http://drillobsession.com helping drill and dance teams perform at their best Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:16:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I want to first thank everyone for visiting this website, seeking advice, and leaving comments. You certainly aren't alone in your journey to getting the splits down! I want to take some time to address some of your questions that have been brought up in this post. Feel free to leave ... http://drillobsession.com/2008/07/17/splits-in-3-weeks-faqs/ You can always improve your flexibility. But sometimes you just don’t know how! I didn’t explain actual stretches to you in how to become more flexible. So, here are some stretches that might work for you: The Simple Stretches That’s right. Just the normal old v-sit will help a lot! You just need ... http://drillobsession.com/2007/08/23/ways-to-improve-your-flexibility/ Since my post about stretching splits in three weeks has been so popular, I’m writing a follow-up. Thanks to everyone who read the article and started getting those splits down! I’m very happy for all of you, and glad that you already have the splits. Thank you for everyone who commented, ... http://drillobsession.com/2007/08/23/flexi-tize-and-strengthen-those-legs/ I've redesigned the category and monthly archive pages so that you can easily scan through the articles. Now instead of listing full articles, it lists the title and a short description so you can see more without scrolling. Check it out! http://drillobsession.com/2007/08/17/redesigned-category-and-monthly-archive-view/ I recently launched a forum on this site. I feel that the blog and forum combination creates a site where you can come to read and learn and then further the discussion and start new discussions. Here are 4 reasons why you should join the forum. Meet others who share your ... http://drillobsession.com/2007/07/07/4-reasons-why-you-should-join-the-forum/ Promote. The first step in choosing great team members is to get a lot of people to tryout so that you have a variety of people to choose from. Find ways to promote the team and show people that tryout season is coming up at least a few weeks beforehand ... http://drillobsession.com/2007/07/01/choosing-successful-team-members/ The school drill & dance season is over. For some states, it ends around March or April. So, what are you supposed to do until June (when school gets out)? What do you do in the summer? If you currently just sit there and wait until next year, I have ... http://drillobsession.com/2007/06/23/what-do-you-do-when-its-over/ I have added a forum/message board to the site. Feel free to register for an account and talk to other dancers or anyone interested in dance. Everyone is welcome. The forum is meant to be a place for asking questions and receiving responses; however, you can add comments and talk about ... http://drillobsession.com/2007/06/20/new-forum-for-drillobsessioncom/ Need help with choreography? Feeling thoughtless as to what moves you want to put in your routine? Whether it's hip-hop or lyrical, every kind of dance needs choreography. The hardest part of choreographing a dance is getting started. It's OK to feel lost when you start creating a new routine. Here are ... http://drillobsession.com/2007/05/25/creating-a-new-routine/ When it comes to formations, many teams like to keep it safe. The typical, easy formations are usually boring lines and boxes. Although it's easier to make these formations perfect, it is dull and unappealing to the audience. Audiences like to see teams take risks. That includes using new and interesting ... http://drillobsession.com/2007/05/05/how-to-create-stunning-formations/