Archive for the 'Soccer Ball' Category

Baseball: The Climate, The Weather, The Altitude, The Clouds, The Wind, The Time Of Day

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Who said baseball wasn't worth fighting for? The Marine Corps is ready at any called moment. If the Corps is needed then fight it will. Baseball the game the world over knows and loves is certainly worth fighting for. Now ! Let's keep it's honor clean.

The ball takes an unmerciful beating but it keeps […]

Kid Birthday Party Game Ideas - Balloon Fun

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Balloons, kids and birthday parties just seem to go together.

When you take your children to almost any kind of an event for families, somebodies going to be giving balloons to the kiddies.

And if you go to an event at your local mall, you know they ll be giving away balloons to all the kids… And […]

On Top of Spaghetti: A Few Facts About Meatballs

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Meatballs anyone? Most people love em!

It's the traditional start to the Sunday dinner in most Italian families, served warm with fresh mozzarella cheese, crisp italian bread and fried hot peppers. Whether they are fresh from the pot, or simply gracing a heap of spaghetti, nothing beats a meatball!

Here?s an amazing fact about making […]

Women's College Volleyball: Top 5 Physical Adjustments Freshmen Must Make to Play in College

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Incoming high school volleyball players who transition into playing women's college volleyball often experience the culture shock that happens when a tourist visits a foreign country. Here are 5 physical adjustments incoming college volleyball players should know to prepare for their first year as a women's college volleyball student athlete.

1. Incoming high school volleyball […]

Whose “Fundamentals” Are They Anyway? (A New Look at the Fundamentals of Basketball Shooting)

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

What are the so-called “Fundamentals” of shooting? This reflection was triggered in late 2005 by viewing some of my collection of shooting videos, DVD?s and CD?s, including some new ones I recently got. (I thought to update it as of a year later, with some new insights.)

Though there is some consistency of thought, […]

Breaking Up the Setting Volleyball Skill: Setting Is Simple Part 2

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

By breaking up the setting volleyball skill by each body part I'll teach you how to play better volleyball by learning what movements to check to see whether you are performing this volleyball skill correctly. So even without a coach you can correct or reduce your own unforced errors! This is Part 2 of my […]

A Feast for the Eyes - Come Take a Look

Monday, August 17th, 2009

With all the negativity in the news recently (2006) war in Iraq killing of young girls in PA the same old scandals and corruption in the country shooting and killings in our schools and ANOTHER tired and never-ending scandal in Congress!

There IS refreshing and positive news that happens once a year in Albuquerque, New Mexico…and […]

Jackie Robinson - Baseball and Title IX

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009

The baseball world recently celebrated “Jackie Robinson Day.” On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play Major League Baseball when he stepped onto Ebbets Field as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Many commentators have lamented the fact that 60 years after Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier, today, only 8.4% […]

Girls Playing Volleyball:Top 5 Ways to Create Confidence in Your Teammates

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

In girls volleyball, at times, you don't even have to touch the ball to make a big difference on the volleyball court. Below you will find 5 ways to help make your teammates better players.

1. As a Hitter… Call For the Ball from Your Setter

Especially for a high ball attack, I was taught […]

Hot Air Balloon Rides What Happens?

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

What to expect on a hot air balloon ride.

Several factors have made hot air ballooning one of the fastest growing adventure ride items and hottest gift tickets around in the last 20 years. With more than 70,000 passengers flown in the UK alone every year.

Sir Richard Branson and his well publicized Atlantic and Pacific crossings […]