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The American top 20 sports! What do you think?

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Without much doubt, the 5 at the top should definitely be here, but what about the others?

  1. American Football – This is by far the greatest of all the sports and the most viewed.
  2. Baseball – This is sometimes referred to as the number one sport, but American football gets more viewers.
  3. Basketball – Without a doubt this sport should be at this position, if not higher.
  4. Hockey – American s love this sport, never a boring or dull moment, explains America beautifully.
  5. Golf – It doesn’t take much to realise where the boom happened, it was Mr Woods.
  6. Wrestling – can be watched live or on the TV with massive audiences.
  7. Tennis – Not really an American Past Time, but definitely a well respected sport.
  8. Skateboarding – America launched this sport from nothing to everything, now being taken up around the world.
  9. Surfing – Competitions and challenges have arisen, thanks to the marketing from America.
  10. Ice Skating – This is one of the most applied for sports in America – by women.
  11. Boxing – will never be as popular as baseball, but when the big fights happen, there are not enough TVs for viewers.
  12. Soccer – Has only just really started to happen for the Americans, but they are keen to push forward with it.
  13. Archery – There isn’t another nation that has done quite as well as America in this area.
  14. Volleyball – Everybody enjoys volleyball, playing and getting involved, or just watching it’s all good.
  15. Cycling – Now some consider this a British and French sport, But the Americans show a lot of strength in it.
  16. Track and Field – This is the Americans passion at the Olympics, they are by far the best at the Track and Field.
  17. Horse Racing – This is never going to be a dying sport, as long as we have horses we will be racing them.
  18. Rock Climbing – This hasn’t lifted as much as other Sports, but is still popular.
  19. Extreme Sports – This is where any sport that has a one hundred percent risk of injury is involved.
  20. Auto Racing – Is very popular, but it doesn’t come high because of the different opinions across America.

Which of these is your favourite? Which of these is wrong and which is right? What a great way to find out – try Las Vegas holidays or New York holidays to really find out

Learn Keys to Efficient Golf Practice for Beginners

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

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Whether it’s baseball, hockey, soccer, tennis or any other sports that involves a ball, there is a feeling of immense satisfaction and pride that comes from hitting the ball solidly. Nowhere does this apply more than in golf, where the small ball goes where it wants on anything but a solid shot.

If you want to hit the ball solidly on a consistent basis, the only way is through practice and more practice.

Though you may not think so, the best time to practice is right after a round. Everything that didn’t work for you during the round is fresh in your mind, and your body and mind are ready to go. Failure to work consistently on the shots that regularly give you the most trouble means your game won’t soon improve.

The key to maximizing your efficiency in practice is creating ‘real’ situations. Ideally, you would mirror what happened in your round and employ your best swings. Also work on hitting balls from every bad lie you can think of. This is extra important if you haven’t played for a while.

You can boost your game further by visualizing a round of golf during lunch or breaks, on your way to or home from work, etc. Imagine taking many good swings and hitting a great shot each time. See your entire body flowing in unison through each shot, completely tension-free. This isn’t useless preparation. You are increasing your muscle memory and preparing them for the next round.

If you enjoy other sports, you can transfer movements in these sports to help your golf game. For instance, the way you shift your weight on a tennis backhand shot is very similar to the bodyweight transfer on a golf shot. Use your tennis experience to remember what you need to do on the links. For detailed steps on how to swing properly we suggest you pick up a copy of the Golf Beginners Guide – it’s a 272 page ebook full of great advice, tips and lessons in golf.

When you’re hitting a lot of balls in one session, remember to take a break between swings. By doing this, you will avoid mental and physical exhaustion and can use the time to process what you’ve learned or accomplished. Remember, you’re not out there to hit a thousand shots, rather a few beautiful ones. Hitting 20-30 balls at a time is sufficient practice, especially if the majority of these are struck on the sweet spot of the clubface.

To promote better contact and to hit a more accurate shot, pull out your favorite iron and try this exercise: take two tees and stick them in the ground a couple of inches apart. (You can also use two balls.) Try (air)swinging your iron through the tees without hitting them. Start with partial swings and work your way up to full swings as you get better at avoiding the tees. Soon you will be hitting the ball more solidly.

It may sound corny, but don’t forget the feeling of a good shot. Memorize it and internalize it, then practice it and you will soon be able to produce it consistently. It’s very easy to lose the feeling of a great shot because there are so many variables that went into hit, from hand position, proper grip and good pre-swing body alignment to the right ball position, clubface impact and follow-through.

The above information is just a small morsel taken from the Golf Beginners Guide. This 272 page ebook is full of golf tips and advice. I think every Golfer should have it, especially beginners.

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