I always found that it was so difficult to find baseball specific exercises. Now here is a perfect workout program for someone who is striving to be a professional baseball player. This workout program was developed through the experience of a college baseball player, and with the help of a professional baseball player

Sweet Workout Program
Warmup: Stretch lightly 5 minutes

Jumping Rope 2 minutes
Day 1: Legs (Monday)

Squat 3×8 Walking Lunge 2×10

Dead Lift 3×8 Crunches 3x

Leg Curl 3×10 Obliques 3x

Leg Extension 3×10 Forearms & Calves 3x
Day 2: Chest & Arms (Tuesday)

Bench (dumbbells) 3×10 Skull Crushers 3×10

Close-Grip Bench 3×10 Tricep Pushbacks 3x

Tricep Pushdowns 3×10 Forearms 3x
Day 3: Shoulders & Back (Thursday)

Bent Rows 3×10 Super 12’s 3x

Back Extension 3×10 Seated Rows 3×10

Wide-Grip Pulldown 3×10 Cuban Press 2×8
Day 4: Legs (light) (Friday)

Squat 3×10 Calves 3x

Leg Press 3×10 Forearms 3x

Barbell Step-Up 2×10 Abs 3x

Post Workout: Stretch 10 Minutes
Plyometrics
Warmup:
Run in Place 1 min One foot in front (switch) 15 sec
Knees to Chest 15 sec Single Leg Hop 10 sec
Heels to Buttocks 15 sec Run in Place 1 min
Run in Place 1 min Knees to Chest 5-10
Spread and Close Feet 15 sec Run in Place 1 min

Day 1: Upper Body (Wednesday)
Overhead Throws w/ Med Ball 3×10
Catch & Throw 3×10
Side to Side w/ Med Ball 3×10
Explosion Pushups 3×12
8 Sprints 2 Buildups, 6 Full

Day 2: Lower Body (Saturday)
Vertical Jumps 3×10
Tuck Jumps 3×10
Jumps On Box 3×15
Jumps Over Box 3×15
Ladders 5 Different Sequences
Jump Rope 5 min Both, Single, Alternate

Important Notes to Remember:

-Prior to workout, go with more of a dynamic warmup with getting your blood flowing
-Post workout is more of a static stretching

Nutrition:

Instead of trying to stuff yourself three times a day, it is much more useful to space your meals out into smaller portions 6 meals/day and can prevent the storing of body fat. Certain supplements also help baseball related activities.

Supplements:

Protein: Protein molecules make up certain enzymes and hormones and serve as important regulators in your body. They help maintain your blood pressure, blood sugar level, and your metabolism. Most protein foods of animal origin such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, cheese, and milk, contain all of the essential amino acids and are therefore called complete proteins.

Glutamine: According to Ronald Klatz, MD, President of the Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine in Chicago, “Glutamine promotes the assimilation of nutrients, regulates protein synthesis, stimulates growth-hormone production and enhances the immune system.”

Creatine: Creatine is a natural constituent of meat, mainly found in red meat. Creatine is used for the resynthesis of ATP. ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, is the “power” that drives muscular energetics.

Glucosamine & Chondroitin: Glucosamine is an aminomonosaccharide naturally occurring in the human body and is produced naturally in the body by chondrocytes in cartilage to help maintain and build healthy joint tissue. This can be very helpful late in the baseball season because all baseball players know how worn down our joints can get.

Multivitamin: For the human body to perform at its maximum potential, it must be fed a vast and complex array of vital nutrients.

ZMA: ZMA is a scientifically designed anabolic mineral formula. It contains Zinc Monomethionine Aspartate plus Magnesium Aspartate and vitamin B-6, and is an all-natural product that has been clinically proven to significantly increase anabolic hormone levels and muscle strength in trained athletes.

Nutrition Plan:

Early Morning:
Water and Glutamine(5-10 grams)

Breakfast:
Cereal or Oatmeal
Cheese
Fruit(Banana, Apple)
Multivitamin

Mid Morning:
Protein Powder (20-30 grams)
Fruit (Banana, Apple)
Milk

Lunch:
Sandwich(Whole wheat, Turkey or beef)
Lettuce
Cheese
Milk

Mid Afternoon:
Granola Bar
Fruit(Blueberries or Rasberries)
Low fat yogurt
Milk
Orange Juice

Workout:
2 glasses of water

Post Workout:
Fruit
Protein(20-30 grams)
Milk
Cranberry Juice
Creatine(5 grams)

Dinner:
Chicken/Steak
Vegetable(corn, beans, broccoli)
Rice

Bedtime:
Glutamine (5-10 grams)
Water
ZMA

This nutritional plan is flexible, but is a basis for how much protein, carbs and fats you should maintain throughout the day. I hope this is a good workout and nutritional program for you.

I am a division 1 college baseball player. I have also worked out with a number of minor and major league baseball players who have given me input on the many exercises that they are required to do.

There is something that I have called ‘angler’s attention’. It is developed after you have been fishing, and in this article we will be concerning ourselves with fly fishing, for years and years. You can usually tell those that have it and those that don’t. Quickly rigging up your fly rod, and racing to a likely fishing spot, solely concerned about yourself and your gear, are telltale signs of someone not possessing angler’s attention.

I spent many years, especially when I didn’t have much time to fish, ignoring angler’s attention. If I could steal away even an hour or two, racing down to the river I would go. In a virtual panic, scouring out my favorite fishing spots, then cursing to myself, when they were taken. Frantically I would find a spot to fish, splash out there, and heave out my line. Fishing, at last, my heart would race, I would set the hook on any minute bump, and then have to untangle my line from a tree lurking behind me. Never paying attention to the fly I was using, there wasn’t time to change it, wheter my tippet was proper, what was happening on the water, nothing of the sort. Just get me to the water, and let me wet my line.

Maturity probably plays as much a part in developing ‘angler’s attention’ as anythin. Although I have seen many young angler’s very deliberately observing and then selecting their approach. Besides natural aging what really changed things for me, was actually observing a fellow fly fisher. Actually it was more observing him, observing me. I was fishing a small stretch of fairly remote river. Although this particular spot became ‘discovered’ sometime in the 90’s, it is still relatively pressure free after mid-June. Happily csting to rising fish, I happened to spot a gentleman stading on the bank watching me fish. He was quite a bit older then me at the time, but his presence somewhat annoyed me. Feeling watched, I gave it another five minutes or so, then headed in.

The next thirty minutes or so were spent discussing fly fishing with this gentleman in ways I had never thought of before. The knowledge this man possessed and frankly the lack of urgency to wet his fly were astonishing. He seemed quite as content to stand and talk about fly fishing as he was to actually be out doing it. He discussed with me clouds and mayfly hatches, the current time of the Callibeatis hatch, the onset of the Giant Stonefly hatch based on elevation, water flow, and air temperature, the need to have your fly drift naturally. The benefit of watching the naturals on the water, the effect of line drag, etc, etc.

After I had finished my lunch, did he finish talking. And then asked if I wanted to give it another try, motioning out to the water. I told him to go ahead, it must be his turn, and he said there was room for two. He was definitely a talented caster, one of the best I had ever seen, gracefully placing his dry fly expertly in the feeding lanes, on the edges of deep pools, and right below large rocks that were all favorite holding places for trout. Stopping when the hatch slowed and beginning again when the hatch began.

From this expereince, I have deliberately honed my own angler’s attention, and marvel not at what I notice, but what goes unnoticed by many. And many think it is unnecessary information, figuring they will catch fish using the same tactics they always have, or there just aren’t fish to be had that day.

For those that routinely ignore the hints that Mother Nature is giving you in solving the what will fish hit today puzzle. Next time try taking a few minutes to observe the minute details of the place you are fishing. Start with the big picture, the water flow, clarity, time of year, guess at the water temperature (some take a thermometer), consider the time of day, the air temperature. Then look closer, look at the current world of the fish you are trying to entice. Turn over a few rocks, look at the bugs there, some take a screen and place it in the current to view the offerings fish are being presented with. Observe the surface of the water, check for dimples, for feeding fish right below the surface. Actually spotting fish in the water takes practice. Then look for hatching insects, for insects laying eggs over the surface, and of course that greatest of all fly fishing prizes the rising fish.

Observe it all, not just before fishing but the whole time, watch for nuances, changes in the air temperature, changes in the sunlight, the hatches, the surface activity. Are you hooking up deeper, shallower, suddenly less frequently. Be a part of the fly fishing equation, at peace with it, in harmony with it, and you will be amazed how much more you enjoy it.

As you go along, you will find yourself unable to look at any river or lake, without observing it in this way. Even if you are just driving by it. You will be amazed at the hatches you can observe from your car, you wil find yourself analyzing the bugs on your windshield. Angler’s Attention will just be the way you looki at the entirety of the fish, insect relationship, and everytime you find yourself fly rod in hand, you will be the better fly fisher for it.

About the Author

Cameron Larsen is a retired commericial fly tier and fly fishing guide. He now operates The Big Y Fly Company. http://www.bigyflyco.com/flyfishinghome.html He can be reached at info@bigyflyco.com. This article will appear in the Big Y Fly Fishing E-Zine at Http://www.bigyflyco.com/Bigyflyfishingezine.html

When looking for a great bargain on Dishwashers, perusing on the world wide web can be a lovely approach to save cherished time & cash. If you’re tired of dragging yourself around high-street outlet after retail outlet surveying the market-place for your families brand spanking new dishwasher then why do you not jump on your computer and get on the internet and start clicking.

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Another method to pick out a trust-worthy on-line retailer if you are surveying the market for dishwashers is to find out whether the store own a dispassionate and illustrative shoppers handbook. Consulting a guide can additionally highlight a lot of issues you might not have thought of if you were simply buying without advice. The above mentioned might well include; power consumption, additional features and storage capacity among other considerations. Looking for dishwashers, look no further.

Beware of hidden charges – value added tax and home delivery fees which are added on at the checkout might oftentimes modify that first outstanding price that you found for your dishwasher into something wholly unremarkable.

Some on-line stores are quicker than others – if the speed at which you obtain your new dishwasher is simply not a concern then this might simply not bother you very much at all. Though, if you would rather not be manually washing the knifes and forks and pans over Xmas then you might well want to select a store who gives you guaranteed home-delivery times.

Dishwashers can often look the part when they are sat in a display room or on a website but wind up disappointed when it reaches your families home. So be sure to check the returns policy of the web-site you’re ordering from.

There is plenty of uncertainty heading into the this month’s NFL Draft. I will try to clarify this uncertainty the best that I can. I will narrow down our possible targets for each round down to a select few. I can pretty much guarantee you that we will take a linebacker, a offensive lineman, and a free safety on Day 1 barring any major surprises.ROUND 1: The main priority for Dallas will be to trade back and add another pick or two. The 6 main players Dallas will likely be targeting in the first round are OLBs Bobby Carpenter, Manny Lawson, Kamerion Wimbley, NT Gabe Watson, FSs Donte Whitner, and Ko Simpson. I believe the front runners for this selection are Carpenter and Wimbley. It is believed that free agent linebacker Akin Ayodele will play inside next to James, thus making OLB one of the biggest needs for us. Watson is a possibility because Parcells is no doubt intrigued by his physical attributes; not to mention there is a legitimate need for another nose tackle. Some places have us taking Watson in the 2nd. I will guarantee you he will be long gone by then.

I believe the Dallas Cowboys will trade back to the late 1st or early 2nd and select OLB BOBBY CARPENTER. While I like Wimbley, I believe Carpenter is the better fit because he is more of an all-around linebacker. Wimbley is a one dimensional pass rusher much like Ware was last year. If you notice, most good 3-4 only have one of these largely one dimensional pass rushers. Pittsburgh has Clark Haggins opposite pass rushing menace Joey Porter. Haggins is equally effective rushing the passer, stopping the run, and covering a tight end. The same could be said for the Patriots who had Mike Vrabel and Roosevelt Colvin to compliment McGinest. Carpenter can be our Vrabel (perfect compliment to Ware). Carpenter is also a much safer pick than Wimbley who could just as easily be a big disappointment.Round 2: I believe the main priority in the 2nd round will be to select a free safety. The question however will be whether any of the great safeties (Whitner, Simpson, Allen, and Bullocks) will make it to their second pick. If none of these are available, then they will probably look for a guard. The only two who are good option here are Davin Joseph and Charles Spencer. I have serious doubts whether either of these guys will be available with this pick. I would be happy as long as we could get one of these six guys. It would really be awesome if we bagged an extra 2nd from the Round 1 trade back and were able to grab one from each group! If none of these six are available Dallas will likely try to trade back again. I haven’t made up my mind completely on who I want at this pick. I love Daniel Bullocks and Davin Joseph, but I doubt they will make it to our pick. I don’t believe there are any good options at OLB in the 2nd so if we don’t get one in the 1st, we will have to wait.Round 3:

This round’s main priority will to be to draft at whatever position we haven’t filled out of OLB, FS, and OG. They targets for this round include OLBs Kai Parham, Stanley McClover, and Mark Anderson, FSs Roman Harper, Anthony Smith, and Pat Watkins, and OGs Kevin Boothe and Jason Spitz. This pick depends on the need. I would probably take Parham at outside linebacker over the others. I believe Roman Harper is a must have in the 3rd if we haven’t already drafted a safety. Pat Watkins has great potential, but he will struggle badly if asked to start immediately. Jason Spitz is similar to Peterman as a prospect. Boothe is a poor man’s Charles Spencer. He is big, strong, athletic and can play both right tackle and guard. He is an interesting prospect to say the least.

I hope this helped clarify the draft as far as the Cowboys go. I change my mind almost daily who I think we will draft, so I made this article to explain the possibilities and let you decide for yourself.

Writer and Creator of http://www.cowboys-fan.com.

Upcoming Events in the World of NASCAR

Next week, the NASCAR Nextel Cup teams head west, or mid-west to be more exact, to the 1 1/2 mile tri-oval at Michigan International Speedway. Initially, MIS was modeled after the other great 1 1/2 mile speedway, Lowe’s Motor Speedway. But after nearly 30 years or racing, it has developed a personality of it’s own that no single driver has been able to dominate. Unlike other speedways, since the 2000 season there has never been a single driver to win consecutive races at Michigan.

Don’t run to the store or sit on the toilet too long next Sunday. The races at Michigan tend to go by very fast!!! Of the tri-oval tracks currently on the Nextel Cup circuit, Michigan holds the fastest average race speed clocking in at just over 174mph. Only Daytona and Talladega have faster average speeds.

Next week at MIS, expect Carl Edwards to continue to make his move to qualify for the Chase for the Championship. In three starts at Michigan, Carl has 2-top 5 finishes and 1 top 10.

Also expect the following drivers to do well next week:

Other drivers to note:

Matt Kenseth - Average Finish 8th
 Jeff Gordon - Average Finish 10th
 Greg Biffle - Average Finish 11th
 Mark Martin - Average Finish 12th

Next Week's Schedule:

Nextel Cup: @ Michigan International Raceway
 6/17/06 - 10:35pm NASCAR Nextel Cup 3M Performance 400 Practice
 6/16/06 - 03:10pm NASCAR Nextel Cup 3M Performance 400 Qualifying
 6/18/06 - 01:40pm NASCAR Nextel Cup 3M Performance 400

Who’s Hot?

Denny Hamlin is sitting at the top in a class of outstanding rookies. This year’s rookie class has been compared to the same rookie class that yielded Jimmie Johnson & Ryan Newman. Is Denny Hamlin on the same level as Jimmie & Ryan? Time will only tell, but what we do know is that he is a serious big-time competitor.

Denny started his season with a bang by winning the Budweiser Shootout in Daytona. Since then, Hamlin has posted a 4th place finish at Texas Motor Speedway in the Samsung/Radioshack 500, a 2nd place finish at the Richmond International Raceway in the Crown Royal 400, and a win in this past weekend’s Pocono 500 at Pocono International Raceway. Along the way, his average finish of 16th has been enough to catapult him into the top 10 in driver’s points.

The rest of the NASCAR world is starting to see what Joe Gibbs & Co. have known all along, Denny Hamlin is the real deal!!! Not only can Denny make a mean hamburger and funny commercial, he can drive the hell out of a race car too!

Who’s Not?

Jeez Jeff Gordon, where have you gone? I was hoping last week’s section of Who’s Not? would serve to motivate Jeff and the rest of the Rainbow Warriors to turn their season around. From the results at Pocono, it appears neither Jeff nor the brake technician at Hendrick Motorsports bothered to read my article.

Oh well. If they had, perhaps they would not be in the dreaded 11th place position headed into Michigan next week. Jeff currently sits 25 points out
of 10th behind his ever-charming teammate Kyle Busch. Fortunately for the 24 team, of the last tracks to be raced prior to the cut-off for the Nextel Cup Championship Race, Jeff has always posted strong finishes (an average finish in the top 12). For Jeff’s sake, and his young crew chief’s sake (Steve Letarte), let’s hope the #24 team can turn their season around.

Last Week’s Headlines

The “Tro-Val” of Pocono offers fans and drivers alike an interesting flavor of racing not seen anywhere else on the circuit. The long straight-aways and low banked sharp turns combine to offer the thrilling speeds of super speedway racing along with the finesse driving required for road track courses.

The track, as always, challenged both veteran and rookie drivers in yesterday’s Pocono 500. Just ask the race winner and rookie, Denny Hamlin, and former winner at Pocono, Jeff Gordon. Both drivers suffered setbacks in the race. Hamlin was able to bounce back after a tumble through the infield grass to win the Pocono 500 while Gordon’s broken brake rotor caused a race-ending crash.

It’s safe to say that the teams of Joe Gibbs racing dominated Pocono. Not only did rookie Denny Hamlin win the race, but he did so with teammate Tony Stewart breathing down his neck. In the end, Tony, broken shoulder and all, finished 3rd while the remaining Joe Gibbs’ driver, J.J. Yeley, finished 15th.

Former Gibbs’ driver, Bobby Labonte, continued in his quest to bring Petty Enterprises back to prominence with a 12th place finish.

Probably one of the most disappointing finishes of the day belonged to Carl Edwards. Edwards came to Pocono with high expectations, a fresh taste of victory in his mouth, and an incredibly fast car. After starting 40th, Edwards quickly moved his car to front. However, a pit-stop gone horribly wrong left Carl a lap down and a hopeless chance to get back to the front. Carl finished the race in 25th, and remains in 13th position (122 points out of 10th).
See complete 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Race Schedule

Before heading out and buying or renting a new house in Spain, there are numerous things that need to be considered as one takes this big step. When you are about to buy a house you need to keep several things in mind. If you own a home and are planning to sell it and buy Spanish property with your money, think about if you want keep your home or rent it to someone. You should remember the latter option if there is the possibility that you may want to return to your country later. It is worthwhile, to seek out expert advice, if you are considering a real estate transaction in Spain. Always have the property checked by a lawyer or mortgage advisor, so that no surprises are found later on.

You will want to check and see the laws in your native country. In some countries you will have to pay income tax if you are a citizen and have assets or own property within that nation, regardless of whether you are working there or not. You may have to consider liquidating assets and selling property.

One will also need to give some serious thought to their work, transportation, cost of living and language differences. If you don’t speak Spanish, it’s a good idea to learn the language either before you move there or as soon as you arrive. Find out whether or not a local dialect is spoken there. You are going to want to look into things such as health insurance. A major consideration will depend on the status of two options. Other things you will need to consider include how to successfully transport your things, yourself, and your pets over to Spain. You may not have as many difficulties moving to Spain if you are from a European country, as you would have moving from a non-European country.

If you have never taken a fly fishing trip before and you
are planning on heading for the wilderness, take along a
buddy. At worst you’ll have someone to compete with during
the telling of one that got away stories. At best you’ll
have someone to help if trouble strikes.

Go prepared for all weathers and conditions. You’ll be
miserable if you spend several hours in freezing weather
dressed only in shorts and t-shirt.

Remember that the more remote the stream you are fishing,
the more easily spooked the fish will be. Approach the water
carefully and think for a while before you wade in.

Packing your gear for your fly fishing trip

Try out your gear before you leave on your fly fishing trip.
Broken tackle in remote areas is not easy to replace. Carry
some extras for emergency repairs.

Avid anglers will often take a small fly tying kit with them
so they can whip up a fly to match whatever is hatching on the
water. Others use scissors or clippers to trim a ready prepared
fly into an “almost matches the hatch” one.

Remember to take a current license with you. Murphy’s law
states that the only time you leave it behind is the time the
ranger will want to see it.

Before you leave, have a look at the fishing reports for the
area you are intending to fish. You’ll get good information
about what’s going on, including river levels, hatches and
other details.

When you arrive or get close to your destination, wander into
the local tackle store and speak with the sales people. They’ll
usually know what’s going on and have a few tips for you.

Guided or self-guided fly fishing trips

A guided fishing trip is a good idea if you are fishing
unfamiliar waters. Even a couple of hours with an expert will
give you hints and tips that apply to that particular spot.
You’ll spend more time in productive fishing.

Guided trips can cost you dearly. You’ll pay by the hour, by
the day, or by whatever the guide decrees. Some guided trips
will include tackle, some will not. The price will vary
accordingly.

If you are an experienced angler and expert at reading any
water then you’ll be able to get away without paying for a
guide. Sometimes peace and solitude is well worth a couple of
hours of getting used to the stream.

For me, the hike into the backcountry enhances the trip. I
take time to soak in the fresh air and admire the scenery. The
fishing is the climax, but the journey is well worth the time.

Fly fishing is more than just a sport, it is like painting
with many brushes. An extended fly fishing trip will enable you
to practice your artistry. If you return with nothing more
than a greater appreciation of the beauty of a trout, then
you will have returned a greater artist.

About the Author

Dale East is a long time outdoorsman and fly fisher and publisher of
Fly Fishing Wyoming

Golf instruction videos featuring techniques and tips from leading world class players are very common these days.

Still there are very few people who can claim to have had their games improved by a golf instruction video. So here are three tips to help you ensure that you reap maximum fruits from every golf instruction video that you ever get to watch.

1) Watch the golf instruction video several times

Some people watch golf instruction videos to try and get a single Magic formula that will revolutionize their game. They do not realize that the valuable nuggets in these videos are hidden in the many small things you need to do which add up to a great improvement in your game.

This is why it is very important to watch the video several times. At least twice.

2) Get webcam shots of yourself playing and compare your posture and positioning to what you see in the golf instruction video

It may not be very easy to tell what is wrong with your golf swing for example or how to correct it without taking a very close look at your game.

The best way to do this is to get somebody else to take webcam shots of you on the course as you play. When you watch these alongside the golf instruction videos, it will be very easy for you to tell where your problem areas are and what you need to do to correct them.

3) Do golf-specific exercises to condition your body and muscles

Thirdly you will need your body and the relevant muscles to co-operate with our mind as you try to implement what you have seen on the golf instruction video.

One of the most effective ways of doing this is by getting involved in a golf-specific exercise program to tone and strengthen all the ‘golf muscles’ in your body. This way, they’ll be nothing to stop you from reaping maximum benefits from every golf instruction video you watch.

About The Author: Mike Pedersen is the featured expert for Golf Magazine’s GolfOnline.com site, one of the top golf fitness experts in the country, author and founder of several cutting-edge online golf fitness sites. Take a look at his just released golf fitness dvds and manual at his golf swing tips site – Perform Better Golf.

The ability to hit a particular shot when under pressure.

It doesn’t matter what type of shot it is but every player MUST have this ability if they want to improve and stop the “bleeding”! I was lucky enough to have spent time with the late Gardner Dickinson and during our times together we spoke a lot about pressure situations. Gardner was one of the few people that Ben Hogan spent a lot of time with and actually worked for Mr. Hogan during the off season of the Tour as a Teaching Professional at Tamarisk, in Palm Springs California. One day Mr. Hogan asked Gardner what his “GOTO” shot was. Gardner didn’t have an answer so Mr. Hogan told him that every player has to have a “GOTO”. Mr. Hogan then told him that his was a punch shot. Gardners swing was modeled after Hogan so he decided to incorporate this shot into his own game.

As Gardner and I were talking I suddenly realized that I didn’t have a “GOTO” either so being a Hogan disciple I decided I would “master” this shot as well. Looking back it was one of the best things I could ever do for my game. I know that I can hit this shot under any pressure, in any condition, from any lie. What a great feeling it is to control your golf ball!

When I am teaching short game, and especially wedge play, there are only two shots that I teach. A “stiff-arm” pitch and the “knockdown” wedge. These are both reliable and accurate for the top players as well as the average player. There are virtually no moving parts so there is less risk of hitting poor shots. I personally am not a fan of trying to hit “lob” shots with a big high swing and a bent left wrist…it takes too much timing and practice. Even the best players in the world only hit these type of shots perfect 50% of the time! You can still hit a “lob” shot with a “stiff arm” pitch with much more accuracy and reliability. I recently had the privilege of working with a college player that was #1 on his team. From 100 yards and in he was getting the ball up and down 30% of the time. He used a lot of moving parts, big swings, flip the clubface, etc. After a Boot Camp on short game and learning the “stiff arm” and “knockdown” wedge play we charted his progress. His up and down percentage went to 80%!

Remember, wedges are for accuracy, NOT distance they are the scoring clubs. In fact, if you have ever seen video of Hogan and some of the “old time” players their wedge swings were quite different than their full swings. A much shorter motion and more of a “punching” action.

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(c) Copyright 2004, Chuck Evans

You can reach Chuck by calling 480.862.6544 or through the website www.chuckevansgolf.com

“Virtual Real Estate Investing” is a relatively new concept. There are many variations on what this term means, encompassing everything from using the internet to aid in real estate investing efforts to participating in online games such as SecondLife.

To separate fact from fiction, I asked Bryan Ellis for comments. He’s the man many consider to be the father of this new form of investing.

When I began using the term virtual real estate investing in the late 1990s, I did so because I saw clear parallels between the strategies used for profiting from physical real estate and those that would create income in the online world, said Ellis.

An example of the similar nature of “virtual” and “physical” real estate Bryan Ellis likes to point out is the methods of making a profit from domain names compared to physical real estate. He points out that control of a domain name or even a specific web page is much like controlling a real estate property ” those assets can be monetized in similar ways: By selling them for a profit, by leasing them, by offering advertising, etc.

The similarities really are obvious. After all, if you own a valuable piece of real estate, it’s “valuable” because other people are interested in that specific piece of property. Likewise, if you own a desirable domain name, others will find value in it because it serves their purposes. So it doesn’t matter if you own physical real estate or virtual real estate – you’ll likely use similar strategies to turn them into money in your pocket.

In our next installment of this series on virtual real estate investing., Bryan Ellis will share the internet analogies to the physical concept of real estate development.