Sports & Recreation

Overview Coleman manufactures a comprehensive range of gear for camping, hunting, hiking, backpacking, fishing and other outdoor activities. Coleman offers a variety sleeping bags designed for different seasons and uses, from roomy, warm weather family camping to lightweight, high performance,…
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Overview Like all golf ball manufacturers, Titleist makes a number of products for players of different skill levels and budgets. If you read the manufacturer’s literature, you’ll find little difference in the benefits of the balls. All are supposed to…
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It’s wise to keep a checklist handy when packing things up and heading out for camp. With so many items, large and small, using a list to keep track of things is a reliable way to make base camp as…
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Bicycle bearing grease keeps the bearings rolling smoothly in their cages, cups and races. One grease is suitable for ball bearings anywhere on your bike, but several different types of grease are available. Some cyclists, due to personal experience, prefer…
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Overview Whether you have a full-suspension mountain bike, a hard-tail or a hybrid with a suspension fork, at some point you will need to adjust the suspension. The suspension, or shock, helps absorb road vibrations, smoothing out the trail or…
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According to SportsDefinitions.com, swimmers may choose any stroke for freestyle swimming, but the front crawl is usually the preferred stroke because it is the fastest of the competitive strokes. A strong front crawl requires shoulder, hip and ankle flexibility for…
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Water purification is essential in the backcountry. Water-borne pathogens are plentiful even in the most pristine backcountry streams and lakes, and even a small exposure can end a trip or worse. The most common of these, giardia and cryptosporidium, infect…
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At first glance, the rules of scoring in bowling seem simple. But for players who are able to pick up strikes and spares, the scoring can get a bit more complicated. The rules of bowling reward players who can knock…
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Overview Running helps improve your cardiovascular fitness, builds leg strength and burns calories. If you regularly enjoy running, it is imperative you work on proper form to prevent injury. A non-neutral foot strike like supination can derail your running if…
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The term “barometric pressure” is often used interchangeably with the terms “air pressure” and “atmospheric pressure,” and refers to the force exerted on you by the weight of tiny air particles, according to NASA. If you’re in a low-pressure area,…
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Earth Day began in 1970 as a way to draw attention to the pollution being released into the air and dumped into water sources. That same year marked the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Each year on April…
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Overview When shopping for fishing line, there actually are only a few categories of fishing line to choose from. These are monofilament, braided, fluorocarbon, superline and trolling fishing line, each with specific characteristics. Understanding the makeup and uses of each…
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In basketball, a player gets free throws when he takes a shot from the field and is fouled. A player who makes the shot, anyway, will get an one free throw. If he missed the shot on which he was…
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Increase the number of bass you catch by paying attention to the little things. Pro fishermen have habits that many amateurs ignore. They keep their hooks sharp, they watch their line, they set the hook whenever something happens they don’t…
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1. The Field Hockey World Cup Rivals the Olympics The International Hockey Federation (FIH) oversees the Field Hockey World Cup, also called the Hockey World Cup and the Hockey World Championships. The event began in 1971 and originally reoccurred every…
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American Softball Association umpires are charged with keeping a softball game and making fair decisions. In order to do this, umpires have to make crisp, sharp decisions and do it quickly. They must make all decisions honestly and cannot try…
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Overview For female cyclists, saddle choices abound. Traditionally, there was no distinction between male and female saddles. However with more women riding, demand is greater for saddles specifically designed for women. Women-specific saddles are based on the average woman. Even…
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Cycling offers children an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, as well as develop a lifelong interest in healthy activity. Bicycling contributes to youth muscle development, hand-eye coordination and building of stamina. SafeKids estimates that nearly 70 percent of children ages…
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The Florida High School Athletic Association sanctions competitions in lacrosse at the high school level. All players who participate in high school lacrosse in Florida must wear protective equipment and must understand the rules of the game. That includes the…
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Overview According to Pool & Spa News, more than 11,000 diving accidents occur annually. Despite these figures, diving can be a safe and enjoyable part of your summer fun. Safety is partly a matter of using a diving board that…
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Foam mats are soft, flexible pads that exercisers use to protect themselves from hard floors. Certain types of exercise require foam mats for safety and comfort. Choose a mat that is durable and has high quality. Clean it often to…
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The ears are designed to be self-cleaning and self-protecting. Usually when water gets into the ear either through swimming or in a bath, the water will run out. However, water in the ear can cause some diseases, including swimmer’s ear,…
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For many kids, recess is one of the most exciting parts of the school day. The opportunity to get outside in the fresh air and play can not only help them focus during the rest of the day, it can…
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Overview Gymnasts use a wide range of equipment and apparatus in training and competition. The International Gymnastics Federation, FIG, has set specifications for competition standard equipment. Women compete on four pieces of equipment, while men perform on six. Most other…
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Football is the most popular sport played in North America. It is played by two teams with 11 players on each side. The idea in football is to advance the ball down the field and put the ball in the…
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Skipping–also called rope jumping–is one of the most important exercises for any boxer who is preparing for a fight. While this may be a child’s activity, it improves quickness, hand-eye coordination, endurance and movement ability. Fighters regularly skip rope prior…
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If you are backpacking and can’t carry a tent or fit poles in your backpack, a tarp may be your answer to outdoor shelter. A lightweight tarp not only provides a roof over your head, but protection from the rain,…
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Advancements in technology have led to the development of bats with increasingly higher batted ball speed. This has resulted in growing concern for player safety. As a result, most softball regulatory bodies restrict the types of bats that can be…
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Moves add the flair to soccer. While endurance, agility, strength and power play huge roles in effective soccer, the style points go to those who can invent something pretty under pressure. Bicycle Kick To perform what is also known as…
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The striped bass is a gamefish that is popular with boat and beach anglers along the U.S. coasts. While you can use bait to catch striped bass, many anglers like the challenge of trying to catch bass by using artificial…
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