The term “point” is one that is used a lot in the game of hockey. While at first, it might seem confusing because there are so many different ways the word is used, we’ll make sure to make everything clear as day. So, what is a point in hockey? A point in hockey refers to … Read more
If you’re new to hockey, the concept of periods might seem weird to you but they help the game run smoothly and at a fast pace. Most importantly, the end of each period signifies the perfect time to run to the snack bar and restroom! So, how many periods are there in hockey? There are … 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
Even if you haven’t watched much baseball, most people know that baseball features nine men on the field. Along with three strikes constituting an out and three outs in an inning, the number of players on the field is one of the few original rules of baseball from 1846 that remain today. While you probably … Read more
You don’t have to watch hockey for too long before you realize that things can get pretty physical. Ten men are flying around the ice on skates, sometimes reaching speeds of 30 miles per hour, and crashing into each other and the boards that surround the rink. What adds to the confusion of the fastest … Read more
Of the 11 offensive players on a football team, not many will be asked to work as hard as the tight end. They end up serving several different roles when lining up on the field, yet don’t receive a lot of credit for what they’re able to do. So, what is a tight end in … Read more
There is a large depth of defensive statistics in the game of baseball, the one that is most commonly used though, is the error. On the surface, an error seems obvious to when it’s used, when a player fails defensively they get an error, right? Well, it’s not always that easy. So, what is an … Read more
Most people know about the sport of basketball, yet don’t know of the history that makes up the dynamic game we’ve come to love. To understand the game of basketball you need to be familiar with the history that makes it up. With that said, let’s dive into the history of basketball. Basketball was created … Read more
If you ever talk to someone who knows a bit about football, eventually the term “audible” will come up in the conversation. But what exactly is an audible in the first place? For a long time, I was confused when my friends brought up audibles when we talked about football, so I finally decided to … Read more
For about as long as people have been playing baseball, batters have been looking for ways both inside and outside the rules to make their job of hitting that round ball easier. Sometimes, though, the pitcher inadvertently helps them out by tipping their pitches. So, what does it mean to tip your pitches? When a … Read more