Analyzing My Jumping Habits

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The position I played in football was wide receiver. The job description for the offensive position wide receiver, is to either run and catch the ball or to block a defender when you don't have the ball in your hand. During my freshman year in college I had a difficulty time blocking defenders. As a result my wide receiver coach would always critique my blocking habits. Instead of getting angry and frustrated with my coach I asked my coach what could I do to help improve my blocking skills. My coach suggested certain exercises and techniques that would help me improve. Taking this new found information, every day after practice I would stay a little longer just to practice the techniques that my coach showed me. As time went on my coach applauded

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