How To : Shift your weight to gain distance on your golf swing
Justin James can belt it 400 yards and more, and with his power tip (shift your weight from your back foot to your front on the down swing) you too can tack on a few extra yards.
Justin James can belt it 400 yards and more, and with his power tip (shift your weight from your back foot to your front on the down swing) you too can tack on a few extra yards.
Weight shift problems affect both low and high handicappers, and contribute to pulling, hooking and slicing the ball. In this Mel in Motion video golf tip, Mel demonstrates a surprisingly simple drill that will help you overcome weight shift problems and get better distance wi ...more
An important part of softball is being able to keep your weight on the back part of the foot. A bad tendency however is to shift the weight to the front food while hitting the ball. Farmington (MN) HS head softball coach Heather Ballstadt demonstrates a weight shift drill for ...more
This is a Sports category video tutorial where you will learn how to add weight to a golf club. In an iron club, there are two ways to add weight. One way is to attach an iron weight that has a magnetic tape behind it. You can also take the grip off and put some iron weight in ...more
In this video golf lesson golf instructor Steve Bishop explains and demonstrates his walk-through-drill. This drill and tip help you with your tempo, staying together, balance, weight shift, follow through, and the finish of your full swing.
In this golf demonstration, you can learn the two coin drill that teaches you proper balance and weight shift for your finish.
In this video, we learn how to make hit a pitch shot in golf. To hit this, you will need to get close to the ball, not too close but be on top of the shot. Lean the club towards the target so it's lined up with the ball. Shift your weight slightly forward and rock your shoulde ...more
In this video, we learn how to understand the basic golf swing. If your contact with the ball is good, your shot will be played out correctly. In a full shot, you would make your back swing, then shift your weight onto your left foot along with your belt buckle. Using your bod ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to close the gold stance to cure a golf pull shot. When starting the swing, do not turn your body before you shift. This may be called spinning out. This will make the club go outside, before going down to the ball. Therefore it create ...more
This video is demonstrated completely through visual movement and accompanied with a brief written description. A young man speeds down the soccer field with a ball and scores a goal. His signature move leading up to the goal is broken down into very specific methods of moveme ...more
When it comes to working with people, the photographer can face quite a challenge. Everyone has a mind of their own, and with these few tips you will know how to advise your subject so they look fantastic in a picture. Join Erin Manning, professional photographer, as she shows ...more
BMX: Catch Some Air If Ernest Michaux, inventor of the modern bicycle, could see what people are doing with his creation, he'd freak out. The art of creative biking has never been more challenging and rewarding than it is now. Check out the tricks for a guide to BMX mayhem. W ...more
Squats are probably the most useful exercise you can do at the gym—no other single exercise encourages more muscle growth. With a range of motion that incorporates many different muscle groups in the legs, core and upper body, squats strengthen not only those muscles, but also ...more
Justin Rose shows us how to hit a punch shot into the wind. The key is to shift 60% of your weight to the forward leg, and stay down on the ball. Hit a better punch shot iron into the wind. Click through to watch this video on golfalot.com
Learn how to squats and plyometric jump squats. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits This combination exercise alternates body weight squats and plyometric jump squats to give your legs and body a maximum workout. Plyometric jump squats provide many of th ...more
A-W-E-S-O-M-E, this cheer has certainly earned its name! Coach Lauren will break down the steps for this pep rally cheer, so you and your friends can get the party started! Follow along in this cheerleading how-to video to learn how to do the Awesome cheer. 1. First, practice ...more
Step 1: from the original six step position, kick your left leg to the right side as if you were going to 3step. Step 2: Pull your left leg back so that your legs make a V. This should look like step 3 of the 6step. Step 3: Straighten your right leg and sweep it around your l ...more
Squats strengthen your butt muscles, hamstrings and quadriceps. First, pick up your dumbbells. Bring the dumbbells by your hips, thighs or let them hang by your side. Next, stand with your feet shoulder width apart, toes pointing forward and stand straight and tall. Sit down l ...more
Snowboarding: Hit the Slopes With Style There was a time when simply riding a snowboard made you the extreme guy on the slopes. But now, with more people strapping on a board instead of skis, the stakes have been raised. Fortunately, we've lined up this video tutorial to keep ...more
Looking to take up a new sport? How about ice skating? Ice skating is great for the legs and body, and great fun! Follow this advice and you will soon be gliding like a champion. You Will Need: • An ice rink • Padded pants • Ice skates • Patience (Warning: Skate only in are ...more
Get ready for this exciting pep rally dance that will get the crowd on their feet in no time. Watch this cheerleading how-to video as Coach Lauren teaches you the fancy channtilly lace footwork that will make you the star of your squad. 1. Take your arms, with your hands clas ...more
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to easily perform the butterfly kick. All you need to do is shift weight, dip, and kick.
In this How To Video Kurtis Elwell will walk you through how to do a fakie on a BMX. The best place to start learning how to roll a fakie is on a steep hill or incline. As soon as you start to lose momentum on the hill you will stop for a moment then start rolling backwards. I ...more
Hula-hooping isn't just for kids. It's a fun and exciting way to stay in shape. You Will Need * Athletic clothing * A hula-hoop * Ample room * Upbeat music (optional) Step 1: Wear athletic clothes Wear form-fitting athletic clothing. Baggy or loose clothing may slow the hula ...more
Learn how to 50-50 grind with a skateboard. After you've mastered some skateboarding fundamentals, try moving on to the 50-50 grind. You Will Need * A skateboard * A certified skateboard helmet * Protective pads * Skateboard or athletic shoes * A grind box * Skate wax WARNI ...more
Sometimes you will have to pitch underhand - whether you are playing softball, baseball or with little kids - sometimes a lighter throw is necessary. It may seem odd and unnatural to pitch this way at first, but check out this tutorial for tips on how to toss that ball over th ...more
Save yourself back pain and injury by learning the correct way to pick up heavy objects. Watch this video to learn how to lift a heavy object. You Will Need * Common sense * Good posture * People to help * A dolly or mechanical lift WARNING: If you have a history of back pr ...more
Ice skating is a fundamental skill in playing ice hockey. Learn ice hockey skills and moves in this sports video on how to ice skate. Take action: transfer weight from one leg to other, keep knees bent, and pivot as you shift your weight. Angie, the instructor in this how-to v ...more
The forefront of bike technology has delivered bikes without hubs, bikes as flexible as Gumby, and invisible steering. The latest to enter the field rethinks the bicycle chain. As in... who needs it? Schwinn Csepel Zrt. have designed the "Stringbike", a bicycle powered by ste ...more
To get maximum control over your pitch shots you need to learn to swing the body, not the arms. David Blair demonstrates how the weight of the golf clubhead can do the work for you. Set the triangle between the arms and the body and maintain this throughout the swing. Pitching ...more
In this video, Becca explains and demonstrates how to walk in high heels. Becca is neither a model nor has been professionally trained. The tips and tricks shown in the video are her own techniques after rigorous practice and experience. She suggests to start with a very short ...more
In this video, we learn how to make a u-turn on a motorcycle. You must be able to complete a u-turn without putting your foot down. Depending on the size of your motorcycle, you will need 20-24 feet to do this properly. The most common mistake is oversteering and putting your ...more
In this video, we learn how to do a breakdance crab walk. Start on the ground, bringing the feet into the air. Then, bring the left hand back and your right hand out in front of you. Lean side to side to help you shift your weight. You need to get comfortable with both crab fr ...more
This video illustrate us how to hit the baseball the right way. Here are the following steps: Step 1: First warm up your body as hitting the baseball requires a lot of your energy. Step 2:Hold the bat from in such a way that ther right hand rest on the left and hold the bat ...more
Sierra Snowboard demonstrates how to pop an ollie on a snowboard. An ollie is a basic but mandatory trick when riding a snowboard. When popping up on a snowboard do not jump off of your toes. If you jump off of your toes it is not considered an ollie. Make sure that you also d ...more
A demonstration of the proper way to perform a forehand stroke in racquetball. This video details proper foot position and other elements of good form with an emphasis on solid hand-eye coordination and good follow-through. A good forehand stroke begins with proper elevation o ...more
Flatland is a freestyle BMX bike riding style on smooth, flat surfaces without any ramps or jumps. Learn how to flatland from our BMX biking expert in this extreme sports video tutorial. Take action: feather the brakes, shift your weight, and practice, but remember not to pull ...more
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to bunny hop with your bicycle onto any obstacle. To perform this trick, you'll want to crack to the gears one or two rotations to gain sufficient speed. Then, shift your weight backwards until your front wheel is in a high ...more
Want to get started with the Merengue? Learn some basic steps with help from this dance tutorial. When learning new Merengue moves, one must remember to shift one's body weight from one side to the next. Replay this video to get that shift right! One lesson not enough? Learn ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the barbell wrist curl with arms on bench. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: forearms Base Movement: wrist curl Equipment: barbell, bench Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 3 Sport Specific: baseball, field hockey, golf, ic ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the dumbbell wrist curl. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: forearms Base Movement: wrist curl Equipment: dumbbell Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 3 Sport Specific: baseball, field hockey, golf, ice hockey, tennis, wrestl ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the wrist curl with tubing. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: forearms Base Movement: wrist curl Equipment: tubing Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 3 Sport Specific: baseball, field hockey, golf, ice hockey, tennis, wrest ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the wrist extension with tubing. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: forearms Base Movement: wrist extension Equipment: tubing Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 3 Sport Specific: baseball, field hockey, golf, ice hockey, ten ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the seated trunk rotation with a body bar. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Base Movement: trunk rotation Equipment: bench, body bar Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 4 Sport Specific: boxing, field hocke ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the seated wrist rotation. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: forearms Base Movement: wrist rotation Equipment: bench, body bar Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 3 Sport Specific: baseball, cycling, field hockey, golf, ice ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the seated trunk rotation on the bosu with the flat side down. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Base Movement: trunk rotation Equipment: bosu flat down Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 4 Sport Specific: ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the trunk rotation with a body bar. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Base Movement: trunk rotation Equipment: body bar Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 4 Sport Specific: baseball, boxing, field hockey, g ...more
Shawn Clement, Director of the Richmond Hill Golf Learning Centre and Canadian PGA Professional, shows you how to transfer weight through your swing to allow you to hit massive drives and crisp iron shots.
Learn how to exercise by lying on your back and moving your legs side to side. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Secondary Muscle Group: hip flexors Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 3 Sport Specific: baseball, boxing, field hockey, foo ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the cable trunk rotation side to side. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Secondary Muscle Group: abs and obliques, chest, pec minor, rhomboids, serratus anterior, shoulders, traps - mid Base Movement: trunk rotation Equipme ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing lying trunk rotations on bosu with the flat side down with a medicine ball and your feet up. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Secondary Muscle Group: hip flexors Base Movement: trunk rotation Equipment: bosu flat down, med ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the trunk rotation on the bosu with the flat side down with your feet up. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Secondary Muscle Group: hip flexors Base Movement: trunk rotation Equipment: bosu flat down Training Type: balance ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the trunk rotation on the stability ball with a medicine ball. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Secondary Muscle Group: chest, pec minor, serratus anterior Base Movement: trunk rotation Equipment: medicine ball, stability ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the trunk rotation on the stability ball with tubing. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Secondary Muscle Group: chest, pec minor, rhomboids, serratus anterior, shoulders, traps - mid Base Movement: trunk rotation Equipment: ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the trunk rotation with a medicine ball and your feet up. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Secondary Muscle Group: hip flexors, levator scapulae, shoulders, traps - upper Base Movement: trunk rotation Equipment: medicine b ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the trunk rotation with a partner back-to-back medicine ball pass. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Secondary Muscle Group: abs and obliques, chest, pec minor, rhomboids, serratus anterior, shoulders, traps - mid Base Move ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the cable trunk rotation from high to low. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Secondary Muscle Group: chest, lats, pec minor, shoulders, traps - lower Base Movement: trunk rotation Equipment: cable, rope Training Type: weigh ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the cable trunk rotation low to high. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Secondary Muscle Group: chest, lats, levator scapulae, lower back, shoulders, traps - upper Base Movement: trunk rotation Equipment: cable, rope Traini ...more
Learn how to exercise by doing the V-sit. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Secondary Muscle Group: hip flexors Training Type: balance and stability, weight training Level of Difficulty: 5 Sport Specific: baseball, basketball, boxing, cycling, field hock ...more
Hello, nubile young Photoshop explorers! As we all know, besides design, Photoshop is best used for revenge, as will be demonstrated below. This is my ex-girlfriend, Cassandra. She dumped me because I had "poor bone structure." I'll bone her structure! Well, not anymore, I gue ...more