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Different Styles in Boxing

SotB — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:25:04 PDT

No person is the same. And the adage can be said in the sport of boxing. All boxers understand that the rule of the game is simple – punch your opponent until you knock him out, gives up, or the final bell sounded. But then, the way a boxer fights is what makes him different among the rest. There are different types of boxers, depending on their strengths, their skill levels, and other correlated attributes. A boxer plays the game the way he does because of the fusion of all these features. Different Boxing Styles Brawler / Slugger Brawlers are those who punch and punch with utter...

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The Basic of Water Skiing

SotB — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:36:27 PDT

Waterskiing is a sport where an individual or more than one individual is pulled behind a motor boat or a cable ski installation on a body of water. The skier is either wearing one or two double skis. The surface area of the ski (or skis) keeps the person skimming on the surface of the water allowing the skier to stand upright while holding onto a tow rope. An outdoor activity like water skiing is a challenging sport especially for those individuals who love to stay in water. Water skiing is one of the favorite recreational activities for people especially during vacation. Here are some water...

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Blue Marlin Fishing in Guatemala

SotB — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:19:17 PDT

Long established as the premier destination for Sailfish, Guatemala is fast building a reputation also for Blue Marlin. The same deep blue water that attracts and holds bait in vast quantities, also attracts predators – and as you move up that food chain, in the end you get to one of the most efficient predators in the oceans – the Blue Marlin. The productive waters already hold records for numbers of billfish – including most in a day on conventional (124) and on the fly (57)….as well as most in a season. The same factors that attract such numbers of Sailfish also...

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How To Play Better Golf – Breaking 90 For The First Time

SotB — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:18:04 PDT

Just picture this for a moment. You’re standing on the first tee box and you just know today is the day. You have a plan, you have the confidence and you know today you are going to break 90 for the first time. Imagine what it would feel like if you can post an 89 at the end of this round. Sure there’s the personal satisfaction of hitting the goal but imagine how your buddies are going to react. Are they going to be amazed? Are they going to ask for strokes? Are they finally going to have to pony up on your bets? And what if you knew you could consistently shoot under 90. How good...

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A Look At Baseball’s History

SotB — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:18:22 PDT

Many people today still do not know where baseball originates from, so lets take a brief look at baseball’s history. Although it is difficult to pinpoint an exact birthday birth place for baseball, we can trace it back to the most logical of places…England. Games involving a bat, a ball and bases have been around for many hundreds of years, in many parts of the world. It is this reason that brings uncertainty to baseball’s one true origin. The modern game of baseball is in fact a direct sibling of the English game of rounders. Rounders has been played in England for hundreds...

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Pool Safety Equipment

SotB — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:26:47 PDT

Because you own a swimming pool or wish to own one, there are plenty of precautions you’re going to need to know and understand in order to keep pool side accidents from occurring around your home. Some of the pool safety equipment tools mentioned here are items required by law in most states, but even if they’re not you should consider having these safety tools around so your swimming pool is safer. Safety Tool 1: Fences Most states require that a swimming pool that is at least 24 inches deep should have a fence around it – whether it’s an above ground pool or an...

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Five Myths of Kickboxing

SotB — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:24:32 PDT

Kickboxing is very popular in world now. There are myths about kickboxing on the TV. Some of them are not base on the real life. If you look at kickboxing from a commoner’s perspective, it would appear that it’s not of any good. But look at mixed martial arts using the experienced eyes of martial art practitioners. At the List Universe we love to dispel myths – so here we are, yet again, presenting the list of common myths that need to be debunked and forgotten once and for all. MYTH #1: Kickboxing is NOT EASY to learn. A lot of people think the kickboxing is difficult to...

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A Practical Set of Tips for Selecting Horse Riding Helmets

SotB — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 05:04:26 PDT

Many believe that horse riding helmets are among the most important pieces of riding equipment that an enthusiast can have. However a helmet only really works properly when certain guidelines are followed. First of all, a helmet is not just a fashion statement. When purchasing a helmet, make sure that its design has been certified by the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) or that it holds approval from both ASTM and the SEI (Safety Equipment Institute). It will be worth getting a certified helmet over a more stylish or cheaper uncertified helmet if an accident actually...

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Need for mountain biking tips

SotB — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:44:45 PDT

Before you plan to go for a mountain biking, you need to be aware of few tips for mountain biking and you need to learn this first and this would make you more knowledgeable and informed beforehand. Mountain biking is after all a extreme sport, and hence it is surely not something which you would like to involve yourself and if you don’t know the important issues. Mountain Biking Tips The fore most important tip for mountain biking is simple – do wear a helmet. Some people have the thought that they need not wear a helmet since they are experienced cyclist or talented and this is...

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Jumping Exercises To Increase Vertical Jump by 10 inches

SotB — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:58:07 PDT

I have been playing basketball since the age of five. I love the game of basketball and everything that goes with it. I played high school and some college basketball and still play recreationally. I have two younger brothers that are still in high school playing for the varsity team. I was always pretty good but there was one part of my game that probably never changed much. It was my jumping ability and able to dunk the ball well. Improving your vertical jump could be one of the hardest things to increase. It takes a lot of discipline and training to improve it a lot. I wanted an easier way...

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