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251. | Horseshoes in the Dark by Peter Jay
An experienced, professional horseshoe player does not have to actually see clearly where he or she is throwing the horseshoe. It is as though the horseshoe thrower can feel where the horseshoe is supposed to go. The distance, angle, ...
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252. | Spain's sporting heroes - Miguel Indurain by Mike McDougall
Miguel Indurain is undoubtedly Spain's greatest cyclist and one of the country's top sporting heroes. Born in Villava, Navarre in 1964, Indurain's greatest achievements came in the world's greatest cycle race, the Tour de France. Between 1991 ...
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253. | Real Madrid CF - a brief history by Mike McDougall
Founded in 1902, Real Madrid Club de Futebol has been one of the superpowers in European football since the middle of the last century. Indeed, they were awarded the honour of "Best club of the 20th century" by FIFA, a ...
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254. | The English Matador by Mike McDougall
On an emotional Saturday afternoon in Benalmadena, Frank Evans, more affectionately, (if a bit unoriginally), known as "El Ingles" to his Spanish followers, retired from the ring after nearly four decades as a matador. Evan's has been forced to hang up his "muleta" ...
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255. | Caddie Tips For The Beginner by George Gabriel
Caddying for a golfer is not a lot of work, and could be quite enjoyable, especially if you hook up with a good golfer. Like the old saying goes. Watch and learn. There are 8 main job tasks that a caddie must do. We will ...
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256. | Play Croquet News by Peter Jay
PlayCroquet will soon be adding Sportcraft and Other suppliers of Croquet Sets to its website, providing a greater variety and selection of croquet sets for croquet players. PlayCroquet.com was established in April, 2005 to make croquet sets, croquet equipment, and ...
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257. | Kids Croquet by Peter Jay
Kids love to play Croquet and other outdoor yard games. The other day I was applying for a job. I was on my fourth interview with the company and was wondering how I might make a good impression. ...
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258. | A Look at Scuba Wet Suits by Peter Emerson
Scuba wet suits were not taken seriously until World War II and the advent of Navy Frogmen (SEALs) who became one of America's most effective weapons of the war. On any kind of measurable basis, costs of operations ...
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259. | The Best NCAA Coaches by JB Webs
The Best Coaches in NCAA Football History
NCAA football, particularly Division I-A, is one of the most
competitive collegiate sports. Many coaches have had
winning seasons, but only the greatest are remembered by
fans. Bobby Bowden, forty four years after ...
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260. | Outdoor Batting Cages by Jason Gluckman
Batting cages are a crucial ingredient in any baseball or softball training regimen. They are used both by batting coaches and by recreational athletes to help improve a batter's speed and accuracy in hitting a ball. Outdoor batting cages ...
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261. | The Value of Custom Baseball Gloves by Jason Gluckman
Baseball gloves have advanced tremendously over the years. From the original game played with the bare hands to the advanced models of today, baseball gloves have as rich a history as the game itself.
The first gloves developed were not accepted easily since many players thought ...
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262. | Traditional Wooden Baseball Bats by Jason Gluckman
Wood baseball bats are available for all leagues and levels. Some believe wood baseball bats embody the art or the poetry of baseball. Precision crafted wood bats are replete with the spine-tingling crack of a home run or the splintered remains of wooden warrior that drilled its last base ...
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263. | Swimming Pools by Jeff Lakie
Summer is a welcome treat, especially if you live anywhere that gets a
lot snow over the winter! So when summer arrives, getting the pool
open and ready is probably your highest priority, and your family and
friends are ...
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264. | How to Keep in Shape with Exercising Gadgets by Ispas Marin
We've all seen those TV commercials featuring all sorts of exercise gadgets that will get you that buff body or that rib-like belly with minimum effort. There are even wrap-around belts that zap your midsection with electronic pulses, allowing you to slim down without even making an ...
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265. | A Guide to Triathlon Wet Suits by Peter Emerson
Triathlon wet suits are designed with state-of-the-art materials to help athletes get in and out of the water quickly, efficiently and of course, to keep the wearer warm. Triathlon wet suits are much more than the normal wet suit employed by divers simply ...
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266. | Athlete Burnout by Mike Stanton-Rich
This past month, as high schools and colleges kicked off their fall sports schedule, newspapers and magazines are reporting athletes calling it quits, and dropping out of sports that they perform well in. It happens every year at ...
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267. | To pee or not to pee by Ian Scott
The eternal question of wetsuit urination
If it hasn't happened to you already, it will. You descend to 15 feet, and you'll feel the sudden urge. You can't hold it. And there's no way ...
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268. | Finding The Perfect Pool Cue Case by Philip Downen
A quality billiard cue case is a necessity to keeping that valuable collector pool cue of yours in good shape. There's more than one quality that a person should be looking for when considering. These qualities may include, but are not ...
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269. | What's The Word On The Stinger Jump/Break Pool Cue? by Philip Downen
The recently released Stinger by Jerico Cues is distributed by the National Billiard Academy and manufactured in the USA by Jerry Powers of Jerico Cues. It is claimed by the aforementioned distributor that it is "The World's ...
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270. | A Review of Popular Baseball Gloves by Jason Gluckman
When shopping for a new baseball glove, one has many brands, styles and fits to choose from. Companies make many gloves from various materials that can cost as little as $10 or as much as $250 for a ...
[Added: 01 Sep 2005 Hits: 1250 Words: 392]
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271. | A Look at Youth Baseball Bats by Jason Gluckman
When selecting youth baseball bats it is important to consider the bat's length, weight, barrel width, and league requirements. While wood bats are available, most people select aluminum or cutting-edge alloy bats for youth baseball. A general rule is to ...
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272. | What Makes An Ice Climber? by Ashley Barnard
Ice climbing is not for the faint at heart. This exhilarating and dangerous sport takes
participants into some of nature¡¯s fiercest and most beautiful elements and requires
strength, stamina and the willingness to ...
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273. | Let's Burn Fat for Weight Loss While Watching Our Favorite Sports! by (c) Anna Overweight No More
Subscribe to my Free Weekly Newsletter for weight loss tips, meal recipes, and more!
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It is sports time! A good time to burn fat and pursue our weight loss program while watching our favorite sports. What are your favorite sports? ...
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274. | Inflatable Boats and Inflatable Kayaks Are Naturally Safe and Stable - Here's How To Enhance Their O by C.J.Gustafson
Inflatable Boats and Inflatable Kayaks Are Naturally Safe and Stable - Here's How To Enhance Their Overall Safety
Inflatable boats such as inflatable kayaks, inflatable catamarans, and
inflatable sport boats have ...
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275. | Caring for Your Inflatable Boat - Common Sense & Consistency Are the Keys by C.J.Gustafson
Caring for Your Inflatable Boat -
Common Sense & Consistency Are the Keys
Thousands of years ago, the first inflatable boats, made from animal skins, were
used for transportation. People used them to ...
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276. | From Personal Belly Boats to High Performance Racers - An Overview of Inflatable Boats by C.J.Gustafson
From Personal Belly Boats to High Performance Racers - An
Overview of Inflatable Boats
Inflatable boats, also called rubber boats or dinghies, have been around in
one form or another for thousands of years. They now ...
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277. | An Introduction to the Trampoline by Jason Gluckman
The sport of trampolining reflects man's age-old desire to defy gravity. The trampoline in its current form (a mat mounted on a steel frame) dates back to the early 1800, if newspaper reports are to be believed, when a circus in ...
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278. | Wheelchair Sports by Raquel Simons
There are many sports which have recently become adaptable for individuals who are confined to wheelchairs. Individuals who are quadriplegic and paraplegic can continue to participate in sports, win championships and even take home Olympic metals. Wheelchair sports have ...
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279. | An Introduction to Wet Suits by Peter Emerson
Wet suits keep you dry. That's what they do. Not in the rain, although if somebody could invent an inexpensive, yet stylish, slip-on rain suit, I'm sure it would sell very well. Wet suits are for people who immerse themselves in cold water under various different ...
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280. | What you need to know about rodeos by Mansi gupta
The perfect way to elate your spirits, the peculiar cowboys and cowgirls and their sturdy horses, their thrilling activities and the mind boggling music…the world of Rodeos is charismatic and bewitching in its own way. Initially Rodeos were associated with Texas only but ...
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281. | Bullfight Blues by Kacy Carrr
Spain's notorious Bullfight is one of the most famous
customs upheld by the Spanish. It draws attention
worldwide from people who just love the sport, and also
from many others who are agains't this barbaric onslaught.
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282. | Cricket Tips: Goal Setting For A Successful Cricket Season by Ian Canaway
One of the essential cricket tips I ever learned was that of goal setting. The ability to set goals and effectively motivate yourself to achieve them are two essential cricket tips and skills that will help you achieve success in any cricket season or sport.
Starting a cricket season ...
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283. | Cricket Fielding Tips: Improving Your Cricket Fielding by Ian Canaway
When fielding during cricket there are many things to think about and consider depending on where you are fielding. This brief article will look at a few essential cricket fielding tips which you can incorporate into your game to improve your fielding.
Where ever you ...
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284. | Cricket Bat Care And Maintenance: Knocking In Your New Cricket Bat by Ian Canaway
Ideally you should knock in any new cricket bat for at least six hours, yes it's a lot but it will help condition your bat for heavy usage without damaging it.
You should also knock-in your new cricket bat even if it comes advertised ...
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285. | Cricket Bat Care And Maintenance Tips by Ian Canaway
You should oil your new cricket bat using linseed oil before you begin to it knock-in.
Firstly lightly sand the surfaces of the cricket bat with a fine grade of sand paper. Then apply 2-3 light coats of oil to all exposed ...
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286. | Cricket Batting Tips For Aspiring Batsmen by Ian Canaway
There are hundreds of different batting tips in the game of cricket which can all potentially improve your batting and run scoring ability. Here is a selection of cricket batting tips that I've found useful to help improve your batting.
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287. | Snowboard Safety: Injury Prevention and Treatment by Jeremy Hier
Snowboarding is one of the most popular snow sports and like any other
physical activity, it is susceptible to injury. However if the right precautions
are taken and the correct protective gear is worn, the body can be
protected from any severe injury. Here are a few ...
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288. | Tips For Buying A New Cricket Bat by Ian Canaway
When it comes to buying a new cricket bat there are a number of factors that you need to address before making your final decision to purchase a new cricket bat, such as:
- The brand,
- The size,
- The model,
- The weight,
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289. | Cricket Tips: Visualisation: The Key To Cricket Success? by Ian Canaway
An excellent cricket tip I picked up is the power of visualisation. It is a skill which is often neglected by cricketers. For batsmen, bowlers and fielders at any level of the game it is an important skill that should be mastered.
Visualisation ...
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290. | Cricket Bowling Tips And Hints by Ian Canaway
When bowling in cricket there are many possible cricket tips or hints that can help improve your bowling.
In bowling, a combination of natural ability, good technique and practice is the recipe for good bowling, whether it is fast, slow or spin.
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291. | Cricket Batting Tips - Foot Work by Ian Canaway
Recently I was asked, "is 'foot work' really that important?"
When batting in cricket it is essential to have excellent footwork. As good foot work is the basis for achieving excellence in cricket and ...
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292. | Cricket Batting Tips: The Basics - A Correct Batting Grip by Ian Canaway
As a batsman in cricket it is essential that you have a good batting grip to enable you to play the full range of batting shots with full control and precision.
The way a batsmen grips the bat often varies slightly ...
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293. | A Guide to Batting Cages by Jason Gluckman
Batting cages are enclosed or partially enclosed pieces of sporting equipment that act as a "catcher," in effect, for batters practicing hitting baseballs or softballs. Batting cages help to keep balls in a contained space so that the batter can continue hitting ...
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294. | A Brief History of the Baseball Glove by Jason Gluckman
Baseball has long been praised as America's favorite pastime. Baseball gloves have been used for nearly as long as the baseball game has existed are a very integral part of the sport.
The first baseball gloves were used in the 1870s ...
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295. | An Introduction to Baseball Bats by Jason Gluckman
Whether you enjoy the crack of wood or the ping of aluminum, baseball bats are designed for players ranging from Little Leaguers to professionals. Baseball bats are crafted out of specialized woods, composites or alloys, and aluminum, depending ...
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296. | An introduction to half pipes by Jakob Jelling
Let's face it, when snowboarding, anything that isn't flat creates an almost over powering urge to try to ride and half pipes are no exception to this. After gazing upon the glory of a half pipe it is almost impossible to resist the urge to challenge it, to see what ...
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297. | You Want The Best Walking Shoes? Find How by Diana Claire
Walking not only healthy, but it can also make you relax. If you have health problem or you want to have fit body, just do some walking! You can do it a few minutes or hours in a day. So, there is nothing bad with walking, except ...
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298. | Explore the adventurous side of you by Loreal Oliver
Adventure. Do you actually remember the word? When was the last time you went out for some real adventures? Well, you might be having some wrong perceptions about ‘adventure’, considering your everyday life in this concrete jungle as one big adventure ...
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299. | The Art Of Putting by Tim Henry
The majority of the game of golf is putting – pure and simple.
It looks so easy – rolling that little ball into a nearby hole. But mastering the skill has threatened many a golfer’s sanity.
Here are a ...
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300. | 5 “Extra” Things To Remember On Every Dive by Ian Scott
Don’t leave the dock without it
When you pack your gear bag, your checklist probably includes the usual gear and emergency equipment, mask, fins, regulator and one of those kits with a few extra o-rings, neoprene patches and regulator mouthpieces. Here are a few extra ...
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