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Common Injuries
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How Basketball
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Softball Basics

CONTENTS
1. Start Off With Softball Drills 1
2. A Brief History Of Baseball 3
3. How Baseball Came About 6
4. A Short History Of Basketball 9
5. How Basketball Came About 11
6. What You Need To Know About AAFL 15
7. Common Injuries In American Football 18
8. Artificial Turf Grass And Field Hockey 20
9. Differences Between Field And Ice Hockey 22
10. Introducing Soccer 25
11. Basic Soccer Equipment You Need 27
12. Recommendations 30

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START OFF WITH SOFTBALL DRILLS
IF YOU WISH TO REFINE THE SKILL SETS THAT ARE NEEDED IN SOFTBALL SPORT,
then you certainly must start off with softball drills.
These softball drills are sets of exercises that will permit you to filter your acquired-
abilities and then discover and develop your hidden skills.
Playing softball game requires every player to have endurance, focus and determination.
It is very important to possess these three traits when you want to play softball game
because of it will truly supply you with the foundation in order for one to be successful.
These traits shall be developed, too through softball drills. There are several softball drills
a player or an individual must proceed through.
However, there's no need for you to definitely take and place into practice many of these
softball drills.
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You simply need to pick many of the drills that you are going to perform.
It is also imperative that you condition your body foremost before you go through
intensive practice in order for you to be comfortable using the drills.
It is extremely recommended, at the same time, to have a coach or guardian when putting
into practice these teams of softball drills in order to determine or monitor your
development.
In addition, having someone all throughout your training is an excellent idea for it will
truly give you a hand to let loose your hidden skills and also use them properly.
Hitting drill is among the most important softball drills that you need to give attention to.
This drill will develop the abilities that are needed for that you make a great hit.
You will be able to learn the right position of the body; particularly how are you planning
to handle the bat.
Handling the bat is extremely significant, for this will give you a great swing that is
certainly vital when hitting.
In this drill, you will undergo certain practices in connection with proper position of your
arms, hands and fingers.
It may also improve your attentiveness that is extremely needed for that you get the right
timing on when you may hit the softball.
Another drill that you should reflect on could be the catching drill.
In this drill you are going to definitely study the proper ways about how to catch the
stroke softball. It will improve the strength of your body, most particularly your legs.
Focus is also involves in this drill. You need to refine your awareness in order for that
you make a good catch.
Throwing drill can also be one in the softball drills that you have to incorporate with your
list. This drill is purposely for that pitcher.
The player are able to learn the right position in tossing the softball, for example the
position from the arms and legs. It may also train you the proper handling in the softball
and this is necessary in order to create a fantastic pitch.
Refining these softball drills is obviously important. It will be your stepping stone toward
your objective, which is the reason it is truly vital to practice these drills carefully and
efficiently.

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF BASEBALL
BASEBALL IS CERTAINLY AN INTERNATIONAL SPORT PLAYED BETWEEN 2 TEAMS
of 9 players having nine innings.
Mostly played in US and Canada, it is similar to other bat and ball sports like cricket and
softball.
One team is on the field with 1 player designated pitcher while the remainder fields.
The other team rotates a new player to bat. It has four bases and also the hitter should
negotiate until a home run is hit.
Though the Americans dominate the game largely, they are not the originators. Rather the
game roots back to the medieval games where cricket is also developed.
Bat and ball games of medieval times is most likely the father of recent baseball.
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Similar variants were played in the 14th century could possibly have originated
collectively earlier ever.
Those played in England during the medieval times were dog and cat, rounders, Stoolball
and maybe cricket.
Many historians claim that stoolball was adopted by men in medieval villages which
became an ancestor of cricket since with the 1500s.
The game of Rounders played in Ireland today has also been invented by England. It is
identical to stoolball and modern baseball.
A game called Town Ball played in US appeared to be brought by Irish and English
immigrants.
Like Rounders, Town Ball was played inside 1740s plus it was known as base, ball or
round ball in a few parts of the US. The name baseball was long thought to be coined
within the US.
The early reference to baseball emanates from 1791.
The first recorded rules of Baseball originated 1845 when Alexander Cartwright, a New
York firefighter.
Passion for baseball at club level and spectators was the cause of formation of countless
new clubs during the coming years.
In 1858, 25 clubs came together and came up with National Association of Base Ball
Players.
The NABPP as well as successor the National Association weren't very successful in
encouraging development in teams.
This led for the formation of National League which continues till today.
The National League originally was comprised of 12 teams but declining ticket sales in
1900 forced the league to downsize to 8 teams.
This decision was exploited through the minor Western League and they also expanded
with other cities dropped by National League. The Western League later renamed itself to
American League.
There is just not too much difference between both the leagues as they both essentially
operate exactly the same rules apart from designated hitter rule adopted by American
League in 1973.
From the birth of baseball, some great players inspired fans and players becoming
celebrities off their humble beginnings.
The integration of baseball were only available in 1945. Most of the club owners and
major league executives weren't in good principles regarding black players chance within
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A movement began in the late 1960s to have these players recognized by the Baseball Hall
of Fame.
There are already successful changes towards the structure of major league baseball.
Club finances happen to be credited with several minor clubs inside the MLB winning the
World Series lately including the Chicago White Sox (2005) and) and Florida Marlins
(2003).

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HOW BASEBALL CAME ABOUT
IT STARTED OUT AS A SIMPLE CONCEPT BUT ENDED UP BEING A PRETTY
complicated object.
Listed below are some baseball bats info to enlighten you about its intriguing background
and design.
It is critical to have a grip for the bat's most fundamental ideas ahead of you make a
getting choice. So, free of further ado, here are some intriguing baseball bats facts:
1. Definition
A baseball bat is actually a smooth rod how the batter uses going to the ball thrown with
the pitcher, signalling one other players to perform around the bases and in the end
attempt and score a homerun.
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The thickest component of the bat, the element which is supposed heading to the ball, is
referred to as the barrel along with the ideal section of the barrel for showing up in the
golf ball is known as the sweet spot.
The barrel eventually becomes thinner and thinner until it types in to the deal with. On
metal bats, rubber may well wind near to the manage forever grip.
The knob is a quite opposite end in the barrel's tip so it helps a batter to hang onto the
bat to ensure it doesn't fly away!
Consider this ahead of purchasing that inexpensive bat that no just one else seems to
care for.
2. Origins
Within early days of baseball, younger gamers finished up most prevalent along with the
majority of bats ended up being handmade, so sizes and shapes varied wildly.
But as baseball became far more of an official, regulated sport, so did the baseball bats.
In 1859, principles have been made about the diameter from the bat, and to this day each
type of league has their own individual principles.
Consequently, stay positive you might be clear on your league's policies on baseball bat
measurements.
Although all bats look really much like each other, you will discover minuscule differences
that are not obvious for a human eye. I hope these historic baseball bats facts wound up
being helpful!
Americas Nationwide Pastime reached its Zenith of glory by 1860s. Alexander Joy
Cartwright modernized the sport in 1845 to almost its current type.
Nevertheless, what's needed to baseball bats stored changing with every innovation and
require. The innovations altered bat components to the existing aluminum alloy over the
classical picket.
Although total of baseball gear has undergone an entire makeover, almost nothing has
changed as significantly so that as fast since the bat.
There are numerous diverse forms of bats designed for Little Leagues, Senior Leagues,
college, and pros.
Each coalition includes a congeal of parameters for keg diameter and loop dimensions.
It may be unconditional overwhelming once you consider the variety of baseball bat
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3. Bat Products
Essentially you will find 3 categories but enough for first time comers to own bowled a lot
more than.
Wooden: typically willow wood from Canada and Australia goes into making bats because
of their fantastic grain and fibrous structure.
Seasoned wooden is applied to make bats which can be evidenced through the long fibres
of wider nature.
A single biggest advantage of picket bats is customizability with reference to barrel and
grip. Contrary to beliefs, heavier picket bats produce increased impacts than lighter bats
by virtue through the momentum.
But these will not be crack no cost and the sweet spots get lowered after endured usage.
Aluminium Alloys: Get ready to take a position about $200 on these. These are stronger
yet lighter and enable generate better swing speeds.
The general alloy utilized the following is 7046; but particular alloys like CU31/7050 with
greater zirconium, magnesium and copper articles gives increased power and durability.
Ask for a lot more choices with this category.
Construction depends on the selling price; and we all have single/double layered bats in
diverse alloys for increased impacts, rebounds etc. In addition, cryogenically treated bats
give lesser vibration and increased distance.
Graphite/Titanium Lined: Beauty of this choice is the lightest weight bats.
Thinner walled bats lined with titanium/graphite provide desired strength and enable
reduce the impact shock of showing up in the ball away through the sweet spot.
4. Specs
USA Baseball, the governing body, issues charts for bat choice which rewards fresher.
The bat could possibly be chosen either by age or from your height. The charts can be
purchased at every baseball club and over the internet.
For age among 5-7 decades the bat size encouraged is one kind of 24"-26" which reaches
34" level forever above 17 several years.
The other chart begins for the height of 36-40" with 26" bat until 73"+ having advised a
length of 34".
Bats are just section of the game instead of the recreation inside themselves. Bear in
mind the word, you can take the horse on the lake, but h2o is his prerogative.

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A SHORT HISTORY OF BASKETBALL
IN US, BASKETBALL TEAMS COMPRISE ABOUT 13% OF FRANCHISED SPORTS.
In fact, around 17,558 spectators regularly attend professional basketball games played
through the NBA.
The combined revenue in the 30 NBA teams is approximately $3.37 billion and rising.
College basketball is additionally widely liked by millions of spectators each season and
raking in multi- billions of dollars in revenue.
The team sport of basketball contains 2 teams of five active players each that make an
effort to score points against each other by throwing a basketball via a 10 feet high hoop
or basket under organized rules.
Points are scored by shooting the ball through the basket; the team with the most points
at the end of the game wins.
The ball may be advanced in the game by dribbling or passing it between teammates.
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Basketball has developed to involve common techniques of shooting, passing and
dribbling and offensive and defensive strategies.
While competitive basketball about the high school, college and professional levels is
carefully regulated, many variations of basketball are suffering from for casual play.
Competitive basketball is primarily an interior sport, played over a basketball court, while
casual play normally takes place outside.
Before there was clearly professional basketball there was clearly college basketball.
Dr. James A. Naismith is credited
with inventing the game in 1891 and
writing the original rulebook.
He founded the University of
Kansas basketball program and
contributed all kinds of other
pioneering innovations.
In 1939 the National Association of
Basketball coaches formed the
National Collegiate Athletic
Association, which organized
college basketball teams and
included an end of the year
tournament for every division.
For more around the inception in
the National Collegiate Athletic
Association read sports magazines
like the Sporting News, Sports
Illustrated and ESPN the Magazine.
Today inside the biggest
tournament inside the NCAA could be the Mens’ Division I championship tournament,
collectively referred to as March Madness.
The single elimination tournament is one with the U.S. most prominent sports
entertainment with numerous fans watching the tournament in the media and the
Internet, as outlined by a recent article in USA Today.
In 1946, the Basketball Association of America (BAA) was formed, organizing the top
professional teams and ultimately causing greater popularity in the professional game.
The first game was played in Toronto, Ontario,
Canada involving the Toronto Huskies and New York Knickerbockers on November 1,
1946.
3 seasons later, in 1949, the BAA became the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Today the NBA could be the top professional basketball league inside world in terms of
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The list of great NBA players is long. Among them are Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain,
Oscar Robertson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Julius Erving, Larry Bird, Earvin Magic Johnson,
Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal.
These players brought advanced skills along with popularity to the sport.
For more Hall of Fame basketball players read Sports Illustrated magazine and ESPN the
magazine.

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HOW BASKETBALL CAME ABOUT
IN 1891, A CANADIAN PHYSICAL INSTRUCTOR NAMED JAMES NAISMITH FACED A
dilemma about continuing a sports program and achieving to do it indoors.
At that point, most sports were held outdoors or in a wide, open field. It was the midst of
winter and Naismith only had only a little space to use to remain is P.E. classes.
To solve his problem, Naismith created a game to the students that focused on the use of
skills and never merely the utilization of physical strength.
He called this invention basketball. Initially, players were built to dribble a soccer ball
down and up a court and points were earned by shooting the ball in a basket.
Naismith later developed the sport by forming 2 teams of 5 active players each who
attempted to outscore each other by shooting the ball through a 10-feet high hoop or goal.
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The team with increased points at
the end of the sport wins.
Through time, basketball was
developed in to a sport with
standardized and specialized skills.
Today, basketball is one of the most
popular sports in the entire world.
Its inclusion within the 1936
Olympics and also the formation
with the National Basketball
Association (NBA) in 1949 further
boosted its popularity.
The NBA, since the world's premier
basketball league, gave rise to many
people superstar athletes.
Basketball fans were glued on their
TV sets since they watched these
athletes perform acrobatic and high-
flying moves over the court.
Traditionally, basketball has become
a male-dominated sport. It was only
in 1976 that women's basketball was acknowledged as an Olympic sport.
By 1996, more opportunities for female ball players showed with the formation from the
Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) as a counterpart on the NBA.
In 2006, the WNBA became the first team-oriented women's professional sports league
that existed for 10 consecutive seasons.
Women like Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoops, and Rebecca Lobo are now experiencing and
enjoying the limelight that's once enjoyed by Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Kareem
Abdul-Jabbar.
Since its creation in 1891, the sport has already passed through several evolutions like a
serious sports event.
Aside from attaining its stature like a top-grossing sports and entertainment feature, it is
usually enjoyed by an incredible number of amateurs and ordinary those who prefer a
game which makes them sweat and have fun at the same time.
As a sports activity, basketball provides a balance regarding skills development, fitness,
and competitiveness.
Participating in activities like basketball works to children, adolescents, and adults.

Regular exercise contributes to overall health and may aid in weight loss.
Studies reveal that regular physical activity has the possible ways to promote enhanced
self-esteem and lower the signs of stress and anxiety in kids, adolescents, and adults with
emotional disorders.
People who partake in physical activities excrete substances called endorphins.
These endogenous morphins, or endorphins, are the body's natural pain-killer.
Endorphins are freed when a person's exercise has reached an average and high.
These substances offer a moments of relaxation, which some health experts call the
runner's high.
Endorphins make people high and happy. Research show that people who exercise
regularly have an overabundance energy and much better self-esteem compared to their
inactive counterparts.
People can increase their health and standard of living by picking a physical activity like
basketball as being a part of their lives.
Being physically active at the start of life may bring many physical, social, and emotional
benefits and might lead to good health.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT AAFL
With the buzz growing round the new AAFL, may be the U.S. ready for just one more
American football league?
The All American Football League thinks so.
What Could It Be?
Football is like every other name.
It is seeking to attract football fans who require an outlet for professional football inside
NFL's offseason.
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What Is The Attraction?
Besides a spring and early summer time, the AAFL is associating itself with colleges
famous for football to attract college football fans inside their offseason.
This is very important to its approach given it intends to recruit players from those
colleges.
The idea is that if you closely followed a player's college career and they are now playing
for the AAFL, you want to follow their professional career at the same time.
Each college's alumni and local fanbase will likely be offered ticket packages and other
perks.
Where Will The Teams Be Located?
So far, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, and Texas.
Try-outs for Arkansas, Alabama, Florida and Michigan have been held, and depending on
your source, some players have been completely signed to teams.
A regular season and playoff schedule is set, though again, determined by your source,
not all the venues for games are already finalized.
Among the websites that are supposed to host one or more game are Raymond James
Stadium in Tampa, FL, War Memorial Field in Little Rock, AR and Ford Field in Detroit,
MI.
Is There Anyone Well-Known Linked To The League?
Though the league commissioner and operations executives aren't hired yet, the chairman
in the Board of Managers is Cedric Dempsey, an old NCAA president.
There can be representation from former college presidents and university system
chancellors also as Jack Lengyel, also known as the character played by Matthew
McConaughey in We Are Marshall.
Isn’t There Already Football In The NFL's Offseason?
Arena League Football (AFL) runs from March to June. NFL Europa has folded. The
Canadian Football League (CFL) runs roughly from late June through November.
Will It Work?
A lot of leagues attended and gone.
The problem is it costs a lot to run and look after a football league.
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The AAFL is often a for-profit league and if it cannot operate in a profit, it will not stay
around for very long.
It will be worth noting the AAFL will not benefit from concession sales just how some
professional teams do to boost their profits because concessions on the games will be
operated by as well as the host stadium.
For what it is worth, beer is not going to be available.
Another hurdle the league faces is keeping the expense to fans down.
Ticket prices for pro sports certainly are a big turnoff, along with the AAFL must find a
way to keep ticket prices affordable and attractive.
Ticket prices have been announced to be around $13 and there will likely be a big push for
locals to purchase memberships that gives them special perks for example VIP parking
and special screenings of out-of-town games.
The AAFL has stated it will televise games nationally, however, there is nationally
televised coverage after which there's national television.
Just ask the NHL who will be effectively buried on Versus, a channel that a lot of people
have never got word of.

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COMMON INJURIES IN
AMERICAN FOOTBALL
A2009 REPORT RELEASED BY AMERICAN FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION
said around 1.8 million people play football in the United States.
With the amount coming mostly from the ranks within the professional, collegiate, high
school graduation and junior secondary school and a sellout dodgers tickets just proved
the buzz of football is immense.
The report also notes that injuries are common and has been a part of football game since
game can be a rough sport, and despite the helmets, pads, braces, and supports injuries
are inevitable.
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Knee injuries happen frequently in football as well as the most common knee injuries
really are a torn anterior ligament, cartilage tears and sprain.
Ligament injury is regarded as the serious; when the ligament is torn completely, the
player's capability to move laterally is severely diminished and surgery often must fix the
problem.
Cartilage tears also affect movement and after surgery the ball player needs very long
periods of rest for rehabilitation. All knee injuries are treated with ice initially to lessen
swelling and analgesia.
Since the debut of football and dodgers ticket, concussions have affected football players
at any a higher level football league.
Concussions are generated by a blow to the head and will cause some amount of
impairment of brain functions.
Symptoms of the concussion can include confusion, short-term memory problems, loss of
consciousness, blurred vision and headaches.
Coaches need to understand the potential risks of ignoring a player's complaints of the
symptoms and players need to understand the potential for loss of not to imply anything
that will aggravate the injury because of neglect.
A common injury among quarterbacks, running backs and receivers, who will be hit hard
inside the upper body or just being tackled while carrying the football is often a
dislocated shoulder.
A dislocated shoulder is really a tear in the ligaments involving the clavicle and acromion
bone that produces the collarbone to protrude and will be very painful.
Initial treatment include putting ice for the shoulder to reduce pain and swelling and
employ a sling or shoulder immobilizer in order to avoid further injury before you get
medical therapy.
Dislocated shoulders should be treated straight away by repositioning the bone created
by the doctor; depending for the severity from the damage surgery might be indicated.
Football is not just a contact sport, it is a collision sport and because in the high-speed,
high-mass collisions which might be frequent on the football field, injury is definitely
inevitable in a game.
Football players is effective in reducing the chances of getting serious injury by utilizing
proper techniques.
For example not with all the helmet to initiate a block or tackle, and keeping your head up
when hitting an opponent and utilizing safety gadgets like braces and additional padding
might help protect joints, including the knee, ankle and elbow.

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ARTIFICIAL TURF GRASS AND
FIELD HOCKEY
For decades, artificial turf grass have been more commonly used for field hockey play
rather than natural ones for soccer.
With that said, here are the types and benefits of using them.
Types Of Artificial Turf For Hockey
Water-based pitches are hockey artificial turf grass generally useful for the elite level.
Since this artificial turf does not have any sand infill, there exists minimal abrasive effect.
This type of artificial turf would need a sprinkler system though. This artificial turf would
wish to be watered before and during intervals of each game.
The semi-water artificial turf grass needs less water. A spray all over the artificial turf
would do.
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There can be no sand infill in this sort of artificial turf. But it really is sand-dressed
instead.
On another hand, your last choice is the sand-filled artificial turf grass. This is the type of
artificial turf used for amateur calibre hockey clubs.
Nevertheless, this artificial turf mustn't be discounted. Games within the hockey field
should still be exciting too.
Benefits Of Using Artificial Turf In Hockey Fields
Again, the experience is changed by using artificial turf grass.
There is an artificial turf for every single level of hockey players and competitions.
Optimal playing is guaranteed inside the artificial turf always.
Optimal grip is enabled when playing in artificial turf grass. Predictable ball behaviour
could even be enjoyed inside the artificial turf at the same time.
The sport really underwent immense changes due to the use of artificial turf. In fact,
perhaps the shape with the hockey sticks was changed.
On the part of the players, safety is a huge big advantage when artificial turf grass is
used.
Since artificial turf is well-padded, late athletes are cushioned through the padding. As a
result you will find fewer injuries in the artificial turf game.
In terms of maintenance, you can find a lot to get gained by using artificial turf grass.
Even if artificial turf generally costs more to install, it is much easier to take care of so
you actually save money inside long run.
The important thing is usually to choose quality artificial turf. This will ensure fewer
problems after installation.
To maintain the integrity with the hockey artificial turf, you would want to lay some rules.
For instance, trash as well as other dirt mustn't be allowed within the artificial turf.
You may also have to place a fence around the artificial turf so unauthorized people
would not be in it even when there's no game.
This will lessen traffic in the turf so this will decrease the wear and tear with the field
too. This will make the artificial turf stay longer as a hockey field.
And this will surely increase the risk for artificial turf suited to exciting hockey games.

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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FIELD
AND ICE HOCKEY
HOCKEY IS AN ENJOYABLE GAME PLAYED BETWEEN 2 TEAMS USING HOCKEY
sticks and a ball.
There are different variations of this sport. Of which field and ice hockey are the most
popular.
Ice hockey is predominantly played in Canada and the United States while in warmer
climates, Field hockey is more common.
Although both games have the main objective of scoring a goal in the opponent's net,
there are differences in the way they are played, the number of players, the location and
the gear used.
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Here is a quick summary of the main differences between ice hockey and field hockey.
1. Number Of Players
Ice hockey can have twenty players, of which six players are on the ice at a time, provided
there are no penalties.
Of these, 5 play on the ice, while one is a goaltender.
In field hockey there are 16 players of which there are 11 players on the field.
Field hockey has no specific positions in the team, while ice hockey has rules about the
percentage of goal keepers to on-ice players.
2. Size Of The Playing Area
The size of the field in field hockey and the rink in ice hockey are also made to specific
measurements.
Ice hockey is often played indoors since it is easier to maintain the ice that way. Field
hockey is played outdoors.
3. Equipment Used
Ice hockey uses a lot of protective equipment including shin guards, shoulder and elbow
pads, padded pants, helmets and gloves.
Field hockey uses less gear and some players optionally wear goggles and shin pads.
4. The Location
As the name suggests, field hockey is played on gravel, grass or artificial turf while ice
hockey is obviously played on ice.
Field hockey goals are larger than in ice hockey and the field is twice the size of the rink.
5. The Ball
Field hockey is played with a hard ball, while ice hockey uses a three inch rubber disc or -
puck- which is frozen before the game to avoid bouncing and friction.
6. Hockey Stick
Field hockey sticks are shaped like the letter J and made of composite wood, glass fiber or
carbon fibre.
Ice hockey is played with long sticks shaped like the letter L and made of wood,
composites or graphite with a blade at the bottom that lies flat on the ice. The playing
ends of these sticks are different from each other.

7. Game Rules
Ice hockey has more stringent rules and more timeouts than field hockey. The actual
mechanics of playing the game are also very different.
Field Hockey is especially popular in Europe, Asia, Australia, South Africa and New
Zealand, field hockey and has a governing body called the International Hockey
Federation.
Ice hockey is among the most popular sports in Canada. A 66-member International
Hockey Federation governs the game.
North America's National Hockey League or NHL is the strongest team with the top ice
hockey players in the world.
The first organized game of ice hockey is said to have been played in Montreal in 1875.
Today, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is home to the legendary NHL Ice Hockey Team, the
Edmonton Oilers who enjoy dynasty status in the Hockey Hall of Fame for winning the
Stanley Cup five times.
The Oilers play at Rexall Place in Edmonton from September to April every year to
massive cheering crowds.
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INTRODUCING SOCCER
SOCCER, ALSO KNOWN AS ASSOCIATED FOOTBALL, IS DEFINITELY AN POPULAR
team sport which is played globally.
Various versions of soccer have been around since since 1500 BC!
Soccer as we know it started in the mid-19th century, and it is a result of global efforts to
standardize the principles of the game around the world.
However, the 1st rule book of soccer (or football) was coded in 1633 in Scotland. Since its
humble beginnings, soccer has swelled in a much-loved sport played by over 240 million
people in 200 countries.
Soccer just isn't an easy sport, what makes soccer so hard is that none with the players,
except the goalkeeper, can use their arms to touch the ball.
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And, throughout history, nobody has loved soccer.
In 1314 Edward II of England banned soccer in London
In 1349 Edward III banned soccer in support of archery.
In 1424 James I of Scotland banned soccer.
In 1555 Oxford University banned soccer.
In 1574 Cambridge University banned soccer.
In 1747 Eton College banned soccer.
In 1750 Rugby, Harrow, Charterhouse, Shrewsbury, and Winchester colleges all banned
soccer.
And in 1835, the Highway Act banned the playing of soccer in public places streets.
As a spectator sport, soccer invokes passion in their fans like hardly any other!
It may be the cause of riots, war, peace, and numerous sore throats! It is no wonder that
it's said that soccer is among the most popular sport on the globe.
Special devices are needed to play soccer and the principles are strict. Players must wear
specific types of shirts, shorts, socks, foot ware, and shin guards.
They are restricted against wearing any type of jewelry or watches to prevent injury to
themselves and other players.
Goalkeepers must wear different clothing so that they can be easily set apart from the
other players and game officials.
Soccer is played on the flat grass field that measures 110 x 80 yards and has sidelines and
goal lines market clearly into it.
The soccer field even offers 2 rectangular goals, one at each and every end.
A standard adult soccer game is made up of two forty-five minute periods with fifteen-
minute half-time break.
Soccer is enjoyed by an incredible number of children around the globe as well and there
are governing bodies for both children and adult games on national and international
levels. It is also divided into Men and Women's soccer.
Each of these divisions holds many competitions on the highest of international levels.
Woman's soccer has come into its very own as an athletic center of influence during the
last several years.
Soccer matches can be looked at on television, over the internet, and, needless to say,
over the various forms of print media.

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BASIC SOCCER EQUIPMENT YOU NEED
THE BASIC SOCCER EQUIPMENT YOU NEED IS FAIRLY BASIC.
They are a pair of shinguards and a set of cleats.
When buying shinguards, make certain they have a good fit, feel sturdy, and still have
some flexibility.
The best shinguards offer some ankle protection. Even the best shinguards do slip around
somewhat.
To prevent this, you can put on shinguard protection sleeves, which keep these things in
place without cutting off your circulation.
With cleats, search for great traction, as you will be frequently playing on wet grass and
mud. Since goalies perform some rather unique actions amongst people, they will often
also want to buy gloves and knee pads.
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Knee pads allow goalies to shield their knees during practice so they are ready for game
day.
Gloves tend to be about grip than protection, but they are still an essential piece of
equipment for goalies.
Though other players don't need them, gloves may be nice for throw-ins as well as for
keeping the hands warm.
Goal Shooting Tools And Strategies
Accuracy is vital when it comes to shooting soccer goals. There are many tools on the
market that can help you using this type of goal.
One idea is a set of soccer net targets, which could be directly mounted on soccer nets.
These targets offer you something specific to focus on, which will help increase your
accuracy.
The advantage of these targets is that they could be moved around, to help you improve
your capacity to shoot at a variety of angles in the net.
Your goal is not only to perfect striking the target, but so that you can do so from a
variety of angles.
You may also work on heading the ball to the net using these targets. Even the most
accurate kicks can be caught should they be too slow.
You can increase the strength and speed of one's kicks, together with accuracy, if you
decide on a speed-measuring target.
Rebounding nets are a great way to maximize your practice time. Targets might be
attached to these nets also.
Strength Development Exercises
When you are looking for strength training, there are numerous exercises you can do for
soccer. Some resistance training exercises found in any sport are also great for soccer.
You can build strength by doing push-ups and sit-ups as well as weight lifting. Make sure
to implement exercises that develop strength inside your legs.
Soccer also demands certain strength abilities that you can work with specifically. One of
the most important attributes a soccer player has on the field is stamina.
You can build strength for running by utilizing tools that increase resistance, like
parachutes and sleds.
Arm strength is particularly important for goalies, nevertheless it will help any soccer
athlete. Weighted balls are around for help you develop your strength. They should not,
however, be used for kicking or heading.

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Practicing Doubles
One great strategy for soccer practice is doubling up. This means practicing with two
soccer balls in lieu of one.
Two-ball practices could be implemented when taking care of passing and scoring,
playing scrimmage, and practicing any type of drill.
Also, working on soccer performance to the level that you can handle two balls makes it
simple to perform well with one ball during soccer games.
It decreases the strain and nerves players feel within a game; they will also be used to
thinking of many factors at once.
Another benefits of doubling up is the fact that players are performing twice as many
skill sets within the same amount of time, that helps them build their endurance.
As a coach, you need to decide which players should have fun with two balls as opposed
to one, as some of one's players will have to master the fundamentals with one ball first.

FASHION
Columbia Men’s
Ascender Softshell
Front-Zip Jacket
$74.75
The perfect compromise between
blizzard in the forecast and first
chill of fall, this multi-functional
soft-shell works hard and plays
even harder.
Columbia Men’s Mountain Jacket Columbia Men’s Rain Jacket

Columbia Sportswear Men’s Tamiami Columbia Men’s Perfect Cast
Adidas Golf Men’s ClimaLite Next Level Apparel Mens Jersey

Champion Sweatpant Dickies Men’s Pant Propper Men’s Trouser
Columbia Women’s
Benton Springs Full-
Zip Fleece Jacket
$79.95
An updated Columbia classic, this soft,
cozy fleece offers instant insulation in
a versatile, everyday style with a new,
more active slim cut.

Columbia Women’s Benton Springs Columbia Women’s Vest
Columbia Women’s Bahama Izod Ladies Polo

Zaggora Women’s Hot Top Bella Ladies’ Tank Top
Port Authority Ladies
Modern Stretch Cotton
3/4-Sleeve Scoop Neck
Shirt
$29.95
Women of all shapes will appreciate this new
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Columbia Sportswear
Boys Evo Fly Jacket
$78.97
The Columbia Boys Evo Fly Jacket is a
toasty, waterproof and stylish winter coat
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Spyder Boy’s Mini Guard Jacket Spyder Boys Leader Jacket
Puma Boy’s 8-20 Athletic Pants Champions Boys Pants

Next Level Girls Long Sleeve
T-Shirt
$9.00
100% ring-spun combed cotton, 32 singles, 4.3
ounce jersey.
The North Face Girls Under Armour Capri Rabbit Skins

BIKES
Diamondback Hard
Tail Mountain Bike
$350.33
The Diamondback Sorrento is the
perfect bike for the beginning rider
looking to take the next step.
Strider Balance Bike Takara Kabuto Bike Vilano Aluminium Road
Schwinn Discover Bike GMC Denali Road Bike Giordano Libero

BADMINTON
Yonex Basic Olympia Sports Halex Backyard
YKS 5 Shuttlecocks Wilson 6 Shuttlecocks Yonex Shuttlecocks
BILLARDS
Hathaway Pool Table Set Of 4 Cue Sticks Mizerak Billiard Table

DARTS
NFL Dart Cabinet Set With
Steel Tip Bristle Dartboard
And Darts
$130.00
The Dart cabinet and dart board sets come with
everything you need so kill a little time before
or after the game.
Cricketeer Dart Chalkboard
$27.10
The Large Cricketeer Chalkboard is in classic
green and makes a great addition to your
dartboard cabinet or game room.
Harrows Voodoo Darts Viper Darts GLD Tip Bar Darts

EXERCISE MACHINES
ProForm Pro 2000
Treadmill
$1,261.14
Take your cardio workout to the next
level and beyond with the ProForm Pro
2000 Treadmill.
Bowflex Blaze Home Gym Bowflex PR1000 Home Gym

Total Gym XLS - Universal
Home Gym For Total Body
Workout
$850.00
Discover how easy it is to get fit and stay in
shape with the Total Gym XLS home gym!
Schwinn Exercise Bike Sole Fitness Machine Concept2 Model D

TABLE TENNIS
JOOLA USA INSIDE
Table Tennis Table
$399.95
The Inside table was developed with
the enthusiastic table tennis player
in mind.
STIGA Classic Table Tennis Set 50 Table Tennis Balls

TRAMPOLINES
Skywalker 15-Feet
Round Trampoline
And Enclosure With
Spring Pad
$396.89
Plenty of room for backyard
jumping fun with the Skywalker
Trampolines NEW 15 ft. Round
Trampoline and Enclosure.
Pure Fun 40-Inch Mini Trampoline Stamina 36-Inch Folding Trampoline

Basketball
Lifetime Pro Court Height
Adjustable Portable
Basketball System
$109.00
The Lifetime 1221 Pro Court Adjustable
Portable Basketball Hoop with 44 Inch
Impact Backboard is perfect for
recreational home use.
BSN Wide Body Ball Cart For 12 Balls Spalding NBA Street Basketball

Baseball
Rawlings Official Baseball Franklin Shin Guards Bauer Helmet Combo
Canvas Men’s T-Shirt Rawlings Pullover Mizuno Select Pant

Mizuno Low Compression Nike Diamond Gloves Mizuno Sock
GOLF
Under Armour Men’s UA
Performance Polo
$50.00
Smooth anti-pick, anti-pill fabric maximizes
comfort and has a cleaner, snag-free finish.

Puma Golf NA Women’s Tech Polo
$40.00
A lucky polo if we have ever seen one.
One of those one in every color types packed with
technology that helps you flourish on the course.
Adidas Men’s Crossflex
Golf Shoe
$80.00
Athletic Performance - Lightweight and
Breathable Performance materials for
Increased flexibility and Extreme Comfort.
Nike Air Sport Lite Stand Bag
$160.00
The 2014 Sport Lite Carry Golf Bag features a
8.5-inch oval top and a 5-way, with a 2 full-
length divider system with putter well.

TaylorMade RocketBallz
RBZ Iron Set
$396.66
From the 3-iron to the lob wedge, these new
RocketBallz RBZ iron set have earned their
name.
Callaway X Callaway Men’s RAZR X TaylorMade R1 Driver
Pinemeadow Wedge TaylorMade Driver Odyssey White Putter

Odyssey Men’s Putter 2-Way Putter TaylorMade Ball 12Pk
HOCKEY
Mylec Deluxe Folding
Hockey Goal Set
$37.99
The Mylec Deluxe Folding Hockey Goal
has everything you need to improve
your game.
Franklin Sports NHL One Timer McDavid Multipurpose Pad

SOCCER
Euro 16 Top Glider Soccer
Ball
$30.00
The Adidas 2016 Euro Cup Top Glider ball is a 32
panel soccer ball made for durability and touch in
a great replica.
Portugal Home Soccer Jersey
UEFA Euro 2016
$120.00
Official home jersey for Portugal national soccer
team – newly crowned champions of recent Euro
2016 tournament
France UEFA Euro 2016 Kids
Jersey And Shorts
$30.00
Official blue home jersey for France national
soccer team for upcoming Euro 2016 tournament

Adidas Germany Home Soccer
Jersey Euro 2016
$90.00
Official white home jersey for Germany national
soccer team for upcoming Euro 2016 tournament.
2016 UEFA Euro Wales Soccer
Jersey
$29.99
Show your strong passion on your favourite Wales
national soccer team and player.
Adidas Brazuca FIFA 2014
World Cup Top Glider Soccer
Ball
$90.00
Official match soccer ball of 2014 FIFA World
Cup in Brazil.

Brazil Jersey Italy Jersey Germany Jersey
Argentina Jersey Spain Jersey Nike Mens Shirt
GOLME Portable
Soccer Goal
$300.00
The award-winning PRO Training
Goal is a full-size regulation soccer
goal that is so portable it can go
anywhere the game takes you.

Rinat Goalkeeper Glove Reusch Argos Glove Joma AREA Gloves
PUGG 4 Training Goal Holeco Durable Ladder World Disc Cone Sets
Vizari Taranto Backpack Adidas Backpack AGORA Carrier Bag

SOFTBALL
PUMA Men’s Universal
IT Shoes
$35.00
Made of synthetic rubber, these pair
of shoes are perfect for outdoor
running and training sports be it
soccer, softball or baseball.
Worth Training Balls Dudley Softballs Dudley NFHS
Louisville Slugger Easton Salvo RIP-IT Fielder’s Mask

Easton Softball Glove Rawlings Softball Glove Mizuno Batting Gloves
RIP-IT Vision Pro Softball
Helmet
$206.82
The first helmet designed exclusively for
softball.
Easton Senior Z5 Grip
2Tone Batters Helmet With
BBSB Mask
$54.20
ABS plastic provides an excellent protective
shell against high impacts.

Rawlings Highlight
Coolflo Junior Batting
Helmet
$24.99
The Rawlings Coolflo Highlight helmet
utilizes a new 2 tone look made popular
by the New York Mets during the 2006
pro season.
Easton Adult Batting Gloves Franklin Sports Batting Gloves

SWIMMING
TYR Sport Women’s Reversible
Solid Diamondback Swimsuit
$48.99
Durable and slick, this green suit is constructed with
Xtra Life Lycra and recycled nylon, which provides a
long-lasting fit and resists chlorine 5-10x longer than
ordinary spandex.
Speedo Men’s Rapid Splice
Xtra Life Lycra Jammer
Swimsuit
$37.44
Speedo equals better fit, performance, quality and
innovation!
The rapid splice jammer is a great team or everyday
core suit with athletic color blocking details from our
race/performance line.

Speedo Junior Pull Buoy
$71.60
Package comes with one speedo junior pull buoy.
Made from soft comfortable non chafing foam.
Speedo Team Kickboard Speedo Swim Cap Aqua Sphere Goggle

TENNIS
Asics Women’s Love
Dress
$24.95
We used Hydrology fabric to ensure the
sort of fast-drying comfort that will ensure
optimal court performance.
Wilson Racket Head Ti S5 Penn Head Speed

Wilson US Open Ball Penn 48-Ball Bucket Wilson Titanium Ball

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