A unique style of blocking the offensive line is called a chop or slash. Over the years, some have called a chopping block a “dirty” technique. A chop or chop works very well and, if taught correctly, can keep a dominant defender at bay. No cut or gash should be attempted with the fierce intent to injure any player. He […]
Profile of women leaders
Leadership is based on two words, “pressure and support” and that leadership is the power to influence people to move in a direction that you believe in your heart is a good direction for most people “( Fennell, 1999, p. 267) Adams and Yoder noted that “evidence from contemporary studies of gender roles and leadership indicates that men and women, […]
Texas names are reminiscent of Abbott and Costello’s famous baseball routine
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello started using their “Who’s On First?” routine right now exactly eighty years ago, a few months before they joined the cast of Tea Kate Smith Time. Since then, the routine emerges at some point in each baseball season. One of the most famous allusions to the routine occurred in 2007, when it was mentioned by […]
Need for LA: Middle infielders need more than half a season to work together on a championship team
Across the baseball world, writers and experts applaud the Dodgers acquisitions. At the trade deadline, Los Angeles landed two veteran All-Stars to improve their midfielder, in the hope that this duo would lead last year’s National League champions to their first World Series title since 1986. Brian Dozier, who recently set a record for home runs by a second baseman, […]
Hockey greats: three players you should know
Ice hockey is a North American sport that descends from a similar European sport. Like football and baseball, it took root in the New World and became more popular than its ancestor. The game’s official birth dates back to Montreal, Canada, in 1875, where it was played on a court the same size as those used today. In more than […]
How to choose the best beauty salon without hurting your pocketbook
Visiting the hairdresser can be expensive, but it cannot be avoided. There are many salons and beauty centers that provide services at minimal cost, but the quality is not always up to par. We don’t want to experience a bad hairstyle only to decide not to visit that salon again. To get the perfect beauty service, choosing a salon is […]
Fish and banana: together?
Have you tried eating fish with banana? Now is the time to explore and try the combination of things you’ve never tried before. Fish is considered one of the most nutritious foods and if you made a tandem with banana, you would surely get a very healthy meal. Are you excited to have the recipe? Among many fish recipes, I […]
Who will win the big game? Characteristics that can determine the NBA and NHL champions
The 2009-2010 NBA Finals and the NHL Stanley Cup Finals are underway. What factors ultimately determine the championships? What characteristics could help decide which team will win the ultimate prize? Sports fans may be interested in the sports analytics in this article. Sports organizations and executives may be interested in learning more about our research projects and how we can […]
Does masturbation stop your penis growth?
We know that most boys start masturbating even before they hit puberty. The practice continues for the rest of their lives, whether they marry happily or not! Many questions continue to arise on this topic. Is it harmful? Do masturbation doses prevent your penis from growing, or does masturbation affect penis size at all? These are just a few of […]
Raising an athlete
Do you remember the original ‘Friday Night Lights’? High school football back in the day … those cold fall football games when we were in school? Popcorn, cheerleaders, the bigger lumps in shoulder pads, huge helmets, and happy yet muddy smiles. Win or lose, we would always get together after the game for burgers and our carefree high school life […]