621(d): High Sticks The use of the "slap shot" in the Youth and Girls' 10 & under age classifications and below is prohibited. any action by the attacking team in the attacking zone, the ensuing face-off will take place at the nearest neutral zone faceoff spot.
Are slap shots allowed in minor hockey? Slap shots have been banned. Slap shots are an automatic 2 minute minor. (Slap shot is stick above the waist). Read More...
Invented in 1965, pickleball is a game often associated with retirees and the state of Florida. But it's now the fastest growing sport in America, according to a 2021 report tracking sports participation from the Sports and Fitness Industry Association.
Why is pickleball gaining in popularity so quickly? The growth of the sport in recent years probably has a lot to do with the fact that it is a sport that is easy to learn and fun for mixed groups, no matter the age, gender, or skill of the players. Read More...
Ronaldo's 'Tested to the Limit' shot
The result was pretty astonishing with Ronaldo unleashing a thunderbolt that smashed three of the windows and prompted one of the scientists to say: “80mph. Pure, unadulterated speed.”
How fast does Ronaldo shoot? Well, in a televised documentary that took place in 2011, the staggering numbers behind the velocity of his shots were revealed. Cristiano Ronaldo was able to kick a stationary soccer ball which shattered through numerous layers of glass, with a breath-taking speed of 128. Read More...