Essential tennis drills for beginners

Beginners improve fastest with simple drills that give lots of ball contact and quick success. Long, complicated exercises can wait. The drills below need only a partner, a few balls and some cones or targets. Mini-tennis Both players stand on the service lines and rally gently inside the service boxes. Mini-tennis teaches control, footwork and … Read more

How to improve quarterback accuracy

Arm strength gets attention, but accuracy wins games. An accurate quarterback puts the ball where only the receiver can catch it, in stride, so the play can continue after the catch. Most accuracy problems start below the arm. Footwork first Inaccurate throws often come from a poor base: feet too narrow, too wide, or pointed … Read more

Is organic food really worth the extra cost?

Organic food often costs noticeably more than conventional food. Whether it is worth it depends on what you are hoping to get: more nutrients, fewer pesticide residues, environmental benefits, or taste. What “organic” means In the US, the USDA organic seal means the food was produced under the National Organic Program rules: “Natural” is not … Read more