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How To Shoot a Basketball

Daniel452 — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 02:46:00 -0600

Scoring is the ultimate objective in basketball. Good shooters spend endless hours on the court perfecting their shots. Basketball players of all ages should practice their shooting constantly. As with any aspect of basketball technique, practice is important. I like to use the pneumonic device BEEF to remember the important aspects of shooting technique.

How To Play Hockey

Jacque358 — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:31:00 -0500

The rules of hockey may at first seem complex and confusing. By understanding certain calls such as offsides and icing, however, one can easily master the basics of the game.

To win the game:

One team must score more goals than the opposing team.

To score:

A goal is scored each time the puck goes past the goal line of the opposing team's net.
A goal does not count if it is purposely kicked in by the foot, thrown in by the hand, or hit in by a high stick.
A goal accidentally deflected off of a player does count.

The setup of the players of the game:

How To Play Volleyball: Perimeter Defense

eykao — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 08:14:00 -0600

When playing competitive indoor volleyball, one defensive system is called Perimeter Defense, since your backrow players hug the perimeter of the court to dig an attack from the opponent.

How To Kick a Soccer Ball

blasttheball — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:04:42 -0500

In previous articles I have discussed how difficult it is to make the transition from the soccer toe kick to striking the ball with the laces or the sweet spot. Without a visual demonstration it is a hard process to teach. What I want to address today is the confusion of just what we mean by the “laces”.

Every soccer player in the world started out kicking a soccer ball with their toe; this is our natural striking point. Curing the “bad soccer kick” takes a step by step process.

What do I mean by the “laces”? When people talk about the laces they really are referring to two different kinds of kicks. Keep in mind that these kicks are completely different.

How To Play Indoor Soccer

ralexander — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:38:09 -0500

Indoor soccer is a fast-paced game that incorporates many parts of outdoor soccer, yet introduces a few new twists as well. Traditional soccer provides people with an excellent opportunity to exercise, and indoor soccer only increases the exercise potential. Learn the basic rules now so that you don't miss a chance play in this quick and highly enjoyable version of soccer!

How To Hit a Baseball or Softball

neeks123 — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:00:04 -0500

Most people will tell you that batting is the hardest thing to do in sports. This may be true. Making contact is hard by itself, and seeing people smack it over the fences puts us in awe. But if you want to become a batter, here are some tips on how to bat:

How To Dribble a Soccer Ball/Football

JPereira.Owns — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:22:42 -0500

Dribbling is the art of flummoxing opposition players using quick feet or a variety of football moves usually seen in Nike ads. To become an exceptional attacking player, one must be able to beat opponents--the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry and Ronaldinho are all perfect examples of this. Ronaldo’s trademark move, the step-over, has left dozens of defenders all across the world on their backsides, with both experienced campaigners and those just starting out in the game deceived by the move perfected by the Manchester United winger. Other famous moves include the nutmeg, where a player places the ball through an opponent’s legs, runs around him and collects the ball. This is known as one of football’s greatest embarrassments.

How To Pass a Basketball

Daniel452 — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:02:00 -0600

Basketball is a team sport, and passing an important fundamental. Passing is the action of moving the ball to create scoring opportunities and denying the defense of the ball. Passing calls for self-sacrifice for the greater good of the team. Some players become known for being unselfish with the ball by passing a lot and racking up many assists. A player is credited with giving an assist when he helps another teammate score. Passing is an important component of good offense. As in any aspect of basketball, correct technique is important in making a good pass. An effective pass is a combination of good timing, speed, and accuracy.

The following concepts apply for all passes:

How To Differentiate Between Baseball and Softball

Grace170 — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:39:00 -0600

True or false-the only difference between softball and baseball is the size of the ball? False! Although the two sports are very similar in nature, there are several key differences. Here they are:

Equipment: Balls. Baseballs are 9 inches in circumference. Softballs are 12 inches in circumference. Softballs are also less dense than baseballs. Additionally, baseballs are white, while softballs can be white or neon yellow.
Equipment: Bat. Baseball bats are a maximum of 42 inches long, where as softball bats cannot be any longer than 34 inches.

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How To Execute the Trivela

hrmbrasil — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:37:03 -0600

I’ll explain this very well known kick so that it’s easily understandable. The Trivela is a kick using the outside three toes of the foot. Useful in a lot of situations, this shot will surprise your opponents.

Choose a target and a good ball. Balls without much weight are better for beginner’s training because the ball will reveal a much more pronounced effect.

I'll work with the right foot in this article.

The kick: You should be positioned in front of the ball, 1 or 2 meters distant. You'll run to the ball and kick, making the following movement: