March Madness: Terminology Explained

The NCAA college basketball tournament, also known as "March Madness", is a classic college basketball tournament adored by fans, particularly in the US. It has grown over time to be one of the major sporting events in the basketball calendar year.  It was a huge disappointment for sports fans when the 2020 men's and women's college basketball tournaments were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

March Madness is unique in many aspects, including some of the terminology used. If you are new to or unfamiliar with the tournament, you may have a rough time keeping up with the March Madness community.  When it comes to March Madness terminology, let us help explain some of the common terms you ought to know.

   

Seeding

During the tournament draw, the 68 participating teams are divided into four regions, with each region carrying up to 17 teams. Most of the teams in each region are assigned specific "seeds" from 1-16. The number 1 seeds are considered the strongest teams, followed by the number 2 seeds, and so on. In the first round, the strongest seed (number 1) plays the weakest seed (number 16), while the number 2 seed plays the number 15 seed, then number 3 plays number 14, etc.  The idea is that the top seeds are "rewarded" for their regular season and conference tournament play by playing a weaker opponent in the first round.  

The First Four

Following the expansion of the NCAA March Madness tournament to 68 teams, the First Four terminology found its way into the NCAA matrix.  This refers to the first four games of the tournament, often played on Tuesday and Wednesday after the Selection Sunday.  The games are played between the four lowest seeded automatic bids and the four lowest seeded at-large bids.  One "First Four" game takes place in each region.  Although these are considered official tournament games, they serve more as "play-in" games, with the winner earning an official seed in the first round of the tournament.  

Sweet Sixteen

The Sweet Sixteen refers to the third round of the NCAA March Madness tournament, also known as the Regional Semifinals.  During this round, sixteen teams remain, four from each region.  Each team at this point has won two tournament games (three if the team played in the First Four).

Elite Eight

The Elite Eight refers to the fourth round of the NCAA March Madness tournament, also known as the Regional Finals.  During this round, only eight teams remain, two from each region.

The Final Four

The Final Four refers to the last four remaining teams in the March Madness tournament after the field is narrowed down through single elimination. Each of these four teams represents a specific region (i.e. East, West, Midwest, South) and are considered regional champions.

 

Bracketology

This sounds more like college slang, right? Yes, bracketology is akin to gambling. Before the tournament gets underway, fans gather to predict the teams that will make it to the 68-team competition.  Once the seedings are in place, fans fill out their "brackets" to pick who will win each game and which team will ultimately take the crown.  The process of filling brackets is factors in a lot in math, analytics, statistics and the likes. Pretty much everyone wants to make the right picks and win big!

 

Automatic bid

Division 1 comprises up to 32 basketball conferences ,with each conference having its own tournament. Each conference has their own tournament, with the winner earning an automatic bid to the 68-team NCAA March Madness tournament.

At-large bid

The remaining 36 slots are determined by at-large bids. This is where the selection committee uses various criteria to choose 36 teams that caught their eye throughout the regular season and conference tournament games but did not win the respective conference tournaments. There is no restriction on the number of teams of the same conference who can earn a slot via the at-large bid. It is fully dependent on the decision of the selection committee.

The Bubble

Much like a bubble that can pop at any instant, the bubble team is a team whose chance to qualify for an at-large bid for the NCAA tournament is borderline, or "on the bubble". The team has a record that is good enough to qualify, along with other teams with similar records.  However, since there are only a certain number of at-large slots in the tournament, they have to wait until the brackets are revealed to find out if they will be a part of the March Madness tournament. Because no one knows which criteria the selection committee will use to fill the final open slots in the tournament, the bubble "bursts" for some teams on Selection Sunday when they find out their team was not chosen.    

AP Ranking

AP ranking stands for Associated Press ranking. A group of 65 sports journalists cast their votes to select their current top 25 teams that participated in Division 1 tournaments. This practice has been around since 1948 and is a relative ranking of the strongest teams, but does not determine the teams chosen to participate in the NCAA tournament.

BPI

BPI refers to the College Basketball Power Index created by ESPN. It represents the disparity of a team’s performance to the average performance. It technically quantifies whether the team is above or below average and gives a projection of the team’s performance going forward. By finding the difference between the BPI Offensive and BPI Defensive, BPI estimates are obtained.

Upset

No one hates this term like the higher-ranked teams that are considered the favorites in the tournament. The term upset is used when the lower-ranked teams, known as underdogs, surprisingly beat a higher-seeded or stronger team. If it happens in an early round of the tournament, it is commonly referred to as "bracket buster".

Cinderella

When the tournament starts, scores of fans bet on certain teams to do well while others flop. However, some teams shock the NCAA March Madness tournament by stringing together wins over higher seeds. This kind of team is what is referred to as Cinderella as they try to turn their tournament run into a magical fairy tale with a happy ending!

Cutting down the Net

If you have watched NCAA March Madness then you probably have seen a coach or player of the team that lifts the tournament trophy cutting the basketball net after the final whistle. The next time you see it, don't think it is mischief. No this is purely NCAA March Madness tradition!

Wrap up

We have certainly not exhausted the list of March Madness terminology, but these should help put you on the same wavelength with other fanatics of the tournament!

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The NCAA college basketball tournament, also known as "March Madness", is a classic college basketball tournament adored by fans, particularly in the US. It has grown over time to be one of the major sporting events in the basketball calendar year.  It was a huge disappointment for sports fans when the 2020 men's and women's college basketball tournaments were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

March Madness is unique in many aspects, including some of the terminology used. If you are new to or unfamiliar with the tournament, you may have a rough time keeping up with the March Madness community.  When it comes to March Madness terminology, let us help explain some of the common terms you ought to know.

   

Seeding

During the tournament draw, the 68 participating teams are divided into four regions, with each region carrying up to 17 teams. Most of the teams in each region are assigned specific "seeds" from 1-16. The number 1 seeds are considered the strongest teams, followed by the number 2 seeds, and so on. In the first round, the strongest seed (number 1) plays the weakest seed (number 16), while the number 2 seed plays the number 15 seed, then number 3 plays number 14, etc.  The idea is that the top seeds are "rewarded" for their regular season and conference tournament play by playing a weaker opponent in the first round.  

The First Four

Following the expansion of the NCAA March Madness tournament to 68 teams, the First Four terminology found its way into the NCAA matrix.  This refers to the first four games of the tournament, often played on Tuesday and Wednesday after the Selection Sunday.  The games are played between the four lowest seeded automatic bids and the four lowest seeded at-large bids.  One "First Four" game takes place in each region.  Although these are considered official tournament games, they serve more as "play-in" games, with the winner earning an official seed in the first round of the tournament.  

Sweet Sixteen

The Sweet Sixteen refers to the third round of the NCAA March Madness tournament, also known as the Regional Semifinals.  During this round, sixteen teams remain, four from each region.  Each team at this point has won two tournament games (three if the team played in the First Four).

Elite Eight

The Elite Eight refers to the fourth round of the NCAA March Madness tournament, also known as the Regional Finals.  During this round, only eight teams remain, two from each region.

The Final Four

The Final Four refers to the last four remaining teams in the March Madness tournament after the field is narrowed down through single elimination. Each of these four teams represents a specific region (i.e. East, West, Midwest, South) and are considered regional champions.

 

Bracketology

This sounds more like college slang, right? Yes, bracketology is akin to gambling. Before the tournament gets underway, fans gather to predict the teams that will make it to the 68-team competition.  Once the seedings are in place, fans fill out their "brackets" to pick who will win each game and which team will ultimately take the crown.  The process of filling brackets is factors in a lot in math, analytics, statistics and the likes. Pretty much everyone wants to make the right picks and win big!

 

Automatic bid

Division 1 comprises up to 32 basketball conferences ,with each conference having its own tournament. Each conference has their own tournament, with the winner earning an automatic bid to the 68-team NCAA March Madness tournament.

At-large bid

The remaining 36 slots are determined by at-large bids. This is where the selection committee uses various criteria to choose 36 teams that caught their eye throughout the regular season and conference tournament games but did not win the respective conference tournaments. There is no restriction on the number of teams of the same conference who can earn a slot via the at-large bid. It is fully dependent on the decision of the selection committee.

The Bubble

Much like a bubble that can pop at any instant, the bubble team is a team whose chance to qualify for an at-large bid for the NCAA tournament is borderline, or "on the bubble". The team has a record that is good enough to qualify, along with other teams with similar records.  However, since there are only a certain number of at-large slots in the tournament, they have to wait until the brackets are revealed to find out if they will be a part of the March Madness tournament. Because no one knows which criteria the selection committee will use to fill the final open slots in the tournament, the bubble "bursts" for some teams on Selection Sunday when they find out their team was not chosen.    

AP Ranking

AP ranking stands for Associated Press ranking. A group of 65 sports journalists cast their votes to select their current top 25 teams that participated in Division 1 tournaments. This practice has been around since 1948 and is a relative ranking of the strongest teams, but does not determine the teams chosen to participate in the NCAA tournament.

BPI

BPI refers to the College Basketball Power Index created by ESPN. It represents the disparity of a team’s performance to the average performance. It technically quantifies whether the team is above or below average and gives a projection of the team’s performance going forward. By finding the difference between the BPI Offensive and BPI Defensive, BPI estimates are obtained.

Upset

No one hates this term like the higher-ranked teams that are considered the favorites in the tournament. The term upset is used when the lower-ranked teams, known as underdogs, surprisingly beat a higher-seeded or stronger team. If it happens in an early round of the tournament, it is commonly referred to as "bracket buster".

Cinderella

When the tournament starts, scores of fans bet on certain teams to do well while others flop. However, some teams shock the NCAA March Madness tournament by stringing together wins over higher seeds. This kind of team is what is referred to as Cinderella as they try to turn their tournament run into a magical fairy tale with a happy ending!

Cutting down the Net

If you have watched NCAA March Madness then you probably have seen a coach or player of the team that lifts the tournament trophy cutting the basketball net after the final whistle. The next time you see it, don't think it is mischief. No this is purely NCAA March Madness tradition!

Wrap up

We have certainly not exhausted the list of March Madness terminology, but these should help put you on the same wavelength with other fanatics of the tournament!

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Things to Know Before Using Your Ping Pong Paddle: The Ping Pong Basics

Ping pong, better known as table tennis, is a fun game. All you need is your ping pong paddle, a small celluloid ball, a net, and, of course, a table. All these pieces of equipment have their official specifications, but can sometimes be overlooked when you are up for a friendly match. 

One thing that should not be overlooked is the basics. Like every other game, table tennis has its own set of rules. These rules are what makes a game competitive and fun. This article aims to tell you all about the basics of table tennis so you can start right away.

Equipment for the game: The Right Ping Pong Paddle

As we mentioned before there are some specific rules when it comes to the equipment being used. 

The ball is generally orange or white in color and the ping pong paddle comes in black or red color. The best ping pong paddle is made to control the overall speed and control of the ball. 

The length of the table has to be 274 cm and the width has to be 152.5 cm. The height of the net has to be 15.25 cm. There is a center line that divides the table. This line is used in games while played by doubles only. 

The Point System

First, let’s get familiar with the point system of the game. The winner is the one who gets 11 points first. 

However, in order to win the game you need to have a 2 point lead. For example, if you reach a deuce, meaning both the players have 10 points then the game goes to extra. The game continues until one player can get that 2 point lead. If there is already a 2 point difference then the first to reach the 11 point mark wins. You will gain a point when your opponent fails to return the ball successfully. 

The number of matches has to be odd for every game. It can be 3, 5 or 7. This depends on the number of games the players have decided to play but it has to be odd. The one who gets the best 2 out of 3, 3 out of 5, or 5 out of 7 wins. 

Serve away! 

Before swinging your ping pong paddle, you must know how to serve properly. The right serve can make or break a match. There are a few things to consider while serving. First, the ball must be resting freely on the palm of your hand. The ball must be above and behind the table and when serving, it should be tossed vertically and then struck by the paddle. Serve the ball with your bat (also known as a paddle) over the net and on to your opponent’s side of the table. The ball must hit your side of the table before crossing the net. 

When the opponent returns, he/she also has to make sure that the ball first hits their side and then comes to you, meaning the ball must bounce on each side for the serve to be considered as legal. 

Single serves 

Table tennis can be played in singles or doubles. While playing singles, a player gets two serves and after that, the ball switches to the opponent, and then he/she gets two serves. Meaning both players get two serves before switching. 

This changes, however, when the game goes to extra play. Then each player will get only one serve before switching. While playing singles, the serves have to be in straight lines. 

Double serves 

The serves have to be diagonal when playing in doubles. The table will have a white marker line that makes a left court and a right court. The serve must be from your right court to your opponents’ right court. It should never start with the left court. 

Like the singles, you also get two serves each while playing doubles, but there is a slight change. 

Suppose you are A1 and your partner is A2. Your opponent is B1 and B2. Let’s say B1 is your diagonal opponent. So now you serve 2 times to B1. Then you swap your position with your partner A2. Now, B1 serves two times to A2. After that, they swap their position and now A2 serves two times to B2, then B2 serves two times to A1. 

To put it simply after two serves you swap positions with your partner. 

Rotate and sync 

While playing in doubles, the players must swap their positions and hit alternatively. For example, let’s say A1 is the first to serve. A1 serves to B1. When B1 returns the ball, A2 has to hit back, then B2 returns. This is how by alternative rallying you have to hit the ball. 

Things you should not do 

It might seem easy to gain a point just by making your opponent miss but there are plenty of ways you can also lose your points. 

Here are the things that you can not do in tennis:

• You can not hit the ball twice in succession. 
• You can not allow the ball to bounce more than once on your side of the table. 
• You can not hit the ball before it has bounced on your side of the table. (Even if the ball hits the edge of the table it will count) 
• You can not hit the ball into the net and allow it to land on your half of the table.
• You can not touch the ball with any part of your body except the paddle      
• In doubles, you can not hit the ball out of turn 
• You can not put your non-playing hand on the table or the net 

If you commit any of the above error,s your opponent will be awarded with a point. 

Final Thoughts 

As you can tell, table tennis is an extremely fast sport and you will need good reflexes to play it properly. The rules might seem a bit confusing at first, but over time the rules get easier to follow and it becomes a really fun sport to play.

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Ping pong, better known as table tennis, is a fun game. All you need is your ping pong paddle, a small celluloid ball, a net, and, of course, a table. All these pieces of equipment have their official specifications, but can sometimes be overlooked when you are up for a friendly match. 

One thing that should not be overlooked is the basics. Like every other game, table tennis has its own set of rules. These rules are what makes a game competitive and fun. This article aims to tell you all about the basics of table tennis so you can start right away.

Equipment for the game: The Right Ping Pong Paddle

As we mentioned before there are some specific rules when it comes to the equipment being used. 

The ball is generally orange or white in color and the ping pong paddle comes in black or red color. The best ping pong paddle is made to control the overall speed and control of the ball. 

The length of the table has to be 274 cm and the width has to be 152.5 cm. The height of the net has to be 15.25 cm. There is a center line that divides the table. This line is used in games while played by doubles only. 

The Point System

First, let’s get familiar with the point system of the game. The winner is the one who gets 11 points first. 

However, in order to win the game you need to have a 2 point lead. For example, if you reach a deuce, meaning both the players have 10 points then the game goes to extra. The game continues until one player can get that 2 point lead. If there is already a 2 point difference then the first to reach the 11 point mark wins. You will gain a point when your opponent fails to return the ball successfully. 

The number of matches has to be odd for every game. It can be 3, 5 or 7. This depends on the number of games the players have decided to play but it has to be odd. The one who gets the best 2 out of 3, 3 out of 5, or 5 out of 7 wins. 

Serve away! 

Before swinging your ping pong paddle, you must know how to serve properly. The right serve can make or break a match. There are a few things to consider while serving. First, the ball must be resting freely on the palm of your hand. The ball must be above and behind the table and when serving, it should be tossed vertically and then struck by the paddle. Serve the ball with your bat (also known as a paddle) over the net and on to your opponent’s side of the table. The ball must hit your side of the table before crossing the net. 

When the opponent returns, he/she also has to make sure that the ball first hits their side and then comes to you, meaning the ball must bounce on each side for the serve to be considered as legal. 

Single serves 

Table tennis can be played in singles or doubles. While playing singles, a player gets two serves and after that, the ball switches to the opponent, and then he/she gets two serves. Meaning both players get two serves before switching. 

This changes, however, when the game goes to extra play. Then each player will get only one serve before switching. While playing singles, the serves have to be in straight lines. 

Double serves 

The serves have to be diagonal when playing in doubles. The table will have a white marker line that makes a left court and a right court. The serve must be from your right court to your opponents’ right court. It should never start with the left court. 

Like the singles, you also get two serves each while playing doubles, but there is a slight change. 

Suppose you are A1 and your partner is A2. Your opponent is B1 and B2. Let’s say B1 is your diagonal opponent. So now you serve 2 times to B1. Then you swap your position with your partner A2. Now, B1 serves two times to A2. After that, they swap their position and now A2 serves two times to B2, then B2 serves two times to A1. 

To put it simply after two serves you swap positions with your partner. 

Rotate and sync 

While playing in doubles, the players must swap their positions and hit alternatively. For example, let’s say A1 is the first to serve. A1 serves to B1. When B1 returns the ball, A2 has to hit back, then B2 returns. This is how by alternative rallying you have to hit the ball. 

Things you should not do 

It might seem easy to gain a point just by making your opponent miss but there are plenty of ways you can also lose your points. 

Here are the things that you can not do in tennis:

• You can not hit the ball twice in succession. 
• You can not allow the ball to bounce more than once on your side of the table. 
• You can not hit the ball before it has bounced on your side of the table. (Even if the ball hits the edge of the table it will count) 
• You can not hit the ball into the net and allow it to land on your half of the table.
• You can not touch the ball with any part of your body except the paddle      
• In doubles, you can not hit the ball out of turn 
• You can not put your non-playing hand on the table or the net 

If you commit any of the above error,s your opponent will be awarded with a point. 

Final Thoughts 

As you can tell, table tennis is an extremely fast sport and you will need good reflexes to play it properly. The rules might seem a bit confusing at first, but over time the rules get easier to follow and it becomes a really fun sport to play.

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Charles Barkley makes guest appearance on SNL 'What Up With That'

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley was one of the special guests in the "What Up With That: At Home" talk show sketch during this week's episode of Saturday Night Live (At Home).

With the cast and crew of SNL unable to use the studios at Rockefeller Center for a live show, the sketch amounted to a Zoom conference call with Barkley and DJ Khaled as the celebrity guests. However, the gag in this recurring sketch (making its return to SNL for the first time since 2015) is that host DeAndre Cole (played by SNL cast member Kenan Thompson) does most of the talking...and singing.

With the hot topic in sports being the Michael Jordan documentary "The Last Dance", Barkley was asked what it was like to play against Jordan in the 1993 NBA Finals and play with him on the 1992 "Dream Team". Barkley said that it was special, and the documentary is excellent. Barkley wanted to tell a story about something that wasn't in the documentary, but Cole couldn't help interrupt him and break into song again.

Before you know it, the show was over, so Barkley never got to tell his story. We know Barkley has stories about Jordan. They both like to golf, and they both like to gamble. According to Barkley, Jordan once bet $300K on a hole in golf. Must be nice to have that much money.

It's unfortunate that there are no sports to watch right now. The lack of sports is hurting everyone - the players, the owners, the fans, the sportsbooks... everyone. We are hoping that sports come back in some way, shape or form. If the games have to be without fans, at least we can watch them on television. The ratings virtual NFL Draft and the Michael Jordan documentary are proving that fans are desperate for sports to come back. Hopefully it will be soon.

[SNL]

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Judul : Charles Barkley makes guest appearance on SNL 'What Up With That'
link : Charles Barkley makes guest appearance on SNL 'What Up With That'

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley was one of the special guests in the "What Up With That: At Home" talk show sketch during this week's episode of Saturday Night Live (At Home).

With the cast and crew of SNL unable to use the studios at Rockefeller Center for a live show, the sketch amounted to a Zoom conference call with Barkley and DJ Khaled as the celebrity guests. However, the gag in this recurring sketch (making its return to SNL for the first time since 2015) is that host DeAndre Cole (played by SNL cast member Kenan Thompson) does most of the talking...and singing.

With the hot topic in sports being the Michael Jordan documentary "The Last Dance", Barkley was asked what it was like to play against Jordan in the 1993 NBA Finals and play with him on the 1992 "Dream Team". Barkley said that it was special, and the documentary is excellent. Barkley wanted to tell a story about something that wasn't in the documentary, but Cole couldn't help interrupt him and break into song again.

Before you know it, the show was over, so Barkley never got to tell his story. We know Barkley has stories about Jordan. They both like to golf, and they both like to gamble. According to Barkley, Jordan once bet $300K on a hole in golf. Must be nice to have that much money.

It's unfortunate that there are no sports to watch right now. The lack of sports is hurting everyone - the players, the owners, the fans, the sportsbooks... everyone. We are hoping that sports come back in some way, shape or form. If the games have to be without fans, at least we can watch them on television. The ratings virtual NFL Draft and the Michael Jordan documentary are proving that fans are desperate for sports to come back. Hopefully it will be soon.

[SNL]

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George Kittle offers NFL Draft tips in Bud Light Seltzer commercial

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle stars in a new commercial for Bud Light Seltzer where he offers a preview of some of his top tips for NFL draft prospects.

The ad was released by Bud Light on Friday as teams prepared for the second and third rounds of the 2020 NFL Draft. Kittle was the 146th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, and it's safe to say that the Niners got their money's worth with him.

Kittle previews some of the topics he plans to cover in "Bud Light Seltzer presents: 146 Draft Tips" such as acceptance speeches, awkward hugs, and "Are sweatpants OK?"

We hope there is at least one follow-up to this ad. If Kittle supposedly has 146 draft tips, we should at least have the opportunity to hear one or two of them. It has the potential to be hilarious.

On a serious note, the end of the commercial promotes a worthwhile cause, as Kittle encourages fans to donate money to COVID-19 relief efforts through the NFL Draft-a-Thon.

UPDATE: On Saturday, Bud Light released a series of 15-second shorts with George Kittle expanding on his NFL Draft tips for prospects.

TIP #4: Lighting

TIP #7: Technical Difficulties

TIP #11: Air Hugs

TIP #13: Nerves

[Bud Light]

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Judul : George Kittle offers NFL Draft tips in Bud Light Seltzer commercial
link : George Kittle offers NFL Draft tips in Bud Light Seltzer commercial

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle stars in a new commercial for Bud Light Seltzer where he offers a preview of some of his top tips for NFL draft prospects.

The ad was released by Bud Light on Friday as teams prepared for the second and third rounds of the 2020 NFL Draft. Kittle was the 146th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, and it's safe to say that the Niners got their money's worth with him.

Kittle previews some of the topics he plans to cover in "Bud Light Seltzer presents: 146 Draft Tips" such as acceptance speeches, awkward hugs, and "Are sweatpants OK?"

We hope there is at least one follow-up to this ad. If Kittle supposedly has 146 draft tips, we should at least have the opportunity to hear one or two of them. It has the potential to be hilarious.

On a serious note, the end of the commercial promotes a worthwhile cause, as Kittle encourages fans to donate money to COVID-19 relief efforts through the NFL Draft-a-Thon.

UPDATE: On Saturday, Bud Light released a series of 15-second shorts with George Kittle expanding on his NFL Draft tips for prospects.

TIP #4: Lighting

TIP #7: Technical Difficulties

TIP #11: Air Hugs

TIP #13: Nerves

[Bud Light]

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Why Purchase Maximum Weight Limit Trampolines?

Many sources of entertainment exist in the world. One of them is owning a trampoline and using it to its full potential. Jumping on a device like this will literally improve your mood within a couple of seconds. You just need to give it a chance.

Moreover, children are very excited when it comes to using a trampoline. This is because it is a fun activity that creates a sense of flying temporarily. The idea of something bouncing you off in the sky is always entertaining. However, you can also enjoy the device, not just your kids.

There are even family size ones that can support every household member. You just need to place an order and wait for it to arrive. But, before you do that, make sure that you select the right product for your backyard. There are many models and designs that you need to be aware of. Also, you should look into whether your yard has enough space for the family size one.

Owning a trampoline will make all the difference in the world. There are a lot of benefits to using one. It can do more for a person rather than just to provide entertainment, but can also provide some incredible health benefits. Here are some reasons why you should consider purchasing one:

Improved circulation

A lot of people have a problem with blood circulation. Therefore, the best way to get the heart to pump blood all through the body at a much faster rate is if you do some kind of exercise. Physical activity will basically do wonders for your overall health.

Jumping on a trampoline can help with that a lot. It is a low-impact workout that will definitely improve your circulation. If you are not a fan of going to the gym and doing demanding exercises, then a trampoline can be your source for physical activity. On the plus side, you will have a lot of fun using it.

Your kids don't have to worry about blood circulation from a young age. They are already active every single day. However, as we grow older and approach the adult phase of your lives, it is essential to take care of our bodies. It will lead to great results.

Therefore, when purchasing a trampoline, you should look for the family size one that will support all of your family’s weight. Plus, a bigger trampoline equals much more fun. The more you use it, the better you’ll feel.

Bone strength

As we grow older and older, our bones will become more prone to breaking. This means that their strength and density will decrease. Even if that is the natural process of the body, you could easily slow it down. What better way to do that than with physical exercises?

Jumping on a trampoline is excellent for strengthening your bones and joints. It is the perfect activity to tire yourself up and afterward take a shower. If you are into fitness, you can even incorporate the trampoline in your workout. There are a lot of activities that you can do with it. Also, there’s not a single person in the world that doesn’t like jumping on a trampoline. Check the Internet for more details about the topic.

As you can see, there's more to it than just having fun. The muscles in your legs and calves will definitely become stronger because they'll get used to the pressure every time you jump up and down. Your legs might even be sore afterward, but that's the best part. Your mood will definitely improve after the workout.

Therefore, don’t waste any more time and start browsing through different designs to choose your very own trampoline. You won’t ever regret the decision.

Weight loss

Jumping on a trampoline provides the perfect combination of fun and physical activity. If you hate working out, then bouncing on the device regularly will also produce results. It is not the same as working out in a gym, but it does involve physical activity.

It can even reduce your weight. The more you get tired and start to sweat, the more calories you will burn. You can also get tired from jumping on a trampoline for, let’s say, 30 minutes. It will make all the difference in the world. The jumping will start to reflect on the lower part of your body.

It will also get your heart pumping because it is a good cardio workout as well. Whether you are in it for the fun or the workout, it doesn’t really matter. What matters is that it will provide a satisfactory outcome.

You can even challenge yourself to jump longer than the previous day. The more often you do it, the more your body gets used to the change. Also, it provides a distraction from our hectic lives.

Twice the fun

A maximum weight limit trampolines can provide twice the fun. This means that more people can use it to jump high. As long as you mind the weight limit, then nothing is stopping the fun. This can create the perfect opportunity for your family to spend quality time with each other. It’s always more entertaining to jump with several people rather than just one.

Your children will appreciate it too. When they invite their friends over, everyone can bounce on the device without feeling left out.

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Judul : Why Purchase Maximum Weight Limit Trampolines?
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Many sources of entertainment exist in the world. One of them is owning a trampoline and using it to its full potential. Jumping on a device like this will literally improve your mood within a couple of seconds. You just need to give it a chance.

Moreover, children are very excited when it comes to using a trampoline. This is because it is a fun activity that creates a sense of flying temporarily. The idea of something bouncing you off in the sky is always entertaining. However, you can also enjoy the device, not just your kids.

There are even family size ones that can support every household member. You just need to place an order and wait for it to arrive. But, before you do that, make sure that you select the right product for your backyard. There are many models and designs that you need to be aware of. Also, you should look into whether your yard has enough space for the family size one.

Owning a trampoline will make all the difference in the world. There are a lot of benefits to using one. It can do more for a person rather than just to provide entertainment, but can also provide some incredible health benefits. Here are some reasons why you should consider purchasing one:

Improved circulation

A lot of people have a problem with blood circulation. Therefore, the best way to get the heart to pump blood all through the body at a much faster rate is if you do some kind of exercise. Physical activity will basically do wonders for your overall health.

Jumping on a trampoline can help with that a lot. It is a low-impact workout that will definitely improve your circulation. If you are not a fan of going to the gym and doing demanding exercises, then a trampoline can be your source for physical activity. On the plus side, you will have a lot of fun using it.

Your kids don't have to worry about blood circulation from a young age. They are already active every single day. However, as we grow older and approach the adult phase of your lives, it is essential to take care of our bodies. It will lead to great results.

Therefore, when purchasing a trampoline, you should look for the family size one that will support all of your family’s weight. Plus, a bigger trampoline equals much more fun. The more you use it, the better you’ll feel.

Bone strength

As we grow older and older, our bones will become more prone to breaking. This means that their strength and density will decrease. Even if that is the natural process of the body, you could easily slow it down. What better way to do that than with physical exercises?

Jumping on a trampoline is excellent for strengthening your bones and joints. It is the perfect activity to tire yourself up and afterward take a shower. If you are into fitness, you can even incorporate the trampoline in your workout. There are a lot of activities that you can do with it. Also, there’s not a single person in the world that doesn’t like jumping on a trampoline. Check the Internet for more details about the topic.

As you can see, there's more to it than just having fun. The muscles in your legs and calves will definitely become stronger because they'll get used to the pressure every time you jump up and down. Your legs might even be sore afterward, but that's the best part. Your mood will definitely improve after the workout.

Therefore, don’t waste any more time and start browsing through different designs to choose your very own trampoline. You won’t ever regret the decision.

Weight loss

Jumping on a trampoline provides the perfect combination of fun and physical activity. If you hate working out, then bouncing on the device regularly will also produce results. It is not the same as working out in a gym, but it does involve physical activity.

It can even reduce your weight. The more you get tired and start to sweat, the more calories you will burn. You can also get tired from jumping on a trampoline for, let’s say, 30 minutes. It will make all the difference in the world. The jumping will start to reflect on the lower part of your body.

It will also get your heart pumping because it is a good cardio workout as well. Whether you are in it for the fun or the workout, it doesn’t really matter. What matters is that it will provide a satisfactory outcome.

You can even challenge yourself to jump longer than the previous day. The more often you do it, the more your body gets used to the change. Also, it provides a distraction from our hectic lives.

Twice the fun

A maximum weight limit trampolines can provide twice the fun. This means that more people can use it to jump high. As long as you mind the weight limit, then nothing is stopping the fun. This can create the perfect opportunity for your family to spend quality time with each other. It’s always more entertaining to jump with several people rather than just one.

Your children will appreciate it too. When they invite their friends over, everyone can bounce on the device without feeling left out.

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How to Start Playing Badminton Perfectly

Badminton started in the mid-19th century and it was named for Duke of Beaufort’s country estate in Gloucestershire, England. This is where it was first played, although its roots can be traced to Asia and most especially to British India. You can read about its history here.

Badminton is the fastest racket sport and it is played on either a lawn or court with a shuttlecock and lightweight rackets. The shuttlecock has historically been referred to as a “bird” or “birdie”. It is a small cock that weighs 5 grams and has 16 feathers attached to it.

It is mostly played by single players (one player per side) or double players (two players on either side), but can also be played by a larger number of players. In badminton, players score points by striking the shuttlecock over the net using the racket and letting it land in the opponent’s side of the court.

Each side can strike the shuttlecock only once before it crosses the net. The play ends when the shuttlecock touches the floor or when a fault is called by an umpire, judge or the opposing player(s) and the points go to the player or team that struck the birdie. This is granted so long as the shuttlecock does touch ground in their half. The first to get to 21 points takes the game, and the winner of a match is the player or team that wins the best 2 out of 3 games.

Badminton requires the players to be fit. Players also require agility, speed, strength, stamina, and precision. The game requires sophisticated movement of the racket as well as good coordination of the feet, hands, shoulders, and eyes.

How to Get Into Badminton

To begin playing badminton, you can start by joining a club or play at your leisure outdoors. By joining a club, you get better training and several benefits while if you intend to play casually, a leisure center or gym can work for that.  Be aware that clubs usually charge an annual membership fee. Looking for where to start? You can check this link: https://www.playbestbadminton.com/.

To start playing, you need to have your gear. This can be rented or hired especially if you only intend to be a casual player. For more serious players, you will need at least a racket, several shuttlecocks, t-shirts, and shorts and of course comfortable shoes. Owning these kit will enable a player to feel comfortable using them and can also maintain them better.

While casual and fun badminton can be played outdoors, competitive games and matches are played indoors.

Benefits of Playing Badminton

Playing badminton comes with a lot of benefits. They include:

• Development of the muscles.
• Cardiovascular fitness.
• Improved coordination, balance, stamina, agility, strength, and speed.
• Improved self-esteem and improved communication skills.
• Social health and psychological benefits.

Tips on How to Play Badminton Perfectly

When you begin playing the sport, how do you become perfect? The following are a few tips that can help you.

Gripping

Badminton is first of all about your grip. With the correct grip, you can start on your way to becoming a perfect player. It is what enables you to strike the shuttlecock effectively. A poor grip will not allow you to generate the precision and power needed for your shots. When starting, you need to focus only on the two most common types of grips; the forehand and the backhand grip. You can later develop how to add other forms of grips.

The grip is also important when you are choosing a racket. Small hands require small grips, while large hands large grips.

The forehand is the most common, most used and most important grip. Forehands are utilized on the side of the body where your racket is. A right-handed person uses their forehand when the shuttlecock is on their right while it is vice versa for a left-handed individual. To have a good forehand grip, a player must stretch their hand as if they are shaking someone’s hands. To do this, your hand must be on the lower end of the racket handle and the head must be perpendicular to the floor.

For most players, the backhand grip is a weak point. To get better at this, you need to have the four fingers slightly separated while holding the thumb on the other side of the handle. Your grip must be relaxed and your wrist flexible.

Footwork

This is another very important aspect of a player’s game. To be a good player, you have to practice and perfect basic footwork movement that will enable you to move around easily. Don’t go running up and down as you will expend so much energy.

Good footwork will enable you to reach the shuttle quicker. It may look awkward when you start but in the long run, you will see the positive effects. Part of the footwork movement is understanding the number of steps you need to reach the corners of the court. Depending on your height, you may need fewer or more steps. Practice till it is natural to you.

Serving

Although it will not win you games directly, a great serve will prevent you from losing them. A serve might not win you any points, but it can make you lose matches if it is poor. This is true as a poor serve makes you start a game with a disadvantage. Your opponent will be able to strike back from an advantageous stance if your serve is closer to the middle than to the back of the court.

For doubles, your serve should not be too high so you do not give an advantage to the opponent. To improve your serve, you need to get the basics right and then keep practicing.

Consistency

Beginners lose more games as a result of their own mistakes rather than the opponent’s winning shots. As you get better, you must be consistent in your game and practice a lot. Also, you will figure out how to avoid mistakes that will give points to your opponents. At these early levels, your focus should be to perfect your games, so you must know your weaknesses and work on them. Avoid using fancy tricks and unnecessary skills until you are perfect enough.

The above are a few important badminton tips for beginners that will help you get started in the right direction.

Conclusion

Learning badminton is quite easy and new players to the sport can easily learn and begin to play well in no time. This will be easier if they put their minds to it and practice often, especially if they are hoping to play professionally. You will also begin to enjoy and experience the benefits associated with playing the sport as you play it consistently.

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Judul : How to Start Playing Badminton Perfectly
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Badminton started in the mid-19th century and it was named for Duke of Beaufort’s country estate in Gloucestershire, England. This is where it was first played, although its roots can be traced to Asia and most especially to British India. You can read about its history here.

Badminton is the fastest racket sport and it is played on either a lawn or court with a shuttlecock and lightweight rackets. The shuttlecock has historically been referred to as a “bird” or “birdie”. It is a small cock that weighs 5 grams and has 16 feathers attached to it.

It is mostly played by single players (one player per side) or double players (two players on either side), but can also be played by a larger number of players. In badminton, players score points by striking the shuttlecock over the net using the racket and letting it land in the opponent’s side of the court.

Each side can strike the shuttlecock only once before it crosses the net. The play ends when the shuttlecock touches the floor or when a fault is called by an umpire, judge or the opposing player(s) and the points go to the player or team that struck the birdie. This is granted so long as the shuttlecock does touch ground in their half. The first to get to 21 points takes the game, and the winner of a match is the player or team that wins the best 2 out of 3 games.

Badminton requires the players to be fit. Players also require agility, speed, strength, stamina, and precision. The game requires sophisticated movement of the racket as well as good coordination of the feet, hands, shoulders, and eyes.

How to Get Into Badminton

To begin playing badminton, you can start by joining a club or play at your leisure outdoors. By joining a club, you get better training and several benefits while if you intend to play casually, a leisure center or gym can work for that.  Be aware that clubs usually charge an annual membership fee. Looking for where to start? You can check this link: https://www.playbestbadminton.com/.

To start playing, you need to have your gear. This can be rented or hired especially if you only intend to be a casual player. For more serious players, you will need at least a racket, several shuttlecocks, t-shirts, and shorts and of course comfortable shoes. Owning these kit will enable a player to feel comfortable using them and can also maintain them better.

While casual and fun badminton can be played outdoors, competitive games and matches are played indoors.

Benefits of Playing Badminton

Playing badminton comes with a lot of benefits. They include:

• Development of the muscles.
• Cardiovascular fitness.
• Improved coordination, balance, stamina, agility, strength, and speed.
• Improved self-esteem and improved communication skills.
• Social health and psychological benefits.

Tips on How to Play Badminton Perfectly

When you begin playing the sport, how do you become perfect? The following are a few tips that can help you.

Gripping

Badminton is first of all about your grip. With the correct grip, you can start on your way to becoming a perfect player. It is what enables you to strike the shuttlecock effectively. A poor grip will not allow you to generate the precision and power needed for your shots. When starting, you need to focus only on the two most common types of grips; the forehand and the backhand grip. You can later develop how to add other forms of grips.

The grip is also important when you are choosing a racket. Small hands require small grips, while large hands large grips.

The forehand is the most common, most used and most important grip. Forehands are utilized on the side of the body where your racket is. A right-handed person uses their forehand when the shuttlecock is on their right while it is vice versa for a left-handed individual. To have a good forehand grip, a player must stretch their hand as if they are shaking someone’s hands. To do this, your hand must be on the lower end of the racket handle and the head must be perpendicular to the floor.

For most players, the backhand grip is a weak point. To get better at this, you need to have the four fingers slightly separated while holding the thumb on the other side of the handle. Your grip must be relaxed and your wrist flexible.

Footwork

This is another very important aspect of a player’s game. To be a good player, you have to practice and perfect basic footwork movement that will enable you to move around easily. Don’t go running up and down as you will expend so much energy.

Good footwork will enable you to reach the shuttle quicker. It may look awkward when you start but in the long run, you will see the positive effects. Part of the footwork movement is understanding the number of steps you need to reach the corners of the court. Depending on your height, you may need fewer or more steps. Practice till it is natural to you.

Serving

Although it will not win you games directly, a great serve will prevent you from losing them. A serve might not win you any points, but it can make you lose matches if it is poor. This is true as a poor serve makes you start a game with a disadvantage. Your opponent will be able to strike back from an advantageous stance if your serve is closer to the middle than to the back of the court.

For doubles, your serve should not be too high so you do not give an advantage to the opponent. To improve your serve, you need to get the basics right and then keep practicing.

Consistency

Beginners lose more games as a result of their own mistakes rather than the opponent’s winning shots. As you get better, you must be consistent in your game and practice a lot. Also, you will figure out how to avoid mistakes that will give points to your opponents. At these early levels, your focus should be to perfect your games, so you must know your weaknesses and work on them. Avoid using fancy tricks and unnecessary skills until you are perfect enough.

The above are a few important badminton tips for beginners that will help you get started in the right direction.

Conclusion

Learning badminton is quite easy and new players to the sport can easily learn and begin to play well in no time. This will be easier if they put their minds to it and practice often, especially if they are hoping to play professionally. You will also begin to enjoy and experience the benefits associated with playing the sport as you play it consistently.

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SNL Classic: Peyton Manning's hilarious United Way sketch

Future Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning has been sharing his sense of humor through various commercials over the years, with the Nationwide series becoming very popular. However, when it comes to laughs, none of them compare to the United Way commercial parody that he starred in as part of a Saturday Night Live sketch back in 2007.

It starts out in typical fashion, with Manning arriving on a city field to take charge of a football game with a local group of kids. Manning's initial words of encouragement hit all the right notes, telling the kids to have fun, encourage each other and emphasize teamwork. However, Manning quickly becomes frustrated as the kids are unable to catch his passes, which are thrown really hard at their backs, heads and stomachs.

The sketch shows Manning being a very bad influence for the kids, as he shows them how to break into a car, forces one kid to get a tattoo of his face, and his views on snitches. The final tagline: "Spend time with your kids, so Peyton Manning doesn't".

Of course, Manning is nothing like this in real life...or is he?

[SNL]

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Judul : SNL Classic: Peyton Manning's hilarious United Way sketch
link : SNL Classic: Peyton Manning's hilarious United Way sketch

Future Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning has been sharing his sense of humor through various commercials over the years, with the Nationwide series becoming very popular. However, when it comes to laughs, none of them compare to the United Way commercial parody that he starred in as part of a Saturday Night Live sketch back in 2007.

It starts out in typical fashion, with Manning arriving on a city field to take charge of a football game with a local group of kids. Manning's initial words of encouragement hit all the right notes, telling the kids to have fun, encourage each other and emphasize teamwork. However, Manning quickly becomes frustrated as the kids are unable to catch his passes, which are thrown really hard at their backs, heads and stomachs.

The sketch shows Manning being a very bad influence for the kids, as he shows them how to break into a car, forces one kid to get a tattoo of his face, and his views on snitches. The final tagline: "Spend time with your kids, so Peyton Manning doesn't".

Of course, Manning is nothing like this in real life...or is he?

[SNL]

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