One of the defining features of baseball is that it requires players to be solid on both offense and defense. However, there is one exception to that rule, which has existed for quite some time—the DH. So, what is a DH in baseball? The DH (or designated hitter) bats in place of the pitcher in … Read more
To keep the game of basketball organized and ensure players understand their responsibilities, each player is given a specified position when on the court. These positions are universal across all basketball leagues and organizations, including the NBA, WNBA, EuroLeague and more. So, what are the positions in basketball? There are five positions in the game … Read more
If you’re watching a baseball game, it can be one of the most frustrating sights to see. Your team has runners on base with less than two outs, about to embark on a big rally. Instead, the batter at the plate sends a sky-high pop-up over the infield, the epitome of an unproductive out. Usually, … Read more
Football is a game of reactions and assignments. Each player on offense is responsible for certain routes, blocks, and if you are the QB, reading the defense. In the event the QB sees the potential for a big play, they might audible to play action. So, what is play action in football? Play action is … Read more
In basketball, teams use many different plays to score. One of the most essential pieces of these plays is the screen. The screen can free up open shots, drives to the basket, better passing lanes, create matchup advantages, and even draw fouls on the opposing team. But what exactly is a screen in basketball? A … Read more
When you watch a baseball game on TV and a new pitcher comes into the game, you’ll see “WHIP” pop up as a statistic. Whip? What does a whip have to do with baseball? Well, it’s not that kind of whip, it’s an acronym of something else. So what is WHIP in baseball? WHIP is … Read more
Many of the most exciting plays in baseball are the result of big hits. A batter slicing a double into the corner, lining a triple into the alley, or crushing home runs over the wall. These are the types of plays that get fans out of their seats and on their feet and these plays … Read more
Throughout the history of baseball, the age-old debate has existed over whether Player A was better than Player B. Was Ted Williams better than Joe DiMaggio? Willie Mays or Hank Aaron? Ken Griffey Jr. or Barry Bonds? Or today, Mookie Betts or Mike Trout? Since people first began playing baseball seriously over 150 years ago, … Read more
As someone who has played soccer their whole life, there are few things more disheartening than a teammate sailing a shot over the crossbar. This is especially true when it comes to free kicks in soccer, as they can be great goal-scoring opportunities. But before I ramble on too long we need to answer the … Read more
Hockey is vastly different from other sports in the sense that the playing area is split into three different areas or zones. Each of these zones is designated by the two blue lines on the ice. The blue lines are also used to determine if players are in an offsides position. So, what is offsides … Read more