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In Baseball, Are They Simply Trying To Hit A Home Run Every Time?

September 23, 2021 Leave a Comment

The most exciting thing in a baseball game to me is not necessarily the outcome, but the process of watching a pitcher duel with a hitter.

There’s so much more going on at the plate that a casual fan may not be aware of. All of the three main players in an at bat – the pitcher, catcher, and batter – have all studied each other. This leads to an intricate mind game that enhances the pure physical battle of trying to make bat meet ball.

What’s It Like To Get Laid Out In The NFL?

August 17, 2021 Leave a Comment

It was like being in a car accident. Everything was fast, then it was suddenly slow motion. I was running down on punt coverage against Dallas last season, like I’ve done a thousands times before. I pushed off on my blocker. I turned to my left. I saw a white jersey.

Car crash.

Do Pro Fighters Have To Register Their Hands As Weapons?

June 30, 2021 Leave a Comment

(photo by Detroit Golfer)

They don’t. The idea that professional boxers, or any other martial artists/combat athletes for that matter, are required to “register their hands as lethal weapons”, is a complete myth.

It’s a silly boast that some fighters use to exaggerate their own ability.

What Exactly Do People Mean By “Spacing” In Basketball

June 23, 2021 Leave a Comment

Good floor spacing means those teams have shooters who can shoot the 3 very well forcing defenders to stick closer to them and further away from the paint/rim

It does not necessarily mean shooting above league average from three; volume is just as important as percentage. If a player shoots well from three but only manages 1-2 attempts per game despite being always wide open they are not a floor spacer.

Rajon Rondo is an example of this. Also doesn’t have to be restricted to 3PT shooting if it concerns big men; Nikola Jokic is a top notch floor spacer.

Good spacing makes it difficult for defenders to play help defense.

What Is The Difference Between Bodybuilding and Powerlifting?

June 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

Bodybuilding

We’ve all seen crazy pictures of Arnold Schwarzenegger or Ronnie Colman competing for Mr. Olympia — one of the highest level of bodybuilding competition — but how did they get up to that point? Bodybuilding is a round-the-clock commitment where athletes use cardio and strength exercises in tandem with an emphasis on bulking and cutting: putting on as much muscle mass as possible, and eliminating as much fat as possible from the body in order to get the muscle definition. The goal is to develop a perfect form which meets judges’ criteria.

What’s The Deal With Fighting in Hockey?

May 7, 2021 Leave a Comment

In hockey, fighting isn’t seen as a way to injure someone, like it would be in “real life”. There is a code of sportsmanship in hockey that goes beyond the rules of the game.

When that code is broken, players will square off against the offender in defense of themselves or a teammate.

Is Bo Jackson the Greatest Athlete To Ever Live Or Is He Overrated?

April 15, 2021 Leave a Comment

Before the hate mail comes in I’d first like to clarify that I greatly respect Bo Jackson and think he’s an incredible athlete. However, sometimes pure athleticism doesn’t directly translate on the field or in the stat sheet. I always enjoyed watching Jackson play and marveled at his strength and speed, but sometimes there’s more to becoming an all-around player at your sport.

Somewhere along the way Bo turned into a mythic hero, instead of simply a gifted athlete. ESPN went so far as to crown him with the Greatest Athlete of All Time award. Pretty surprising considering he only played 8 seasons in the MLB and 4 in the NFL.

Why Does Chess Have A Women’s Division?

March 12, 2021 Leave a Comment

Chess game is dominated by men players so gender-divided rankings and tournaments are there to encourage and promote chess amongst girls and women.

As there are very few female chess players in comparison to men, the said factors contribute to creating female role models, female champions, etc. It’s not meant to discriminate but to promote chess amongst girls, especially because it might be somewhat intimidating to enter a sport mostly dominated by men.

There are many tournaments in which men and women compete against each other. Right now you are not seeing women compete against the best men chess players in the world because there is no women players right now who is in the top 20 ranking of chess.

In the 90s a female GM, Judith Polgar, ranked among the top 10 best chess players in the world, played against the likes of Kasparov, Anand, Karpov etc.

There’s actually a women’s World Championship, and an Open World Championship (which any human can enter). Theoretically, a woman could win the open world championship and win it.

Why Is Wrestling The Most Important Skill To Have In MMA?

February 12, 2021 Leave a Comment

Joe Rogan on wrestling:

“We said it a million times but it bears repeating. Wrestling is the greatest skill to have in MMA because wrestling dictates where the fight takes place.

On top of that, amateur wrestling training is so unbelievably grueling that the guys who get through it are the guys who rise to the top are the elite of the elite when it comes to mental toughness. That is a huge part of fighting. Mental toughness and focus and the ability to work hard to achieve goals under exceedingly insurmountable circumstances.”

Why Do Pro Baseball Players Require So Much More Minor League Time Compared To Other Major Sports?

January 26, 2021 Leave a Comment

Well one thing is the way the game is played. With football, it is such a physical sport that you dont have time really develop guys because of the beatings those guys take week in and week out. Running backs typically fall apart when they hit the 30 year old mark. The only positions where you can be successful for a long time are qbs and kickers because they do not typically take a beating. College is basically the minors for football. You dont have the body or time to go from college to the minors to develop because one hit in football and your career is done. With baseball you can see guys playing well into their 40’s so they have time to develop their game before going pro.

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