http://practiceplaywin.com/ Get the latest blog posts from SKLZ! en-us Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:00:01 -0500 Copyright (c) 2009 PRO PERFORMANCE SPORTS/SKLZ 15 Nomar was someone that everyone in Boston loved and admired. He was classy, supported community organizations on a daily basis, and worked his tail off every time he took the field.  He ALWAYS ran out ground balls. And for about[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/nomaaaaaaahhhhhhh http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/nomaaaaaaahhhhhhh Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:50:04 -0500 SAYZ   With two unique basketball ball return systems, a defender trainer, a shot trajectory and rebounding trainer, and a court-awareness marker and game set, SKLZ has developed the first complete line of basketball training equipment for serious athletes ready to step[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/basketball-training-aids-from-sklz http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/basketball-training-aids-from-sklz Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:13:45 -0500 NEWZ The Waste Management Phoenix Open (formerly known as the FBR), opened its first round today amidst its normal energy and excitement in the Arizona desert. I spent time at the tournament site, the TPC of Scottsdale, earlier in the week[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/pga-players-kick-off-the-waste-management-phoenix-open-with-some-sklz http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/pga-players-kick-off-the-waste-management-phoenix-open-with-some-sklz Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:51:51 -0500 SAYZ On Monday evening I was fortunate to attend the 64th Annual Salute to the Champions presented by the Robert & Lillie Breitbard Foundation. The event is held annually by the Hall of Champions and the San Diego Sports Commission,[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/64th-annual-salute-to-the-champions http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/64th-annual-salute-to-the-champions Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:32:56 -0500 SAYZ Use the molded grip to identify the proper positioning for your hands. You'll see that both of the "Vs" formed by your thumbs and forefingers will point toward your left shoulder. The Tempo & Grip Trainer was designed to set[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/golf-tempo-and-grip-trainer-instructions http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/golf-tempo-and-grip-trainer-instructions Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:02:24 -0500 NEWZ Thank you for puchasing the SKLZ Multi-Sport Pop-Up Net This video provides step by step instructions on how to assemble the 5', 7' and 8' Pop-Up Net.  We recommend that you also follow along with the Pop-Up Net Instruction Manual.    %%VIDEO%%[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/pop-up-net-assembly-video http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/pop-up-net-assembly-video Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:47:13 -0500 NEWZ Some of the faces behind the names at SKLZ Headquarters.    Yeah, we know, we aren't pretty, but we love training and making athletes better, and that's all that matters.   You can see videos of John showing off his SKLZ by clicking here.[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/faces-of-sklz-with-soccer-freestyler-john-farnworth http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/faces-of-sklz-with-soccer-freestyler-john-farnworth Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:26:27 -0500 NEWZ   We gave the Gyro Swing golf swing plane trainer to one of the top instructors in the nation and asked him what he thinks.  Here is Tim Lambert's interview from the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show.     %%VIDEO%%   Tim Lambert of Four Bridges Golf[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/tim-lambert-one-swing-plane-model-of-teaching-the-golf-swing http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/tim-lambert-one-swing-plane-model-of-teaching-the-golf-swing Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:46:20 -0500 NEWZ Imagine you are hanging out at Lucy's bar in New Orleans celebrating after the parade, and Drew Brees comes walking in because he wants to do some celebrating with the locals.  Pretty cool.    %%VIDEO%%   Only question is:  Did he buy drinks, or[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/drew-brees-chant-at-new-orleans-bar http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/drew-brees-chant-at-new-orleans-bar Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:46:27 -0500 STRZ The San Diego Show is an ELITE travel baseball organization designed to develop, expose and assist players further in their careers while teaching them life lessons. SKLZ was proud to donate the following golf and baseball training aids to benefit[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/givz/sklz-supports-operation-for-hope-foundations-san-diego-show-1st-annual-golf-tournament http://practiceplaywin.com/givz/sklz-supports-operation-for-hope-foundations-san-diego-show-1st-annual-golf-tournament Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:19:06 -0500 GIVZ Power Sleeve   Scott Guchewski Jeff Quinney Bob Heinz Joe Ogilvie Patrick Sheehan Jason Gore Brian Bateman Steve Allan Matt Bettencourt Mark Brooks Steve Flesch Carlos Franco Robert Gamez Mathias Gronberg Fred Funk DA Weibring Keith Fergus John Morse Joey Sindelar Dennis Watson   Practice Pod   Padraig Harrington Joe Durant Stewart Cink Brent Geiberger Jonathan Kaye Ricky Barnes Carl Petterson Mattias Gronberg Robert Garrigus Billy Andrade   Refiner Putter   Padraig Harrington Joe Durant Gene[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/list-of-pga-professionals-using-sklz-golf-training-aids http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/list-of-pga-professionals-using-sklz-golf-training-aids Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:08:53 -0500 NEWZ   For this post we are going to assume you are a high school player and you are going to play travel baseball.  As you choose your team and go to a tryout, listen carefully to what the coaches talk about. [...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/getting-exposure-in-baseball-myth-and-reality http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/getting-exposure-in-baseball-myth-and-reality Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:41:45 -0500 NEWZ Lucas Glover using the Gyro Swing golf swing trainer at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines this weekend.  Word is that he uses it regularly to keep his swing plane and release in top form.   Lucas finished 9th, his best[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/lucas-glover-uses-the-gyro-swing http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/lucas-glover-uses-the-gyro-swing Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:10:40 -0500 NEWZ The Home of Guiding Hands, a charitable organization which provides services, training and advocacy for people with developmental disabilities and their families, is holding their annual Gala in early February.SKLZ has contributed a golf training aid package to their silent[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/givz/sklz-proudly-supports-home-of-guiding-hands-with-donation-to-annual-gala http://practiceplaywin.com/givz/sklz-proudly-supports-home-of-guiding-hands-with-donation-to-annual-gala Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:43:34 -0500 GIVZ Meet the newest SKLZ Team Member: soccer freestyler John Farnworth.  John came by SKLZ Headquarters and showed everyone why he's the best ball juggler in the world.   %%VIDEO%%[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/john-farnworth-videos http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/john-farnworth-videos Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:51:39 -0500 STRZ There are a lot of golf putting aids out there.    More than a few people have asked us "What is the difference between the Perfect Plane and the Putting Arc?".    We want to clear the air on the differences between the two[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/putting-boards-perfect-plane-vs-putting-arc http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/putting-boards-perfect-plane-vs-putting-arc Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:55:28 -0500 NEWZ When we moved the SKLZ Headquarters from Carmel Mountain to Carlsbad, we cleaned out our warehouse for the first time in...forever.  We found a lot of stuff.  Fortunately, we serendipitously met Olga Lugan, who works in the Code Enforcement Division[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/givz/sports-equipment-donated-by-sklz-during-holidays http://practiceplaywin.com/givz/sports-equipment-donated-by-sklz-during-holidays Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:34:00 -0500 GIVZ Just this past weekend Schade, TQ, and I attended the American Baseball Coaches Show in Dallas.   Coaches of all levels attend this show to see the latest and greatest in baseball equipment. This is the second ABCA show that[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/2010-abca-show-lightning-bolt-pitching-machine-a-huge-hit http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/2010-abca-show-lightning-bolt-pitching-machine-a-huge-hit Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:54:27 -0500 SAYZ By Sam Flamont     There is plenty of time for formal practice, and using baseball training aids to develop better skills.  But coaches and parents have just as much responsibility to encourage less formal activities.The ultimate in creativity and growth in an[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/tipz/pick-up-baseball-play-it-and-love-it http://practiceplaywin.com/tipz/pick-up-baseball-play-it-and-love-it Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:32:58 -0500 TIPZ LT does the Electric Glide for football fans.   %%VIDEO%%[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/ladainian-tomlinson-dance-video http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/ladainian-tomlinson-dance-video Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:01:24 -0500 STRZ This Chandler Parsons shot has to be the greatest buzzer beater in basketball history, right?  The real lesson here has to be the reminder to play defense until the last second.    %%VIDEO%%     If you want to practice buzzer beaters from 14', try[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/florida-buzzer-beater-best-ever http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/florida-buzzer-beater-best-ever Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:11:43 -0500 STRZ Pete Wlodkowski and our good friends over at amateurgolf.com put on their Annual Skins Game at the Four Seasons Resort Aviara in Carlsbad.   SKLZ sponsored the event along with Bridgestone Golf, 1st/10th Tee and Lamkin Grips.   A few golfers took home some[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/amateurgolfcom-new-years-skins-game http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/amateurgolfcom-new-years-skins-game Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:35:21 -0500 NEWZ SKLZ baseball training aids are used by all skill levels.  Check out this video we found of ASU Baseball Player "Big Louie" dominating the SKLZ Hit-A-Way. The domination starts at the 1:25 mark of the video:   %%VIDEO%%[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/american-sports-university-baseball-player-pounds-hit-a-way http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/american-sports-university-baseball-player-pounds-hit-a-way Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:06:56 -0500 STRZ Reigning NBA Champs!!!!!   %%VIDEO%%[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/ill-see-your-house-to-allen-and-raise-you-a-kobe-walton-and-lamar http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/ill-see-your-house-to-allen-and-raise-you-a-kobe-walton-and-lamar Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:45:27 -0500 SAYZ SKLZ has a lot of basketball training aids to improve yoour game: basketball ball returns, defensive mannequins, and shot trajectory trainers.  We'll let you know when we develop something that can teach you this:   %%VIDEO%%   When everyone in the video is looking up[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/nba-play-of-the-year-eddie-house-tony-allen http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/nba-play-of-the-year-eddie-house-tony-allen Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:23:38 -0500 STRZ %%VIDEO%%   Click here to purchase the SKLZ Pro Mini Hoop at SKLZ.com for $29.99[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/pro-mini-hoop-stars-in-hilarious-miniature-basketball-net-video http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/pro-mini-hoop-stars-in-hilarious-miniature-basketball-net-video Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:45:16 -0500 NEWZ SKLZ Baseball Training Aids- it's what you do off the field that makes all the difference on it.   %%VIDEO%%     The Hit-A-Way Portable Training Station incorporates the #1 batting trainer of all time in an all-in-one mobile design. The baseball swing trainer’s sturdy[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/training-for-baseball-hundreds-of-thousands-of-practice-swings http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/training-for-baseball-hundreds-of-thousands-of-practice-swings Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:22:31 -0500 NEWZ The Sport-Brella and its all-season weather protection has been making waves this past year, and you just never know where it's going to show up. Our most recent sighting is at a beach resort on St. Croix, where an army[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/sport-brella-hits-the-caribbean http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/sport-brella-hits-the-caribbean Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:19:55 -0500 SAYZ SKLZ Basketball Training Aids - it's what you do off the court that makes all the difference on it.   %%VIDEO%%   The SKLZ Rapid Fire is the most convenient and effective basketball return system available, giving players the ability to practice shooting repetitively[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/training-for-basketball-used-all-the-right-tools http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/training-for-basketball-used-all-the-right-tools Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:07:56 -0500 NEWZ       UNDER $20 BASEBALL TRAINING AIDSReaction BallFielding trainer for all ages.Click here to buy now for $9.99Velocity Ball"Radar ball" that measures the speed for a pitchClick here to buy now for $19.99Power SleeveBaseball bat weight for live batting practiceClick here to buy[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/sports-gift-ideas http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/sports-gift-ideas Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:28:33 -0500 NEWZ SKLZ Soccer wants you to show your support for San Diego's candidacy to be selected for the U.S. World Cup Bid. Sign the petition to bring a game to San Diego. With world class weather, a diverse population, proximity to Mexico,[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/san-diego-bid-for-soccer-world-cup http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/san-diego-bid-for-soccer-world-cup Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:25:52 -0500 NEWZ I recently completed the Qualcomm Million Dollar Challenge which is a 620 mile Bike Ride from San Francisco to San Diego. This was my first time participating and as others had told me it was a remarkable experience. 100 riders[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/challenged-athlete-foundation http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/challenged-athlete-foundation Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:10:33 -0500 SAYZ "Get in some serious indoor hoops with the SKLZ Mini-Hoop.  The pro-grade backboard is shatterproof, and there's a spring-action breakaway rim.  Tell mom and dad it's fully padded to keep down damage to the door or wall." Click here to buy[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/boys-life-magazine-names-pro-mini-hoop-best-toy http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/boys-life-magazine-names-pro-mini-hoop-best-toy Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:11:02 -0500 NEWZ The Pro Mini Hoop indoor basketball net, and the Sweet Spot baseball training bat were featured in the The Sports Illustrated for Kids' annual list of must have gifts for the holiday season.     Click here to get your Sweet Spot bat[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/boys-holiday-sports-gifts-pro-mini-hoop-and-sweet-spot-bat http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/boys-holiday-sports-gifts-pro-mini-hoop-and-sweet-spot-bat Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:58:23 -0500 NEWZ The fairways are covered in leaves, golf Sundays are now "NFL Sundays" and you're probably thinking about "that putt" or "when I skulled it" and how it prevented you from breaking XX.  Like the Chicago Cubs, there is always next[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/tipz/best-golf-training-aids-for-the-offseason http://practiceplaywin.com/tipz/best-golf-training-aids-for-the-offseason Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:52:39 -0500 TIPZ Thought I’d share a story and a couple photos from my daughter's first round High School (OSAA) soccer playoff game this past Saturday night. The scene is set in downtown Portland, Oregon at Lincoln High School in cold and very rainy[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/joy-of-youth-sports-girls-high-school-soccer http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/joy-of-youth-sports-girls-high-school-soccer Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:46:26 -0500 SAYZ Congratulations to Derek Jeter and Albert Pujols on winning (again) the prestigious Hank Aaron Award given to the best offensive performance in the National and American Leagues.Past winners of the Aaron Award include : Manny Ramirez and Sammy Sosa (1999);[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/2009-hank-aaron-award-given-to-sklz-teammates-jeter-and-pujols http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/2009-hank-aaron-award-given-to-sklz-teammates-jeter-and-pujols Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:45:18 -0500 NEWZ I was lucky to find two outstanding blogs about parenting in youth sports. One is about the psychology of young athletes, and the other is more focused on finding a place for parents in youth sports.  Talk about information long overdue! [...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/youth-sports-parent-blogs http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/youth-sports-parent-blogs Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:27:26 -0400 SAYZ As any person who enjoys watching total carnage and destruction knows, Penn State defeated once-proud Michigan University on Saturday at "The Big House" 35-10.     Admitting defeat, John finally experiences what it means to be a winner by donning Blue and White.      [...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/sklz-ceo-john-sarkisian-becomes-penn-state-fan-over-weekend http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/sklz-ceo-john-sarkisian-becomes-penn-state-fan-over-weekend Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:18:28 -0400 NEWZ   %%VIDEO%%     "I think that a training aid like the SKLZ Putting Gate can definitely help any golfer become more aware of out what problem they may have with their putting stroke by using this training aid." CLICK HERE to read the complete[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/putting-aid-review-good-training-aid-that-can-be-used-both-indoors-and-outdoors http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/putting-aid-review-good-training-aid-that-can-be-used-both-indoors-and-outdoors Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:03:17 -0400 NEWZ Seen above is SKLZ president Tom Quinn with Albert Pujols after donating $7,500 and a sizeable product donation of golf and baseball training aids and Sport-Brellas in support of the Pujols Family Foundation.     By Matthew Leach / MLB.com August 31, 2009 ST. LOUIS -- On a[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/sklz-donates-to-the-albert-pujols-celebrity-golf-classic http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/sklz-donates-to-the-albert-pujols-celebrity-golf-classic Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:53:13 -0400 SAYZ Thank you for puchasing the SKLZ Crazy Catch. This video provides step by step instructions on how to assemble the SKLZ Crazy Catch.  We recommend that you also follow along with the Crazy Catch Instruction Manual.    %%VIDEO%%     Click here to download a[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/crazy-catch-assembly http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/crazy-catch-assembly Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:11:36 -0400 NEWZ Icers fans get 20% Off all sports training aids and gifts at SKLZ.com.  And for every purchase made using the Icers Promo Code, SKLZ will donate 20% of the total purchase to the Penn State Hockey Program. Be sure to[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/support-the-icers-get-20-off-sklz-gives-20-to-psu-hockey http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/support-the-icers-get-20-off-sklz-gives-20-to-psu-hockey Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:04:02 -0400 NEWZ Let's all wish the best coach in the history of sports a Happy 99th Birthday! He lead the UCLA Bruins to 10 National Championships in 12 years--7 straight at one point--and still holds the longest winning streak in NCAA basketball[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/happy-birthday-john-wooden http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/happy-birthday-john-wooden Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:46:01 -0400 SAYZ "The SKLZ Putting Gate effectively combines two fundamental putting drills into a simple and affordable package. The Putting Gate earns points for offering customized challenge levels and multiple usage options, and it can provide fun for an entire family of[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/putting-gate-reviewed http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/putting-gate-reviewed Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:30:28 -0400 NEWZ The big debate over Jeter vs. Mauer for MVP.   I like Joe Mauer and understand what he has accomplished as a hitter especially given the fact he plays the catcher position. My vote as CEO of SKLZ goes to Derek[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/jetermauer-al-mvp-vote http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/jetermauer-al-mvp-vote Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:38:06 -0400 SAYZ Introducing the SKLZ QuickSwing Manual--the gravity drop baseball batting trainer invented by Jake Mauer II and used by 2006, 2008 & 2009 AL Batting Champ Joe Mauer. » Delivers a moving ball downward, forcing you to wait to see the ball[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/quickswing-manual-batting-trainer http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/quickswing-manual-batting-trainer Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:04:01 -0400 NEWZ 1) .365, 28, 962) Name another superstar on the Twins.  OK, I'll give you Morneau.  Name another. 3) In the biggest game of the regular season in a playoff against Detroit, in arguably the biggest game of his career, Mauer[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/ten-reasons-why-joe-mauer-should-be-2009-al-mvp http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/ten-reasons-why-joe-mauer-should-be-2009-al-mvp Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:24:50 -0400 SAYZ More than just a large umbrella, the Sport-Brella is the ideal protection for sun, wind and weather while on the sidelines, at the beach, or camping.  The Sport-Brella's up-and-down 3-second design is the most convenient and portable lightweight shelter system[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/sport-brella-portable-all-weather-protection-system http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/sport-brella-portable-all-weather-protection-system Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:48:29 -0400 NEWZ %%VIDEO%%[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/espn-report-on-pro-mini-hoop http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/espn-report-on-pro-mini-hoop Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:30:42 -0400 NEWZ The Online Marketing Coordinator will support the marketing team with the majority of time dedicated to eMarketing initiatives. You will have an active role in creating and implementing digital and traditional marketing strategies, including: -Executing on social networking, web PR,[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/sklz-is-hiring-online-marketing-coordinator http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/sklz-is-hiring-online-marketing-coordinator Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:27:04 -0400 NEWZ The Operation for HOPE Foundation is dedicated to creating national awareness about family violence and the resources available to prevent and respond to this issue. To make sure the kids continue to create happy memories after the Take Me Out to[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/givz/operation-for-hope-foundation-take-me-out-to-the-baseball-game http://practiceplaywin.com/givz/operation-for-hope-foundation-take-me-out-to-the-baseball-game Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:20:09 -0400 GIVZ By Dave Bagley, Founder - Peak Performance SportsBaseball is a sport where not only do you have to train to keep your body in shape during the offseason, but you also have to maintain and improve your skills of the[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/tipz/offseason-baseball-training-for-position-players http://practiceplaywin.com/tipz/offseason-baseball-training-for-position-players Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:38:41 -0400 TIPZ Effective October 5, 2009 SKLZ's International Headquarters will be located at: SKLZ5823 Newton Drive, Suite 130Carlsbad, CA 92008Phone: (760) 707-5600Fax: (760) 707-5450[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/sklz-headquarters-is-relocating-to-carlsbad http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/sklz-headquarters-is-relocating-to-carlsbad Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:45:14 -0400 NEWZ Derek Jeter, Albert Pujols, and Joe Mauer. How's that for the holy triumvirate of baseball? These three guys are collectively having one of the most notable seasons in baseball history, and we're fortunate enough to have them as the endorsement[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/jeter-pujols-mauer-what-a-year http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/jeter-pujols-mauer-what-a-year Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:11:26 -0400 SAYZ Yes I was there, standing along the 18th hole at Hazeltine National Golf Club during Sunday's final round of the PGA Championship, watching Y.E. Yang hit a miracle hybrid shot up and over a tree into a 3-club wind, to[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/how-to-play-a-major-golf-venueand-survive http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/how-to-play-a-major-golf-venueand-survive Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:48:01 -0400 SAYZ I’d like to congratulate Jeff Schade and his Iowa Hawkeyes on letting Penn State hand them a win. In accordance with our prior agreement, here is the definitive list of why The University of Iowa is better than Penn[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/why-the-university-of-iowa-is-so-great http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/why-the-university-of-iowa-is-so-great Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:03:26 -0400 SAYZ Wait a minute, since when do the 49ers play Penn State?  Great catch Matt. %%VIDEO%%[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/amazing-high-school-football-catch-by-matt-costello http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/amazing-high-school-football-catch-by-matt-costello Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:01:19 -0400 STRZ Neither rain, nor sleet, nor blazing sun can keep parents from attendingtheir kids’ outdoor sporting events—but now they can take shelter underthe Sport-Brella. With an expanse of nearly seven feet, it offers enoughroomfor younger siblings too.Our tester family loved howeasy[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/sport-brella-a-favorite-thing-of-disney-family-fun-magazine http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/sport-brella-a-favorite-thing-of-disney-family-fun-magazine Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:17:58 -0400 NEWZ Normally when you’re in a greenside bunker, the routine is to open up your stance and clubface. Usually, you play the ball well forward, and swing the club outside and through to hit the ball a fairly short distance. But what[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/tipz/how-to-execute-a-long-bunker-shot-by-rick-smith http://practiceplaywin.com/tipz/how-to-execute-a-long-bunker-shot-by-rick-smith Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:07:27 -0400 TIPZ Out of 9 Sox players, she basically named 8.7 of them. And managed to insult NY. Well played. %%VIDEO%%[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/jennifer-garner-loves-the-red-sox-hates-the-yankees http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/jennifer-garner-loves-the-red-sox-hates-the-yankees Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:50:32 -0400 SAYZ It's only a few short hours away from a Hawkeye Nation victory party!!  Iowa's impending victory over Penn State is exciting and has me unfocused on sales right now, yet still managed to haul in a MONSTER order...for...you guessed it...Sport-Brella!! As[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/sklz-sales-staff-prepares-for-a-hawkeye-victory http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/sklz-sales-staff-prepares-for-a-hawkeye-victory Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:18:41 -0400 SAYZ SKLZ is once again proud to particiapte in the tournament and support the National Association for Home Care and Hospice.  In addition to providing instruction sessions at the event, SKLZ will be donating several golf training aids for auctions.  Players[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/givz/nahc-celebrity-pro-am-invitational-golf-tournament http://practiceplaywin.com/givz/nahc-celebrity-pro-am-invitational-golf-tournament Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:46:38 -0400 GIVZ   %%VIDEO%%   Want Aaron Baddeley to help you with your putting? Ask your question by following @seeitgolf on Twitter by sending a direct message. They will select the 10 best questions and Badds will answer them live on September 30th at 10 PM Eastern.[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/win-a-free-sklz-putting-aid-package http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/win-a-free-sklz-putting-aid-package Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:18:23 -0400 NEWZ The results are in and there is nothing shady (get it?) about The Sports Authority's Sport-Brella sales. The partnership started early in 2009 with some decent signs of success, but really started rocking when displays were ordered and the SKLZ[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/the-sports-authority-sport-brella-program-casts-no-shadows http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/the-sports-authority-sport-brella-program-casts-no-shadows Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:02:18 -0400 SAYZ Sporting goods guru Michael LaPorte, Senior Buyer for Baseball at Sports Authority, tossed out the Ceremonial First Pitch at HohoKam Park, Spring home of the Chicago Cubs.   LaPorte stepped up and uncorked a dart at Cubs catcher Koyie Hill, a pitch[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/sklz-sponsorship-of-ceremonial-first-pitch-by-sports-authority-buyer-michael-laporte http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/sklz-sponsorship-of-ceremonial-first-pitch-by-sports-authority-buyer-michael-laporte Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:46:43 -0400 SAYZ We love these emails.   I thought you might like to know. I have recently purchased a number of your baseball training products: 360 TEE, Zip n Hit, Hit Away System w/ Pole, Target. This is my son's first year[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/batting-trainers-help-little-leaguer-achieve-dreams http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/batting-trainers-help-little-leaguer-achieve-dreams Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:15:16 -0400 STRZ Gotta love the officials who check to make sure the ball is in the hole.   %%VIDEO%%[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/amateur-golfer-makes-1-million-dollar-hole-in-one http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/amateur-golfer-makes-1-million-dollar-hole-in-one Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:42:10 -0400 STRZ The annual [...] http://practiceplaywin.com/givz/sklz-supports-pujols-family-foundation http://practiceplaywin.com/givz/sklz-supports-pujols-family-foundation Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:05:25 -0400 GIVZ We participate in the Nation's Best Sports summer show every year with great success and now with the addition of the Sport Brella to the SKLZ line we decided to test the waters at the fall show in Fort Worth,[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/nations-best-sports-2009-fall-show http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/nations-best-sports-2009-fall-show Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:44:11 -0400 SAYZ Where do you provide instruction?   Instruction is provided at The Maderas Golf Club. How long have you been a professional golf instructor?   I have been a professional since 1968 and member of the PGA of America since 1973. Who are some of[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/trainer-profile-john-darling http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/trainer-profile-john-darling Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:53:34 -0400 STRZ %%VIDEO%%   Like to make trick shot videos?  Upload a trick shot video to youtube.com of you and your friends using a SKLZ Pro Mini Hoop and we'll send you a coupon for a free Pro Mini Hoop.  Be sure to say "Pro[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/basketball-trick-shot-video http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/basketball-trick-shot-video Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:30:58 -0400 STRZ SKLZ's Rick Smith hooked up with Golf Digest's Stina Sternberg to share tips on lag putting. Two main takeaways to make sure you get close to the hole: -Make a smooth putting stroke with a focus on tempo -Keep the left wrist firm--don't[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/tipz/lag-putting http://practiceplaywin.com/tipz/lag-putting Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:24:45 -0400 TIPZ It happens every year.  My alma mater, Penn State, releases a video to get everyone pumped up for the football season. I usually watch it 4-5 times, trying to get the chills out.  This year, the message runs deeper than football. %%VIDEO%% WE[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/penn-state-football-video http://practiceplaywin.com/sayz/penn-state-football-video Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:15:29 -0400 SAYZ Congratualtions Derek on becoming the New York Yankeess' all-time hits leader.  3,000 is right around the corner. We're proud to have you on our team. [...] http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/sklzs-derek-jeter-the-greatest-yankee-ever http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/sklzs-derek-jeter-the-greatest-yankee-ever Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:47:07 -0400 STRZ We don't have a baseball training aid to teach this, yet. %%VIDEO%%[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/josh-womacks-crazy-bat-sklz http://practiceplaywin.com/strz/josh-womacks-crazy-bat-sklz Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:07:29 -0400 STRZ We asked the good people at golfinstruction.com what they thought of our Putting Gate, Refiner Putter, Perfect Plane and Putt Pocket. Can you guess what quote goes with what training aid? "...serve as a very useful putting target in my office and[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/sklz-putting-aids-reviewed http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/sklz-putting-aids-reviewed Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:39:57 -0400 NEWZ Really, we don't care where you use the Sport-Brella.  Or who for that matter.  Dogs competing in agility racing?  Practice, play, win baby! Cindy (and Raider and Cassie) at CargoGoDogs.com found the Sport-Brella more to their liking than the cumbersome EZ[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/sport-brella-sun-shelter-thats-perfect-for-pooches http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/sport-brella-sun-shelter-thats-perfect-for-pooches Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:18:55 -0400 NEWZ %%VIDEO%%[...] http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/sport-brella-chair http://practiceplaywin.com/newz/sport-brella-chair Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:00:42 -0400 NEWZ