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Volleyball is fast-paced and action-packed. Look away for a split second, miss the play, and you may wonder what just happened. However, it is a popular game for individuals of all ages because its scoring system can be scaled to match the skill and ability levels of players. So, how do you keep score in … Read more
Tennis has a unique scoring system that isn’t used in any other sports. The scoring system can be confusing if you’re unfamiliar with tennis, and so can terms like “game, set, match.” So, what does game, set, match mean in tennis? Game, set, match in tennis means that one player has won the final game … Read more
Softball games last a certain number of innings or until the designated playing time is reached. Each inning gives the teams a chance to bat and put more runs on the board. So, how many innings are in softball? There are seven innings in a softball game, except for youth softball, which has six innings. … Read more
While watching a football game, you see one of your team’s wide receivers make a diving catch. The crowd goes wild and the TV broadcasters rave about the receiver being a “true freshman.” You’ve never heard of a “false freshman” before, so… What is a true freshman? A true freshman is a student-athlete in their … Read more
Summer is one of the best times for children to get into sports and have an awesome time. Once school lets out, kids often find themselves bored with nothing fun to do, and summer sports are an excellent way to combat this. Sports allow kids to become more active, have fun with their friends, and … Read more
The debate about whether dancing is a sport or art has been going on for a long time. There are many people on both sides of the argument, and each has its fair share of valid points. So, is dancing a sport? Dancing is definitely a sport because it requires a high level of coordination … Read more
When it comes to closing out baseball games and earning saves, size and velocity go a long way. They’re not the only things that matter but they do make picking up saves much easier. So what are saves in baseball? In baseball, saves occur when a relief pitcher enters the game with a lead of … Read more
Have you ever watched the Olympics before and wondered why the athletes bite their medals? I know I have. It always seemed kind of strange to me that Olympians would deface the medals that they poured their lives into obtaining, but researching the topic answered all my questions. So why do Olympians bite their medals? … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered why athletes tape their wrists, you’re not alone. As a child, I always thought athletes taped their wrists just to look cool but that usually isn’t the case. So why do athletes tape their wrists? The main reason athletes tape their wrists is for additional support. Additional wrist support can prevent … Read more