In 1929 M.J. Burchett tried to slide down a snowy hill with his feet strapped to a single board. This is the first recorded attempt at snowboarding that we know about. He tied his feet to the board with a clothesline and some horse reins. Just the thought in ones mind makes you laugh but […]
Every good golfer has the ability to control his or her shots. Every good golfer learns that it is one thing to swing a golf club, but it is another thing to know what position the club is in while it is being swung.
Well, once you learn the difference between letting your club fall open […]
You have seen amazing demonstrations on TV, the physical mastery over any opponent foolish enough to threaten you, no matter what his size may be and no matter what weapon he brandishes! Of course, I am talking about Karate.
What draws us to this ancient form of self defense? It may be because it differs from […]
Every winter there are many people who like to travel to the ski resorts and ski the slopes. Mount Snow in Vermont is often referred to as one of the best ski resorts throughout the United States. If you are standing at the top of Mount Snow, you are 3600 feet above sea level and […]
What is it that draws so many people to snowmobile racing? Is it the snow, the snowmobiles themselves, or perhaps the crisp fresh air of winter? Suffice to say the draw is all of the above mentioned.
Snowmobile racing is a cross between watching the Daytona 500, speed skating, and roller derby. Throw in a […]
Golf just like baseball and football has an off-season. Though there are no tournaments during this time, this doesn’t mean that players stop practicing and preparing for the next game.
Most players rest for a period of time to recharge the body from the stress of competing in the PGA tour season. Studies have shown […]
One of the hottest new extreme sports is called adventure racing. Far from being a sport with one set of rules, it features a variety of competitions like an Extreme version of the Olympics. The name tells you all you need to know about the makeup of the sport: it’s all about competing and winning. […]
Here you are in the middle of the most important softball game in your hometown’s history.
You are pitching and it is down to the wire, it is the last inning, the score is 12 to 11,
two outs and if they score again on you, it is a tied game going into extra innings. You
throw your […]
It is the major fastpitch softball game of the season and it is all up to you. Your high school has been doing great this year, and now the State finals. The game has is close, your team up 2 to 1 in the last inning. Your pitcher is starting to really […]
For many high school and college football players, running a faster 40-yard dash is all that stands between them and moving up to the next level. No matter how solid a player’s on-field resume, a slow time in the 40 is sure to scare off scouts and recruiters. Here are two easy corrections […]
