Skateboarding has a checkered history in Norway, where it was banned from 1978–1989. The new episode of the Olympic Channel original series Foul play looks into this ban. Skateboarding was first introduced to Norway in 1978 when the first boards were sold.
Why was skateboarding banned in Norway? The use, ownership and sale of skateboards were forbidden in Norway from 1978 to 1989 because of the high number of injuries caused by boards. Read More...
A false nine is a centre-forward who repeatedly moves towards the ball in deeper positions from a high starting position, often dropping to receive centrally. The main intention is to get on the ball away from the opposition centre-backs – and, in doing so, to draw players out of position and disrupt the defence.
Who is the best false 9? Lionel Messi is by far the best false nine world football has ever seen, and he continues to astound us even today. Read More...
A Texas Scramble is a four-person team scramble, and this normally requires a minimum number of tee shots of each member of the team to be used during the round. Some forms of Texas Scramble require a player to play his or her own ball for the duration of each par 3 hole.
How does a Texas Scramble work? Texas Scramble is a team game in which every member of the group tees off on each hole. Read More...