VO2 max - 2005 Tables

Update to the Vo2 max page to include vo2 max age/gender ranges from the research detailed in: The Physical Fitness Specialist Manual, The Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, Dallas TX, revised 2005.  

Optimum take off angle

Paragraph on the optimum long jump take off angle included on the long jump page.

Optimum Release Angle

A paragraph on the "optimum release angle" included on the Javelin, Shot, Discus and Hammer pages.

Hammer Page update

Paragraph on the results of bio mechanical analysis of  the final of the men's and women's hammer competition at the 2011 IAAF Athletics World Championships. A brief look at the release angles and release velocities and their implications for throwers.

How to become a better tennis coach

In his article "How to become a better coach" Marcin Bieniek examines the key factors that will help develop your tennis coaching skills.

Bolt's split times in the 100m final

Inclusion of a section, "Usain Bolt 2012 London Olympics", on the sprinting page reviewing Usain's 20 metre split times in the final of the 100 metres at the 2012 Olympics .

Tennis Articles

The inclusion of a number of tennis articles written by Marcin Bieniek, a tennis coach from Poland and a former professional player (Polish National Junior Team)

• Basket Drills or Playing Drills -  the advantages and disadvantages of basket drills and playing drills
• What kind of a coach are you? -  the kind of coach you may be based on your your personality and inner motivation
• What should a good coach have on court? -  a list of items which all tennis coaches should have with them on court
• Tennis is a complex game - how coaches can help players develop their mental approach to the game of tennis
• Tennis is more psychological - some thoughts on the psychological side of the game of tennis.
• Coming into the net - what should you take into consideration with coming into the net.
• Second Serve - how to approach and play the second serve
• Watch the ball - how watching the ball can help you prepare for your return shot.
• Watch Your Opponent - how watching your opponent can help you predict your opponent's shot and limit their playing options