Athletic mastery depends on understanding official gameplay rules, optimizing equipment technology, and implementing sport-specific conditioning drills.
The safest sports to play are those with the lowest injury rates. While almost any activity can pose some injury risk -- even if it’s just a pulled muscle or wear-and-tear to a joint -- non-contact sports generally are the safest ones.
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Playing sports provides important benefits for young and old alike, ranging from improvement in fitness and health to development of team spirit and feelings of accomplishment. Find a sport that you love and you'll stick with it while at the same time learning some essential life lessons and reaping positive rewards.
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Besides obvious examples, such as race horse jockeys, the height of an athlete doesn't necessarily limit anyone's ability to participate in a particular sport. What height does impact, however, is your ability to play certain positions.
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Athletics is often used synonymously with any sporting activity, but in most cases, athletics refers primarily to track-and-field events that involve running, jumping or throwing.
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Though the whole point of volleyball is to get the ball over the net and into the opponent's court, there are occasions when a player may need to reach or step under the net to save a point. The International Federation of Volleyball has very specific rules about going under the net.
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Football players and other athletes have worn wristbands for many years to help keep their hands dry and to wipe sweat from their faces. But players no longer keep those bands down at their wrists.
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The best bicycles for riders over 60 are all about comfort. Because so many people age 60 and older often have physical issues to contend with, riders should consider bicycles with features that reduce stress on your body. Look for bicycles with comfortable saddles and designs that keep you upright as much as possible.
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The key phrase to remember when guarding a bigger player in basketball is "ball-you-man," which means you must keep yourself between your opponent and the ball, wherever it is on the court.
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For those who are physically fit, riding a bike at age 50 isn’t much different than it was at 15. Most 50-year-olds aren’t as fit as they once were, however. They may have heart, knee, hip or back problems to consider. If you’re in that group, don’t let physical challenges stop you from enjoying the sport of cycling.
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If your knee pops when you're riding a bike, it is a sign of two possible conditions. One is an overuse syndrome caused by the repetitive load you place on the knee with every pedal stroke -- the constant pounding can cause the kneecap to come off its track.
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