Sports & Recreation

Overview Since bicycles were invented, cyclists have been looking for many ways to improve their speed. One of the biggest ways to change your bike is to change the wheels. There are various benefits and consequences of using low spoke…
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Indoor lacrosse is also known as box lacrosse. The game was invented in the 1930s by owners of hockey arenas in Canada who wanted to do business in the summer months. Indoor lacrosse is a game that features quick passes…
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Womens’ lacrosse differs from the game played by men in some key aspects. While it is played on a field that is 100 yards long by 60 yards wide, the womens’ game has more players on the field and is…
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1. Like Attracts Like People like to hang out with others who are similar to themselves. We look for like-minded folks with whom we have something in common. Athletes and hobbyists join clubs and organizations so they can practice their…
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Overview Soccer and baseball are both played on grass or materials that mimic grass. However, in baseball, players must also play on dirt. Depending on a player’s position, he may play the entire game in the dirt portion of the…
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The key to a successful football drill is to create a situation where the skills learned in the drill translate directly into a game situation. Coaches continuously search for the correct drills to run during practice that will best prepare…
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1. Score With Drag Flicks When you play field hockey, you can use a type of push known as a drag flick. Typically, players use drag flicks during penalty corners or attempts to score as an alternative to a straight…
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The best golf club grips are not necessarily the most expensive or carry the highest prestige by brand name–they are the grips you feel the most comfortable with when swinging your clubs. If you are less than satisfied with your…
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Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. Buying equipment for it, specifically a soccer goal, can be expensive. Building your own soccer goal with PVC pipe can help save you hundreds of dollars, and it can…
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Playing games using a basketball hoop are fun and a good source of exercise. A variety of games can be played individually or with team competition. Games differ in the number of players, the level of physical exertion and in…
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1. Home Base Most of the time when we think of camping, we consider where to set up the tent or camper that will serve as a home base for the duration of the camping trip. As sports and other…
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Baseball is a game with many rules. Some of the rules are part of the fabric of society: three outs in an inning, three strikes and the batter is out and nine innings to a game. Other rules are far…
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Overview Vision is a crucial skill for a soccer player while in possession of the ball. Soccer vision is the ability to see defensive pressure and spot opportunities to pass to open teammates. Soccer vision must be developed in progressive…
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Badminton doubles, a game combining the racquet skills of tennis with the agility, jumping ability and raised net of volleyball, is one of the most popular sports in the world, according to “The Washington Post,” and it has been a…
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Rows are a great way to tone the muscles in your back. There are many ways to perform rows on machines at the gym, but it can be difficult figure out ways to perform rows at home. All you need…
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Overview A cursory glance around the gym will reveal a lot of people who walk in and begin working out without stretching. However, professional athletes, trainers and physical therapists all agree that stretching before your workout is the safest way…
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Boxing requires a high degree of aerobic and anaerobic fitness as well as muscular strength, endurance and power. To effectively use these attributes to attack, counter attack and defend during a bout, you will also need good footwork. Boxing footwork…
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Overview The bench row can be done one arm at a time, if you have access to any flat, firm, raised surface or with both arms if you have access to a weight bench. You’ll also need one or two…
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1. Snowboarding: Man Against Nature Snowboarding really came into its own as a winter sport during the 1998 Winter Olympics, when it was added to the lineup. Since then, snowboarders continue to come up with new and innovative ways to…
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Overview Ice hockey skates have been around for more than a century and with modern technology constantly finding ways to improve hockey equipment, they have drastically changed over the years. There are two types of skates, high cut and low…
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Lacrosse is a sport gaining popularity across the United States, especially among youth. The rules of college and professional lacrosse in many cases are not appropriate for younger levels of players, and as such are often modified based on the…
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In the modern game of football, the defensive end can be the most important defensive player on the field. Playing great defense is predicated on putting pressure on the quarterback, and that is largely the responsibility of the defensive end….
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Softball is often sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association and International Softball Federation. There are numerous rules of the game when playing softball. The rules are very similar to baseball rules. Pitching The pitcher is only allowed to throw…
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Overview Speed and acceleration are important physical attributes in the game of soccer. At high levels of the game when skill and strength even out it is often the fastest player who gains a competitive edge. Speed gain training is…
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Volleyball is a popular sport around the world, but the rules sometimes can be confusing. The following list explains the service rules for indoor volleyball according to FIVB, the international governing body of volleyball. First Service The first team to…
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Basketball played at the middle-school level can be a very exciting game. However, it’s also one where coaches and referees emphasize the fundamentals of the game. While you may see players at the college and professional level get away with…
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Overview A volleyball court is the official area in which players may stand before and during a volleyball rally. Marked clearly by lines that signify in and out-of-bounds, a ball or foot that touches the line, without going over its…
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Overview Planning a soccer practice for kids can be a difficult task, but essentially the best practices have one thing in common: balance. It is important that kids have the opportunity to develop their skills and their knowledge of soccer…
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Overview Bicycle shifters allow you to control the gears on a multispeed bicycle. Usually located on the handlebars, the shifters connect to the bicycle’s derailleurs via a wire cable. Pushing or pulling the shifter levers moves the cable and causes…
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Your golf swing plane is the path your club follows as you bring the club away from the ball in your backswing and then down and forward through impact. All golfers experience errant shots when they deviate from their natural…
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