Skating speed is very important in hockey, but so is a player’s ability to effectively puck-handle and use their stick in general. When it comes to using a hockey stick, a lack of finesse can lead to costly penalties. One of these penalties being slashing. So, what is slashing in hockey? Slashing is the act … Read more
There are many different ways to play a game of golf. From individual and team formats to stroke and match-play formats, there is no end to the number of ways you can enjoy a round of golf. One of the most popular team formats is ‘best ball’. So, what exactly is best ball in golf? … Read more
If you’re new to the game of golf, there’s a lot of terminology that gets thrown around which can be confusing. Most of these terms are vital to playing the game itself, while others involve the use of good etiquette. Yelling ‘fore’ falls into the latter category. So, why do golfers yell ‘fore’? Golfers yell … Read more
Anyone who watches basketball regularly understands how often the rules change. While the rules are designed to ensure the game is always evolving in the right direction, the rules also make the game difficult to follow at times — especially for those that have been watching or playing the sport for years. So, what are … Read more
When playing basketball, the whole idea is to score more points than the opposing team. Of course, that’s only possible when your team scores field goals consistently, frequently and efficiently. Without field goals, you won’t score a lot of points. So, what is a field goal in basketball? A field goal refers to any two-point … Read more
They often say defense wins championships, but you can’t win football games without an effective offensive attack. While field goals are a way to get on the board, there’s nothing more satisfying and electrifying for a football team than scoring a touchdown. So, how many points is a touchdown worth? Touchdowns are worth six points … Read more
In baseball, it is known by just about everyone that there are nine players on the field. Ever since the rules of baseball were first drawn up in 1845, that is a concept of the game that has never changed. However, as the game evolved, the need for substitutions became evident, meaning that more than … Read more
For many years, baseball fans of the National League have seen the scene play out time and time again. Late in the game, an inning ends, a new pitcher enters the game, and the manager emerges from the dugout, lineup card and pen in hand ready to make a mess of the lineup card, and … Read more
As a baseball fan, it can be frustrating to see your team get a leadoff double or load the bases, only for the team to not record another hit, getting stuck with a goose egg for the inning. What you have witnessed is the scourge of fans – left on base or ‘lob’. So what … Read more
Nearly every time you watch a baseball game these days, you will see this scene at least once: A pitcher is on the mound, struggling, and clearly on his last leg for the night. The manager emerges from the dugout and gestures somewhere off in the distance towards the outfield. A new pitcher emerges from … Read more