In basketball, the frontcourt is the half of the court on which the team with possession of the ball is attempting to score and is also known as that team's offensive end of the court. The backcourt is the half of the court that the team with the ball advances the ball from into the frontcourt.
Why is it called frontcourt and backcourt? When referring to the guards, announcers and analysts will often say " Read More...
The majority of players use a stick in the range 19 oz to 22 oz (538 g - 623 g). Traditionally hockey sticks were made of hickory, ash or mulberry wood with the head of the sticks being hand carved and therefore required skilled craftsmen to produce.
Does hockey stick weight matter? Weight. This is up to personal preference. Some players prefer lighter sticks because they are easier to handle and move around on the ice. Read More...
Skateboarding is clearly faster than walking: Our observations at UC Davis found that skateboarders travel between 6 and 13 miles per hour, with an average of 9.7 miles per hour. At two- to four-times the speed of walking, skateboards can extend the range of destinations reachable under human power.
Is skateboard faster than running? Looking at other events on the track, in both speed skating and running, the rule of thumb seems to be that skating is, very roughly, twice as fast as running. Read More...