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  • All Questions & Answers by Ryan Flaherty
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  • Answered August 21, 2009 in Basketball
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    Zach Smith asked:

    When I shoot a three-pointer I can barely get the ball to the basket. Any tips?

    Ryan’s answer:

    There is a good shooting video for free at www.youthfitnessmag.com good luck

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  • Answered August 21, 2009 in Basketball, Nutrition
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    Tarale Murry asked:

    What are some workouts for improving vertical and what's the best eating regiment that will allow my body to perform at its best?

    Ryan’s answer:

    There is a new web site that would probably write you a program if you contact them. They are all about training. www.youthfitnessmag.com good luck

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  • Answered August 21, 2009 in Basketball, Coaching
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    Marli Daniele Karr asked:

    I am just about to have knee surgery, how can i still stay in shape before basketball season starts.

    Ryan’s answer:

    You need to work hard on the core. There are several good core and knee injury prevention articles at www.youthfitnessmag.com You can find them under training and injury prevention I believe. Good luck

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  • Answered August 21, 2009 in Basketball
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    Dakotah Klingshrn asked:

    i want to be an NBA player when i get older. My brother always says u will never make it what should i do to show him that i can do it???

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    Dakotah,

    There is an article about this dude from Kentucky that talks about every team will find a place for a shooter. You might want to check the article out www.youthfitnessmag.com/great-shooter there is also a couple good free shooting videos on... Continue Reading »

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  • Answered August 21, 2009 in Football
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    Robert Galvan asked:

    Does someone have examples of dynamic stretching for youth football?

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    There is a really good warm-up article and video at www.youthfitnessmag.com/warm-up... check it out

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  • Answered August 21, 2009 in Football
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    Tracy Markum asked:

    How do I get my running back to run hard?

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    Tracy,

    I watch several pro running backs and even really good high school running backs and it doesn't look like they are running hard and they aren't. Sometimes RB's can't run hard, they have to run at a speed where they can read then react. Some o... Continue Reading »

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  • Answered August 21, 2009 in Football
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    Tylar Davis asked:

    does anyone have any tips on being a wide reciever

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    Tyler, Vince Jackson Chargers Wide Out has a good video for free on www.youthfitnessmag.com. Check it out

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  • Answered August 21, 2009 in Football
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    Brian S. asked:

    Need suggestions on warm-ups for flag football ages 6 & 7?

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    Brian there is a really good warm-up article and video at www.youthfitnessmag.com/warm-up

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  • Answered August 21, 2009 in Football
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    Randy Rieger-Manager asked:

    Should kids stretch before or after warm-ups?

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    There is a really good warm-up article and video at www.youthfitnessmag.com... It's under training I think.

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  • Answered August 06, 2009 in Football
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    Jim Gabel asked:

    flag football drills

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    check out www.youthfitnessmag.com If they don't have any drills posted then submit a question they are really good about posting new videos when people ask.

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