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 READY TO PLAY This position allows players to be ready to receive a ball to perform a pass, set, or overhead shot. Keep your feet shoulder width apart. Don’t take your eye off the ball Keep low, maintaining good balance. Be ready to move quickly towards the ball. Control your body to return the ball. […]

When it comes to our kids, we just want the best for them. We want them to be happy, healthy, successful and fulfilled. And we do everything in our power to provide the experiences that will help them on their journey. Giving your child the opportunity to play sports can provide a wealth of benefits […]

Whether you’re watching or playing tennis, understanding the flow of the game allows newer participants to be fully engaged in the sport. It starts with learning the parts of the court. The lines on the ground determine where the players stand to start a point and where a ball can be played throughout a rally. […]

Golf Clubs: According to the U.S. Golf Association, a player can carry up to 14 clubs at a time. Now, most junior golfers won’t need more than a driver, a few irons, a wedge, and a putter. Players should use the clubs they’re most comfortable with, as long as it stays within the rules. If you’re […]

You’ve probably heard about STEM by now from the news, your child’s school, your job, or even us at TGA. If you aren’t familiar with the term, it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Every November 8th we get to celebrate these topics during National STEM Day. Sports offer an ideal lens to make these concepts more […]

Ultimate has gone from a fun game at recess to popular collegiate recreational game to what is now one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Played with a flying disc, or more commonly known as a Frisbee®, Ultimate combines running, throwing, catching and so much more to create a simple and easy to […]

Practicing groundstrokes in tennis is key to becoming a fundamentally sound player. These shots are executed after a ball bounces once on the court, and have many offensive and defensive uses, like aiming for a cross court diagonal shot to make your opponent move. The forehand groundstroke is when a player swings the racquet across […]

Halloween is such a fun holiday for kids and has TGA thinking of new sports drills that everyone can practice at home with friends and family. These new activities are meant to help work on hand-eye coordination, aiming, distance control, and can be done with minimal supplies. PUMPKIN PRACTICE Practice your chipping accuracy and try […]

  TIP: Keep your swing smooth by imagining you are sweeping the floor with the club head. Golfers carry different clubs in their bags to handle different types of shots. Driver and woods are used to hit the ball the longest distances, irons for middle distances, and wedges for shorter distances. They also must carry […]

 Quarterbacks are the voice in the huddle, and they must quickly convey information to their teammates in order to succeed. Using a passing/route running tree allows the quarterback and wide receivers to organize before the snap, ensuring the receivers run to where the quarterback will be looking to throw the ball. Spend a few […]