If you watch enough baseball, at some point in time, you’re going to see an umpire raise his hands, yell “balk!” and direct a baserunner(s) to the next base. Sometimes it’s obvious what led to a balk getting called and sometimes despite your best effort, you can’t figure out what just happened. Don’t worry – … Read more
As a kid, I loved watching football on TV but I didn’t quite understand all the rules. I knew what the first down marker was but I didn’t understand how the officials were able to paint the yellow lines on the field so quickly. I eventually learned that the yellow lines on TV were to … Read more
Baseball and softball are similar in many ways but each sport also has rules in place that the other doesn’t. As someone who has played both sports (albeit recreationally), the difference between baseball and softball rules allows games to flow better and makes them more fun to watch and play. Some similarities and differences between … Read more
As someone who always played defense in soccer growing up, I can probably count on two hands the number of goals I scored in my youth. I scored so few times, I felt like I forgot how to score! This article is for all my fellow defensemen and those that want to learn more about … Read more
If you’ve ever watched a World Cup game or your favorite soccer team play, you’ve probably felt the anticipation leading up to stoppage time. This anticipation can quickly turn into anxiety though when the fourth official indicates the amount of stoppage time. So what is stoppage time in soccer? Stoppage time in soccer is the … Read more
If you ever watch the San Francisco (SF) Giants or Pittsburgh (PIT) Pirates play, you’ve probably seen a couple of home runs that made a splash in McCovey Cove or the Allegheny River. These home runs are spectacular sights to behold and they got me thinking – do baseballs float? It would be pretty cool … 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
While watching sports or playing them yourself, you’ve probably noticed athletes sporting different kinds of wristbands. I’ve never worn a wristband when playing a sport before but the benefits of doing so are apparent in certain situations. Depending on the sports you like to play, you might want to consider the benefits of wearing wristbands … Read more
Injuries are bound to happen by playing football no matter the precautions taken. With that said, players can significantly reduce the likelihood that they get injured in a number of ways. One of these ways is for players to tape their fingers. Why do football players tape their fingers? Football players tape their fingers because … 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