A double pike move involves the gymnast making two such rotations in the air before landing. So a Yurchenko double pike consists of the gymnast performing a round-off, back handspring, and two pikes in quick succession.
Why is Yurchenko double pike so difficult? She also does a double layout (with a twist) and a double tuck (with a triple twist—her famous triple-double move) in her floor routine. However, both of these tumbling passes have a twisting motion that makes them more difficult to analyze. Read More...
Pickleball is a racket/paddle sport that was created by combining elements of several other racket sports. Two or four players use solid paddles to hit a perforated polymer ball over a net. The ball is much like a wiffle ball, with 26–40 round holes.
Does pickle ball paddle make a difference? A lighter paddle gives you more control but less drive. Conversely, a heavier paddle gives you less control but more power and drive. Read More...
Hockey is a rough contact sport so it is quite common for a player to lose his stick in the normal course of play. If a player accidentally drops his stick, he is allowed to go pick it up because it has not broken – he just dropped it!
Why dont they pick up broken hockey sticks? Players cannot play with broken sticks because they are dangerous. A player who has a broken stick in his hand could injure himself, a teammate or an opponent if he gets checked with the remnant in his hand. Read More...