackles are free agents. And the line was manhandled by several teams late in the season. I'd like to see rookie Asamoah starting in 2011. He's a beast, though I'm not sure how you reshuffle the line to make that happen. He played guard in college, but he's capable of playing center. I'd be curious if you could move Lilja over to center, and start Asamoah at right guard. Waters has also had some experience at center. Would also like to see the Chiefs consider a right tackle early in the draft.
Carp Fishing Books That Seriously Improve Your Big Fish Catches!
If you are like most anglers or even parents of anglers, then around your thought are on fishing and presents. But what to buy? What will have the greatest impact on the satisfaction and enjoyment and actual fishing results of a person? Education is the answer, but real life experiences are the most exciting and informative when put down in words; so read on now!
Fishing is like a drug; as in the more fishing you do, the more you want to go fishing. It is like a growing need for more and more. This feeling can be surprisingly strong whether you are in a stage of great success or consistent failure. In fishing you know that time is on your side and that eventually, given enough learning, refinement and practice you will achieve all your goals. But to actually achieve your goals you need material that motivates you!
These days plenty of magazines have produced a crop of what are now put on a pedestal as cult heroes, fishing celebrities. But they were not always there; they were struggling anglers who nobody neither cared about nor had ever heard about! The reality is that many anglers who are not at all well known today, have been just as accomplished as those in the public spotlight today, but these anglers have either come and gone, or prefer to keep a low profile in their fishing!
For one example, I will not mention his name here because he preferred having a low profile, but in the days in the late seventies and early eighties when people would idolize and befriend people like Kevin Maddocks, well this person was held in awe. Today I do not know anyone still fishing who has even heard of him, yet in his prime he was easily as good as people like Kevin Maddocks and others of that era; he was literally a fishing machine, and a creative genius who very seriously inspired anglers around him!
The most powerful thing that I noticed about this angler was how he thought! His fishing tackle was often pretty rudimentary and he often borrowed tackle and rig components, but he knew exactly how to leverage his tackle to maximum effect. He designed his own bait recipes and made his very own highly successful homemade boilies too. He really thought about every single minor detail of all his actions and entire mental approach to catch his fish, and he always strove to be different, a leader and definitely not a follower! He generated his own secrets of success through his own extraordinary efforts.
So many so-called average anglers today just copy and follow whatever new fashion appears. But that is not the fast track to maximal success!
Think about this for some moments! You and your actions are the direct product of your thoughts and you levels of fishing success are an obvious example of this! One tip I can tell you that does not really translate in magazines today, but really came across in the books by the genuinely innovative pioneering anglers from the eighties, seventies and earlier, is the level of passion and sheer obsession these people had. I can contribute all my big fish success over the past 30 plus years to the inspiring writings of the anglers who inspired me.
My big carp success began long before the Terry Hearn, Ian Chillcott, type of era of readymade boilies and monthly carp magazines all over the shelves. In my early days you aspired to become successful enough to join the British Carp Study Group; which I did I am proud to say. But back in those days you did not aspire to catch fish to make money. In fact the few that did make money in fishing were extremely rare indeed, and most commonly were the fishing shop owners. Even many of those anglers who made specialist carp fishing equipment generally did their fishing thing alongside another business, as in the case of Cliff Fox, founder of Fox International. In the early days that I fished with him at Shotgate Reservoir (in Essex) he was still producing products such as specially engineered shelving. But back then at that time around ninety nine percent of us carp fished for the sheer love, joy and richness of quality of life carp fishing gave us!
Back at that time fishing magazines were yet to become available to the wider public and were just not present at all on the newsagent shelves. Magazines on offer came via the C.A.A or B.C.S.G. for example.
One of the most inspiring books I read was called Quest for carp by Jack Hilton who was among the most very well respected and most innovative big carp anglers of his generation. It was due to him that in my younger years I made the decision to dedicate my life to fishing and design my life so that I could give myself the best opportunities to achieve my fishing goals. For the past 30 years that is exactly what I have done and loved it!
Anything worthwhile takes extraordinary amount of work and consistent dedication, but if that work is the thing you love to think about and do, then it is not work at all! I am very pleased to say I have had the opportunity to correspond with one of his fishing friends from that time and you really get the picture of how literally everything was custom made, and custom designed for the fishing situation and chosen pitch etc that was required for any particular water. At the time he fished places such as Redmire and Ashley Pool; far from easy waters for the majority of anglers, yet Jack Hilton and some of his friends did exceptionally well!
I read many carp fishing books over the years but too often you can read a whole book and not find that crucial answer, the central keys to success that you are lacking! After reading loads of books over the years one thing is very clear. If you strive for fishing success, you can spend years going in circles and not really reaching the breakthroughs that you need to succeed. Fishing magazines have been as much a confusion as a help. Part of the reason for this is the vast variety of differing opinions and such incredible commercial biases confuses readers so greatly!
Also often misguided advice that is not based on a genuinely deeply proven expert knowledge is offered. I might add that a great many anglers using readymade baits have comparatively little genuinely sound knowledge of the baits they use even if they know what is within them to a degree. Far too many so-called carp fishing experts do not understand what their baits do in reaction to water nor to carp internally or externally; so many readers just get lost and confused and even mislead! Should they use this rig or bait or method or rod or be like this person or that person etc?
Most of the best in any field are the best simply because they think about what they do and refine what they do more than the massive majority ever does. Doing that leads to doing things in pretty unique ways, and even if methods and rigs may be simple, you can be sure that the amount of thinking and even conditioned intuitive actions are exceptionally refined and of an exceptionally high level. Ordinary weekend anglers hoping to emulate their cult heroes are in some respects in regards to some of these anglers trying to beat Olympic champions simply by attempting to copy their running style. But the champions do not achieve their goals merely due to style, and not even due to thousands of hours of daily practice. They are top achievers because of their thoughts!
I knew Kelly Holmes granddad, and he was obviously so proud of her continuing through all the trails and injuries to win double gold at the Olympics, but underneath all that talent, training and personal coaching from the age of 10, it was mindset and thought that won those gold medals!
Personally I have known enough people over the decades that are now in the forefront of angling, to laugh about all the hype and commercial pressures and bias. At the end of the day if you want to be the best angler you can be you need to do it in your very own way. That really means thinking for yourself and finding information that is not commercially biased but is genuinely based on a deeper knowledge that is only focused on two things; what truly works, and why!
Learning how to actually think about fishing to be the most successful angler you can be is not specifically something you will read about much if at all in a carp fishing magazine today, but you will discover this elsewhere! Revealed in my unique readymade bait and homemade bait carp and catfish bait secrets ebooks is far more powerful information look up my unique website (Baitbigfish) and see my biography below for details of my ebooks deals right now!
Fishing is like a drug; as in the more fishing you do, the more you want to go fishing. It is like a growing need for more and more. This feeling can be surprisingly strong whether you are in a stage of great success or consistent failure. In fishing you know that time is on your side and that eventually, given enough learning, refinement and practice you will achieve all your goals. But to actually achieve your goals you need material that motivates you!
These days plenty of magazines have produced a crop of what are now put on a pedestal as cult heroes, fishing celebrities. But they were not always there; they were struggling anglers who nobody neither cared about nor had ever heard about! The reality is that many anglers who are not at all well known today, have been just as accomplished as those in the public spotlight today, but these anglers have either come and gone, or prefer to keep a low profile in their fishing!
For one example, I will not mention his name here because he preferred having a low profile, but in the days in the late seventies and early eighties when people would idolize and befriend people like Kevin Maddocks, well this person was held in awe. Today I do not know anyone still fishing who has even heard of him, yet in his prime he was easily as good as people like Kevin Maddocks and others of that era; he was literally a fishing machine, and a creative genius who very seriously inspired anglers around him!
The most powerful thing that I noticed about this angler was how he thought! His fishing tackle was often pretty rudimentary and he often borrowed tackle and rig components, but he knew exactly how to leverage his tackle to maximum effect. He designed his own bait recipes and made his very own highly successful homemade boilies too. He really thought about every single minor detail of all his actions and entire mental approach to catch his fish, and he always strove to be different, a leader and definitely not a follower! He generated his own secrets of success through his own extraordinary efforts.
So many so-called average anglers today just copy and follow whatever new fashion appears. But that is not the fast track to maximal success!
Think about this for some moments! You and your actions are the direct product of your thoughts and you levels of fishing success are an obvious example of this! One tip I can tell you that does not really translate in magazines today, but really came across in the books by the genuinely innovative pioneering anglers from the eighties, seventies and earlier, is the level of passion and sheer obsession these people had. I can contribute all my big fish success over the past 30 plus years to the inspiring writings of the anglers who inspired me.
My big carp success began long before the Terry Hearn, Ian Chillcott, type of era of readymade boilies and monthly carp magazines all over the shelves. In my early days you aspired to become successful enough to join the British Carp Study Group; which I did I am proud to say. But back in those days you did not aspire to catch fish to make money. In fact the few that did make money in fishing were extremely rare indeed, and most commonly were the fishing shop owners. Even many of those anglers who made specialist carp fishing equipment generally did their fishing thing alongside another business, as in the case of Cliff Fox, founder of Fox International. In the early days that I fished with him at Shotgate Reservoir (in Essex) he was still producing products such as specially engineered shelving. But back then at that time around ninety nine percent of us carp fished for the sheer love, joy and richness of quality of life carp fishing gave us!
Back at that time fishing magazines were yet to become available to the wider public and were just not present at all on the newsagent shelves. Magazines on offer came via the C.A.A or B.C.S.G. for example.
One of the most inspiring books I read was called Quest for carp by Jack Hilton who was among the most very well respected and most innovative big carp anglers of his generation. It was due to him that in my younger years I made the decision to dedicate my life to fishing and design my life so that I could give myself the best opportunities to achieve my fishing goals. For the past 30 years that is exactly what I have done and loved it!
Anything worthwhile takes extraordinary amount of work and consistent dedication, but if that work is the thing you love to think about and do, then it is not work at all! I am very pleased to say I have had the opportunity to correspond with one of his fishing friends from that time and you really get the picture of how literally everything was custom made, and custom designed for the fishing situation and chosen pitch etc that was required for any particular water. At the time he fished places such as Redmire and Ashley Pool; far from easy waters for the majority of anglers, yet Jack Hilton and some of his friends did exceptionally well!
I read many carp fishing books over the years but too often you can read a whole book and not find that crucial answer, the central keys to success that you are lacking! After reading loads of books over the years one thing is very clear. If you strive for fishing success, you can spend years going in circles and not really reaching the breakthroughs that you need to succeed. Fishing magazines have been as much a confusion as a help. Part of the reason for this is the vast variety of differing opinions and such incredible commercial biases confuses readers so greatly!
Also often misguided advice that is not based on a genuinely deeply proven expert knowledge is offered. I might add that a great many anglers using readymade baits have comparatively little genuinely sound knowledge of the baits they use even if they know what is within them to a degree. Far too many so-called carp fishing experts do not understand what their baits do in reaction to water nor to carp internally or externally; so many readers just get lost and confused and even mislead! Should they use this rig or bait or method or rod or be like this person or that person etc?
Most of the best in any field are the best simply because they think about what they do and refine what they do more than the massive majority ever does. Doing that leads to doing things in pretty unique ways, and even if methods and rigs may be simple, you can be sure that the amount of thinking and even conditioned intuitive actions are exceptionally refined and of an exceptionally high level. Ordinary weekend anglers hoping to emulate their cult heroes are in some respects in regards to some of these anglers trying to beat Olympic champions simply by attempting to copy their running style. But the champions do not achieve their goals merely due to style, and not even due to thousands of hours of daily practice. They are top achievers because of their thoughts!
I knew Kelly Holmes granddad, and he was obviously so proud of her continuing through all the trails and injuries to win double gold at the Olympics, but underneath all that talent, training and personal coaching from the age of 10, it was mindset and thought that won those gold medals!
Personally I have known enough people over the decades that are now in the forefront of angling, to laugh about all the hype and commercial pressures and bias. At the end of the day if you want to be the best angler you can be you need to do it in your very own way. That really means thinking for yourself and finding information that is not commercially biased but is genuinely based on a deeper knowledge that is only focused on two things; what truly works, and why!
Learning how to actually think about fishing to be the most successful angler you can be is not specifically something you will read about much if at all in a carp fishing magazine today, but you will discover this elsewhere! Revealed in my unique readymade bait and homemade bait carp and catfish bait secrets ebooks is far more powerful information look up my unique website (Baitbigfish) and see my biography below for details of my ebooks deals right now!
2013年10月10日星期四
Muay Thai Training Tips for Beginners
Muay Thai is a highly physical martial art. It's a simple, yet brutal art as others would say. This combat sport has gained considerable interest among fitness buffs and martial arts enthusiasts all over the world because of the numerous benefits that it offers. So if you're thinking of trying out Muay Thai, here are some tips and things that you should know, especially if you haven't taken up a martial art before.
1. Don't push yourself too hard. Go easy to start. It is very important to learn the proper mechanics first than pushing yourself to train hard right away. Learning the proper mechanics would give you a solid foundation and it also reduces the risk of injury.
2. Ask questions. As you train, you may have questions along the way about how to properly execute the movements and the correctness of your stance. Don't hesitate to ask your trainer about these things because it'll speed up your learning process. It'll also make it easier for your trainer to address your specific needs and weaknesses.
3. Train at a level which you can maintain the proper mechanics of the sport. Sparring is important in Muay Thai, however, it is not as important for beginners as most people think. Like what I have said earlier, you shouldn't push yourself beyond your limits. You should focus on working more efficiently and not on working harder.
4. Learn how to control your breathing. Having control over your breathing is very important when learning Muay Thai. It will help you release tension during and after workout, making your body recover more quickly.
5. Expect your body to sore after training. Muay Thai will definitely make your muscles sore for a while especially if you're new to the sport. Don't get frustrated if you're sore for the first couple of weeks. Your body will eventually get used to it with regular training. Just give it a little time.
6. Take your training one step at a time. No one expects you to learn and master a particular technique the first time you see it. Learn and focus on one technique at a time. It will take lots of hardwork and training to master the art so there's no need to rush yourself.
5. Have fun! It's so easy to get carried away and take your training too seriously especially if you're just starting. Try to have fun and enjoy every training session.
1. Don't push yourself too hard. Go easy to start. It is very important to learn the proper mechanics first than pushing yourself to train hard right away. Learning the proper mechanics would give you a solid foundation and it also reduces the risk of injury.
2. Ask questions. As you train, you may have questions along the way about how to properly execute the movements and the correctness of your stance. Don't hesitate to ask your trainer about these things because it'll speed up your learning process. It'll also make it easier for your trainer to address your specific needs and weaknesses.
3. Train at a level which you can maintain the proper mechanics of the sport. Sparring is important in Muay Thai, however, it is not as important for beginners as most people think. Like what I have said earlier, you shouldn't push yourself beyond your limits. You should focus on working more efficiently and not on working harder.
4. Learn how to control your breathing. Having control over your breathing is very important when learning Muay Thai. It will help you release tension during and after workout, making your body recover more quickly.
5. Expect your body to sore after training. Muay Thai will definitely make your muscles sore for a while especially if you're new to the sport. Don't get frustrated if you're sore for the first couple of weeks. Your body will eventually get used to it with regular training. Just give it a little time.
6. Take your training one step at a time. No one expects you to learn and master a particular technique the first time you see it. Learn and focus on one technique at a time. It will take lots of hardwork and training to master the art so there's no need to rush yourself.
5. Have fun! It's so easy to get carried away and take your training too seriously especially if you're just starting. Try to have fun and enjoy every training session.
Miami Heat outplays Philadelphia for a second round pass
The Miami Heat defeated the Philadelphia 76ers and will now face the Boston Celtics on the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Can Bosh, Wade and James matchup to the Celtics Big Four?
The Miami Heat believes they are ready for what comes next. They also believe that to get to where they want to, and to confirm the team as a true title contender, they have to outplay the Boston Celtics in the Playoffs. It seems that they wouldn’t have it any other way, and most fans would agree. But now this one is for real, this is the big test. Can LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh really outplay the Boston Celtics when it really matters?
It doesn’t look easy. The Celtics took the series by 3-1 this season and on the last game, towards the end of the third quarter, it really seemed as if head coach Doc Rivers let Miami have it. He sat down most of his starters and let the bench take the beating. It wasn’t pretty either. The Celtics were coming off a very upsetting stretch that culminated with a rotund beating by James and Co. But here is the thing, are the Heat’s Big Three going to be able to hold down point guard Rajon Rondo, or are they going to have what it takes to put down clutch-time perfectionist such as Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett.
Yes, these are two edges of the competition. While James and Co. are at their prime, perhaps with the clear exception of Rondo, the Celtics is an aging squad. Their best moment might have already passed by, but heck they know exactly what it takes to be in the NBA Finals, and as we know, anything short of that could just be considered a failure. There are high expectations on both ends. Let’s not forget that last season it was the Celtics (pretty much this same crew) who dismissed the Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers with LeBron James from the Playoffs. So sure, you can count on Wade, Bosh and James wanting to get them back.
But before we go any further with the future matchup, let’s take a quick look at how the Miami Heat managed to dismiss the Philadelphia 76ers on a 4-1 series. On a 97-91 5th game win at home, the Heat was able to hold off the pressure. The 76ers managed to keep on coming from behind, once and again closing in on the gap to hold on to a 1-point difference that gave them hope.
Still it wasn’t enough. On it’s way to the Eastern Conference Semifinals Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, Chris Bosh added 22 points and 11 rebounds, while from the bench Mario Chalmers came to the rescue early in the game when the Pacers where up by 10 in the first quarter. He gave the Heat a huge lift, scoring 11 of the Miami's 16 points off the bench in the first quarter, including three 3-pointers.
James did a lot of talking before the game. But there wasn’t much happening from the big star of South Beach. For when the halftime came, one LeBron James had only three points. That’s a Playoffs’ career low. And that is not good for Miami, because they certainly are not been able to rev up their engines early in the game. As a matter of fact, for the fourth time in five games, Philadelphia had Miami in a double-digit hole in the opening quarter. I don’t think that’s going to fly too well against the Boston Celtics.
The Miami Heat believes they are ready for what comes next. They also believe that to get to where they want to, and to confirm the team as a true title contender, they have to outplay the Boston Celtics in the Playoffs. It seems that they wouldn’t have it any other way, and most fans would agree. But now this one is for real, this is the big test. Can LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh really outplay the Boston Celtics when it really matters?
It doesn’t look easy. The Celtics took the series by 3-1 this season and on the last game, towards the end of the third quarter, it really seemed as if head coach Doc Rivers let Miami have it. He sat down most of his starters and let the bench take the beating. It wasn’t pretty either. The Celtics were coming off a very upsetting stretch that culminated with a rotund beating by James and Co. But here is the thing, are the Heat’s Big Three going to be able to hold down point guard Rajon Rondo, or are they going to have what it takes to put down clutch-time perfectionist such as Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett.
Yes, these are two edges of the competition. While James and Co. are at their prime, perhaps with the clear exception of Rondo, the Celtics is an aging squad. Their best moment might have already passed by, but heck they know exactly what it takes to be in the NBA Finals, and as we know, anything short of that could just be considered a failure. There are high expectations on both ends. Let’s not forget that last season it was the Celtics (pretty much this same crew) who dismissed the Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers with LeBron James from the Playoffs. So sure, you can count on Wade, Bosh and James wanting to get them back.
But before we go any further with the future matchup, let’s take a quick look at how the Miami Heat managed to dismiss the Philadelphia 76ers on a 4-1 series. On a 97-91 5th game win at home, the Heat was able to hold off the pressure. The 76ers managed to keep on coming from behind, once and again closing in on the gap to hold on to a 1-point difference that gave them hope.
Still it wasn’t enough. On it’s way to the Eastern Conference Semifinals Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, Chris Bosh added 22 points and 11 rebounds, while from the bench Mario Chalmers came to the rescue early in the game when the Pacers where up by 10 in the first quarter. He gave the Heat a huge lift, scoring 11 of the Miami's 16 points off the bench in the first quarter, including three 3-pointers.
James did a lot of talking before the game. But there wasn’t much happening from the big star of South Beach. For when the halftime came, one LeBron James had only three points. That’s a Playoffs’ career low. And that is not good for Miami, because they certainly are not been able to rev up their engines early in the game. As a matter of fact, for the fourth time in five games, Philadelphia had Miami in a double-digit hole in the opening quarter. I don’t think that’s going to fly too well against the Boston Celtics.
2013年10月8日星期二
Golf Is Even More Fun With These Tips
As a golfer, you are probably interested in developing your game to keep things interesting. You can learn some good techniques from reading this article.
Introduce yourself to your playing partners before starting your next round with strangers. Considering how much time you spend with your fellow golfers on the course, striking up a relationship can be extremely beneficial. Be social with the group, talk with them, and even if you have a bad golf game, you can still have had a good time.
If the time to practice your golf is limited, focus on improving your short game. Putting and chipping skills should always be focused on. Practice these skills, and improvement on the green will be noticeable. If you have enough time to practice a few more skills, it's also great to focus on wedge practice, especially short range shots, and to work with 7 irons.
Practice is the key to resolving the common error of slicing. When you slice, the face of the club hits the ball incorrectly causing the ball to curve right. Keep your body from your shoulders to your knees in a parallel line to the target. Use your arms during the downswing, not your body.
Before starting your swing, always check to ensure that you have the proper grip. Keep the handle resting on your palms, and the thumbs pointing down. Both of your hands need to be touching each other. On idea to get a little extra distance is to choke up a little bit, leaving space at the end of the grip.
Wriggle your toes around a bit when you are in your golf stance. If your feet move freely with no difficulty, you are likely leaning away from the ball too far. You want to lean but not excessively; you want to do it just enough to get a good stroke going.
A neutral grip will improve your game considerably. When you grip your golf club tighter than you should, your shots will tend to hook right. On the contrary, holding the club too loosely will steer the ball to the left. Correct your grip by using the direction of the shots.
Try to stretch and get plenty of water before you start playing. As with any sport, better physical conditioning can lead to better performance.
If shifting your weight as you swing leaves you leaning backwards once the ball is struck, try utilizing a baseball-type approach during your practice rounds at the golf range. By practicing this method you'll be better able to feel how your body must shift as you swing your club, because you are lifting the front foot a bit during the backswing and then stepping down near the completion of the swing.
When getting ready to putt, look down and make sure your left hand is set a little forward of the ball before you strike it. Maintain proper posture and hand position throughout your swing. This will help hold the club during your stroke and prevent the ball from jumping off the face of the club at contact.
Prior to any golf round, memorize your ball, letting your partners know your brand name and number. Now you will know which one is yours when they are hit close to one another.
Prior to hitting your ball, take a big, deep breath. This will relieve the tension in your body and help you concentrate on hitting your next shot. Take your time to visualize the trajectory of your ball before you swing. If you become very tense during tournaments or competitive environments, practice deep, relaxed breathing.
You can use some of the tips you just read to improve whatever aspects of your game you're most interested in. Apply this wisdom to see how it can improve your scores.
Introduce yourself to your playing partners before starting your next round with strangers. Considering how much time you spend with your fellow golfers on the course, striking up a relationship can be extremely beneficial. Be social with the group, talk with them, and even if you have a bad golf game, you can still have had a good time.
If the time to practice your golf is limited, focus on improving your short game. Putting and chipping skills should always be focused on. Practice these skills, and improvement on the green will be noticeable. If you have enough time to practice a few more skills, it's also great to focus on wedge practice, especially short range shots, and to work with 7 irons.
Practice is the key to resolving the common error of slicing. When you slice, the face of the club hits the ball incorrectly causing the ball to curve right. Keep your body from your shoulders to your knees in a parallel line to the target. Use your arms during the downswing, not your body.
Before starting your swing, always check to ensure that you have the proper grip. Keep the handle resting on your palms, and the thumbs pointing down. Both of your hands need to be touching each other. On idea to get a little extra distance is to choke up a little bit, leaving space at the end of the grip.
Wriggle your toes around a bit when you are in your golf stance. If your feet move freely with no difficulty, you are likely leaning away from the ball too far. You want to lean but not excessively; you want to do it just enough to get a good stroke going.
A neutral grip will improve your game considerably. When you grip your golf club tighter than you should, your shots will tend to hook right. On the contrary, holding the club too loosely will steer the ball to the left. Correct your grip by using the direction of the shots.
Try to stretch and get plenty of water before you start playing. As with any sport, better physical conditioning can lead to better performance.
If shifting your weight as you swing leaves you leaning backwards once the ball is struck, try utilizing a baseball-type approach during your practice rounds at the golf range. By practicing this method you'll be better able to feel how your body must shift as you swing your club, because you are lifting the front foot a bit during the backswing and then stepping down near the completion of the swing.
When getting ready to putt, look down and make sure your left hand is set a little forward of the ball before you strike it. Maintain proper posture and hand position throughout your swing. This will help hold the club during your stroke and prevent the ball from jumping off the face of the club at contact.
Prior to any golf round, memorize your ball, letting your partners know your brand name and number. Now you will know which one is yours when they are hit close to one another.
Prior to hitting your ball, take a big, deep breath. This will relieve the tension in your body and help you concentrate on hitting your next shot. Take your time to visualize the trajectory of your ball before you swing. If you become very tense during tournaments or competitive environments, practice deep, relaxed breathing.
You can use some of the tips you just read to improve whatever aspects of your game you're most interested in. Apply this wisdom to see how it can improve your scores.
Disc Golf Essential Tips
Disc golf and frolf are among the fastest growing sports worldwide. Over 3,000 courses are available for avid fans of the sport. Beginners, intermediates and pros all use a few basic tips to play a great game.
Disc Selection
There are 3 categories of discs: driver, midrange and putter. Drivers are used for distance, midrange for accuracy and fairway shots, and putters for shorter distances, like shooting for the basket. Whether playing a relaxing round of frolf with friends or getting serious on a rigorous course with seasoned players, having quality disc golf discs for each part of the course is essential for the winning player.
Putting or Distance for the Win?
Distance is of no value without a solid putting technique, and getting distance is necessary for keeping overall scores low. Good putting and driving techniques are equally valuable. Having a small selection of discs keeps the game exciting and enjoyable.
Putting is sometimes where the game is won or lost. Putters are smaller in size than midrange or distance discs, and have more of a dome-like shape designed to slow it down and to avoid overshots. The edges of a good putter are rounded and thick, enabling it to catch the chains, knocking it into the disc golf target.
Drivers are shaped more like a discus and are designed for maximum distance. While pros might tee off with distance drivers every time, many intermediate players prefer a midrange disc on the tee for greater accuracy. A fairway driver is often the best selection for the novice.
Grip
Having a good grip is key to making accurate shots, whether at the tee or shooting for the basket. Playing a decent game of frolf or disc golf can be directly attributed to the grip employed by the player. Nose-down trajectory is necessary for maximum distance, while wrist and forearm position will make or break any shot.
Thumb Positions
There are three basic thumb positions every player needs in their arsenal.
Neutral, where the thumb is held just inside the rim.
Out, where the thumb is held close to the rim.
In, where the thumb is held extended well onto the flight plate.
Placement of the thumb becomes more natural and becomes less important the more often a player plays. Beginners often start with Thumb Neutral and make small adjustments as their game improves. Keeping the thumb closer to the edge makes it easier to get the nose down when launching.
Having an exciting and fun game is easier when employing these few basic guidelines.
Disc Selection
There are 3 categories of discs: driver, midrange and putter. Drivers are used for distance, midrange for accuracy and fairway shots, and putters for shorter distances, like shooting for the basket. Whether playing a relaxing round of frolf with friends or getting serious on a rigorous course with seasoned players, having quality disc golf discs for each part of the course is essential for the winning player.
Putting or Distance for the Win?
Distance is of no value without a solid putting technique, and getting distance is necessary for keeping overall scores low. Good putting and driving techniques are equally valuable. Having a small selection of discs keeps the game exciting and enjoyable.
Putting is sometimes where the game is won or lost. Putters are smaller in size than midrange or distance discs, and have more of a dome-like shape designed to slow it down and to avoid overshots. The edges of a good putter are rounded and thick, enabling it to catch the chains, knocking it into the disc golf target.
Drivers are shaped more like a discus and are designed for maximum distance. While pros might tee off with distance drivers every time, many intermediate players prefer a midrange disc on the tee for greater accuracy. A fairway driver is often the best selection for the novice.
Grip
Having a good grip is key to making accurate shots, whether at the tee or shooting for the basket. Playing a decent game of frolf or disc golf can be directly attributed to the grip employed by the player. Nose-down trajectory is necessary for maximum distance, while wrist and forearm position will make or break any shot.
Thumb Positions
There are three basic thumb positions every player needs in their arsenal.
Neutral, where the thumb is held just inside the rim.
Out, where the thumb is held close to the rim.
In, where the thumb is held extended well onto the flight plate.
Placement of the thumb becomes more natural and becomes less important the more often a player plays. Beginners often start with Thumb Neutral and make small adjustments as their game improves. Keeping the thumb closer to the edge makes it easier to get the nose down when launching.
Having an exciting and fun game is easier when employing these few basic guidelines.
How to Play Disc Golf Well
Disc golf is different from traditional golf. First, you use a disc instead of a ball. Second, you don't need any golf clubs. Third, instead of a hole in a green, the target is a wire basket suspended below something like a basketball hoop with hanging chains set a few feet above the ground. Additionally, the holes are typically only 400 to 500 feet long. Admission to these courses is either free or costs only a nominal fee at many public parks.
A disc bag is used to carry the array of various discs that may be needed for different situations. Clothing is much less formal than golf. Disc golf apparel is casual and loose-fitting to allow the movements necessary for throwing.
Disc golf was invented in 1976, a decade or so after flying discs were introduced to the world. The game is played over eighteen holes and uses the same terminology as golf with tees, greens, par, bogie, hazards, approach shots and putts. The tee in disc golf is usually a concrete pad and the drive off the tee and subsequent shots are called throws.
Throws are made with one hand either backhand, overhand or forehand. The first throw off the tee is a backhand shot for distance and should travel at least 300 to 400 feet. The flight path for a right-hander should start out going right, come back to the middle and end slightly to the left.
A backhand throw gets its power from the high speed of the arm and the snap of the wrist from a cocked position. An actual snap sound should be heard when a backhand throw is done correctly. If there is no snap, a player should switch to discs of the type called under-stable. Over-stable discs are used by experts for very long throw distances. In ranking, under-stable discs are those with low numbers; over-stable discs have high numbers.
Forehand throws or Tomahawks are best tried only with over-stable discs and are successful only if sufficient snap is generated by arm speed and a reverse wrist-cock. An overhand throw with mid-rank discs generates the height needed to avoid obstacles. Extra height can also be gained with a throw called the Scoobie by placing the thumb inside the lip instead of outside.
Putting is a short distance throw that can be done either backhand from the chest or forehand, with one foot in line with and behind the other. It is also possible to putt with the feet side by side, either forehand or backhand.
A disc bag is used to carry the array of various discs that may be needed for different situations. Clothing is much less formal than golf. Disc golf apparel is casual and loose-fitting to allow the movements necessary for throwing.
Disc golf was invented in 1976, a decade or so after flying discs were introduced to the world. The game is played over eighteen holes and uses the same terminology as golf with tees, greens, par, bogie, hazards, approach shots and putts. The tee in disc golf is usually a concrete pad and the drive off the tee and subsequent shots are called throws.
Throws are made with one hand either backhand, overhand or forehand. The first throw off the tee is a backhand shot for distance and should travel at least 300 to 400 feet. The flight path for a right-hander should start out going right, come back to the middle and end slightly to the left.
A backhand throw gets its power from the high speed of the arm and the snap of the wrist from a cocked position. An actual snap sound should be heard when a backhand throw is done correctly. If there is no snap, a player should switch to discs of the type called under-stable. Over-stable discs are used by experts for very long throw distances. In ranking, under-stable discs are those with low numbers; over-stable discs have high numbers.
Forehand throws or Tomahawks are best tried only with over-stable discs and are successful only if sufficient snap is generated by arm speed and a reverse wrist-cock. An overhand throw with mid-rank discs generates the height needed to avoid obstacles. Extra height can also be gained with a throw called the Scoobie by placing the thumb inside the lip instead of outside.
Putting is a short distance throw that can be done either backhand from the chest or forehand, with one foot in line with and behind the other. It is also possible to putt with the feet side by side, either forehand or backhand.
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