In basketball, the team with possession doesn’t spend much time in the backcourt. They get to the frontcourt and try to find ways to score. With that said, the backcourt is also important. So important that rules were created to penalize you for staying back there too long or going there when you shouldn’t. So, … Read more
Long ago, my baseball career ended the way that most do – in Little League. However, years later I still remember one of the great joys of the sport: getting a good pitch to hit and lining the ball over the head of the infielders. So, what is a hit in baseball? A hit (or … Read more
Baseball is unique in that when it’s a close game in the later innings, you can’t simply give your best player the ball and tell them to go make a play. Instead, the player due to bat has to be the one at the plate, which can create some less-than-desirable matchups. However, there is an … Read more
Hall of Famer Ted Williams once said that baseball is perhaps the only field where a person can be successful three out of ten times and be considered a good performer at their job. So what was he referencing by saying someone could fail that often but still be successful? He was referencing a hitter’s … Read more
When purchasing and using golf clubs, every golfer, no matter their skill level, must decide whether to use graphite or steel shafts. They both have their pros and cons but understanding what is best for you may make all the difference in your game. So, which is better: the graphite or steel shaft? Graphite is … Read more
When holding a golf ball in your hand, one of the first things you notice is that it is covered in dimples. Dimples are a specific design feature meant to help the golf ball fly farther with more accuracy. But exactly how many dimples are on a golf ball? There are approximately 300-500 dimples on … Read more
In basketball, you have four quarters (or two halves) to outscore your opponent. It’s simple, right? The team with more points wins. But what if neither team leads at the end of the game? Some sports can end in ties, while others have tiebreakers in place. So, can basketball games end in a tie? Generally, … Read more
There are many benefits to playing basketball. It’s fun. It’s mentally stimulating. Most importantly, it’s healthy. By playing basketball, you can maintain a healthy lifestyle without all the tedious and repetitive trips to the weight rack or treadmill. If you’re looking to lose some weight, you may want to consider adding basketball to your routine. … Read more
Like most sports, baseball requires instructions and guidance from the sidelines. In most sports, coaches shout instructions from the sideline, often involving calling a play or a certain alignment, or something of that sort. Baseball does the same thing but through the use of signs. So, what are signs in baseball? Signs are a non-verbal … Read more
When watching a basketball game on television or looking at the scoreboard in-person, you’ve likely come across the word ‘Bonus’ located under each team’s current score. It confuses a lot of people who don’t fully understand how team fouls work in the NBA, NCAA, FIBA, and high school basketball. So, what is the bonus in … Read more