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4 Points to Consider For Building a Small Trimaran with Wood By : Joe Farinaccio Thinking about building a small trimaran? Trying to decide between building with fiberglass or wood? Here are 4 points as to why wood may be your best choice for your boat building project. The Benefits Of Spinning Techniques To The Angler By : Chris Haycock A brief description of what spin fishing is, and the benefits this technique bring to the angler. Handy Tips on Purchasing a Used Bayliner Boat By : Roberto Garabelli So you have decided to get a boat, but you want to go with the used option rather than pay out the money for a new boat. Is the boat going to be used just for fun or will it also be used for specific activities at times such as fishing, boat camping, touring, bird watching or other such activities. There are many other factors in addition to use that go into considering and choosing a used Bayliner boat so consider the following tips in order to help you get the right used Bayliner boat. 5 Ways to Properly Winterize Your Boat By : Roberto Garabelli The Northern United States is known for long and harsh winters. By taking a few extra steps you can properly winterize your boat. Properly winterizing your boat will make it easier to return to the water once the next season starts. Consider the following tips when it comes to properly winterizing your boat for harsh long winters. Thinking About Buying Cheap Golf Clubs? What To Look For By : Marty McGuire tips for buying cheap golf clubs, what to look for when purchasing cheap golf clubs, who should consider buying cheap golf clubs 5 Tips for Buying a Used Bass Boats By : Roberto Garabelli Once you have gone through the challenge of choosing the proper boat for your fishing needs you still have the hassle of making sure you are getting a good deal. There are a few tips and factors to consider so you make sure you are getting a proper deal on a used bass boat. Consider the following five tips when choosing a Ranger bass boat. 5 Handy Tips on How to buy Good Used Bass Boat By : Roberto Garabelli Bass boats have changed greatly in the last few years. At one time bass boats weren’t much more than a canoe. However, todays bass boats come in a variety of styles and designs with a number of accessory options. If you want to save money on your next bass boat purchase then you should consider getting a used bass boat. In order to get a good used bass boats consider the following five tips. Speed - The Essential Basketball Attribute By : Roberto Garabelli If you play basketball then you have the need for speed. How Simple Workout Tracking can Accelerate Your Results By : Roberto Garabelli So you have set your goals, how far have you moved towards them? Tracking results and regular testing against your goals will get you there fast. How Any Couch Potato Can Do a Marathon--by Walking That Is By : Marathons are no longer reserved for elite runners. Increasingly, more and more people are walking marathons. It's a great sport for older people, former couch potatoes, and people who never thought of themselves as athletic. Marathon walkers face some of the same training challenges as marathon runners, but they also have some unique obstacles as well. For the persistent, however, it's a great sport. Studying Martial Arts in the Video Age By : Ken Gullette The development of videos and the Internet has given visual learners a fantastic opportunity to learn martial arts anywhere in the world. Vintage Railroad Pocket Watches By : Tiraton Athiwat When you are in the market for the best vintage railroad pocket watch available, something noteworthy is that they have only every been manufactured in the USA, and have had particular standards that had to be met. The size of the movement also needs to be paid particular attention to. Read more about railrolad pocket watches here. History of Kung Fu By : http://www.articlesforboomers.com/penname.php The term 'Kung Fu' does not relate to any specific form of martial art, but rather translates as 'talent' or 'aptitude'. Scholars believe that the use of Kung Fu to describe the Chinese martial form originated in Hong Kong and Kwangtung province. There are documents of the Jesuit priest, Pere Amiot, penning of the 'unusual exercises' practised by the Taoist priests. The Safest Knife Thrower By : Len Q How to be the safest knife thrower in your grip, your throw and your target. Also how to be safe in how you feel and in your surroundings. Extreme Nike Dunks and Obsession for Nike Dunk SB By : Harry Peter It appears to be a never ending obsession for all Nike Dunks, why just Nike Dunk SB. And the styles they are designed with are not far behind. There is a strange Nike Dunk SB having laces in all too dissimilar colors but what amazed me was there were two pairs of them! The Legacy of Air Jordans By : Harry Peter It’s a universal truth that Nike Air Jordan is accepted as a piece of art in leather. This coupled with the two differing concepts within the Air Jordans family, “sneakers” and “upscale” are constantly fueling the prices up. Awesome Soccer Moves: Learn These 3 Basic Ones First By : Shane Wilson When starting out in the game of soccer, before you can learn some really awesome soccer moves, you need to get the basic ones down first. Learning the basics is not hard but as with anything it does take practice. It is vital that you learn the moves laid out below as they will help you to master the more advanced ones. Below are three basic soccer moves that everyone needs to learn first. Oakley: Overengineering Products for Surf, Sea, and Sunshine By : Neil Thompson Article about the leading surf and sports fashion brand, Oakley. A company that has more than 500 patents and more than 1,000 trademarks credited to its name. Making Your Dallas Cowboys Helmet Collection Better By : If you are a collector you take pride in what you collect and when you add a Dallas Cowboys helmet you can be proud of the addition it makes to your collection. If the Dallas Cowboys are your favorite team and you collect everything Cowboys you can you will be proud of the authenticity a Cowboys helmet will add to your collection. If you are a NFL fan and collector you too will be proud to add one of these helmets to your collection. A Novice's Look At Boating By : Jay Gaulard This article is an exploration of boating as a hobby to someone who has never done it. Sometimes, there are certain things to take into consideration with the onset of picking a new hobby. The ability to deal with some potential shortcomings is helped along with a few helpful hints. The overall experience of boating can be very relaxing if being relaxed is your ultimate goal. Dallas Cowboys Helmets Fan By : If you are crazy about the Dallas Cowboys you want to make sure you have added a Dallas Cowboys Helmet to your collection. When you are crazy about your Cowboys you want everything you can collect to show the world that Dallas is your team. America's Marketing Nightmare - The Foreign Runners Who Dominate the Boston Marathon By : They ran the 112th Boston Marathon Monday (4-21-08). The triumph was that Robert Cheruiyot (try to say something close to Cherry-ott) of Kenya won his 4th Boston Marathon. The tragedy was that America hardly noticed. It is flat out difficult, nay impossible, to market world-class foreign athletes on American soil, no matter how much they win or how many records they set. Nobody in America seems to care. Ancient Muay Thai(Thai Boxing). By : Jirasak Phuriphanvichai This article contains information on the ancient Muay Thai and some of its collected facts. Is There a More Winning NCAA Coach Than UCLA's John Wooden? Well, Yes By : Any discussion of the NCAA's winningest coach naturally begins with UCLA's legendary basketball guru John Wooden, who won 10 NCAA championships in 12 years and 7 straight titles from 1967 to 1973. However, Arkansas's John McDonnell, who coaches the Razorbacks' cross-country, indoor track and outdoor track teams, has won 42 NCAA championships and 12 consecutive indoor track titles from 1984 to 1995. Learn more in the full article. Horse Racing Tipsters: How to Tell If They’re Real By : Simon Thurston The world of horse racing is an exciting one. Horse Racing System: How to Make Your Own By : Simon Thurston One of the most significant things in the dynamic world of horse racing is establishing your own horse racing system. Learn How to Sail By : Learning to sail in the UK is great due to the amount of coastline. Anyone can learn to sail and it doesn't have to be expensive. 2008 NCAA Title - For Kansas Coach Bill Self, the Long Wait Is Over as His Jayhawks Outlast Memphis By : The only guarantee going into the 2008 NCAA National Championship Game was that one of two very good coaches—Bill Self of Kansas or John Calipari of Memphis—would win his first national title. In the end, Bill Self, who had more NCAA tournament wins—18—without reaching the Final Four than any other active coach, would lead his Jayhawks past Memphis 75-68 in overtime to win the national championship. Legendary High School Coach Pat Tyson Becomes New Coach at Gonzaga University By : Gonzaga University Athletic Director Mike Roth made the most astute move since the hiring of Mark Few as his basketball coach by recently hiring legendary high school coach Pat Tyson as his first full-time running coach. Pat Tyson does not only eat, sleep and live running 24 hours a day, he is not only a high school coach with no peer, he is a coaching legend before he starts. Gonzaga is about to make an impact in its running program. Sunglasses: Choosing The Right One By : Charles White Sunglasses are important to the eyes as they prevent eye damage from the rays of the sun. But you need not only regular or ordinary sunglasses. Polarized sunglasses block UV rays and fight off glare, more effectively than any other sunglasses. This article shows you the best way how to choose your polarized sunglasses. And Relax... By : Richard Nugent This article is written for serious athletes who need to relax more before big games or key events. It describes a simple technique that can be learned in minutes and has helped top professionals in a range of fields. Golf Club Distance: How far can you really smack that little white ball? By : How to find out if your golf club hitting distance is average or abve average. Climbers - The Belay Test - How and Why By : What exactly is a belay test, how and why it should always be used. When A Trainer is Held Liable For Actions of A Trainee By : While there are not many cases where an individual professional athelete has developed a lawsuit against a professional trainer or a professional coach, the law has recognized that a specific legal responsibility exists between these two parties. Additionally, what is more common is the legal responsibilities existing between a coach and a student athelete. Michigan State's Nicole Bush Finishes 5th at NCAA Nationals, Best Spartan Run Ever - Part 2 By : Senior Nicole Bush put the finishing touch on an outstanding cross-country season by finishing 5th in the NCAA National Championship meet, leading the Michigan State women to a 5th place team finish, the second best showing ever for the Spartans. Learn why Michigan State's women middle distance runners are among the rising stars nationally. This is Part 2 of a 2-Part Article. Strength Training for Football By : Strength training for football is an artistic and scientific process. There are a lot of variables that must be considered. Players that serve different roles in the game need different training regimens. You have to do a little planning and take a structured approach to your strength training routines. Doing so will be greatly rewarding and bring out your inner champion! Self Defense Stats Tell the Truth By : Jim Liu This article is about the statistics of crime that occurs in the United States. It is a very revealing fact that stats do not lie. Seven Keys To Highly Effective Chipping By : Seven Keys To Highly Effective Chipping The Two Methods Of Controlling The Rope When Holding A Fall By : How to control the rope when holding a fall whilst belaying. Detailing the two main methods used by climbers. Key Reasons To Get A Golf Handicap By : Key Reasons To Get A Golf Handicap Two and Four Stroke Outboard Engines By : 2 stroke vs 4 stroke outboard engines and what size of boat each is best suited to. The differences between the two types of outboard motors are compared helping you decide which boats and outboards combinations are right for you. A Mountain Lake From Heaven By : Far into the mountains of Northern Idaho, above the rivers and streams that flow in the lower valleys lies a small little alpine lake that could have possibly been sent down from Heaven. How To Use Belaying In Climbing By : What belaying is. The types of belay, and their advantages and disadvantages. All You Need Is Glove By : All You Need Is Glove Muay Thai The Unbeatable Martial Art By : Jirasak Phuriphanvichai This article is a very brief description of Muay Thai and its facts. Fishing With Plastics To Catch More Bass By : Stephen Long One of the most effective ways to catch more bass is fishing with plastics. Learn how using simple techniques, fishing with plastics, can put more bass in your boat. Speed Training - Acceleration Development By : You need to use speed drills to help reinforce sound running mechanics while also making our athletes stronger, faster and more powerful. Every time you sprint you should be working on technique. You want your athletes to have proper running technique ingrained in their heads so when it is time to sprint, they can feel when everything is happening smoothly. Are you a coach that leads? By : Richard Nugent An innovative article from the author of 'Football Raise Your Mental Game' about leadership in football (soccer) with ideas and lessons that can be applied to coaching in any sport. Running Drills for Acceleration and Speed By : Acceleration development during speed training is a major focal point in our training program and we spend a lot of time working on proper acceleration mechanics. The reason being that most sports never really need their athletes to sprint over 30 meters. MMA Exposed By : Jim Liu This article is about the meaning and definition of Mixed Martial Arts. It is probably one of the most popular entertainment platforms in recent years. 10 top tips for choosing a pool table By : There are some things you need to know before you buy a pool table for the home, this is a list of the top ten. Bass Fishing Tips - Bass Fishing In Cold Weather By : Richard Legg Bass fishing is a really popular sport that can be enjoyed by anyone with the knowledge of a few Bass fishing basics. All species of Bass are some of the most sought after fish, as they are great fun to catch, and offer some of the best sport, both from the shore and from a boat. Steroids and You? By : Scott Becker A description of steroids. What they are, what they do, who uses them, why they are dangerous, etc. The snooker table, a thing of beauty? By : Snooker tables come in many different sizes and prices. Which one should you go for? Getting Out Of Trouble By : Getting Out Of Trouble Learning From Your Mistakes By : Learning From Your Mistakes Climbers - Do You Know Your Margin Of Safety? By : How to recognise your own abilities as a climber, and calculate your margin of safety. A Look at Golf Rules and Regulations By : An explanation of some of the rules and regulations of Golfing. Boat Owner's - What You Should Do When a Man Overboard Situation Occurs By : What To Do When a Man Overboard Situation Occurs. The Basics of Golfing By : Explains the basics of the game of golfing. Profiles of Some Famous Golfers By : Gives the profiles of a few famous Golfers. Recover That Worn Out Pool Table By : A great how to guide when looking to fix up a pool table Fighting Bonsai Disease and Damage By : An introduction on how to treat bonsai and prevent damage resulting from pests and diseases Four Different Golf Training Regimens To Improve Your Game By : Four different golf training regimens aimed to help golfers improve their game. Famous Quotes by Lou Holtz During Football's Annual Bowl Season By : College football's annual bowl season is full of surprises and spectacular moments. Famous coaches have had some memorable remarks about American's most popular sport, and here are some of them by Lou Holtz, who some consider to be the best of the best college coaches and for good reason. Find out why. Famous Quotes by Knute Rockne During Football's Annual Bowl Season By : College football's annual bowl season is full of surprises and spectacular moments. Famous coaches have had some memorable remarks about American's most popular sport, and here are some of them by legendary Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne, who many consider to be the best of the best. Banana Costs Tsonga the Australian Open Title By : How a simple nutritional error could have cost Tsonga the Australian Open Title against Novak Djokovic Bass Fishing Technique - Learn How To Fish On The Edge By : Stephen Long Location on where to fish is as important as location is in real estate. Learning where to find bass on the fishing edges will greatly improve your fishing odds next time at the lake. Eight Great Golf Exercises (Part I) By : Eight Great Golf Exercises (Part I) The Art of Mountain Walking By : Describing some techniques useful for mountain walking. The Basics of Ice Climbing By : Chris Haycock Describing some of the techniques and knowledge required to start ice climbing. Tired of fumbling with your rod and reel? By : Steven Magill More than 2,000 years ago, fishermen noticed insects that were eaten by the fish near the water's surface. They fashioned rough imitations of those insects on primitive hooks and began catching fish. That was the beginning of a sport. Karate - Empty Hand By : James Liu This article is about Karate. The art of the empty hand and what the formalities and philosophies of the art. The Equipment Needed For Martial Arts By : James Liu This article describes what is needed to participate in the martial arts. Hazards of Mountain Climbing By : Chris Haycock Some of the main hazards of climbing/mountaineering, and how to avoid or minimise them. How Do I Shelter When Mountaineering Or Climbing? By : Chris Haycock Various methods of shelter used when mountaineering or climbing. The Basics of Mountaineering and Climbing By : Chris Haycock A brief description of the three basic divisions of mountaineering/climbing. Bird Watching for Beginners By : Patrick Carpen Gives a few tips on the sport of bird watching for prospective and beginning bird watchers or birders. The Bristle dart board is not made from boars bristles By : Steve Porter The Bristle dart board has been around for 70 years, but it is still regarded as the dart board to play on for serious darters. Indeed all the top money darts tournaments still use the Bristle style board, and I'm sure it will still be around for another 70 years. Speed Training Workout Guidelines By : Patrick Beith Every coach and athlete wants to experience faster speeds, but that does not mean they are doing effective speed training workouts at their practices. By looking for short cuts and quick answers, you'll see inconsistent and frustrating results. But when your speed training workouts fit into a well designed training plan, you'll get results that you didn't realize could occur so quickly and easily. Thinking of Surfing? Know the Right Equipment You Will Need Beforehand By : James Liu This article is about picking the right equipment for surfing.There are things you need to know beforehand to make things successful. Is Grappling Good against More Than One Opponent By : James Liu This article is about how Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will give you the ability to fend off multiple attackers. Grappling A Great Way To Get In Shape By : James Liu This article is about how grappling can get you in shape and get you fit. Why Gamers Love the Video Game Chair By : Ron Cambria The industry involving games and gamers has truly evolved. It is actually no longer just about getting the newest version of a popular virtual reality or role playing game. Video game chairs, also known as video game rocker chairs, have caught the attention of the gaming community as soon as they were launched in the market. A MMA Overview By : James Liu This article is about the emergence of MMA in the United States and the popularity it received from the Pay Per View market. Golf Tips – Discover Some Steps To Help You Lower Your Handicap By : Jitender Zaman Discover some simple golf tips that can help you to lower your handicap. Learn the best ways to practice as well as some mental game tips to help you play better more consistently. Bottelsen Darts, the No Bounce Darts Company By : Steve Porter Bottelsen is one of the big names in darts. They pioneered the famous “Hammerhead” darts, which have the retractable tip reducing bounce outs on the pesky wires of the Bristle Dart Boards. The Physics of Sailing a Boat By : Simon White A simplified description of the physics behind sailing and some common sailing terms defined. Circuit Training For Tennis By : Paul Gold For tennis, circuit training is a great way to include all of the fitness components you need to improve in the one session. By learning how to plan a session you will be able to maximise the time you have available to fit in your tennis and your training. Align Yourself Accurately For Every Golf Shot By Doing This… By : Nick Bayley In this article golfers will discover a simple way to align themselves correctly for each golf shot. What are Soft tip Darts? By : Steve Porter The electronic dart board is definitely a hit for home users as the darts used have plastic tips which are safer and much less likely to put holes in your wall., so here is a run down on the more popular soft tip darts. Arizona Sonoran Desert Golf Courses At Their Best By : Cecilia Valenzuela This article contains helpful information designed to assist the average as well as the professional golfer who is looking for a listing of some of the best golf courses including a directory in the Grand Canyon state. Horse Racing Handicaps, How Are Horses Rated? By : Max Redd Max Redd discusses one of the fundamental aspects of the different types of horse race in the UK. The basic differences between Handicap races and Conditions races. Golf.....It's All in Your Mind By : Nancy Irwin Golf is 99% mental. Shift your game into high gear with a low score through the power of your mind. Beware routine By : James Lambert An article, inspired by my journey into work. How routine can sometimes be negative and how this relates to fitness training. Tailgating: The Choices To Be Made For Your Party By : Dana Buttenhoff When you are planning a tailgating adventure prior to the next big game there are many choices to be made. Planning ahead will guarantee that you and your tailgating group enjoy your next gathering to the fullest. Fun With The Martial Arts By : James Liu This article is about the fun one can have with the martial arts, especially Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Is Nadal sending out the wrong message By : Paul Gold How to use single leg training to greatly improve the functional loads you can lift as well as improving real world tennis qualities such as balance and power. Bass Fishing Origins and Methods By : Robert Kokoska Learn about a few of the most popular methods for catching bass fish. The Golf Grip - How Hard Should You Hold It? By : Nick Bayley In this article I give golfers a simple exercise that will help them to learn how hard they should hold the golf grip for them!
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