LATEST STORIES FROM SPORTS ARE 80 PERCENT MENTAL
Does Practice Make Perfect?
July 21, 2008 by
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So, you learned how to make 10 out of 10 free throws. Why can't you make 100 out of 100? Here's some research on why we can't be perfect at sports.
Stats vs. Hunches - The Moneyball Era in Sports
July 13, 2008 by
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"Oh, dat's all I need..." ...another Moneyball story! Give it a shot, see what you think.
Play Better Golf By Playing Bigger Holes
July 10, 2008 by
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At last, the secret to breaking 80! Just imagine that cup is a 5 gallon pail...
Brains Over Brawn in Sports
July 07, 2008 by
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Revenge of the little guy! Think Gretzky, Maddux, Nash and Montana. They are smarter than you and they will beat you.
Getting Sport Science Out Of The Lab And Onto The Field
July 02, 2008 by
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There's some great sport science research out there, if only coaches and athletes could get their hands on it!
Teaching Tactics and Techniques in Sports
July 02, 2008 by
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Should coaches teach skills first or tactics? Here's some research that says combine them for better results.
Winning Olympic Gold With Sport Science
June 24, 2008 by
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The Geeks and the Jocks work together to kick some Olympic butt!
Single Sport Kids - When to Specialize
June 24, 2008 by
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Has your kid's coach told you its time that they "focus" on just one sport? Here's some research to help you decide.
Why the Offsides Flas Has Been "Ruud" to Italy
June 14, 2008 by
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Here's an explanation of why the offsides call is often a guess.
Federer and Nadal Can See the Difference
June 13, 2008 by
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Its hard to return a 120 mph serve, if you can't see it. Here's a look at some research that explains why Roger and Rafael were in the French Open final and you and I weren't.
The Coach's Curse - Mental Mistakes
June 10, 2008 by
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"Donadoni rues Italian 'mistakes' against Dutch"
"Mental errors cost Demons in regional quarterfinal"
"Mental mistakes doom Rays in loss to Cardinals"
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Take A Nap - Wake Up a Champion!
June 10, 2008 by
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Amazing new research says that if we get more sleep, our game will improve.... ya' think?!
See The Ball, Be The Ball - Vision and Sports
June 03, 2008 by
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Using the "Quiet Eye" concept of Dr. Joan Vickers, athletes can improve their vision and perception skills.
So Why Can't Shaq Make Free Throws?
June 03, 2008 by
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What can sports science do to help Shaq and all of us with our targeting skills?
Cristiano Roboto - The Soccer Playing Robot
June 03, 2008 by
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The researchers want to have 'bots play humans by 2050. Of course, they may beat MLS teams by 2030. :-)
A Keeper's Nightmare - Beckham, Ronaldo or Juninho
June 03, 2008 by
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Some science behind the bend of a free kick.
Baseball and the Brain - Pitching
May 24, 2008 by
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What happens when a pitcher loses his control after 5 innings of hitting the target? Is it aim? Release point? Confidence? Here's a quick look at the mechanics and thinking side of pitching.
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