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What are the versions of rugby?

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The basics There are two main types of rugby: rugby league and rugby union. The one that'll be played at the World Cup is rugby union. How many versions of rugby are there? There are two primary forms of rugby union: rugby fifteens and rugby sevens. Touch rugby, beach rugby, rugby tens and rugby twelves are also iterations of the sport often used as a development pathway and feeder into the main forms. Read More...

What knuckles to line up when batting?

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The best approach to gripping a bat is actually a combination of the two aforementioned techniques. The grip should feature the top hand being lined up in-between the door knocking knuckles and the top knuckles of the bottom hand. Then, at the point of contact, the door knocking knuckles should be aligned. Where should your hands be in your batting stance? The top hand is the power hand and the back arm forms a 'V'. Read More...

Why do they fly the Greek flag at the Olympics?

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Hoisting the Greek flag at Olympics is part of a long tradition. Regardless of the Games' location, Greece is given respect and their national anthem is played to honour the ancient origins of the Olympic Games. Respecting the nation for starting the games, Greece's flag is flown alongside the host country. Why is there a Greek flag in the Olympics? Olympics: Why is the Greek flag flown at the closing ceremony? Read More...