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Skin Hazards From Pool Shock

Pool shock is the application of extra chlorine to the water to kill harmful bacteria and algae. Chlorine is a highly reactive and corrosive oxidizer.

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Volleyball Setter Rules

Volleyball setters use their hands to hit the ball and put it in good position for the hitter or attacker to spike it into the opponent’s court. Setting requires specialized training and practice.

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Volleyball Substitution Rules

In indoor volleyball, each team has six players on the court at all times. A team can substitute players on the bench for players on the court, but it must follow the substitution rules. Failure to follow substitution rules will result in penalties against your team, such as a lost time-out.

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Baseball Overtime Rules

In sports, “overtime” usually refers to the extension of a game or match to break a tie between two teams. When two baseball teams remain tied at the end of nine innings, the game continues into extra innings, a form of overtime.

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Elliptical Forward vs. Reverse for Muscles

The elliptical machine offers a low-impact alternative to treadmills and stair climber machines. Working out on an elliptical trainer puts less stress on knee and hip joints than running or walking on a treadmill. The elliptical machine works a range of muscles in the legs.

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List of Badminton Equipment

In badminton, players use rackets to hit a shuttlecock back and forth over a net. Badminton equipment must meet certain rules and specifications. The Badminton World Federation’s Laws of Badminton provide a standard for equipment in competitive badminton.

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Diving & Ear Problems

Dramatic changes in pressure affect your ears and sinuses. You might have experienced ear popping as an airplane descends, for example. As you descend to begin a dive, the pressure increases dramatically with increased depth.

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Role of a Badminton Umpire

Several kinds of rules officials oversee badminton matches and tournaments. The umpire typically oversees individual matches, and has authority over all other rules officials on his court. The Badminton World Federation's Laws of Badminton describe the roles of all rules officials.

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How to Clean a Snorkel Mask

Snorkel masks allow you to see clearly underwater, enabling you to admire fish, coral reefs and other sea creatures. Snorkel masks require the same cleaning and maintenance as scuba diving masks.

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How to Wear a Snorkel Mask With Glasses

When you go snorkeling, you need to be able to see clearly to enjoy the experience and stay safe. Though you cannot wear glasses with a snorkel mask, people who wear glasses can use several different methods to seeing clearly in the water.

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How to Determine What Size Rollerblades You Need?

According to Inline Planet, wearing poorly fitting Rollerblades, also known as inline skates, constitutes the number one mistake of beginning skaters. If you wear Rollerblades that don’t fit your feet, you will have trouble skating or even standing comfortably. Skates that are too small can give your feet blisters.

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How to Calculate Golf Handicap and Stableford Points

The Stableford golf scoring system awards players points based on their score on individual holes in relation to a fixed score, often par. The player who accumulates the most points is the winner. Golfers can play a Stableford competition with or without handicaps.

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Fun Volleyball Drills

Repetitive volleyball drills can help the players on your team improve their skills and develop good habits. Avoid boring your team by choosing fun drills that will keep the players engaged. Alternate among drills that emphasize different skills, such as serving, digging and setting.

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What Benefits Will I Get From Using an Air Walker?

Air walkers closely resemble elliptical trainers. The air walker simulates a walking or jogging motion with pedals that travel in a smooth, arched path. Unlike elliptical trainers, which often have many different resistance levels and incline settings, air walkers typically function at one standard setting.

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How to Size Snowshoes

Snowshoes enable you to explore the winter landscape more easily. Whether you want to buy recreational, adventure, backcountry or fitness snowshoes, you’ll need to choose snowshoes in the right size that will support your weight.

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Fun Outdoor Games for School Aged Children

Outdoor games allow young children to run around and expend their energy after sitting in school for hours at a time. You can play a variety of simple outdoor games with small or large groups of children.

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Disadvantages of Walking as an Exercise

Walking provides an easy, convenient form of exercise that requires no practice or equipment. People with busy schedules might be able to fit short walks into their routine, and frail or injured people might be able to handle this gentle form of exercise more easily than running or jogging.

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Fun Basketball Games to Play by Yourself

If you have some time on your hands, grab your basketball and head out to your driveway to practice some skills with individual games and drills. Don’t use solitude as an excuse not to get out and play. You can compete against yourself and try to beat your own records with these one-person games.

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What to Do if Kids Need Braces & You Can't Afford Them

Most children do not have naturally straight teeth, and braces can help to correct crooked teeth and misaligned bites. Unfortunately, many insurance companies do not cover braces, and so many families cannot afford this expensive orthodontic treatment.

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Basic Rules & Regulations for Playing Volleyball

In volleyball, players work together to return the ball over the net in three hits or fewer, without letting the ball touch the ground. The USA Volleyball and International Federation of Volleyball rule books provide the standard rules for competitive men’s and women’s volleyball in the United States.

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