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Well, because you love sports, duh. I know it seems like an obvious answer, but it may not be quite that simple for me. I mean I love sports, all sports. Even the obscure ones like cricket and curling (Who didn't set their alarm or DVR to watch that stuff…
One of the most challenging tasks for beginners and coaches is teaching ball handling skills. Dribbling a basketball for young players can be difficult because of the coordination required to control the ball and the size of the ball itself can be a problem. Also, because dribbling is new to…
No doubt, one fashion style that has taken a hold on street wear all over the world is the skateboard clothing. You will notice what I mean when you go down the street of any of the major cities in the world to see what our young ones are wearing.…
There are two main aspects to improve your skating speed: technique and power. Lets talk about technique briefly. There are a few main things to focus on to improve your stride. When taking your stride, extend your leg fully, even pushing with your ankles at the end. It is easy…
While the NCAA recently crowned the University of Connecticut as its Division 1 Champion for the 2010-2011 basketball season, the success of this elite program is coming under scrutiny about the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate (APR) score.
The question becomes success but at what cost, to the coach, the University,…
Getting started with playing golf is not so difficult as it may seem, golf is very fun to play and once you master the basics it become highly addictive. This article will give you with some directions on the 1st step of becoming a golfer – Buy golf clubs. I…
Most people who run any kind of RC car already know the ups and downs of running the various types of vehicles. There are some different aspects and points to consider when you are determining whether to run battery operated or nitro remote control cars.
Battery operated RC cars are…
You can learn how to advance quickly in ballet whether you are "born to dance" or not. If you are clear on your goals, and why you have chosen ballet as a workout, you will progress even more quickly. Am I saying you will be in pointe shoes in a…
Like the sport or not Mixed Martial Arts(MMA) has some of the most conditioned and fit athletes in the entire world. A quality MMA fighter is both strong and agile, they have to be in order to stuff constant take down attempts and grapple for fifteen minutes with a mere…
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tim sweatman in
Recreation and Sports
Jul 25, 2011
When it comes to golf, everyone knows just how hard putting is and how important it is to your overall score for the day. Even if you are striking the ball well for the round, your score can suffer dramatically if you do not have the flat stick working for…
Cheer leadering members often ask me about ballet flexibility. How fast can a person get more flexible, what are the best exercises for making progress toward doing the splits, are the main questions. Learning about which exact muscles you are stretching helps you focus on them, understand their function better,…
So, you splurged and went out and purchased a brand new pair of "cheap hiking boots" at your local shoe store. Now you're ready to tackle that awesome hiking trail in the state park next week, right?
The boots that you bought are so cute and everyone will be talking…
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Gary Vaughn in
Recreation and Sports
Apr 13, 2011
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has a great interview on Youtube where he compares strikers in MMA vs strikers in other combat sports such as K1 and boxing. During this interview he states there is a gap between the level of MMA striking and the level of other combat sports. If…
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tim sweatman in
Recreation and Sports
Jul 30, 2011
Its without question that if youve never done any running before then you will need a running schedule for beginners before you get started. Running is not a simple case of putting one foot in front of the other at pace in order to get fitter, stronger, lose weight, etc.…
The past time of buying, assembling or building and running nitro remote control cars has become a favorite past time of many. Whether you are an avid enthusiast of nitro remote control cars or you are just venturing into this hobby, it is a very addictive undertaking.
Everyone has, at…
Hi,
Here are some tips that I found useful when I started off running 5k's:
1 ) Don't attempt to much too soon
I was really bad at doing this; I'd always start off being full of enthusiasm, doing too much do too much and either injuring myself or feeling…
Well, back when you bought your last pair of waterproof hiking boots, which you love very much because they've provided you with lots of excellent, comfortable mileage over the years, things were a little bit different. Yes, you had a lot of fun and enjoyment on your outdoor outings over…
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Gary Vaughn in
Recreation and Sports
Apr 19, 2011
As I stated in a previous article going to the drag races was the most exciting thing in the World to me. I could not wait for the next week-end to get here! I would help my buddies work on their cars, we would wash and wax them so they…
Working out at home has been around for years. With the old cruddy VHS tapes to the now new training regiment DVD's used by professional fighters. If you buy a workout DVD you would want to get the most out of it, you bought it, you want results. Heres a…
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tim sweatman in
Recreation and Sports
Aug 08, 2011
LeBron James came to the Miami Heat NBA Basketball Team with Chris Bosh and became the alleged villain for leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers. How can anyone fault LeBron James exercising his Right of freedom of choice to pick what is right for his family and his career?
Does it really…
Golf clubs is an expensive business, buying a complete new set can cost more than $2,000 for a brand name clubs. On the other hand buying cheap quality clubs will really decrease your game experience and fun so what is the solution ? in my opinion it is to buy…
Ever come across a news article with a title such as: "Red kites swoop on children eating lunch in Watlington" and couldn't help but picture a bunch of people holding red kites? Maybe they were giving out free red kites you say. No way Jose, not these red kites. Apparently,…
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Claudio in
Recreation and Sports
Jul 26, 2011
For the new soccer coach getting started can be a little scary. Many coaches started right where you're at now. They were asked to coach their childs team. Don't let the fact that you have never coached before stop you. You may be a little nervous at first and that…
TRX fitness is everything you need to gain strength and endurance you want. TRX is made out of suspension straps and can be easily used at home. You need to attach it at overhead anchor point what can easily be achieved with door anchor.
What are the best vertical jumps in the NBA?
Just for fun we will take a look at some of the greatest jumpers in the NBA, and then see if we can't learn something that applies to our own jumping ability. Before we dig into the NBA lets look at…
Most drills for soccer need to be worked on and perfected at home, not at practice. One exception that I feel is important is passing drills. Passing requires a teammate or coach to work with, preferably another player to work on timing as well. You could work the at home…
Everyone has played around with a battery operated radio controlled car, or RC car, at some point in their life. Fun, yes, but only for a short while until the battery life came to an end. There you were, one minute having a great time, the next, searching the house…
STOP! Don’t bid on a ebay metal detector. Before buying a detector on eBay please take into consideration my 4 warnings why you shouldn’t buy an eBay detector.
1. Support – Once the seller has your money in hand, you no longer are a priority. When first getting into metal…
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Pat3 in
Recreation and Sports
Sep 15, 2011
You have made up your mind, you want to buy a remote control car for adults, none of that kids stuff. You might already own one or you might be a beginner. Either way, you want to get 1:5 scale RC cars, because they are the biggest and best. But…
Increase Your Vertical Jump with Strength Training
Everyone can agree that strength training is a key element of any program designed to increase your vertical jump. In fact, the benefits of strength training are undeniable for any form of exercise program. However, many athletes and coaches don't fully apply the…
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