Sports & Recreation

Flag football reduces the amount of contact between players ages 5 to 17. Instead of tackling, kids wear 3-inch-wide flags attached to a belt at their waists which the defense plucks. In this version of the game, the ball is…
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Tennis has many rules that cover playing the game, the equipment, court construction and more. Some rules can be used to help players gain an advantage or avoid a disadvantage. Knowing which rules give you an edge can help you…
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Building speed is vital for running backs. Power is a also a major asset, but when the power back has speed, he becomes an especially effective runner. By getting in top condition and doing drills to increase speed, running backs…
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The term “40 time” refers to the 40-yard dash, which is a drill used to evaluate sprinting speed. It consists of running 40 yards as fast as possible and is most often used in football to evaluate college athletes’ speed…
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Many tennis players wonder why a backhand is so much more difficult to hit than a forehand. The answer to this and other questions about tennis shots has more to do with the muscles used to hit a tennis ball…
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Though technically not crucial to a golfer’s game, a golf bag is still important on the course. It gives you a place to put your clubs when you aren’t using them and makes an 18-hole round much easier. The benefits…
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Softball is a sport that has been played since the 1880s and is still considered a popular sport among women and men. Similar to baseball, softball is a game played with a bat, ball and gloves. Although men can participate…
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Baseball is a popular sport played by youth boys of all ages. While the specific rules of professional baseball are somewhat complex, featuring determinations on equipment sizes and specifications and proper uniform attire, the essential rules of the game are…
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Pitching is one of the most essential aspects of a solid golf game because it is the shot that gets the ball from the fairway to as close to the hole as possible. A solid pitch can make the difference…
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Having a good short game can help you shave strokes off your golf score. One of the most essential parts of the short game is chipping around the green. To get the ball as close to the hole as possible,…
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Ten-pin bowling, which is the most popular type of bowling in the United States, consists of nine frames of two throws each, and a 10th frame of three throws. At the beginning of every frame, 10 pins are present on…
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Badminton has been played in some form for at least 2,000 years, according to the Badminton World Federation. Originating in Asia and Europe, it began as a game of “battledore (bat or paddle) and shuttlecock,” in which two people batted…
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The net is the single most important structure in tennis. It is the main obstacle of the game, and the aspect that makes it most challenging. Hitting the ball over the net is the cardinal rule of tennis. A player’s…
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According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 43,000 cyclists were injured in accidents involving a bike and a car in 2007. Many of these accidents are caused by motorists who either don’t see, or don’t give the…
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Overview The modern game of basketball has gone through many changes. In generations past, a basketball team was manned by two guards, two forwards and a center. However, by the mid-1980s, coaches were looking players who had specific abilities at…
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The game of bocce ball consists of throwing balls at a target ball. According to Bocce.org, Egyptians played a version of bocce with polished rocks as early as 5,000 B.C. Italy has a long history with the game–in 1947, Italy…
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Soccer is a sport that pits two teams of 11 players each against each other. The point of the game is to get the ball into the opposing team’s goal. There are professional and amateur leagues in many countries, and…
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According to Major League Baseball’s official rules, specifically rule 8.05: “Umpires should bear in mind that the purpose of the balk rule is to prevent the pitcher from deliberately deceiving the base runner. If there is doubt in the umpire’s’…
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Overview Mixed martial arts, or MMA for short, is a multidisciplinary combat sport where competitors use a variety of fighting styles in an attempt to knock out, submit or out-point an opponent. Participation in MMA requires a high degree of…
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Overview In gymnastics the choreography of the floor routine gives the gymnast a personal style at competitions. It is standard at gymnastics competitions for the floor routine to be performed to music without lyrics. The perfect routine of music and…
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Baseball is an American-made game dating to the 19th century. It is a simplistic game featuring little required equipment and simple rules. Because of its ease to learn, baseball has become one of the most popular young sports in the…
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Rugby is a fast-paced game played with a large ball shaped similarly to a football, although it is rounder and less pointed. Unlike football, every player on a rugby team must be able to pass, kick, catch, run, tackle and…
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Basketball rules are put in place to help make competition fair for every player. In order to help players understand the rules, certain terms are used to define violations, penalties and fouls. These terms also help officials communicate with players,…
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Youth cricket rules are adapted to accommodate younger players. Cricket can be played by youth of all ability levels and ages. It helps kids develop hand-eye coordination, strategic thinking, physical fitness and teamwork skills, according United States Junior Cricket. As…
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James Naismith invented basketball in 1891 as a winter activity for athletes. Basketball is a versatile game played indoors or out, and with many different numbers of players. The sport has some basic rules no matter if its played on…
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Basketball is one of the most popular team sports played among youths in the United States. It is also widely played in adult leagues. Basketball is easily taught to people of all ages because the basic rules of the game…
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Baseball is commonly known as America’s pastime. Organized play has existed in the United States since the first game was played in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1846. Since then, baseball has spread to many other countries and is one of…
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Overview Invented in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith, basketball is now one of the most popular sports in the United States and around the world. While basketball was originally invented as a men’s sport, Naismith early on imagined a version…
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Badminton, a sport that dates to the 18th century, is more popular than some may believe. Besides being an international sport, it is also present in school physical education classes in America. In 1934, the International Badminton Federation was established…
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Overview Learning how to get fit and stay fit takes time and effort. Getting in shape requires healthy eating and consistent exercise. The payoffs for getting in shape are virtually endless; you will lessen the risk of heart disease or…
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