Write an article based on this "Strengthen your stance with squats and wall sits. Work on your footwork with jump ropes and agility ladders. Do planks Set up a footwork drill to work on quick movement and pressure. Try a one-on-one defense drill to put your skills to the test. Do a mirroring drill to work on positioning. Practice your defense in every drill and game."
article: If you're having a hard time holding a low defensive stance for your whole defensive possession, work on your leg strength with wall sits and low squats. Commit to working your legs at least 4-5 times a week to make your stance lower and stronger. To do a wall sit, rest your back against a wall and slide down until your knees are at a 90 degree angle. Stay in position for as long as you can and work to last longer every time. To do a squat, stand up straight with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Lower your body until your knees are bent at a 90 degree angle. Stand up straight and repeat for at least 10 reps. Quick footwork is an essential tool of every good defender. To improve your quickness, start by jumping rope for 10 minutes a day. Then, move on to doing drills with an agility ladder to work on your balance and speed. With a jump rope, first try the basic single jump, focusing on getting your feet off the ground as quickly as possible. Then try moving side to side on each jump, or moving your feet back and forth. With an agility ladder, run through and tap both feet in each square with your chest facing forwards, then turn to the side and do the same thing. Look up other agility ladder drills online for an extra challenge. If you don't have an agility ladder, make your own with chalk on the sidewalk, or by laying down long sticks as "rungs." to build up your core strength. A strong core will help you maintain your balance, which is important for a good defender. Practice a regular prone plank every day until you can hold it for 60 seconds, then try a side plank to work your oblique muscles. Sprint from the baseline to a cone level with the free throw line. Slow down and get into a defensive stance, then backpedal to a cone a few feet off the baseline and slide to the other side of the court. Sprint out to another cone, then slide across the top of the key to finish. You can work through this drill with your teammates or by yourself. Try to get through the course 3-5 times, going as hard as you can every time. As the defensive player, hold the ball and stand at the free throw line with the offensive player. Hand them the ball to start the drill. The offensive player has to attack the rim and take a shot within 2-3 dribbles while you try to stop them. Handing the ball to the offensive player means you have to start the drill right next to them, forcing you to react quickly to their moves. In this drill, focus on keeping the offensive player in front of you, staying in your defensive stance, and challenging every shot they take. Set up across from another player on parallel lines of the key. As the offensive player, they'll move up and down the key and try to separate themselves from you, the defensive player. You'll try to stay directly in line with them, no matter what they do. Ask the offensive player to use fakes or quickly change pace to disrupt your mirroring. Stay low with active hands for the whole drill. Volunteer to be defense in drills, defend the other team's best player, and constantly push yourself to get into a better stance or position, on or off the ball. By dedicating yourself to your defense, you can make a huge difference in every game.

Write an article based on this "Choose the right time and place. Be aware of your body language and how you carry yourself around her. Find out more about her and her friends. Understand that men are more likely to say "I love you" first. Let your actions speak louder than your words. Communicate respectfully and openly. Be aware that the word love can carry different emotional context for different people. Prepare for any obstacles."
article: Don't be distracted by outside factors. Approach her when you are going to be able to talk to her in relative privacy and when neither of you will feel rushed. Look for a quiet place or ask to schedule a meeting to ensure that both of you are mentally and emotionally present. Expressing your love should be a joyous occasion so make sure you've created a situation where she is able to fully process her thoughts and emotions. You don't want to tell her you love her when you are being distracted by friends or she has to work overtime to meet the deadline of an important client. Chat with her whenever you have the opportunity and initiate with a smile. Focus on your posture and maintain eye contact. Be friendly and joke when you can, but don't be rude. Don't overwhelm her, as a smile and a wave can go along way. Engage her in a conversation by starting with a simple "How's are you?" You will come off as creepy or awkward if you stand at her location without saying anything. If you can't think of something to say because you're nervous, just say hello and keep walking or talk to someone else. Her friends are her support system and will protect her so leave a good impression and take a genuine interest in who they are. Endearing yourself to her friends will let them and her know that you are fully invested in her wellbeing. Studies have shown that men are prone to saying "I love you" first because they do not want to lose a relationship whereas women want to ensure that the relationship is worth their investment so they are inclined to wait. So before you say "I love you", prove that you are worth it and leave no doubt in her mind why she loves you back. There are many resources that give examples of romantic gestures, however, love is a personal thing. Only you know how to express your love and what will make her happy. Whether it's buying her flowers after she's had a long day, singing her favorite song to surprise her, or just holding hands everyday as you walk her home from school, showing her that you love her isn't just a one time gesture but rather a state of mind that informs all that you do. The best way tell her you love her is to be direct. There is no sense in trying to manipulate her or trying to wait her out. Give her time to process her thoughts and emotions. She may say that she wants to just stay friends so be prepared to examine your own emotions and what role she will play in your life moving forward. Some people may have a very difficult time hearing or using that word. However you articulate your emotions, be sure that she completely understands your intentions. For example, if you know she gets awkward and skittish whenever you watch the end of romantic comedies whenever the characters finally say "I love you", do not make the same gesture. Instead, sincerely, but casually, let her know how much you care about her and that you want to take a step forward in your relationship. Religion, cultural differences, or strict family members can all be involved in how she responds to you. Remember to always be respectful of who she is because, if you truly love her, you will get to know these things about her and how you can possibly work through any obstacle. If she is tentative but still says yes, address it and abide by the rules she has set in order to ease her mind. If she asked you to get to know her parents first because of her cultural customs, then take it as an honour and follow her lead. If she does not want to get physical in the relationship then don't pressure her.

Write an article based on this "Create an unremarkable routine. Experiment and find out how your child likes to put their shoes on. Consider the location where you put the shoes on. Put on shoes when your toddler is in the stroller or car."
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Establishing routines positively affects your child in a myriad of ways. Children like the familiarity and it builds trust and a feeling of safety. It also gives little ones the opportunity to learn to start processes on their own, which builds self-confidence and self-esteem while also reducing the time needed to put shoes on your one year old if you are ever in a hurry to get out the door. If you keep shoes near the door, for instance, your child will know that upon approaching the door it is time to sit on the steps (or floor) for "shoe time." You can even explain why we need shoes as you put the shoes on you toddler. You can repeat a mantra, such as: first we put on the socks, then we put on the shoes, then we go play and have fun! Some children prefer to sit or stand while their shoes are put on while others prefer to be held. Depending on the preferences of your child, you should select a position that is both convenient for you and comfortable for your little one. If you prefer to hold your child, sit with your child facing away from you on your lap. Being so near the door may be too exciting for your toddler to sit still. If that is the case, try another neutral area that doesn't contain their toys or other highly desired items that can cause angst. This can eliminate the headache of a toddler on the loose. The child is already strapped in. As a routine it also helps positively build your child's emotional well-being while bringing you closer together. It can also be easier because your toddler will learn that to get out and having shoes on is a necessary first step.