Max Lange
The "Max Lange" opening is a gambit by white. In this opening both sides are still attempting to develop by the book, but white is going to throw in a gambit early...
Defending the Ball
Team defense starts with defending the ball. We should have several goals when we do this. First, get the ball handler to turn over the ball so that we can recover it....
You Have to Know How to Land
Jumping is a critical ability in most sports. Unfortunately though, when an athlete jumps they also have to come down. Landing can be a source of repetitive stress and a source of...
Two Knight’s Defense
The Giuoco Piano means that white has the initiative for a long time. The two knight's defense is an attempt by black to stop that and have a greater say in how...
The Kettlebell Shoulder Press
The kettlebell shoulder press is a great exercise for the shoulders and triceps. In addition, because it is performed standing up it also requires the muscles of the core to support the...