Curling Game Basics
What is this game of rocks and brooms all about? Curling is a sport in which two teams of four players each slide 40-pound granite rocks (also called stones [more…]
Great Reasons to Try the Sport of Curling
Why should you take up curling? People who curl seem to share a certain fun-loving attitude toward this winter pastime. Even at national and world championships, players in the middle of a high-stakes [more…]
Curling Match Terminology
Curling, probably more than any other sport, has its own unique terminology (like hurry hard and burning a rock, among others). Here are the key curling words and phrases you need to know to blend in at [more…]
The Members of a Curling Team
In curling, the team you play on is called a rink. The rink is made up of four players: the lead, the second, the third (also called the vice,vice-skip, [more…]
Curling For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Curling has a rich history with many traditions that continue to this day. Though the origins of curling are unclear, most people regard Scotland as curling’s birthplace. Today, curling is played around [more…]
What to Bring when You Sail
A good sailor always has the right tools and equipment on board. Whether you're sailing around for just half an hour or spending the day on the water, use the following checklists to make sure you're prepared [more…]
How to Jibe and Tack when Sailing
You need to know the two basic sailing maneuvers — jibing and tacking — whether you're sailing the open seas or an enclosed lake. (Jibing and tacking take you away from or into the wind.) The following [more…]
Sail Positions and Their Names
When you're sailing, you use specific terms to describe the position of the sail — along with calling the left side of the boat port and the right side [more…]
Basic Traffic Rules of the Waterway for Sailboats
Traffic rules prevent accidents on land — and on water. Just because you're sailing on open water doesn't mean you can disobey simple traffic rules. The rules of the water actually call for more consideration [more…]
Sailing For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Sailing can provide adventure, relaxation, recreation, and just good old fun. To enjoy yourself on a sailboat, you need to know the basic sailing maneuvers, sail positions, and rules of the waterway for [more…]
Golf Etiquette Basics
Grasping all the relevant do's and don'ts of golf takes time. So you're comfortable on any golf course and with any player, use this list as a good start for the rules of golf etiquette. [more…]
Do's and Don'ts for Golf Spectators
Golf etiquette isn't limited to just players. If you're attending a golf tournament (professional or amateur), be aware that fans are expected to behave in certain ways so they don't disturb the players [more…]
How to Score Common Golf Penalty Shots
A stray shot in golf is frustrating, but it happens to the best golfers. Where the ball is hit makes a difference in how it is played and scored. Take a look at these common golf penalty shots and how [more…]
Business Golf Outing Do's and Don'ts
Golf outings are an increasingly popular way of conducting business while having fun. Unfortunately, sometimes people invited to these outings don't know the rules for conducting themselves on the course [more…]
Golf Rules & Etiquette For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Before you hit the course to play a round of golf, for fun or for business, or to attend a golf tournament as a spectator, make sure you're familiar with the basic rules of golf etiquette expected by players [more…]
Building Confidence in Sports
Sports psychology can help athletes looking to improve their confidence. You may be the strongest, tallest, most powerful athlete on the field, court, or track, but if you aren’t confident in your abilities [more…]
Improving Your Focus with Sports Psychology
Focus is one of the most powerful tools in sports psychology. Whatever sport you compete in, the ability to focus is essential to success. When you’re in the middle of a practice or competition, does your [more…]
Using Sports Psychology as a Coach
As a coach, you can run drills with your athletes day and night, but if you ignore your athletes’ minds, you’ll only tap into a fraction of what they can do. Here are some ways you can use sports psychology [more…]
Sports Psychology For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Being a successful athlete is about more than just physical strength and agility — your mind plays a key part in your winning performance. You can use sports psychology techniques to build confidence and [more…]
Knowing Which Golf Club to Use for Which Golf Shot
The sheer variety of golf clubs you need can be overwhelming; after you have all the clubs you need and you hit the golf course, how do you know which club to use for each shot? The following table gives [more…]
Essential Items You Need in Your Golf Bag
Golf bags aren’t just for holding clubs; like any sport, golf requires other essential equipment and helpful items that make your game a little easier. Here are the essentials for stocking your golf bag [more…]
Understanding Golf Scoring Language
Golf has its own language, and its scoring lingo can be especially puzzling to understand. If understanding golf scores seems like a foreign language, the following table of golf scoring terms can help [more…]
How to Score Golf Penalty Shots
Penalty shots (and their effects on the score) are an unfortunate part of golf for most golfers. Scoring golf penalty shots can be confusing, so the following table helps you adjust your score and shoot [more…]
Making Typical Golf Bets
Betting is a part of most golfers’ typical outings; the extra competitive spirit of making bets contributes to the game can make golf that much more fun. Here are some bets you typically see on the course [more…]
Golf For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Even if you’re new to golf, you can still look and act like you know what you’re doing. Making sure you have the right equipment in your bag and making intelligent decisions about which club to use can [more…]
