Tuesday, January 17, 2012

The Basics Of Volleyball

!±8± The Basics Of Volleyball

Volleyball seems like a relatively simple game to play, and it is, for casual players. However, for competitive team play, there are many rules and basic techniques you need to adhere to. Here are the basics of how to play volleyball:

Volleyball Court

A regulation indoor court should be 9 by 18 meters, and the attack line should be 3 meters from the center line. Outdoor court dimensions should be 9 by 9 meters.

Equipment

The actual volleyball should be between 9 and 10 ounces. Ball pressure should generally be between 4.3 to 4.6 pounds. The net should be 32 feet by 3 feet. At the top of every net should be a 2 inch piece of canvas running along the entire length of the net. The height of the net differs for men's and women's games. For men's volleyball, the height, usually measured from the center of the court, should be 2.43 meters. For women's volleyball, the height should be 2.24 meters.

Apparel

Indoor and court volleyball players can wear either short or long sleeve shirts and shorts made from flexible fabric. Long sleeve shirts are favored for when a lot of sliding on the court for the ball may be needed. This is to protect the forearm while sliding. Padding, including knee, hip and elbow pads are important for players who will be diving, reaching and sliding to reach balls in play. Shoes should offer extra support for the ankles as well as comfort and flexibility. It's important to remove all jewelry during play, with the exception of smooth, flat rings. This lessens the chance of damage or loss of your jewelry and also helps to protect you from injury should your wrist, hand or head be hit with the ball while you are wearing bracelets, rings or earrings.

Volleyball Play Basics

- Hand positions - There are two main hand positions. The wrapped fist hand position is when you make a fist with one hand, then wrap it with the palm of your other hand. The other main hand position is called the cupped palm position, where you bring the hands together in a cup form, then you lay your thumbs across the top.

- Serving - Two basic ways to serve are the overhand and underhand methods. The overhand serve is used most often in competitive volleyball. To serve overhanded, you toss the ball above your head a few feet, step slightly forward and then hit the ball with your hand.

- Passing - Passing is usually done to set up a hit or spike for another player or just to keep the ball in play. Passing is usually done with a forearm pass.

- Setting - A setter is important in volleyball, since a setter can control the offense and decide which players they will set up to spike or hit the ball into the opponents court. Setting is done by placing your hands above your head a few inches with your thumbs underneath. You hit the ball with your fingers only, not your palm.

- Hitting - There are many ways to hit the ball while it is in play. Some types of hits include the cross court shot, the tip shot, the line shot and the spike. The spike is the most exciting play in volleyball, when a player rises up near the net to deliver a hard shot into the opponent's court.

- Blocking - Blocking is when you stay close to the net and leap up when the ball crosses the net to block the opponent's shot, usually a spike attempt.

Those are the basics of volleyball, get out there and have fun!


The Basics Of Volleyball

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Friday, January 13, 2012

Best Running Shoes 2011

!±8± Best Running Shoes 2011

When it comes to buying running shoes many people have different preferences. Some want the lightest, most cushioned or the most breathable running trainer. However, there are certain shoes on the market that stand above the rest. The best running shoes are ones that have a mixture of all of these features but do them very well. These are listed below:

Asics Gel Cumulus 13
The Asics Gel Cumulus 13 is one of the best selling running shoes of 2011. It's great visually appealing design and its suave features attract the newest to the most experienced runners. Many of its features have been improved over its predecessor (which were already extremely good) meaning a smoother and more enjoyable run.

Running in the Asics Gel Cumulus 13 makes things feel so natural which is why it's got to be one of the best running shoes currently out. Features like the Impact Guidance System help your feet move in a more efficient and natural way by linking the symmetry along the base. Having this makes your runs much smoother and ensures that you're going to be improving at a much faster rate.

Brooks Glycerin 9
The Brooks Glycerin 9 is a more specialised running shoe by one that's still extremely well suited to its task. The specific task the Brooks Glycerin 9 has is motion control. This means controlling in a sense how your feet move when you run so you run in a much more efficient way than before. This is suited to runners who moderately to severely over pronate (Pronation is a type of motion that your feet do that makes it harder to run).

It takes advantage of its microfiber synthetic leather to give the runner the utmost satisfaction while exercising. This can be particularly useful on long runs or where you may get pain in your feet halfway through. The Glycerin 9 is also pretty flexible with its omega flex grooves on the outside; once again this makes the feet move in a more natural way.

Asics GT 2160
Asics are known to make only the best when it comes to running and the Asics GT 2160 is no exception to that rule. The Asics GT 2160 has managed to improve over its extremely successful predecessor the Asics GT 2160. Make no mistake that many of its features are the same but some slight changes have made all the difference to this modern running shoe.

A bigger span of air mesh on the Asics 2160 makes it that little bit lighter which can go a long way in improving performance. It's extremely comfortable and looks visually pleasing when you put them on for the first time. This running shoe is one that is going to be popular for a long time and is still one of the best running trainers out.

The running shoes listed above are some of the best running shoes that you can get with your money at the moment. They have been tweaked, tested and redesigned to ensure that the runner gets the best experience possible.


Best Running Shoes 2011

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Saturday, January 7, 2012

ASICS Men's GEL-1160 Running Shoe

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