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Four Little-Known Baseball/Softball Training Secrets, PART 1
*************Train for POWER*************Baseball and softball are not games of strength, but of EXPLOSIVE POWER. Just how strong do you have to be to pick up a 5 oz baseball, or a 30 oz bat? On the

Cricket Tips: Goal Setting for a Successful Cricket Season
One of the essential cricket tips I ever learned was that of goal setting. The ability to set goals and effectively motivate yourself to achieve them are two essential cricket tips and skills that wil

My Perfect Campsite
It’s the time of year to beat the heat and head for higher elevation. For many people that means loading up the RV, grabbing the boat and finding a campground by the lake. My idea for the perfect ge

No Weiners at the Table!
The Year is 2168 The Place: Winnipeg, North Dakota, USA The Channel: 51,479 on your in-brain t.v. chip Your on site personal newshost is: Zig ZaggnerHello again, everybody, and welcome to the negotiat

High School Sports - Why They Are Important
High school is a time to make friends, get good grades, participate in activities and prepare for the future. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts, some schools have opted out of high school sports, beli

Maximizing Game Day Bat Speed
If you're a hitter - baseball, slow pitch, or fastpitch softball, you'll definitely find this to your liking!I'm a big proponent of appropriate strength & conditioning as a way of increasing GAME TIM

Training to Increase Throwing Velocity
I'm often asked how to help players to throw better or harder. My private lessons usually involve this aspect of training. My advice in this regard is the same:1) First, improve throwing mechanics. Th

Crack of the Bat
What is that sound that batters love to hear? That bang, that square hit, that crack of the bat. You know, as a batter, that you have just launched one. You know that the ball is taking off. You know

What Makes a Hiking Boot Great?
How to evaluate hiking boots and footwear for comfort, protection, and durability.Choosing hiking boots and footwear is one of the most important decisions you as a hiker or camper will make. They'll

What is Poison Croquet?
In some areas of the Western United States a simple form of croquet is being played, one different than the traditional competitive forms of croquet. This type of croquet is often called Poison, and

Winter Safety in the Mountains
Snow-topped mountains look beautiful but they can be death-traps for the unprepared hiker or hill walker. Sadly, every year, people die and are badly injured whilst exploring these regions at this tim

NCAA Drug Testing - The Right Thing To Do
In today's society with all the performance enhancing drugs available, it is nice to see the ncaa drug testing college athletes. It is time that we get a handle on it and offer help, education, and th

How to Pick Your Next Camping Tent
A good camping tent should keep you dry, comfortable, and provide protection.Which camping tent... Dome, family, 4-season, backpacking or cabin is right for you? They don't repel rain, cold, snow, or

Football Betting Trends to Keep an Eye on this Year
Until last year, the past 10 years the winners of the Super Bowl are a combined 58-79 ATS for a lousy 42% win ratio following their Super Bowl victory. While the losers of the Super Bowl are even wors

Ticket Scalping: A Victimless Crime?
I admit it. Many, many years ago I purchased a ticket from a ticket scalper outside Texas Stadium. If memory serves correct, I paid $70 for a ticket with a face value around $15. Like I said it was ma

Funny Baseball Quotes
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. Earl WilsonWhen they start the game, they don't yell, "Work ball." They say, "Play ball." Willie Stargell, 1981When we play

End the Madness: Down with the BCS
Lets' face it: the BCS is a piece of garbage. It encourages unsportsmanlike behavior - and there really seems to be too much of that these days - by forcing teams to run up scores to maintain high pol

What Is Dirtbagging?
Dirtbagging is stripping camping or backpacking down to the essentials: fun and adventure. Just throw a few things in any old pack, and get out there. You don't need all that expensive camping and bac

Back By Popular Demand
Come and See Those Interesting Baseball Stats. For some people this is Baseball Fantasy. For some people this is Baseball Memorabilia. For me it is joy and amazement. I love perusing baseball stats.W

Four Little-known Baseball / Softball Training Secrets, Part 4
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