Do you know the difference between a spin and a slice? A break point and a match point? How is it that love equals zilch? Read on to learn more…. ACE serve that is neither touched nor returned by the receiving player. ADVANTAGE (“In” or “Out”) – the first point won by a side, following …
Softball is a direct descendant of baseball (sometimes referred to as hardball to differentiate the two), but differs from it in several ways, of which the chief four are: The ball is always pitched (thrown to the opposing team’s batter) underarm – in other words, it is released when the hand is below the hip …
Whether you’re going to high school or college football games, watching the NFL or playing on the gridiron yourself (see below), here’s the lingo that you need to know. Blitz – When defensive secondary players rush through the offensive line into the backfield to try to “sack” the quarterback. Blocking – Offensive players use their …
Summer is in full swing so what better time to head to the beach and try surfing? If you’ve never tried it, surfing can be a bit intimidating. But fear not, we have all the tips you need to get started. The Basics Learning to surf is not as scary or hardcore as you may …
(This was originally part of a Pretty Tough series about the Summer Olympics. A Cliff Notes of sorts for all the events, athletes and trivia you need to know while watching the London Games.) Lingo Apparatus One of the various pieces of equipment used during gymnastics competitions. Arabesque A pose on one leg with …
(This was originally part of a Pretty Tough series about the Summer Olympics. A Cliff Notes of sorts for all the events, athletes and trivia you need to know while watching the London Games.) Competitive Diving is one of the most prestigious, competitive, drama-filled diving events at the Summer Games. The sport developed from gymnastics …
“She got Maytaged in those rapids,” “At mile 15 she bonked and didn’t even finish,” “She scored a hat trick in the first half.” Any idea what we’re talking about? The sporting world has it’s own specialized vocabulary. If you want to walk the walk, you’ve got to talk the talk. ACE: serve that is …
1. Fencing is one of only four sports to be included in every modern Olympic Games, since the first in 1896. Fencing was also a sport in the original Olympic Games in ancient Greece. 2. Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the father of the modern Olympic Games, was a fencer. 3. The tip of the fencing …
Combining the non-stop movement and athletic endurance of soccer with the aerial passing skills of football, a game of Ultimate is played by two seven-player squads with a high-tech plastic disc on a field similar to football. 10 Simple Rules THE FIELD – A rectangular shape with endzones at each end. A regulation field is …
/ˈɑrtʃəri/ Pronunciation Key – Pronunciation[ahr-chuh-ree] The art, sport, or skill of shooting with a bow and arrow. Bored of all the same kinds of exercise? Want a new and interesting hobby that’s fun and inexpensive? The perfect remedy to satisfy your boredom is archery. Even if you’ve never held a bow before, let alone shot …
