The spring-like effect has a lower exit velocity than in prior seasons. The design behind the USA Bat Standard inadvertently impacts composite bats much harder than aluminum. The main reason youth players swing composites is to hit the ball harder and further.
Why do composite bats hit farther? Composite Bats
Because composite is a lighter material the barrel can be stretched longer than an alloy barrel bat without making the swing weight heavier. Read More...
Pickleball around the world
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. In addition, pickleball is rapidly growing and spreading also all over the world. Pickleball is already being played on all continents except Africa.
Is pickleball played internationally? So it doesn't come as a surprise pickleball is also growing internationally. The International Federation of Pickleball currently has 48 member countries in Europe, Africa, South America, Asia, Oceania and North America, including the United States. Read More...
“Tai chi is very calming and peaceful.” Tai chi also offers plenty of other benefits. Recent studies have found that the slow, graceful exercise, which originated centuries ago as a martial art, can improve balance, reduce stress and offer arthritis pain relief.
Can people with arthritis do tai chi? The movements of tai chi are gentle, graceful, mystical -- and a safe way to relieve arthritis pain and gain balance, strength, and flexibility. Read More...