Sports & Recreation

Overview Karate instruction incorporates a quasi-military teaching style requiring discipline, uniformity and a hierarchical structure. As a result, the equipment needed to study karate includes uniforms and rank insignia. Karate study requires physical contact that could lead to injury. Protective…
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Volleyball originated in the United States, and in 1995 the sport was 100 years old. Volleyball, like soccer, is one of the top-ranked participation sports. In 1895, William G. Morgan, an instructor at the Holyoke, Massachusetts, YMCA, created the sport…
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Overview Kickboxing is a martial art, fighting style and fighting technique. Kicking your opponent is the primary movement and the head is the primary target. Each state sets its own guidelines for official kickboxing events. The World Kickboxing Federation supplies…
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The practice of fish farming is called aquaculture and it’s a fast-growing segment of the U.S. economy. Aquaculture produces more protein per acre than cattle, chicken or other livestock. Due to rising international demand, farmed fish are expected to supply…
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Incorporating strength training into your exercise program can improve your swing and help prevent golf-related injuries, says Craig Ballantyne, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and member of the Training Advisory Board for “Men’s Fitness” magazine. To improve your golf…
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A traditional Chinese martial art, wushu utilizes both the mind and body to shape a unique fighting style that can also be seen as a true artistic expression. External and internal training must be undertaken to excel at wushu, which…
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Because pitchers are some of the most substituted players in the game of baseball, some special rules apply both for players and managers. These rules prevent managers from switching out pitchers multiple times during the course of the game based…
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If you attend a deep water exercise class, you might notice that people are wearing a buoy belt that fits around the waist for flotation. The buoy belt is important for exercising in deep water because you do not have…
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Children spend dozens of hours on playground equipment each year, whether it’s at the park or at school. And each year, more than 200,000 children visit the emergency room for injuries sustained on playground equipment, according to the U.S. Consumer…
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The sport of boxing is demanding from both a physical and mental perspective. In order to have a chance at competing and surviving, you have to be in the best condition. At the same time, you need to work on…
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A big bass in Minnesota is 4 or 5 lbs. In Virginia, it’s 7 or 8 lbs. In Florida, it’s 10 lbs. The size is relative, but one thing is true: they are all big bass. There are no techniques…
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The channel catfish’s habitat ranges from southern Canada through the eastern half of the United States and into northern Mexico. Its well-developed sense of smell makes it particularly attracted to smelly baits, though it is an omnivore and will eat…
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If you don’t know how to properly paddle a canoe, you might find yourself moving in circles and feeling frustrated. Learn to keep your canoe moving quickly and in the right direction with a few basic paddling strokes. You might…
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The three outfield positions are extremely important in baseball because it is a position that can often win, or lose, a game. The role of the outfielder is to catch long fly balls to make outs, to stop long bouncing…
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You can play paddleball with two teams of two players each or with two individual players. One-wall paddleball and four-wall paddleball follow similar basic rules. Standard paddleball courts are 40 feet long and 20 feet wide, and have 20-foot high…
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Doubles badminton requires two teams, each consisting of two people. Each team stands on either side of the court. One team serves the shuttlecock, also called the birdie, to the other side. The teams then try to volley the birdie…
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Understand that there is no best lure for bass. There are excellent lures for weather and water conditions. Figure out what the bass are doing based on seasonal, water and weather conditions. If you are just learning to fish, limit…
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Although striped bass will take artificial lures, the best way to hook into a truly big fish is by using natural bait. Stripers will take a variety of live offerings, from baitfish and eels to crustaceans and squid. Hook and…
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To save money on fishing gear, think smaller and bigger. Smaller boats and buying in bulk can pay dividends. Building and repairing your own equipment are other ways to keep money in your wallet. If you own a boat, save…
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Badminton is a racket sport similar in some ways to tennis and ping pong. The game can be played as a singles match–one player versus another–or a doubles match–a team of two players versus another team of two. Players hit…
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Many families do not get to spend substantial time together during the week, especially when both parents work and children go to school and extracurricular activities. During the weekend, shut off the television and video game systems and take your…
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Composite materials include any products made from a blend of two or more base materials, according to the University of Delaware’s Center for Composite Materials. By mixing multiple materials together, manufacturers can combine the best properties of each base component….
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Carrying a player’s bag may be the caddy’s main responsibility, but the job description doesn’t end there. Both on the professional tour and in club houses and country clubs around the world, caddies act as a sort of golf adviser…
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Overview Soccer is a sport constantly growing in the United States. Millions of young players participate in soccer training at the recreational and competitive level. For both players and coaches soccer training is a subject that easy to begin and…
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Soccer is ultimately a team sport, but there are times when nothing stands between you and a shot at the goal but your opponent. In that moment, it’s one-on-one, and simple dribbling skills won’t do the trick. You need a…
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Preparing food reserves for the possible occurrence of a natural disaster is something those that live in places with harsh weather are already used to. However, even places with moderate weather have natural disasters, where you might not be able…
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Overview The Eagle CUDA 350 S/Map Fishfinder/Mapping GPS is an economical, high-performance GPS fishfinder that is NMEA compliant and offers most of the features of higher-end competitors, whose units cost up to 10 times as much. The monochrome display measures…
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The number of animals and objects you can use as bait is almost anything. Everything from the common worm to hot dogs to other fish can be effective, depending on the type of fish you are pursuing and other factors….
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Overview Speed walking, or power walking, uses your whole body for an effective workout. Speed walking helps you increase your physical abilities while burning calories. Use speed walking to lose weight. Start out at a comfortable, yet vigorous pace, and…
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While there may be no true “secrets” in golf, there are plenty of myths, misconceptions and little-known facts that can bring even the most seasoned players and coaches a new perspective on the game. Adding a few of these tidbits…
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