Comprehensive Sports Guide: Rules, Conditioning & Equipment

Athletic mastery depends on understanding official gameplay rules, optimizing equipment technology, and implementing sport-specific conditioning drills.

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10 Quotes From Star Athletes to Get You Motivated

Published Jan,05 2018  |  By Deborah Day

No one knows better the psychic toll of failure than professional athletes. As experts in the field of sports excellence, Venus Williams, Babe Ruth, Muhammad Ali and athletic stars like them impart inspirational words about having a healthy attitude toward winning and the lessons they learned from losing.

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Hamstrings vs. Quads

Published Dec,29 2017  |  By Hannah Mich

Both located on your thigh, the quads and hamstrings work in tandem to move your knees and hips. If one is stronger than the other, you risk injury.

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Rules for Playing 10-Point Match Tiebreaker in Tennis

Published Dec,05 2017  |  By Michele M. Howard

Also called super tiebreakers, 10-point match tiebreakers are sometimes used in lieu of a final set when a match becomes tied at one set all or, in the case of a best-of-five-sets match, two sets all. Specific rules must be followed, and the player or doubles team who wins the super tiebreaker wins the match.

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10 Inspiring Facts Guaranteed to Make You Bike More

Published Aug,30 2017  |  By Max Roman Dilthey

A third of you have a bike, but less than one percent of all trips Americans take are on a bicycle, according to Spokefly.com. Compare that with 27 percent of trips that the Dutch are taking via bicycle. That means that if you have one, your bike is mostly likely gathering dust in the garage.

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Which Is Better: Running Outdoors or on a Treadmill?

Published Jul,05 2017  |  By Jody Braverman

Some runners hate to be stuck inside on a treadmill, especially when there’s beautiful weather and great terrain available outside. Other runners appreciate the convenience of hopping onto a treadmill and getting their workout in without having to consider routes or weather. But which one is better?

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Rain Delay Rules for Baseball

Published Apr,18 2017  |  By A. McDougall

Unlike most team sports, baseball games have no time limit. They can become even longer when the weather doesn't cooperate. Rain delays in professional baseball, including the major leagues, and many amateur leagues, are governed by the official rules of baseball. These rules dictate who can call rain delay and when.

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Archery -- How to Install an Arrow Rest

Published Nov,09 2013  |  By Gregg Squeglia

Do not let the phrase "traditional archery" fool you. Modern longbows and recurves are precision-engineered pieces of equipment, and in the hands of a skilled archer, they provide the precision and accuracy needed for competition or hunting.

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Examples of Non-Contact Sports

Published Jul,17 2013  |  By Patrick Dale

Sports can be a great way to get and stay fit, let off steam or provide an outlet for your competitive spirit. Whatever your height, weight or build, there is probably a sport for you. Some sports, such as football and rugby, involve physical contact.

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How to Keep a Ping-Pong Paddle Tacky

Published Jul,14 2013  |  By Lynda Schwartz

Winning a game of table tennis requires more than quick reflexes -- you also have to control the ping-pong ball, and that takes good tack. Tack refers to the stickiness of the rubber covering both flat faces of the paddle.

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Acrylic Snowboarding Socks vs Wool Socks

Published Jul,06 2013  |  By Diane Bautista

Sports and outdoor activities can be tough on your body, especially your feet. Add harsh environmental elements such as slush and snow, and your feet will definitely need the appropriate coverage to stay dry. For snowboarders, choosing the right kind of sock is essential to keeping your feet warm and blister-free.

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Activities to Promote Perceptual & Motor Skills

Published Jun,25 2013  |  By Debra Pachucki

Developing visual perceptual and fine motor skills is crucial for early child development. Learn fun activities to promote both skills simultaneously, including mirror play, shape-sorting toys, matching games, and more.

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Are Fairway Woods Necessary for Beginners?

Published Jun,17 2013  |  By Kim Kleinle

If you are a beginner golfer or are buying clubs for a beginner, you don't need to invest in a set with the maximum of 14 clubs. Beginners don't notice a lot of difference in the distance they hit each club, because they haven't learned to hit them consistently in the center of the club face and with a proper swing.

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