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Summitt stands alone as winningest basketball coach in NCAA history
Holding nearly every NCAA women's basketball record apparently wasn't enough for Tennessee coach Pat Summitt, who set a new benchmark of success for any NCAA coach—male or female—on March 22nd, when she delivered her 880th career win.
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Baserunning Drills
From Youth Baseball Drills
By Marty Schupak
Most youth baseball coaches are aware of the importance of throwing, hitting, fielding, and pitching; these skills are obviously important. However, many coaches underestimate the value of smart and aggressive baserunning. But, youth teams that practice baserunning skills often earn one or two extra runs per game with their aggressive style.
Hitting Half Volleys off Short Hops
From Tennis Steps to Success, Third Edition
By Jim Brown
The term half volley doesn't provide a very accurate description of this stroke--one of the most difficult to execute. The half volley is not actually a volley, but rather a forehand or backhand groundstroke hit immediately after the ball bounces onto your side of the court.