Sports & Recreation

The 2006 Nasdaq-100 Open played in Miami, Florida, marked the first professional tennis tournament in which players were given the ability to “challenge” an initial ruling made by an official with use of instant replay. The initial ruling or “call”…
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The energy required to play soccer requires a diet that nourishes your game. Soccer players should follow a sport-specific diet if they wish to attain a high level of performance and endurance. Everyday Foods Eating a diet with low levels…
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In organized baseball, teams are often grouped together in a league. In professional baseball at the major league level, there are two leagues. The American and National leagues represent the pinnacle of elite baseball in North America, and both of…
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Overview The surest way to install bearings is to use a bearing press. The press is designed to exert uniform and properly aligned pressure on the bearings to make sure they are inserted evenly and fully into the bearing socket…
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A scrum in rugby is made up of eight players from each team. Each team has three rows in the scrum. The tunnel is the area between the teams’ front rows. Players are required to stay bound together in the…
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Speed is an important factor in the game of football. During a football game, players will not move just one distance but are required to quickly change direction while maintaining speed, termed agility. Due to the length of some football…
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Successful largemouth bass fishing requires changing your tactics, technique and tackle, based on the time of day, year and conditions during your outing. Using lures that helps you fill your creel when fishing in warm weather may have you ordering…
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Baseball is America’s national pastime and it is popular in many countries including Cuba, Japan, Mexico, Venezuela and many other countries in Central America. The American version of the game features a lot of big innings and has more of…
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Overview Much goes into shooting a basketball. You must concentrate on the basket, have the right feel for the ball and be aware of where you are on the court. The best players are always honing their skills by practicing…
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There are many tricks that can be done on a BMX bike. There are tricks done on the ground, in the air or grinding on objects. Beginner BMX riders can learn many simple tricks that build the foundation for becoming…
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When your child learns to ride a bike, he is learning how to transport himself independently for likely the first time in his life. He’ll probably want to reign over the neighborhood. To allow him that, you should carefully teach…
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Your child’s bike is her first taste of independence. She can finally ride around the neighborhood around your watchful eye and discover new places. But bikes can also be dangerous, and before you should let your child loose on her…
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When packing for your next picnic, don’t forget the essentials. Include sandwiches, plenty of healthy snacks, water in a reusable water bottle and a bocce ball set. Bocce is one of the more leisurely competition games that makes it an…
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Boxing is a sport that depends in large part on the condition of the athlete. Punching power and technique can have a great impact, but if the fighter can’t sustain his foot speed throughout a long fight because of fatigue,…
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Overview Bicycle motocross, or BMX for short, began in California in the 1970s and has evolved through a series of technological advancements and seen a revival of interest. BMX bikes are small frames on 20-inch wheels, with raised handlebars, a…
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Cricket, a team game played worldwide, features matches that take place in different forms, ranging from the five-day test match, to the faster and more glamorous day version of the game. One day cricket varies in length, with the most…
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Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith of Springfield, Massachusetts. The purpose of the game was to have a fun activity that could bring people together. Although there are many variations of the game, when playing competitively, the basic…
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Overview Eliminating fatty weight from your body is the key to reducing the risk of many of the biggest health risks such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes as well as for losing body weight. Weight loss is tricky to…
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Soccer is a great team game for kids to take part in and learn to work with their friends and peers to achieve goals together. However, soccer also promotes individuality and allows kids the freedom to really learn how to…
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Overview One of the great things about skateboarding is that you can build your own board to suit your needs as well as your aesthetics. Separate skateboard decks, grip tapes, trucks, wheels and wheel bearings are readily available from skateboard…
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The fact that women’s golf tees are set farther forward than men’s indicates distance plays less a role for women than men. This means the strategy of the game is slightly different since women should spend more time close to…
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Badminton is a unique game played by individuals or opposing teams of two. It combines aspects of several sports including tennis and racquetball. Badminton is played with a lightweight racket and a shuttle, a feathered-style projectile. International badminton is governed…
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In an environment where many young people do not exercise, bicycling is a positive way for your child to be active. However, you must teach your child the principles of bicycle safety. This includes wearing a helmet and appropriate clothing…
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Volleyball is a team sport played with six players on each team. Each player on the court has a specific role and responsibility. Players are assigned positions based on their skill set and their offensive and defensive capabilities. Setter The…
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There are two prominent types of scoring systems in volleyball, the rally scoring system and the side-out scoring system. When volleyball was first created, the side-out system was the most effective way to score a match. However, as the game…
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In golf, the pitch shot requires hitting your ball up in the air and onto the green without too much forward roll. A pitch that rolls more than a few yards after it lands can end up off the green…
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Short court tennis is played by people in all age groups. It is similar to doubles tennis, but has some rule variations. A short court for tennis has the same type of surface that a regulation tennis court has, but…
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Overview Whether four-wheeled standard or inline type, roller skates rely on bearings to make their wheels turn freely and easily. The resistance that would normally be created by a wheel turning on a bare axle is greatly reduced by skate…
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There are three main components which must be coordinated to create a successful golf stroke: the initial setup, the backswing and the forward swing. These must all complement each other to allow for a smooth, uninterrupted chain of events which…
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The official rules of baseball contain specific rules concerning the location and dimensions of baseball bases. These rules require that the four bases be positioned so the baseball infield is a 90-foot square. Home plate is a five-sided, white-rubber slab,…
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