Author Archives: Wally

Skill Building

The good news is that all of us have plenty of room to improve on our Olympic lifts.  We can jump more, we can get more aggressive with our elbows, we can squat clean, we can be more patient with … Continue reading

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Glasses of Water

I’d forgotten about the “hold the cups of water” drill but luckily Professor brought it back to camp this year.  The dilemma is simple: students have trouble keeping their hands up when they kick.  The solution is equally simple: have … Continue reading

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Skill Building

The good news is that all of us have plenty of room to improve on our Olympic lifts.  We can jump more, we can get more aggressive with our elbows, we can squat clean, we can be more patient with … Continue reading

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Analysis

There’s a time to think about technique and a time to apply technique.  The training floor provides a space to do both.  Forms can be a unique opportunity to think about technique.  Forms can also be a series of dance … Continue reading

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Empty Trick Bag

I must be running out of tricks, as some athletes recognized the kettle bell/back extension combo as the back breaker that it is before doing the workout.  Huh.  No doubt it was still a surprise to some. So then this … Continue reading

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