http://www.artipot.com/authors/8306/dick-moss/ Latest articles by Dick Moss from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/442443/three-ways-to-reduce-pre-competition-anxiety.htm Three techniques for decreasing athletes' anxiety before competitions. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:22:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/442443/three-ways-to-reduce-pre-competition-anxiety.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373566/european-soccer-leagues-explained.htm An explanation of European soccer leagues, championships and player selection. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:21:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373566/european-soccer-leagues-explained.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/342953/sport-psychology-three-steps-to-improve-performance-in-high-pressure-situations.htm How to take advantage of the "narrowing of focus" that players experience in high pressure situations. Thu, 07 May 2009 08:16:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/342953/sport-psychology-three-steps-to-improve-performance-in-high-pressure-situations.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/320069/basketball-new-research-for-better-foul-shooting.htm Research has shown a more effective way for basketball players to focus the eyes when taking foul shots. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:21:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/320069/basketball-new-research-for-better-foul-shooting.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/286518/olympic-false-start-rule-may-be-unfair.htm New indicates that the IAAF reaction-time threshold for false starts may be too slow. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:06:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/286518/olympic-false-start-rule-may-be-unfair.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/283192/plyometrics-on-the-sand-are-they-effective.htm Are plyometrics performed on a sandy surface effective in developing explosive strength? Find out what recent research indicates. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:53:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/283192/plyometrics-on-the-sand-are-they-effective.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/269909/push-ups-how-much-weight-are-you-lifting.htm How to calculate the amount of weight you are lifting when you perform push-ups. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:48:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/269909/push-ups-how-much-weight-are-you-lifting.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/266002/running-technique-dont-flap-the-hands.htm Why flapping the hands makes a runner's arm action less efficient. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:32:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/266002/running-technique-dont-flap-the-hands.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/263544/orienteering-in-your-schoolyard.htm An orienteering variation in which participants use a map to assemble parts of a face collected from various control points. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:56:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/263544/orienteering-in-your-schoolyard.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/262403/speedwalking-how-to-teach-the-pushoff-technique.htm How to teach the pushoff technique to speedwalkers, plus a speedwalking workout you can use in gymnasiums, school hallways or confined outdoor spaces. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:37:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/262403/speedwalking-how-to-teach-the-pushoff-technique.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/247368/baseball-teaching-the-figure-4-or-bent-leg-slide.htm How to teach the bent-leg or figure-four slide, including tips on the hook and backdoor slide. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:07:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/247368/baseball-teaching-the-figure-4-or-bent-leg-slide.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/242347/workouts-for-group-running.htm Ways that physical education teachers and running instructors can level the playing field for slower students when running in a group. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:43:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/242347/workouts-for-group-running.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/238182/how-to-make-football-helmets-safer.htm A description of football helmet hardware and features that will improve the likelihood of efficient facemask removal. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:31:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/238182/how-to-make-football-helmets-safer.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/218970/flip-flops-can-cause-leg-and-hip-problems.htm Flip flops force wearers to walk with the toes curled, causing an unnatural gait and potential foot and leg problems. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:18:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/218970/flip-flops-can-cause-leg-and-hip-problems.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/192686/a-stretch-to-prevent-carpal-tunnel-syndrome.htm A quick stretch that will prevent carpal tunnel syndrome. Can be taught to students in physical education or fitness classes. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:46:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/192686/a-stretch-to-prevent-carpal-tunnel-syndrome.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/163516/how-to-bend-it-like-beckham.htm Where to contact the soccer ball in order to bend it in different directions. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:46:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/163516/how-to-bend-it-like-beckham.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/151919/when-to-replace-sports-mouthguards.htm Sports mouthguards should be checked for replacement within a year or even less. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:00:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/151919/when-to-replace-sports-mouthguards.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/141726/geocaching-makes-walking-fun-for-physical-education-classes.htm Geocaching is a fun fitness walking activity for your physical education classes that combines satellite navigation, orienteering, computer skills and treasure hunting. Mon, 26 May 2008 10:39:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/141726/geocaching-makes-walking-fun-for-physical-education-classes.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/138235/danger-areas-in-school-gymnasium-and-sport-facilities.htm Common injury hazards in school gymnasiums or recreational facilities. Wed, 21 May 2008 02:06:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/138235/danger-areas-in-school-gymnasium-and-sport-facilities.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/132608/sun-and-mud-and-a-spring-day-and-just-having-fun.htm A lesson to an old coach about the joys of physical activity. Wed, 07 May 2008 03:01:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/132608/sun-and-mud-and-a-spring-day-and-just-having-fun.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/129815/how-to-use-fitness-breaks-to-keep-your-students-alert.htm How to implement brief, invigorating fitness breaks into a daily classroom setting. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:43:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/129815/how-to-use-fitness-breaks-to-keep-your-students-alert.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/126882/post-exercise-pulse-measurements-provide-low-estimates.htm Heart rates measured after exercise under-estimate the levels actually reached during the exercise session. To correct for this problem, add 10 bpm for immediate measurements and 20 bpm if measured after a 15-second delay. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:23:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/126882/post-exercise-pulse-measurements-provide-low-estimates.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/125913/use-breathing-to-indicate-your-aerobic-training-zone.htm You are exercising within your aerobic training zone when you can hear your breathing but can carry on a conversation without gasping. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:42:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/125913/use-breathing-to-indicate-your-aerobic-training-zone.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/125912/common-errors-when-attempting-to-develop-maximum-speed-in-team-sports.htm Several errors that are commonly made by team sport coaches who are attempting to improve maximum speed in their athletes. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:38:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/125912/common-errors-when-attempting-to-develop-maximum-speed-in-team-sports.htm