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  • All Questions & Answers by Jason Eastin
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  • Answered April 22, 2010 in Baseball
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    Cody Moore asked:

    How can i find the "sweet spot" on my bat

    Jason’s answer:

    Start by holding the bat horizontal in one hand. Grab a ball and just bounce it off the bat starting at the handle end working toward the barrel plug end. you will hear and see a difference in the sound and bounce back of the ball at the sweet spot. ... Continue reading »

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  • Answered April 22, 2010 in Hockey
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    Robert asked:

    what team in hockey do you want to win the stanley cup only one team

    Jason’s answer:

    RED WINGS

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    1. their not even gonna make it out the first round sorry dude!
      Ryan Venhuizen · April 27, 2010
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  • Answered April 22, 2010 in Volleyball
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    Courtney asked:

    How do you set the ball. I am a spiker but every time i try to set the ball i end up carrying it.

    Jason’s answer:

    Sorry Coach Balasco. Three finger setting is not taught anymore in my schools, clinics. Use your hands, elbows out, reach as high as you can, "craddle" the ball with both hands lower your hands down to just above your nose, speeding your hands up as ... Continue reading »

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  • Answered April 13, 2010 in Baseball
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    Cody Moore asked:

    How do I get my batting average or hitting percentage up

    Jason’s answer:

    Keep at it. Great advise to go to the park and just throw the ball up and hit it. Grab three or four balls and do this for an hour or so.

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  • Answered April 13, 2010 in General
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    Jackie Ashwood asked:

    how do i get boys to like someone

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    Ignore boys. Their opinion doesn't make you any better or worse. Be you and enjoy doing the things that make you happy. Live life, play sports, be thankful for your friends.

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    1. yeah boys take up practice time
      *(;PayDay;)* · April 14, 2010
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  • Answered April 13, 2010 in Cheerleading
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    -Brittney Hemmands asked:

    I am trying out for cheerleading this year and my jumps lack height. What are some ways I can make my jumps higher?

    Jason’s answer:

    Calf Raises. Standing on the edge of a step (at the bottom step of stairs in your house for instance) or solid box approximately 6" tall. Start with your heels hanging off the edge of the step or box so that just the 'balls' of your feet are on the s... Continue reading »

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  • Answered April 12, 2010 in Football
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    Randy Rieger asked:

    Should kids stretch before or after warm-ups?

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    Never stretch first. Article upon article over the last two years, more and more university researchers have come the same conclusion. No stretching before exercise. Its limits muscle strength gains, and increase the % of injury. Do dynamic warm up... Continue reading »

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  • Answered April 12, 2010 in Parenting, Nutrition, Health, General
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    Evan Mehta asked:

    I'm almost 13 and i'm really short. I want to start putting on some muscle and height. Any suggestions on how i could do that?

    Jason’s answer:

    Be careful,exercise eat right and enjoy being a good part of the team your playing on. Do the things you can do well and enjoy that.

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  • Answered April 12, 2010 in Cheerleading
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    -Brittney Hemmands asked:

    I am trying out for cheerleading this year and my jumps lack height. What are some ways I can make my jumps higher?

    Jason’s answer:

    Google Search or have your parents help you on the following. REMEMBER GOOD FORM IS IMPERATIVE!
    Calf raisers, single leg, and double leg.
    Standing double leg jumps 15 for 5 sets
    Cardio box steps 2 min rep for 3 sets
    Bunny hops with feet together 2 min... Continue reading »

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  • Answered April 12, 2010 in Softball
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    Sarah Kovall asked:

    How do you deal with a coach that will play his own daughter in a position over a girl that has more talent at the same position?

    Jason’s answer:

    Make sure to involve the parent. Talk to the coach. Almost ALWAYS after being confronted by the parents/players who are being cheated, that BAD coach will begin to make the necessary changes. They don't want to get caught on their game and if you co... Continue reading »

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