Paddle Boarding

Which do you prefer… paddle boarding or kayaking? In my opinion, I would rather paddle board because it is easier to access and a reasonable cost. When you paddle board, you can either stand-up or be on your knees. Both ways work well, but personally, I think standing up on your paddle board is easier. Last year, my friends and I went paddle boarding at Jordan Lake and it was so much fun. We had never done it before but we really enjoyed it, even though we fell off a few times. I would definitely recommend trying out paddle boarding this summer!

 

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Basketball

Since the NCAA basketball tournament is going on right now, I will write about the rules of basketball. The way to start off a basketball game is called a tip-off when a referee will toss the ball up between two players on the opposite teams. Obviously, the player that gets his or her hand on the ball will tip it to their teammate. Some rules for basketball is that you are not allowed to walk or run without dribbling the basketball. If you did so, it would be called out as traveling.  When a team member makes a basket, the teams have scored two points and then the ball goes to the other team. If a basket is made outside of the three-point arc, then that shot is worth three points. Another way to get more points is if a free throw is awarded to a team according to some format of fouls, which a free throw is worth one point. Each game is divided into two halves with five players on each team. There are many different positions in basketball, such as centers, offensive, defensive, forward, shooting guard, and point guard. In college, each half is twenty minutes long, whereas in high school and younger, the halves are usually shorter and will vary depending on their ages. 

 

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Soccer

  

In this blog post, I am just going to write about the basics and the rules of soccer. The object of soccer is for a player to get the ball into the other team’s goal by using any part of their body except the player’s hands and arms. Unless you are the goalie of the team, you are not allowed to touch the ball with your hands.

During the game there is a referee, who is in charge of the soccer game. The referee’s main objective should be the safety of the players. It is the referee’s responsibility to ensure that the game remains fun and fair for everyone. This includes players, spectators and the officials. Along with the referee there are two linesmen, who may assist the referee in controlling the game. The linemen’s job is to signal to the referee when the ball is out of bounds, indicating a corner kick, a goal kick, offsides, fouls, or which team is entitled to the throw-in. Overall, the referee on the field makes the official and final decisions in the game. The layout of a soccer field will vary from league to league, usually because of the age of the players. Not only does the size of the soccer field vary, but so does the size of the soccer ball. A soccer ball regulation size is normally a No. 5 ball, but youth leagues may use different sizes depending on the age of the children. While on the soccer field, there must be no more than eleven players on the field for either team. Each player on the soccer field must were the same colored jerseys or shirts, and are required to wear shin guards  by all players. The duration of the game maybe different depending on the age of the children, and your league will determine whether quarters or halves are played and how long each will be. 

 

 

 

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New York

A few years ago, my family and I went to New York. Some of my favorite memories about that trip was touring the 9/11 Memorial and seeing the Statue of Liberty. Even though the drive was long, it was totally worth the trip because I enjoyed it and have some memorable memories. I would highly recommend to spend a few days in New York and tour the 9/11 Memorial.

 

 

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Sarasota, Florida

Instead of writing about a type of sport this week I am going to write about Florida, which is one of my favorite places to visit.

A few reasons why Sarasota, Florida, is one of my favorite places to vacation is the pretty scenery, riding the jet skies, and spending time with my family. If I wake up early enough, I can watch the sunrise over the horizon. Or when my brothers and I ride the jet skies, we try to jump the ocean waves. Most of all, I love when my family catches up with each other about what has been going on in their lives. For instance, my cousin shared some of her college involvements, and it is very interesting because it is totally different then what my brothers are experiencing. These are just some of my memories while being on vacation with my family that I treasure.

 

 

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Track and Field

Which is better? Track and field, or cross country? Please comment your opinion below of what sport you would rather do. What I have heard, so far, about track and field is that it is very similar to cross country like persevering through the hard work and encouraging your teammates. I find it interesting that there are different events you can do in track and field which looks difficult, but fun.

 

 

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Swimming

I ran cross country over the past few months and had a lot of fun, but now that the season has wrapped up, I will write about another relatable sport such as swimming. Swimming has been something I have known and learned about for a long time. In my opinion, being on a swim team is very similar to a cross country team because you are basically racing for yourself, but overall for the team too. It requires the same amount of determination, hard work, and strength as a cross country runner. The only way to get better at swimming is to practice everyday, and know what events or strokes you could work on. Not only is it difficult, but the swim meets are very enjoyable because you are cheering for your teammates during the long hours.

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Cross Country Part 2

Most likely by the time you have read this, the cross country conference meet will have been over. The team has been preparing for the meet and is ready to prove all the hard work towards it. This week practices have been very easy because the team has been tapering. (If you do not know what tapering means it stands for reducing the amount of exercise about 3-14  days before an important competition). A memorable tapering moment was when the team did ice baths. The ice baths are meant to help reduce swelling and recovery after a difficult practice. You can use ice baths for any sports; even track and field. Track and field is a little bit different than cross country, but similar in many ways. There are obviously more events, or options, to do at a track meet which is very convenient for those who enjoy shorter distance. In the future, I may write a section about track and field, but really cannot relate to it because I have never done that sport before.

 

 

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Cross Country Part 1

“On your mark… get set… GO”

Waiting for that sentence is one of the hardest part in doing cross country. In my opinion, the starting line is the worst. Some examples are the anticipation while waiting for the signal to start, and the thought in your head that you could easily get trampled by other people. Once you start running though, it is pretty straightforward from the start to finish line.

 

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Synchronized Swimming

Have you ever watched this sport before on the Olympics? If so, it is definitely harder than it looks. Synchronized swimming demands being graceful, treading water for a long period of time, having a great lung capacity, and already knowing how to swim. What I learned about this sport is that it requires a tremendous amount of patience because you have to practice your routine continuously until it is perfect; and that there can be no flaws, or else you would get points deducted. In my opinion, one of my favorite part about synchro is knowing that my teammates had my back. We not only had an energetic routine, but we had strong relationships.

 

 

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