It's a purification ritual of the Japanese religion, Shinto. Shubatsu is a purification ritual in which salt is sprinkled on priests or worshippers, or on the ground to purify it. One notable use of salt in purification is found in Sumo wrestling when the fighters sprinkle salt around the ring to purify it.
Why do sumo slap themselves? The sumo slap and pre-match dance
First they slap their hands together to attract the gods' attention. Read More...
Hockey sock sizing is about as easy as it gets: it's simply measured as the length of the sock. The sock will run from your ankle to about 75% of the way up your thigh (to meet the Velcro tabs on your jock). Since socks are simply measured according to length most brands do not have a "youth" or "adult" size.
How tight should hockey socks be? Method 1 of 3: Read More...
What is a Kick Serve in Tennis? A kick serve is when the tennis ball is served with a combination of topspin and sidespin, creating a ball that bounces high and moves sideways. Topspin helps a ball jump up after it hits the tennis court.
What is the difference between kick serve and topspin? Kick serves curve left in the air when hit, and when it lands, it kicks diagonally. Read More...