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| | A form of football, or soccer as it is sometimes called, can be traced back to China and Japan in 1004 BC, where a ball was kicked around a defined field of play. There is evidence of a match between China and Japan, in Kyoto, the then capital of Japan, in 611 AD. There is also evidence of a form of football being played by the Ancient Greeks, Italians, Native American Indians, Persians, Central Americans, Scottish Clans, Vikings and Assyrians. The early Roman Olympic Games had an event that resembles modern day Football. The game was so taxing that two thirds of the players required hospitalization by the end of the contest. However, the origin of football, or soccer, as we know it today can be clearly traced to England. The best evidence of the game's history in England are the laws enacted in the early 1300's by the reigning monarch to outlaw the game. A prison term was the punishment for playing. A succession of reigning monarchs also enacted laws to stop the practice of what was seen to be a very unseemly pastime. Queen Elizabeth 1st not only ordered a week in prison for players, but prison was to be followed by penance in the church. | | Read more... | | | The spin bowler is a key element in the bowling line up of any cricket team, the skill of Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan has highlighted the potential and the shear power and influence a high class spin bowler can have in the game of cricket. The spin bowler can be used to slow the game, add pressure and most importantly attack batsmen. The spin bowler moves the ball off the pitch turning it sideways, as the spinning ball grips the pitch and turns and can also cause it to bounce variably. A good spin bowler needs to be able to bowl a consistent line and length, is able to turn the ball, which requires lots of practice and dedication to succeed. If you are a spin bowler you should try and experiment with varying degrees of flight, speed, and angle of approach in order to deceive the batsmen. | | Read more... | | | There are some fundamental rules to the game of golf. Serious golfers often disagree on what the basics consist of, but if you are among the millions who desperately want to improve their golf swing, these basic tips will help you tremendously and save you a lot of frustration. The three most important steps you should keep in mind are to keep your head perfectly still, relax your muscles, and keep your club head traveling in a straight line while making contact with the ball. The simple act of keeping your head still throughout your shot can improve your swing immediately. By keeping your club head in a straight line while making contact with the ball, you will avoid slicing and several other undesirable results. | | Read more... | |
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