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Thunderbolt SPORTS Jan. 22, 2016
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perfect pushup, squat Sports Shorts

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cialist supervisor, demonstrates the proper positions for
squats and pushups Jan. 13 at Luke Air Force Base. The Hoops for Fun Basketball Clinic is
proper position to perform a squat is to start with feet hip- 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at the 56th
width apart and body weight completely over the feet, but Force Support Squadron Youth Center
slightly behind the knees so the knees aren’t tracking over for youth ages 5 to 12. Skill building in
the toes. Drop to a 90-degree squat keeping the knees the fundamentals will be covered. The
from protruding over the toes. This will save pressure and cost is $35 per person and includes a
stress from causing damage to the knees. The lower back T-shirt, lunch and a certificate of partici-
is tight and abs are pressed against the spine keeping ev- pation. The deadline to register is today.
erything tight. For more information, call 623-856-7470.

The pushup is a sta- Winter basketball league
bility movement us-
ing shoulders, arms, The 56th Force Support Squadron
triceps and biceps. Youth Center is featuring a winter
The proper position basketball league January through
for a pushup is to March. The cost is $35 for children
start with the feet ages 5 to 12 and $45 for youth ages 13
shoulder-width apart to 16. Uniforms are included. For more
with hands directly information, call 623-856-7470.
beneath the shoulders
and elbows moving Baseball/softball interest
backward not out-
ward. As the body The 56th FSS Youth Center is taking
is lowered, tighten names for those interested in learning
the core of the body baseball and softball fundamentals for
and lower the chest children ages 5 through 12. The deadline
WRWKHÀRRUEUHDNLQJ to sign up is Feb. 29. For more informa-
the 90-degree angle tion, call 623-856-7470.
in the elbows. While
in the down position, Start Smart soccer
keep the body tight
and avoid arching the The 56th FSS Youth Center is featur-
back. Push up to the ing an introductory soccer fundamentals
starting position. program where parents work one-on-one
with their children ages 3 to 5. The cost
is $25 per child and includes a T-shirt.
For more information, call 623-856-7470.

Junior golf clinic

Falcon Dunes Golf Course is offering a
junior golf clinic 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday for
ages 6 to 17. The cost is $20 per person.
For more information, call 623-535-9334.

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