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- The degrading quality of rugby streaming sites - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Josephine MartinThis happened recently, when my favorite team Stade Bagnérais was playing against AC Bobigny 93 Rugby. Since it was not an off day, we decided to catch glimpse of this live rugby match on internet. I don’t want to mention the site but it was a paid site and in sheer desperation, we ended up ...
Views: 2605 - Determination - the Key to Success in Sport and in Life (from 'Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness' and ‘The Winning Mind'') - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Determination - the Key to Success in Sport and in Life (from 'Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness' and ‘The Winning Mind'') Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Spiritual, Inspiration, Empowerment, Success, Success Principles, Personal Growth, Self Help, Motivation, ...
Views: 2599 - Sports Betting - Couple Of Overlooked Betting Ideas - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Majorie PenceYou'll find several factors why folks choose sports activities betting. A number of people today bet just for entertaining and to generate a particular sport far more thrilling whereas other would really like to bet on the favorite teams. Couple of folks merely bet on the sport regardless of ...
Views: 2592 - Rotational Hitting & Why It's Old News - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 from Joey MyersOne of my favorite books on rotational hitting is The Making Of A Hitter, by Jim Lefebvre. He put this picture of Hank Aaron in the launch phase of the swing in the book, and you can see the beautiful rear hip absorption so important in maximizing the rotational part of hitting. I can't ...
Views: 2583(1 vote) - Celebrities Have Got Their Own IPL 5 Teams - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Neha KhatriThe Indian Premier League began five years back and was an instant hit as it clicked with the audience the series was continued and therefore we have welcomed the fifth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). When IPL began five years back it had eight teams which are Kolkata Knight Riders, ...
Views: 2579 - Rugby League Equipment and Facilities - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Savannah AdamsThere is a lot to be fascinated about in the game of rugby. For one thing, the physical abilities of the players are remarkable, since they are required to be at their physical peaks to play what is perhaps the most demanding contact team sport. Aside from this, the equipment and facilities used ...
Views: 2575 - Sports Psychology Myths: Are Athletes Weak If They Resort To Mental Training? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Patrick CohnAre you or your players afraid other athletes will see you as weak if you have to do mental training or work with a sports psychologist? Still today, athletes buy into myths about sports psychology, which prevent them from embracing the benefits of mental training. I recently received an email ...
Views: 2570(2 votes) - The Glossary of Golf Terms in Match Play - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Diana leeAs we know, Match play is one of the main forms of competition in golf. It pits players one against another, rather than one against the field as in stroke play. Opponents compete to win individual holes, and the player who wins the most holes wins the match. Match play can be played by two ...
Views: 2569 - Soccer Coaching: Discover The Philosophy - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Andre BotelhoLet me show you a neat way to remember a few vital soccer coaching factors that are instrumental in ascertaining your team’s philosophy and fulfilling it. We can apply this philosophy to our youth team very easily as it is easier than we can imagine. The 6 essential factors which are required ...
Views: 2562(1 vote) - The T Ball Game, Laugh It Up! - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2017 from marty schupak“The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter.” ‒‒ Mark Twain In the course of a t‒ball season, there will be more funny things that happen during your games and practices than in any other baseball league and most other sports leagues you will ever be in. ...
Views: 2557 - The Power of Meditation in Football -- improves focus, concentration and game preformance - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Marti AngelMeditation is not so mysterious anymore. You can see the mainstream population beginning to try meditation classes at the local community college. Doctors are telling their patients about the power of meditation. It only goes to prove that the power of meditation in the sport of football ...
Views: 2549 - Tryouts Soccer:Winning Tactics For Coaches Today - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Andre BotelhoLet me ask you a simple question. What if you want to participate in tryouts soccer, but are not in shape and have not played soccer in a long time. Don’t bother too much You will be ready to participate if you follow these steps The coach chooses only the strongest players to make up the ...
Views: 2542 - Kids Soccer Drills: 5 Simple Steps To Dribbling - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Andre BotelhoIn kids soccer drills, this is for sure that anyone who has played the sport will understand the importance of dribbling in the game. Dribbling refers to the skill of maneuvering the ball in the field while keeping its control. It is one of the first soccer skills taught to the kids at the ...
Views: 2534(2 votes) - Turn Off Negative Thinking to Improve Your Golf - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Gail SmirthwaiteI was so inspired when I read the following quote: ‘The weather is like golf – things can look bleak, then a break appears in the clouds and everything has changed.’ So why do we so often carry a bad shot in our minds with us to the next one and possibly the one after that; making sure that ...
Views: 2529 - A guide to eating on the Appalachian Trail - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyWhen you hike the AT you will discover that your eating style changes, habits change and you are going to be consuming fewer calories and burning more calories at the same time. Another thing to know about eating on the trail is that you will need to carry enough food for up to five days and at ...
Views: 2526(1 vote) - ***I Never Yelled at My Kids -- I Projected! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Nancy DanielsDo you know the difference between projecting your voice and yelling? The latter hurts your throat and can be painful to your listeners’ ears. The latter also does not make your children sit up and take notice of what you are saying. Instead, they either cower in fear or stop listening to ...
Views: 2525(1 vote) - A brief introduction about hurdles - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Athletic gearWhile considering the hurdle event in track and field, there always exists a misconception which is that most of them consider this game as just a jumping event, but it is not so. It is a sprint event that is conducted for both sexes of human beings. In this spot, it is considered as portable ...
Views: 2525 - Online Sports Betting - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2020 from John SmithMost people are wary about the new trend of sports betting online like in sbo888. There is a lot of concern that these bets could get their money stolen or disappear as quickly as they appear on their screens. While it is true that the majority of betting sites are safe, there are still a few ...
Views: 2525 - Use Golf Psychology to Overcome Bad Luck and Play Well Despite It - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Andrew FoggWhat impact does luck have on your game of golf? By that I mean do you treat good luck and bad luck as two sides of the same coin? Statistically, our golfing luck is going to even out over the long term. If you keep tossing a coin, you may get long runs of heads or tails, but I'm sure that deep ...
Views: 2510 - The Vertical Jump Development Bible Review - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Joshua BrownThis is this Vertical Jump Development Bible Review, welcome! Widely regarded as one to the most complete programs around. The creator, Kelly Baggett is a expert on jumping high. This manual is also known as The Vertical Jump Bible. The guide itself is a 140+ page ebook. Showing you the ...
Views: 2496 - Fun Soccer Drills For Kids - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from JD DeanComing up with fun soccer drills for kids is easier said than done. One mistake many coaches make is taking a group of young children and throwing then straight into shooting for goal and header drills before they've even begun to master some of the basic fundamentals such as working in a tight ...
Views: 2495(1 vote) - The Head Flexpoint 130 Squash Racquet Reviewed - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Fran AlamThe Head Flexpoint 130 and Technological Innovation! Strength is fantastic in squash, but only if it is possible to handle it. Management of strength is achievable as a result of flexibility! Not your own flexibility, but your racquets! Typical racket style has led to racquets starting to ...
Views: 2493 - Discus Throw - An Introduction - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Athletic gearBefore we go in to the detailed story about Discus throw lets start with the history of this power filled sport. Discus throw is a track and field sport that is played by throwing a heavy metal disc to a far distance. The field sport is one the oldest ancient sport forms, as confirmed by the ...
Views: 2476 - Making an Amazing Athletic Feat All the More Astounding - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Ed MayhewLast October, 74-year-old Californian, Harriet Anderson, was the oldest female to complete the ultra-endurance-demanding Ford Ironman Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Making this amazing athletic feat (in which this septuagenarian had to swim 2.4 miles in the ocean, bike 112 miles and THEN ...
Views: 2475(1 vote) - The Real Secret to the Ben Hogan Golf Swing - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2009 from John LynchWhat was the real secret to the Ben Hogan Golf Swing? Dr. Bob Rotella (Doc) the sports psychologist stated in his book "Golf is Not a Game of Perfect" he interviewed Ben Hogan shortly before Hogan's death in 1997. Rotella asked Hogan what the real secret to his golf swing was? Hogan replied ...
Views: 2471(3 votes) - Benefits of walking - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2017 from Marina PalIt does not force you to join the gym. It is an exercise that even those who are afraid of the gym will accept. The latest fashion, which you are invited to follow for the sake of your health and to weaken your humps, is a simple daily walk. Walking strengthens leg muscles, quadriceps, ...
Views: 2469 - Achievements of the France national basketball team - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Josephine MartinThe national basketball team of France has a long history in the game. It has been competitive over a long period of time and has had many achievements. The France basketball game is a national pride of the country and leaders have made much investment in the. The team administration is ...
Views: 2466 - Anchor Your Good Golf Shots with a Post Shot Routine Using NLP and Golf Hypnosis - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Andrew FoggI've been writing a lot lately about the negative and positive golf psychology of fear on the golf course. While I've been thinking all about golf fear consciously, it seems that my unconscious mind has been quietly working away on the question of how we actual do this "fear" thing in ...
Views: 2464(1 vote) - Plyometrics Exercises for Sports Training - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Dale MillerSports like soccer are incredibly demanding on the body. Players must be continually running around a large field exerting themselves in all kinds of ways, whether it be sprinting, jumping, sliding, tackling, or kicking. The average soccer play will run over eight kilometers in a ninety minute ...
Views: 2457(3 votes) - How To Choose Surfboard Fins - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2008 from Chris WarnerThere are many types of surfboard fin systems to choose from. Choosing the one that you want is an important part of choosing your surfboard. Fin characteristics as well as the brand of fin system are to be considered. Most surfboards today come with the removable, as opposed to glassed-in, ...
Views: 2456 - Find Out How Sports Betting Works - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2020 from Rahul RahejaHowever for someone who is new to it Sports Betting it can seem a little daunting. Sports 토토사이트 as the name implies is about taking an opinion on the outcome of a sporting event and then backing your opinion by the way of a bet. If your opinion is correct then you win the bet and if you are ...
Views: 2450 - Can I Drink Alcohol and Build Up Muscle? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Tim RyanMany bodybuilders especially amateur bodybuilders like to enjoy the occassional drink of alcohol whther it be in the form of beer, wine or spirits. Here we ask just what affect this has on our body and is it ok to drink if we want to build up muscles. Unfortunately alcohol interferes with ...
Views: 2449 - How to Ease the Anxiety of Youth Sports Tryouts - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2008 from marty schupakImagine you are being called upon for the first time in your life to perform a sport to the best of your ability. In addition, you have to do this in front of 6-12 men holding clipboards. Not the most relaxing atmosphere. For better or for worse this is what coaches do for the day that is known ...
Views: 2440 - Where to Buy Trampoline Mats - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Kevin HallYour best bet for buying trampoline mats is to find a local store that specializes in mat fabric and have a good experience in the industry. Make sure you buy from a store that has an excellent return policy. Durability and Warranty The reason we buy new trampoline mats, because the old ...
Views: 2423 - 3 Simple Steps To Tryouts Soccer - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Andre BotelhoEven if you disagree, please listen to me. Who said tryouts soccer is to find the most competitive players? It is to sort out player and teams through successful tryouts. The obvious thing is that many young coaches do not have the experience to distinguish between average players and good ...
Views: 2414 - ***Voice Training Could Have Prevented Vocal Cord Surgery for Yankees Mariano Rivera - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIt is sad that Mariano Rivera underwent surgery on his vocal folds (cords) recently. The Yankees’ closer was diagnosed with severe vocal abuse in which polyps had developed on his vocal folds. A month prior to his surgery, he noticed a decrease in his ability to speak which was characterized ...
Views: 2413 - Tennis Mind Game: Tennis Confidence Checklist for Big Matches - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Patrick CohnWhat does it truly mean to believe in yourself? When you believe in yourself, you have full confidence in your physical skills and ability to execute shots in tennis. My definition of self-confidence for tennis is how strongly you believe in your ability to execute a successful shot or win a ...
Views: 2413 - Legit Steroid Websites - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2011 from Augustine WalkerAnabolic steroids are sought for many reasons. For many the reason is to enhance the masculine characteristics which enhances the appearance of the male body. We have all heard the many abuse stories of steroids and athletes. This however, shows just how productive anabolic steroids are. ...
Views: 2410 - Cooking secrets of the Appalachian Trail - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyOne of the greatest things about hiking any trail but especially the Appalachian Trail is the memories you gain from eating food that has been cooked pioneer style over an open campfire. There is no match for a campfire made trail meal in the mind of any hiker. Except for maybe the occasional ...
Views: 2406(2 votes) - ***Stop Yelling for Your Favorite Team -- Try Projecting Your Voice Instead! - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen I hear a raspy, gravelly, hoarse voice, I know what the problem is. It is called vocal abuse; and, I also know that it will not get any better on its own unless the speaker changes how he or she produces voiced sound. Those who suffer from chronic hoarseness, a persistent sore throat or ...
Views: 2405 - Is Pole Dancing Hard To Learn-Learning Pole Dancing At Home - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from Joan RiversIs pole dancing hard to learn; What Happens In A Pole Dance Class? Pole dancing, with its associations with stripper in seedy clubs has a fair amount of stigma attached to it? Despite all of this, pole dancing for exercise is a fitness trend sweeping the country and scores of women flock to ...
Views: 2394 - Jim Clark: The Most Naturally Gifted Formula One Driver of All Time? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Jim Clark: The Most Naturally Gifted Formula One Driver of All Time? Tags: Jim Clark, motor racing, Formula One, great Grand Prix drivers, racing drivers, champion drivers, Grand Prix drivers, Grand Prix champions, Formula One champions/drivers, tribute, elite performance, ...
Views: 2389 - Free Soccer Training Drills: Winning Tactics For Coaches - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Andre BotelhoYou might disagree, but hear me out on this. During the free soccer training drills, best teams keep swapping the ball and watch for a chance to attack the goal due any negligence caused by the defense of the opposite team. It is the coach's responsibility to train the kids on this skill and you ...
Views: 2387(1 vote) - How To Become A Solid Basketball Defender - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Jeff HaefnerGood defenders are a rarity on the basketball court these days. Some players have no interest in playing basketball defense, but more often players just don’t know how to play defense. From their earliest days on the floor, coaches tell players the defense just takes desire. While desire is a ...
Views: 2384 - Vert Freak 101 Review - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Joshua BrownWelcome to this review of VertFreak 101. This training was put together by Adam Linkenauger. Linkenauger has a amazing 50 inch vertical! He also has been featured on ESPN with his Powerade Commercial and it also a 7 time ACC High Jump champion. He is the owner of the company Freak Athletics, ...
Views: 2381 - Is TRX fitness a whole-body workout solution? - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Trx FitnessTrx fitness is definitely a solution to tune up your whole body. It’s the only solution that utilizes your body weight to help you gain your desired results. It gives the variety of exercises through which you can shape up your body by commixing different muscle exercises according to your body ...
Views: 2377(1 vote) - Heart Rate Monitor Training For A Marathon - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Pam DaughertyUsing a heart rate monitor is a valuable tool in training particularly if you are training for a marathon. The key area of fitness you will be developing while training for a marathon is endurance. This can be challenging because the athlete has to slow things down from their normal faster ...
Views: 2361(2 votes) - The Best Gear For Ice Fishing. - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2008 from Justin LockThe right gear can mean success or failure while ice fishing. To have a successful ice fishing trip you are going to need to pack the right gear as well as bring along the right friends. There are several ways to have fun out there in the cold and on the ice but the best way is to bring along ...
Views: 2361 - Total Points Fantasy Football Leagues - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Bill ParsonsMay the Best Team Win? Possibly not if you’re playing in a Head-to-Head fantasy football league. If you partake in fantasy sports long enough, you’ll discover the more times than not, that the best team doesn’t always come out the victor. That realization is a helluva lot more noticeable ...
Views: 2351 - Workplace Shaman: An Olympian Example - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Jack SingerMary Pearson, Financial Post Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Witnessing the commitment, focus, fortitude and performance of the world's best athletes competing in the Olympics and Paralympics has been awesome and inspiring. Athletes train their minds and psyche as well as their ...
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