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Finding the right sport for your kid is one thing, now it's time to get up to speed on the rules, terms, and equipment. Browse the topics drop down to find your sport.
Aim for inside of the post but not too close to the post to give you some room to be a bit off target wide and still have the ball go in the side netting.
Backstroke swimmers must be "belly-up" whenever they are swimming, with one exception (on their way into a turn).
You can see the penalty kick as a form of direct free kick which means that a goal may be scored directly from it. If no goal is scored the game continues on as usual.
Starting from a tall stance, the cartwheel begins with one foot positioned in front of the other. The gymnast begins by reaching down with both hands and placing them side-by-side next to the front leg.
The bottom line was that ‘control’ became key in soccer-style kicking. Field goal kickers were much better able to ‘feel’ the ball on the foot when using the instep rather than the toe.
Learning to safely shoot a bow and arrow takes only a few minutes, and with proper instruction most people can hit the center of an archery target from a reasonable distance within a few tries.
Lights - A red or green light means that a hit has landed on a valid target area. The light on the side of the fencers who scored the hit lights up, and the referee then awards the hit.
A large part of a fight may be won by simply avoiding your opponent’s punches and tiring him out.
In defense, the center will take on shot blocking and rebound duties. They are often called the ‘big man’ or ‘post player.’
To a newcomer, American football can look overly complex. However, the fundamentals of the game are easy to understand and follow.
Parents & Athletes
Less Structure Means More Fun for Kids
- By SportsEngine 10/18/2018, 9:00pm CDT
The Benefits of Playing Both High School and Club Sports
- By Nelson Gord, NCSA Team Edition 10/18/2018, 12:00pm CDT
Youth Sports Still Struggling With Dropping Participation, High Costs and Bad Coaches
- By Jacob Bogage, The Washington Post 10/18/2018, 12:00pm CDT
Coaches
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Base Release Defensive Movement
- By Junior Volleyball Association 10/18/2018, 9:15pm CDT
Drill: Run Serve Receive
- By CoachingVB 10/18/2018, 12:00pm CDT
How to Take a Penalty Kick
- By Online Soccer Academy 10/18/2018, 12:00pm CDT
Administrators
How to Take a Penalty Kick
- By Online Soccer Academy 10/18/2018, 12:00pm CDT
The Basics of Olympic Swimming Rules
- By Mat Luebbers, ThoughtCo. 10/11/2018, 12:00pm CDT
The Penalty Kick Rules Revealed
- By Soccer Training Guide 10/09/2018, 12:00pm CDT
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