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The left hand is the fulcrum around which the swing rotates.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/173963.image0.jpg\" alt=\"image0.jpg\" width=\"508\" height=\"400\" />\r\n\r\nAfter you get the hang of that little drill, try hitting shots with your miniswing. Let the club travel through 180 degrees, with the shaft parallel to the ground on the backswing and then back to parallel on the through-swing; your follow-through should be a mirror image of the backswing.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >Test your rhythm for your golf swing</h2>\r\n<p class=\"Tip\">One effective way for your brain to master something like the golf swing is to set the motion to music. When you start to move the club and your body into the swing, think of a melody. The golf swing should be a smooth motion, so your song should reflect that smoothness. Think of Tony Bennett, not Eminem.</p>\r\nFollow these steps to begin adding body movement to the hands-and-arms motion:\r\n<ol class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Stand as if at address, with your arms crossed over your chest so that your right hand is on your left shoulder and your left hand is on your right shoulder. Hold a club against your chest with both hands.</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/173964.image1.jpg\" alt=\"image1.jpg\" width=\"521\" height=\"400\" /></li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Turn as if you’re making a backswing, letting your left knee move inward so that it points to the golf ball.</p>\r\n<p class=\"child-para\">Turn so that the shaft turns through 90 degrees, to the point where the shaft is perpendicular to a line formed by the tips of your toes.</p>\r\n<p class=\"child-para\">The real key here is keeping your right leg flexed as it was at address. Retain that flex, and the only way to get the shaft into position is by turning your body. You can’t sway or slide to the right and still create that 90-degree angle.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p class=\"Remember\">Your backswing should feel as if you’re turning around the inside of your right leg until your back is facing the target. That’s the perfect top-of-the-backswing position.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"tab3\" >Unwinding</h2>\r\nFrom the top, you must let your body unwind back to the ball in the proper sequence. (Your spine angle must stay the same from address to the top of the backswing.)\r\n\r\nUncoiling starts from the ground up:\r\n<ol class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Move your left knee toward the target until your kneecap is over the middle of your left foot, where it stops.</p>\r\n<p class=\"child-para\">Any more shifting of the knee and your legs will start to slide past the ball. A shaft stuck in the ground just outside your left foot is a good check that your knee shift hasn’t gone too far. If your left knee touches the shaft, stop and try again.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Slide your left hip targetward until it's over your knee and foot.</p>\r\n<p class=\"child-para\">Again, a shaft in the ground provides a good test — a deterrent to keep your hip from going too far.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p class=\"Remember\">Pay special attention to the shaft across your chest in this phase of the swing (work in front of a mirror, if you can). The shaft should always parallel the slope of your shoulders as you work your body back to the ball.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"tab4\" >Finishing</h2>\r\nSwing through the impact area all the way to the finish. Keep your left leg straight and let your right knee touch your left knee.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/173965.image2.jpg\" alt=\"image2.jpg\" width=\"518\" height=\"400\" />\r\n<h2 id=\"tab5\" >Get yourself together</h2>\r\nPractice each of these exercises for as long as you need to. After you put them together, you’ll have the basis of a pretty good golf swing, one that combines hands/arms and body motion.\r\n\r\nCoordinating all these parts into a golf swing takes time. The action of the parts will soon become the whole, and you’ll develop a feel for your swing. But knowledge, in this case, does not come from reading a book. Only repetition — hitting enough balls to turn this information into muscle memory — will help you go from novice to real golfer. So get out there and start taking some turf!","description":"Many people think that the most effective way to develop a consistent golf swing is to stand on the range whacking balls until you get it right. But the best way to develop a consistent golf swing is to break the swing down into pieces. Only after you have the first piece mastered should you move on to the next one.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >Miniswings: Hands and arms</h2>\r\nPosition yourself in front of the ball and, without moving anything except your hands, wrists, and forearms, rotate the club back until the shaft is horizontal to the ground and the toe of the club is pointing up. The key to this movement is the left hand, which must stay in the space that it’s now occupying, in its address position. The left hand is the fulcrum around which the swing rotates.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/173963.image0.jpg\" alt=\"image0.jpg\" width=\"508\" height=\"400\" />\r\n\r\nAfter you get the hang of that little drill, try hitting shots with your miniswing. Let the club travel through 180 degrees, with the shaft parallel to the ground on the backswing and then back to parallel on the through-swing; your follow-through should be a mirror image of the backswing.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >Test your rhythm for your golf swing</h2>\r\n<p class=\"Tip\">One effective way for your brain to master something like the golf swing is to set the motion to music. When you start to move the club and your body into the swing, think of a melody. The golf swing should be a smooth motion, so your song should reflect that smoothness. Think of Tony Bennett, not Eminem.</p>\r\nFollow these steps to begin adding body movement to the hands-and-arms motion:\r\n<ol class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Stand as if at address, with your arms crossed over your chest so that your right hand is on your left shoulder and your left hand is on your right shoulder. Hold a club against your chest with both hands.</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/173964.image1.jpg\" alt=\"image1.jpg\" width=\"521\" height=\"400\" /></li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Turn as if you’re making a backswing, letting your left knee move inward so that it points to the golf ball.</p>\r\n<p class=\"child-para\">Turn so that the shaft turns through 90 degrees, to the point where the shaft is perpendicular to a line formed by the tips of your toes.</p>\r\n<p class=\"child-para\">The real key here is keeping your right leg flexed as it was at address. Retain that flex, and the only way to get the shaft into position is by turning your body. You can’t sway or slide to the right and still create that 90-degree angle.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p class=\"Remember\">Your backswing should feel as if you’re turning around the inside of your right leg until your back is facing the target. That’s the perfect top-of-the-backswing position.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"tab3\" >Unwinding</h2>\r\nFrom the top, you must let your body unwind back to the ball in the proper sequence. (Your spine angle must stay the same from address to the top of the backswing.)\r\n\r\nUncoiling starts from the ground up:\r\n<ol class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Move your left knee toward the target until your kneecap is over the middle of your left foot, where it stops.</p>\r\n<p class=\"child-para\">Any more shifting of the knee and your legs will start to slide past the ball. A shaft stuck in the ground just outside your left foot is a good check that your knee shift hasn’t gone too far. If your left knee touches the shaft, stop and try again.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Slide your left hip targetward until it's over your knee and foot.</p>\r\n<p class=\"child-para\">Again, a shaft in the ground provides a good test — a deterrent to keep your hip from going too far.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p class=\"Remember\">Pay special attention to the shaft across your chest in this phase of the swing (work in front of a mirror, if you can). The shaft should always parallel the slope of your shoulders as you work your body back to the ball.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"tab4\" >Finishing</h2>\r\nSwing through the impact area all the way to the finish. 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In fact, auto races are frequently won and lost because of the pit stops and pit crews. In just a few seconds a huge number of actions are carried out by a Formula One pit crew. Here they are broken down:\r\n<div class=\"figure\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"525\"]<img src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/0-7645-7015-3_1101.jpg\" alt=\"\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"604\" border=\"0\" /> A second-by-second look at the pit stop[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >Pit-stop actions explained</h2>\r\n<strong>Pre-programming: </strong>Once the strategists have agreed on when the driver is to make a pit stop and the intended duration of the next stint, the driver's fuel rig is programmed to deliver the precise amount of fuel required.\r\n\r\n<strong>Timing: </strong>The driver's race engineer tells him over the radio, usually on the preceding lap, when to pit. At the same time, the team manager — listening in to all team radio communications — scrambles the driver's pit crew, who gather their equipment and tires and move from the garage into the pit apron in front of the garage. The <em>lollipop man</em> — a crew member with a big carbon-fibre lollipop — stations himself in line with where the nose of the car will stop and holds out his lollipop directly in the driver's path, giving him a clearly visible guide for his precise stopping place.\r\n\r\n<strong>Pit lane entry: </strong>The driver enters the pit lane at full racing speed but brings the speed down to the pit lane speed limit of 80 km/h (60 km/h in the very tight pit lane of Monaco) before he crosses the white line that denotes the start of the speed limit area. As he crosses the line, he engages a pit lane speed limiter that electronically prevents the car from accelerating above the speed limit. Selecting the limiter automatically pops open the fuel filler flap.\r\n<p class=\"Tip\">Although the pit lane limiter helps, the driver is the one responsible for being under the speed limit as he crosses the line entering the pits. The limiter only prevents the car accelerating beyond that speed once it's already below it.</p>\r\n<strong>Hitting the marks: </strong>The driver stops the car in the appropriate spot. As the car stops, the lollipop man brings down his lollipop in front of the driver. Imprinted on the face of the lollipop is the word \"brakes\" to remind the driver to keep his foot on the brake pedal so that the wheels don't turn as the wheel nuts are spun loose. The driver must also prevent the engine from stalling, which they can be prone to.\r\n\r\nIt is essential that the driver stop at precisely the same place that his crew are awaiting him. Failure to do so means that the crew have to drag their equipment and tires up to the car, costing valuable seconds. To help the driver hit the mark, the stopping place for the front and rear tires and the lollipop man are marked out by extremely tough-wearing adhesive tape.\r\n\r\n<strong>Front jack: </strong>Crouching next to the lollipop man is the front jack man. The instant the car stops he levers his jack under the nose of the car and lifts it into the air. The jack is made from steel tubing and has a quick-release button to bring the car back down.\r\n<p class=\"TechnicalStuff\">In most cases the car only needs to be jacked-up around two inches though at certain tracks the pit lane is on an incline and the jacking height has to be increased, which is done by giving the jack bigger wheels. Because teams have different nosecones giving different aerodynamic characteristics, they need also to have specific jacks to suit them, with specially tailored mating points.</p>\r\n<strong>Rear jack: </strong>The rear jack man has to wait until the car has passed him before getting into position. He then places his jack beneath the car and raises the rear of the car.\r\n\r\n<strong>Starter motor: </strong>The rear jack has a fitting incorporated into it for a starter motor. The starter is there ready to bring the engine back into life if the car stalls. A car may stall due to driver error or trouble with the gearbox, clutch, or hydraulics system. The starter is fitted with an extra-long lead as a precaution in the event that the car stalls after jumping forward a few feet.\r\n\r\n<strong>Wheel changing: </strong>Each wheel has two crew members. One operates the compressed air-driven gun that removes the single, central retaining nut. The other removes the old wheel and fits the new. The gun man then re-attaches the nut and tightens it to around 500 lb/ft (pounds per foot). The wheel nut and the socket of the gun are magnetized to prevent the nut falling to the ground. This whole process takes around three seconds.\r\n\r\nTo prevent the nuts working loose, the right-hand side of the car uses right-handed threads, the left-hand side of the car left-sided threads. This means that the guns of the right and left sides have to work in opposite ways. Teams usually color code them to denote which is which. Each wheel man has a spare gun with him and usually a couple of spare wheel nuts too, just in case.\r\n\r\n<strong>Refuelling: </strong>A transparent plastic shield is fitted between the filler and the rear of the car to prevent any spilt fuel reaching the hot exhausts. (It's transparent so that the lollipop man can see through it and know when the right-rear tire has been attached.) Two refuellers attach the hose to the car's filler. One handles the hose itself, the other presses on the \"dead man's handle\" which has to be kept down in order for the fuel to flow. As soon as this handle is released — as it would be by the man running away, for example — the fuel stops flowing. The rig delivers the exact amount of fuel that's been programmed in, at the rate of 12 liters per second.\r\n<p class=\"Tip\">Fuel shrinks in volume when it is chilled, enabling more of it to be contained within each liter. The regulations allow the fuel to be chilled to 10 degrees Celsius below the ambient temperature.</p>\r\nThe rig is standardized and provided by the governing body to the teams who are not allowed to modify it in any way. Attached either to the hose or to the refuellers' helmets are indicators showing when the fuel is flowing and when the process is completed. As soon as these indicators tell the refuellers that the car is full-up, they release the latch that holds the nozzle to the filler and then use a second handle to release the nozzle from a connector on the car.\r\n\r\nOverseeing the whole operation are two crew members, each with a 60-liter fire extinguisher. Larger capacity fire hoses are at hand in the garage. An additional safety feature on the fuel rig are earthing strips that are wired to the refuelling rigs and reduce the chances of static electricity discharging — highly undesirable with all that fuel around.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lollipop up: </strong>The lollipop man, who's been watching the whole operation intently, lifts the lollipop. He does so only when he's satisfied that all four wheels have been attached, the refuelling completed, the nozzle removed from the car, and that another car isn't about to be in his man's path. Only then can the driver leave.\r\n\r\n<strong>Pit lane exit: </strong>The driver, while waiting for the crew to finish, will have armed his launch control. The launch control, in concert with his pit lane speed limiter, governs his getaway. As he crosses the line denoting the end of the pit lane speed limit he disengages the speed limiter and accelerates hard back up to race speed, taking care not to cross the next white line — the one that denotes the exit lane back onto the track — before he reaches the end of the pit lane itself. Failure to respect this will incur a penalty.","description":"Pit stops are one of the most tense and exciting features of a Grand Prix or other formula one auto race. In fact, auto races are frequently won and lost because of the pit stops and pit crews. In just a few seconds a huge number of actions are carried out by a Formula One pit crew. Here they are broken down:\r\n<div class=\"figure\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"525\"]<img src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/0-7645-7015-3_1101.jpg\" alt=\"\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"604\" border=\"0\" /> A second-by-second look at the pit stop[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >Pit-stop actions explained</h2>\r\n<strong>Pre-programming: </strong>Once the strategists have agreed on when the driver is to make a pit stop and the intended duration of the next stint, the driver's fuel rig is programmed to deliver the precise amount of fuel required.\r\n\r\n<strong>Timing: </strong>The driver's race engineer tells him over the radio, usually on the preceding lap, when to pit. At the same time, the team manager — listening in to all team radio communications — scrambles the driver's pit crew, who gather their equipment and tires and move from the garage into the pit apron in front of the garage. The <em>lollipop man</em> — a crew member with a big carbon-fibre lollipop — stations himself in line with where the nose of the car will stop and holds out his lollipop directly in the driver's path, giving him a clearly visible guide for his precise stopping place.\r\n\r\n<strong>Pit lane entry: </strong>The driver enters the pit lane at full racing speed but brings the speed down to the pit lane speed limit of 80 km/h (60 km/h in the very tight pit lane of Monaco) before he crosses the white line that denotes the start of the speed limit area. As he crosses the line, he engages a pit lane speed limiter that electronically prevents the car from accelerating above the speed limit. Selecting the limiter automatically pops open the fuel filler flap.\r\n<p class=\"Tip\">Although the pit lane limiter helps, the driver is the one responsible for being under the speed limit as he crosses the line entering the pits. The limiter only prevents the car accelerating beyond that speed once it's already below it.</p>\r\n<strong>Hitting the marks: </strong>The driver stops the car in the appropriate spot. As the car stops, the lollipop man brings down his lollipop in front of the driver. Imprinted on the face of the lollipop is the word \"brakes\" to remind the driver to keep his foot on the brake pedal so that the wheels don't turn as the wheel nuts are spun loose. The driver must also prevent the engine from stalling, which they can be prone to.\r\n\r\nIt is essential that the driver stop at precisely the same place that his crew are awaiting him. Failure to do so means that the crew have to drag their equipment and tires up to the car, costing valuable seconds. To help the driver hit the mark, the stopping place for the front and rear tires and the lollipop man are marked out by extremely tough-wearing adhesive tape.\r\n\r\n<strong>Front jack: </strong>Crouching next to the lollipop man is the front jack man. The instant the car stops he levers his jack under the nose of the car and lifts it into the air. The jack is made from steel tubing and has a quick-release button to bring the car back down.\r\n<p class=\"TechnicalStuff\">In most cases the car only needs to be jacked-up around two inches though at certain tracks the pit lane is on an incline and the jacking height has to be increased, which is done by giving the jack bigger wheels. Because teams have different nosecones giving different aerodynamic characteristics, they need also to have specific jacks to suit them, with specially tailored mating points.</p>\r\n<strong>Rear jack: </strong>The rear jack man has to wait until the car has passed him before getting into position. He then places his jack beneath the car and raises the rear of the car.\r\n\r\n<strong>Starter motor: </strong>The rear jack has a fitting incorporated into it for a starter motor. The starter is there ready to bring the engine back into life if the car stalls. A car may stall due to driver error or trouble with the gearbox, clutch, or hydraulics system. The starter is fitted with an extra-long lead as a precaution in the event that the car stalls after jumping forward a few feet.\r\n\r\n<strong>Wheel changing: </strong>Each wheel has two crew members. One operates the compressed air-driven gun that removes the single, central retaining nut. The other removes the old wheel and fits the new. The gun man then re-attaches the nut and tightens it to around 500 lb/ft (pounds per foot). The wheel nut and the socket of the gun are magnetized to prevent the nut falling to the ground. This whole process takes around three seconds.\r\n\r\nTo prevent the nuts working loose, the right-hand side of the car uses right-handed threads, the left-hand side of the car left-sided threads. This means that the guns of the right and left sides have to work in opposite ways. Teams usually color code them to denote which is which. Each wheel man has a spare gun with him and usually a couple of spare wheel nuts too, just in case.\r\n\r\n<strong>Refuelling: </strong>A transparent plastic shield is fitted between the filler and the rear of the car to prevent any spilt fuel reaching the hot exhausts. (It's transparent so that the lollipop man can see through it and know when the right-rear tire has been attached.) Two refuellers attach the hose to the car's filler. One handles the hose itself, the other presses on the \"dead man's handle\" which has to be kept down in order for the fuel to flow. As soon as this handle is released — as it would be by the man running away, for example — the fuel stops flowing. The rig delivers the exact amount of fuel that's been programmed in, at the rate of 12 liters per second.\r\n<p class=\"Tip\">Fuel shrinks in volume when it is chilled, enabling more of it to be contained within each liter. The regulations allow the fuel to be chilled to 10 degrees Celsius below the ambient temperature.</p>\r\nThe rig is standardized and provided by the governing body to the teams who are not allowed to modify it in any way. Attached either to the hose or to the refuellers' helmets are indicators showing when the fuel is flowing and when the process is completed. As soon as these indicators tell the refuellers that the car is full-up, they release the latch that holds the nozzle to the filler and then use a second handle to release the nozzle from a connector on the car.\r\n\r\nOverseeing the whole operation are two crew members, each with a 60-liter fire extinguisher. Larger capacity fire hoses are at hand in the garage. An additional safety feature on the fuel rig are earthing strips that are wired to the refuelling rigs and reduce the chances of static electricity discharging — highly undesirable with all that fuel around.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lollipop up: </strong>The lollipop man, who's been watching the whole operation intently, lifts the lollipop. He does so only when he's satisfied that all four wheels have been attached, the refuelling completed, the nozzle removed from the car, and that another car isn't about to be in his man's path. Only then can the driver leave.\r\n\r\n<strong>Pit lane exit: </strong>The driver, while waiting for the crew to finish, will have armed his launch control. The launch control, in concert with his pit lane speed limiter, governs his getaway. As he crosses the line denoting the end of the pit lane speed limit he disengages the speed limiter and accelerates hard back up to race speed, taking care not to cross the next white line — the one that denotes the exit lane back onto the track — before he reaches the end of the pit lane itself. Failure to respect this will incur a penalty.","blurb":"","authors":[{"authorId":10079,"name":"Jonathan Noble","slug":"jonathan-noble","description":" <b>Jonathan Noble</b> is Grand Prix Editor for Autosport magazine, the world&#8217;s foremost motor sport publication. <b>Mark Hughes</b> is a Grand Prix writer for Autosport magazine.","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/authors/10079"}},{"authorId":10080,"name":"Mark Hughes","slug":"mark-hughes","description":" <b>Jonathan Noble</b> is Grand Prix Editor for Autosport magazine, the world&#8217;s foremost motor sport publication. <b>Mark Hughes</b> is a Grand Prix writer for Autosport magazine.","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/authors/10080"}}],"primaryCategoryTaxonomy":{"categoryId":34002,"title":"Auto 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tried-and-true coaching methods for motivating your players on the football field and creating a sense of unity.","noIndex":0,"noFollow":0},"content":"Football is the ultimate team game, and you need to motivate your players to work as a team. Although the sport allows individuals in some positions (such as quarterbacks, who can elude defenders and scramble downfield) to create plays on their own, you and your team are much better off if you can get everyone to work together as a cohesive unit on the field.\r\n\r\nFinding a surefire route to teaching the essence of teamwork among your players is difficult. Try getting the players to begin seeing the enormous benefits that accompany working as a team (rather than as a bunch of individuals) with the following pointers:\r\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Praise team efforts in practices and after the game.</b> Recognize the efforts of the team whenever possible. If you're conducting a passing drill and the offensive unit scores a touchdown, you may tend to acknowledge the youngster who caught the touchdown pass or the quarterback who delivered the ball.</p>\r\n<p class=\"child-para\">But what about the other players involved? How about the blocking by the offensive line? How about the wide receiver on the other side of the field who ran such a good pattern that they lured the safety over to cover them, providing an easier target for the quarterback on the other side? When you spread your praise among all the players who play a role in scoring, players begin to understand that each of them plays a very important role on the team.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Get the kids to praise one another.</b> Encourage the kids who score touchdowns to acknowledge the teammates who helped get them to the end zone. Getting kids in the habit of giving one another high fives or telling each other \"great pass\" or \"nice block\" forges bonds and strengthens team unity.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Promote sideline support.</b> Encourage players who aren't in the game to stay involved by cheering and supporting their teammates. This role keeps them involved in the action instead of glancing over to see what their parents are doing or what kind of food their friends are buying at the concession stand. Hearing teammates' cheers also provides extra encouragement for the players on the field.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Allow individual freedom — at times.</b> Although you should sometimes give players individual freedom to create plays on their own, you need to do so within the team setting. At some point during the game, you may want to give your quarterback a chance to run the ball after dropping back to pass, and calling these types of plays are part of the game. But when that player ignores an open teammate they could have passed to because they want to run, they threaten team chemistry. Remind that player that they have teammates for a reason and to be sure to look out for them.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Avoid the captain syndrome.</b> Continually relying on two or three players to serve as team captains throughout the season elevates them above the rest of the squad. Instead, giving every player the opportunity to lead warm-ups in practice or head a drill infuses the team with the sense that everyone's equal. In most youth football programs, \"official\" team captains usually aren't required until around the age of 14. Naming <i>temporary</i> captains is just another tool you can use to build kids' self-esteem and make them feel like valued team members.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nHere are a few general tips you can employ to help spur your players on to become the best they can be after they buckle the chin straps:\r\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Love what you're doing.</b> If you have a sincere passion for football and for teaching it to children, your excitement and enthusiasm will rub off on the team, and they'll respond accordingly.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Set attainable goals for youngsters.</b> Forget about trying to win every game or having the league's highest-scoring offense. Those aren't realistic goals for kids, some of whom are just learning how to properly put on all the safety equipment.</p>\r\n<p class=\"child-para\">If a child senses that your expectations are far-fetched, they wonder what's the point of even trying, and their play on the field suffers. This negatively impacts the entire team.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Recognize the good things happening on the field.</b> Stop practice to point out when a player does something really well, not just when a player makes a mistake. Being positive is simply one of the best motivational tools around.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Don't motivate through fear or threats.</b> Making a child run a lap for failing to perform at an expected level has no place in youth football. Kids are there to learn and to learn from their mistakes, not be humiliated or punished for them. This motivation-through-fear tactic is likely to chase members of your team away from the sport in the years to come. If they're giving everything they've got and it's just not clicking for some reason, find another method or take a different approach to teach the skill.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>","description":"Football is the ultimate team game, and you need to motivate your players to work as a team. Although the sport allows individuals in some positions (such as quarterbacks, who can elude defenders and scramble downfield) to create plays on their own, you and your team are much better off if you can get everyone to work together as a cohesive unit on the field.\r\n\r\nFinding a surefire route to teaching the essence of teamwork among your players is difficult. Try getting the players to begin seeing the enormous benefits that accompany working as a team (rather than as a bunch of individuals) with the following pointers:\r\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Praise team efforts in practices and after the game.</b> Recognize the efforts of the team whenever possible. If you're conducting a passing drill and the offensive unit scores a touchdown, you may tend to acknowledge the youngster who caught the touchdown pass or the quarterback who delivered the ball.</p>\r\n<p class=\"child-para\">But what about the other players involved? How about the blocking by the offensive line? How about the wide receiver on the other side of the field who ran such a good pattern that they lured the safety over to cover them, providing an easier target for the quarterback on the other side? When you spread your praise among all the players who play a role in scoring, players begin to understand that each of them plays a very important role on the team.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Get the kids to praise one another.</b> Encourage the kids who score touchdowns to acknowledge the teammates who helped get them to the end zone. Getting kids in the habit of giving one another high fives or telling each other \"great pass\" or \"nice block\" forges bonds and strengthens team unity.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Promote sideline support.</b> Encourage players who aren't in the game to stay involved by cheering and supporting their teammates. This role keeps them involved in the action instead of glancing over to see what their parents are doing or what kind of food their friends are buying at the concession stand. Hearing teammates' cheers also provides extra encouragement for the players on the field.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Allow individual freedom — at times.</b> Although you should sometimes give players individual freedom to create plays on their own, you need to do so within the team setting. At some point during the game, you may want to give your quarterback a chance to run the ball after dropping back to pass, and calling these types of plays are part of the game. But when that player ignores an open teammate they could have passed to because they want to run, they threaten team chemistry. Remind that player that they have teammates for a reason and to be sure to look out for them.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Avoid the captain syndrome.</b> Continually relying on two or three players to serve as team captains throughout the season elevates them above the rest of the squad. Instead, giving every player the opportunity to lead warm-ups in practice or head a drill infuses the team with the sense that everyone's equal. In most youth football programs, \"official\" team captains usually aren't required until around the age of 14. Naming <i>temporary</i> captains is just another tool you can use to build kids' self-esteem and make them feel like valued team members.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nHere are a few general tips you can employ to help spur your players on to become the best they can be after they buckle the chin straps:\r\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Love what you're doing.</b> If you have a sincere passion for football and for teaching it to children, your excitement and enthusiasm will rub off on the team, and they'll respond accordingly.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Set attainable goals for youngsters.</b> Forget about trying to win every game or having the league's highest-scoring offense. Those aren't realistic goals for kids, some of whom are just learning how to properly put on all the safety equipment.</p>\r\n<p class=\"child-para\">If a child senses that your expectations are far-fetched, they wonder what's the point of even trying, and their play on the field suffers. This negatively impacts the entire team.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Recognize the good things happening on the field.</b> Stop practice to point out when a player does something really well, not just when a player makes a mistake. Being positive is simply one of the best motivational tools around.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Don't motivate through fear or threats.</b> Making a child run a lap for failing to perform at an expected level has no place in youth football. Kids are there to learn and to learn from their mistakes, not be humiliated or punished for them. This motivation-through-fear tactic is likely to chase members of your team away from the sport in the years to come. If they're giving everything they've got and it's just not clicking for some reason, find another method or take a different approach to teach the skill.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>","blurb":"","authors":[{"authorId":9400,"name":"Martin Signore","slug":"martin-signore","description":" <p><b>Martin Signore</b> is a screenwriter and interactive gamewriter&#47;designer. While working in Los Angeles, Martin founded the Hollywood Football League with his friends and co&#45;workers. Many years, trophies, and leagues later he admits to being a fantasy expert and addict. 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The entire basketball court (see Figure 1) is 94 feet by 50 feet. On each","noIndex":0,"noFollow":0},"content":"A basketball court has symmetry; one half of the court is a mirror image of the other. The entire basketball court (see Figure 1) is 94 feet by 50 feet. On each half-court, painted lines show the <em>free throw lane</em> and <em>circle</em>, as well as the <em>three-point arc</em>, whose distance from the basket varies based on the level of hoops being played.\r\n<div class=\"figure\"><img src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/0-7645-5248-1_0301.jpg\" alt=\"\"\" border=\"0\" /></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"caption\"><strong>Figure 1:</strong> The American court.</div>\r\nIndoor basketball courts are almost always made of hardwood. Outdoor courts are most commonly composed of asphalt.\r\n\r\nThe borders of the court have their own commonsense names:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Along the length of the court, the borders are the <em>sidelines</em>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Along the ends, the borders are the <em>endlines</em>, or <em>baselines</em>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Separating both halves of the court is a <em>midcourt line</em>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>In the very center of the midcourt line is the <em>center circle</em> (12 feet in diameter), where the <em>center toss</em> takes place to begin the game.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >The free throw lane and free throw line</h2>\r\nThe <em>free throw lane</em> is the hub of the action in each half-court. This rectangle is 12 feet wide — 16 feet at the men's pro level. Its length, as measured from the basket to the <em>free throw line</em>, is 15 feet at all levels. An offensive player may not stand inside the lane for more than three seconds unless he or one of his teammates is shooting the ball. After a shot is taken, the count starts over again. A defensive player may remain inside the lane for as long as he desires.\r\n\r\nA player fouled by another player sometimes receives <em>free throws</em>, also known as <em>foul shots</em>. She takes these shots (they aren't really \"throws\") from the free throw line at the end of the lane — 15 feet from the basket. The shots are \"free\" because a defender does not guard the shooter while she's shooting. When a player shoots a free throw, her feet may not cross the free throw line until the ball hits the rim, or else the shot is nullified.\r\n\r\nThe remaining players line up alongside the free throw lane (or behind the shooter) and cannot interfere with the shot. They line up in order, on either side of the lane, of defense-offense-defense-offense. (Up to four players may stand on one side of the lane.) If a player opts not to take a spot (say, for example, the second defensive spot), then a player from the opposing team is permitted to step into that spot. The fans behind the basket usually scream, jump up and down, and wave their hands to try to distract an opposing team's shooter during free throws.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >The three-point arc</h2>\r\nThe <em>three-point arc</em> is the other important marked feature of the court. The arc extends around the basket in a near semicircle, and its distance from the basket differs according to the level of play. Even at one level, the distance can change as rules committees grapple with the best distance for the good of the sport. The NBA has changed the three-point distance on two different occasions since first adopting the <em>trey</em>, as the three-point shot is called, in the 1979-1980 season. The three-point distance was moved back to its original 23' 9\" for the 1997-1998 season. The college distance is 19' 9\", while the international distance is 20' 6\".\r\n<p class=\"Remember\">Any shot made from beyond this arc — even a desperation half-court shot at the buzzer — is worth three points. A three-point shooter must have both feet behind the arc as he launches this shot, but either foot is allowed to land on the other side of the arc.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"tab3\" >The backcourt and frontcourt</h2>\r\nThinking of the entire court as two half-courts, divide it into frontcourt and backcourt. The <em>frontcourt</em> is the half of the court where the offense's basket is located. The <em>backcourt</em> is the other half. Thus one team's backcourt is the other team's frontcourt.","description":"A basketball court has symmetry; one half of the court is a mirror image of the other. The entire basketball court (see Figure 1) is 94 feet by 50 feet. On each half-court, painted lines show the <em>free throw lane</em> and <em>circle</em>, as well as the <em>three-point arc</em>, whose distance from the basket varies based on the level of hoops being played.\r\n<div class=\"figure\"><img src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/0-7645-5248-1_0301.jpg\" alt=\"\"\" border=\"0\" /></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"caption\"><strong>Figure 1:</strong> The American court.</div>\r\nIndoor basketball courts are almost always made of hardwood. Outdoor courts are most commonly composed of asphalt.\r\n\r\nThe borders of the court have their own commonsense names:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Along the length of the court, the borders are the <em>sidelines</em>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Along the ends, the borders are the <em>endlines</em>, or <em>baselines</em>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Separating both halves of the court is a <em>midcourt line</em>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>In the very center of the midcourt line is the <em>center circle</em> (12 feet in diameter), where the <em>center toss</em> takes place to begin the game.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >The free throw lane and free throw line</h2>\r\nThe <em>free throw lane</em> is the hub of the action in each half-court. This rectangle is 12 feet wide — 16 feet at the men's pro level. Its length, as measured from the basket to the <em>free throw line</em>, is 15 feet at all levels. An offensive player may not stand inside the lane for more than three seconds unless he or one of his teammates is shooting the ball. After a shot is taken, the count starts over again. A defensive player may remain inside the lane for as long as he desires.\r\n\r\nA player fouled by another player sometimes receives <em>free throws</em>, also known as <em>foul shots</em>. She takes these shots (they aren't really \"throws\") from the free throw line at the end of the lane — 15 feet from the basket. The shots are \"free\" because a defender does not guard the shooter while she's shooting. When a player shoots a free throw, her feet may not cross the free throw line until the ball hits the rim, or else the shot is nullified.\r\n\r\nThe remaining players line up alongside the free throw lane (or behind the shooter) and cannot interfere with the shot. They line up in order, on either side of the lane, of defense-offense-defense-offense. (Up to four players may stand on one side of the lane.) If a player opts not to take a spot (say, for example, the second defensive spot), then a player from the opposing team is permitted to step into that spot. The fans behind the basket usually scream, jump up and down, and wave their hands to try to distract an opposing team's shooter during free throws.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >The three-point arc</h2>\r\nThe <em>three-point arc</em> is the other important marked feature of the court. The arc extends around the basket in a near semicircle, and its distance from the basket differs according to the level of play. Even at one level, the distance can change as rules committees grapple with the best distance for the good of the sport. The NBA has changed the three-point distance on two different occasions since first adopting the <em>trey</em>, as the three-point shot is called, in the 1979-1980 season. The three-point distance was moved back to its original 23' 9\" for the 1997-1998 season. The college distance is 19' 9\", while the international distance is 20' 6\".\r\n<p class=\"Remember\">Any shot made from beyond this arc — even a desperation half-court shot at the buzzer — is worth three points. A three-point shooter must have both feet behind the arc as he launches this shot, but either foot is allowed to land on the other side of the arc.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"tab3\" >The backcourt and frontcourt</h2>\r\nThinking of the entire court as two half-courts, divide it into frontcourt and backcourt. The <em>frontcourt</em> is the half of the court where the offense's basket is located. The <em>backcourt</em> is the other half. Thus one team's backcourt is the other team's frontcourt.","blurb":"","authors":[],"primaryCategoryTaxonomy":{"categoryId":34013,"title":"Fantasy Basketball","slug":"fantasy-basketball","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/34013"}},"secondaryCategoryTaxonomy":{"categoryId":0,"title":null,"slug":null,"_links":null},"tertiaryCategoryTaxonomy":{"categoryId":0,"title":null,"slug":null,"_links":null},"trendingArticles":null,"inThisArticle":[{"label":"The free throw lane and free throw line","target":"#tab1"},{"label":"The three-point arc","target":"#tab2"},{"label":"The backcourt and frontcourt","target":"#tab3"}],"relatedArticles":{"fromBook":[],"fromCategory":[{"articleId":203327,"title":"The Top 5 Fantasy Basketball League 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id=\"tab1\" >Coaching kids ages 6 and under</h2>\r\nChildren in this age bracket have probably never played football before, and this season may very well be their first experience in an organized team setting. Your job is simply to introduce them to some of football's most basic elements and whet their appetite for future participation.\r\n\r\nChildren at this age generally aren't concerned about how their football skills compare to those of others on the team. These kids are primarily interested in being with friends and having fun learning and playing the sport.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >Football players between ages 7–9</h2>\r\nYoungsters at this age become interested in mastering some of the basics of the sport. They crave feedback from coaches and parents on how they perform certain skills and how they're progressing with new ones. They begin noticing their teammates' abilities and skill levels. When coaches verbally recognize one of their peers for properly executing a skill, they want to earn that same feedback.\r\n\r\nThe desire to compete carries much more prominence for some youngsters in this age range than for others. Children who have older siblings may be particularly competitive, because they've watched their brothers compete in football or other sports, and the younger siblings are finally getting their turn to display their skills.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab3\" >Playing football at ages 10–12</h2>\r\nMore than likely, these children have had some experience playing football in the past and are continuing because it's piqued their interest. Keep the positive momentum going by adding to their foundation of skills. Fuel their desire to continue playing by conducting practices that are both challenging and fun.\r\n\r\nQuite often, sports take on added importance at this juncture in kids' lives, and some of them really want to do well. As children hit this age range, many become more competitive. They begin embracing the challenge of putting their skills to the test and enjoy competing against others their age. When they're able to help the team prevail, these players feel immense satisfaction accompanied by a unique feeling of accomplishment that's specific to the wonderful world of football.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab4\" >Coaching youngsters between ages 13–14</h2>\r\nWelcome to the challenging world of the teenager! These kids have already developed many of the basic skills needed to play the sport and now want to improve them.\r\n\r\nBe aware that children at this age are typically searching for their personal identity, so try getting to know them on a personal level by asking who their favorite football players or football teams are. Of course, this tip is great for building good coach-player bonds with kids of all ages.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab5\" >Reaching players who are ages 15 and above</h2>\r\nGaining the respect of your players is always important to your coaching success, and that's particularly true when coaching kids ages 15 and older. These teens have developed a real passion for the sport. They attend football camps, perhaps lift weights year-round in preparation for the season, and in some cases, may actually be more knowledgeable in some areas of the sport than you are.\r\n<p class=\"Tip\">If you volunteer or get recruited to coach this age group, don't panic! Instead, welcome the chance to enhance your coaching abilities and embrace the opportunity to coach these kids, who have a deep-rooted love for the game. Be sure to let them know that you value their opinions, suggestions, and input regarding the team. A youngster's passion for football is wonderful, and that enthusiasm actually helps make your job easier.</p>","description":"Part of your responsibility when coaching football is knowing and understanding what to expect — both physically and emotionally — from youngsters who play the game at a particular age level.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >Coaching kids ages 6 and under</h2>\r\nChildren in this age bracket have probably never played football before, and this season may very well be their first experience in an organized team setting. Your job is simply to introduce them to some of football's most basic elements and whet their appetite for future participation.\r\n\r\nChildren at this age generally aren't concerned about how their football skills compare to those of others on the team. These kids are primarily interested in being with friends and having fun learning and playing the sport.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >Football players between ages 7–9</h2>\r\nYoungsters at this age become interested in mastering some of the basics of the sport. They crave feedback from coaches and parents on how they perform certain skills and how they're progressing with new ones. They begin noticing their teammates' abilities and skill levels. When coaches verbally recognize one of their peers for properly executing a skill, they want to earn that same feedback.\r\n\r\nThe desire to compete carries much more prominence for some youngsters in this age range than for others. Children who have older siblings may be particularly competitive, because they've watched their brothers compete in football or other sports, and the younger siblings are finally getting their turn to display their skills.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab3\" >Playing football at ages 10–12</h2>\r\nMore than likely, these children have had some experience playing football in the past and are continuing because it's piqued their interest. Keep the positive momentum going by adding to their foundation of skills. Fuel their desire to continue playing by conducting practices that are both challenging and fun.\r\n\r\nQuite often, sports take on added importance at this juncture in kids' lives, and some of them really want to do well. As children hit this age range, many become more competitive. They begin embracing the challenge of putting their skills to the test and enjoy competing against others their age. When they're able to help the team prevail, these players feel immense satisfaction accompanied by a unique feeling of accomplishment that's specific to the wonderful world of football.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab4\" >Coaching youngsters between ages 13–14</h2>\r\nWelcome to the challenging world of the teenager! These kids have already developed many of the basic skills needed to play the sport and now want to improve them.\r\n\r\nBe aware that children at this age are typically searching for their personal identity, so try getting to know them on a personal level by asking who their favorite football players or football teams are. Of course, this tip is great for building good coach-player bonds with kids of all ages.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab5\" >Reaching players who are ages 15 and above</h2>\r\nGaining the respect of your players is always important to your coaching success, and that's particularly true when coaching kids ages 15 and older. These teens have developed a real passion for the sport. They attend football camps, perhaps lift weights year-round in preparation for the season, and in some cases, may actually be more knowledgeable in some areas of the sport than you are.\r\n<p class=\"Tip\">If you volunteer or get recruited to coach this age group, don't panic! Instead, welcome the chance to enhance your coaching abilities and embrace the opportunity to coach these kids, who have a deep-rooted love for the game. Be sure to let them know that you value their opinions, suggestions, and input regarding the team. A youngster's passion for football is wonderful, and that enthusiasm actually helps make your job easier.</p>","blurb":"","authors":[{"authorId":9400,"name":"Martin Signore","slug":"martin-signore","description":" <p><b>Martin Signore</b> is a screenwriter and interactive gamewriter&#47;designer. While working in Los Angeles, Martin founded the Hollywood Football League with his friends and co&#45;workers. Many years, trophies, and leagues later he admits to being a fantasy expert and addict. 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Here are some tips to help you make every trip a winner for kids. Kids need to be introduced to fishing the right way. Ever notice that almost every adult has a memory of going fishing as a child? Ever notice how many adults have a single, lone, solitary childhood fishing memory? Why is that? Why do some kids only go fishing one time?\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_273796\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"556\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-273796\" src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/fishing-kids.jpg\" alt=\"kids fishing\" width=\"556\" height=\"371\" /> © LightField Studios / Shutterstock.com[/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are three big reasons why kids fail to get hooked on <a href=\"https://www.dummies.com/sports/fishing/fishing-for-dummies-cheat-sheet/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fishing</a>:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>No one has fun! If a trip fails to generate excitement, no one involved will want to repeat the experience. Often, this means no fish were caught. Or maybe the weather ruined the trip, creating unpleasant memories.</li>\r\n \t<li>Kids don’t have access to a place where fishing can occur. Fishing isn’t something to be limited to one place, one time per year. But if kids don’t have a fishy habitat close to their homes, it’s hard to get too interested in it.</li>\r\n \t<li>Some kids don’t get to fish often, even if they are intrigued, simply because there is no one around to take them. Of all the reasons preventing kids from getting hooked on fishing, this is the saddest.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nLike so many things involving kids, getting them interested in things is often easier said than done. Some of you are no doubt thinking, \"The kids I know are more interested in their phones and video games than they are in doing anything outside.\" But let’s not despair. Boys and girls have been getting excited about fishing since the first cane pole was cut. This hobby will still work for the kids you know today.\r\n\r\nAlthough there are some risks — there’s no kid-friendly hook — fishing can be one of the best ways to get youngsters outdoors. What better way to interest kids in biology than to take them somewhere where they can get their feet wet? Fishing can be a kid’s gateway into the natural world and all it has to offer. (The natural world is closer to you than you think, regardless of where you live!) And it’s a great way to create funny and exciting memories. After all, in 20 years, no one wants to tell (or hear) the story about a childhood spent playing video games.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >Plan (and pack) for success, not failure</h2>\r\nLet’s face it: Some kid fishing trips are bummers because the adults set the trip up for failure. Watch the weather forecast first! If Saturday’s forecast includes a chance of thunderstorms, and Sunday looks clear, why not fish on Sunday? When kids are just starting to fish, a little patience in planning goes a long way. Make every effort to go when the weather is working for you, not against you.\r\n\r\nPack the right clothing. Pack a change of clothes. (Then you can relax if they get the first set dirty and wet.) Throw some snacks and drinks in a cooler. Throw in more than you think they’ll need. No one has fun if they are hungry, cold, or thirsty.\r\n<p class=\"article-tips tip\">Plan on assisting the kids in their fishing efforts, and <em>don’t</em> plan on fishing yourself. You can better help kids if your hands are free. Help form them into anglers now, so you can fish alongside them later.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >Tap into bluegill mania</h2>\r\nBluegills are the universal “first fish.” They are widespread, found in almost every pond in America, and they happen to be willing to bite almost every day. Chances are, there’s a bluegill swimming within a 30-minute drive of where you are right now. Bluegills also school and seem to be attracted to fishing activity. Find a dock or a sunny cove and cast bits of earthworm or wax worms on small hooks. Bluegills love taking baits suspended under floats, which gives kids something to watch, and these small fish tussle quite hard when hooked. Catching one bluegill seldom spooks the others in the area, either. Just watch the sharp dorsal spines after you land them. (With practice, you can hold these spines down with the heel of your hand.)\r\n<h2 id=\"tab3\" >Make bait fun</h2>\r\nLivebait fishing works for kids because it works for the fish. If fish are around, they’ll take a livebait they are used to eating.\r\n\r\nMake the act of gathering natural bait part of the adventure. Gathering worms, setting minnow traps, and catching grasshoppers or crayfish might be more enjoyable to kids than the act of fishing. Let it be.\r\n<p class=\"article-tips tip\">The trick is handling the life and death issues connected to livebait. Gage your child’s reaction and respond accordingly. You might need to release one bait (where legal) for every one you use. Usually, though, kids handle this part better than we think they will. If your child is not comfortable at all with using livebait, use store-bought baits instead. Many kinds of fish can be caught on corn, shrimp, or pieces of hot dog.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"tab4\" >Get gear that works</h2>\r\nFishing poles with cartoon characters work great to get kids excited about fishing, but a super short rod makes it tough to set the hook. (If you don’t believe me, try fishing with one yourself.) You want kids to actually catch fish, not just see them bite. Experiment with circle hooks, which eliminate the need to set the hook (you just hold the rod steady until the fish hooks itself). And whether you use circle or J hooks, cast sharp, small hooks that penetrate quickly. And think about replacing that short cartoon rod with one about five feet long. It’s slightly harder to handle, but it makes it easier to hook and land fish.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab5\" >Burn up a spinner</h2>\r\nMy kids quickly became good casters with their small spincast reels and five-foot rods. We practiced in the yard, and then went fishing with worms and bobbers. But the boys didn’t like waiting for the bobber to dip—they wanted to continue casting. They wanted to cast, and they wanted to reel … fast. The solution? I tied Worden’s Rooster Tails on their lines. Developed in the 1950s by Howard Worden, these classic in-line spinners can be cast and retrieved quickly, and the faster you reel, the more the small blade spins and flashes. Bass, crappie, and bluegill love these lures, and the fish usually hook themselves while attacking the spinner. Get a 1/16-or 1/8-ounce Rooster Tail and let your young fishing buddy start casting. (The Mepps Aglia is another fine choice.)\r\n<h2 id=\"tab6\" >Canoe or kayak into the local wilderness</h2>\r\nFor kids old enough to be comfortable in a small boat, there’s no better way to spend a Saturday than to paddle a quiet stretch of the local stream. Even near major metropolitan areas, small rivers and streams tend to remain wild because building is often prohibited in the floodplain. You’ll be amazed at the wildlife you can spot, and you should catch some really nice fish, too. Boredom is seldom an issue because you’re always able to paddle on down the river. You can often rent canoes or kayaks from liveries near small rivers, so check online.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab7\" >Chum up carp</h2>\r\nCheck your local laws, but most states allow you to chum for fish. This practice involves placing an attractant in an area to lure fish. For sharks, chum consists of blood and ground-up fish. For Common carp (not the invasive Asian carp, which are filter feeders), it involves a handful of canned sweet corn. Heat a can of corn in a saucepan over the stove, adding a bit of maple syrup and Kool-Aid (any flavor will do — but red flavors are my favorite). When you get to the lake or stream, toss a handful of corn out as far as you can. Then bait a hook with several kernels of corn and cast into the same area. Hold on! Carp come to the corn and then feed ravenously. Carp fight hard, so don’t let them pull the rod into the water! Carp can tolerate warmer water, even if it’s mildly polluted. While it’s sad that some waters are polluted, this does mean that carp are close to almost every angler in America.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab8\" >Try fish camping</h2>\r\nFishing and camping go together like football and tailgating. Too often, fishing time is defined by the trip there and the departure. Setting up camp near a likely fishing spot removes the pressure. Like Nick Adams in Hemingway's “Big Two-Hearted River,” you can relax and enjoy the fishing. For kids, a campsite means a campfire, marshmallows, flashlights, tents, and snuggly sleeping bags. Camping while fishing makes the fishing <em>part</em> of the adventure — not the whole adventure itself.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab9\" >Crank up tourney time</h2>\r\nIt’s quite possible that kids are too competitive these days. Still, catching fish naturally leads to some good-natured competition. Who caught the most fish? The biggest? I see nothing wrong with a little tournament action during an afternoon’s fishing session. After all, unlike sports such as soccer, fishing might favor the quiet, contemplative kids that care less about active sports. Fishing is a great equalizer in that way. Bass pros compete for million-dollar purses — I recommend prizes like a new tackle box or a fishing hat.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab10\" >Go night fishing</h2>\r\nNight fishing is more challenging, potentially risky, and more frustrating than daytime fishing. Seems like the exact opposite of what a kid needs. True, but night fishing is also absolutely enchanting. The world, quite literally, changes. Exposing experienced kids to night fishing is like opening the door to another world.\r\n<p class=\"article-tips warning\">You should not attempt to take a kid night fishing until you’re an expert yourself, but being outside at night is something a kid never forgets. This might be ideal for a young person who thinks he or she is too cool or jaded for daytime bluegill fishing.</p>","description":"Fishing trips should be fun for all involved. Here are some tips to help you make every trip a winner for kids. Kids need to be introduced to fishing the right way. Ever notice that almost every adult has a memory of going fishing as a child? Ever notice how many adults have a single, lone, solitary childhood fishing memory? Why is that? Why do some kids only go fishing one time?\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_273796\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"556\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-273796\" src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/fishing-kids.jpg\" alt=\"kids fishing\" width=\"556\" height=\"371\" /> © LightField Studios / Shutterstock.com[/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are three big reasons why kids fail to get hooked on <a href=\"https://www.dummies.com/sports/fishing/fishing-for-dummies-cheat-sheet/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fishing</a>:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>No one has fun! If a trip fails to generate excitement, no one involved will want to repeat the experience. Often, this means no fish were caught. Or maybe the weather ruined the trip, creating unpleasant memories.</li>\r\n \t<li>Kids don’t have access to a place where fishing can occur. Fishing isn’t something to be limited to one place, one time per year. But if kids don’t have a fishy habitat close to their homes, it’s hard to get too interested in it.</li>\r\n \t<li>Some kids don’t get to fish often, even if they are intrigued, simply because there is no one around to take them. Of all the reasons preventing kids from getting hooked on fishing, this is the saddest.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nLike so many things involving kids, getting them interested in things is often easier said than done. Some of you are no doubt thinking, \"The kids I know are more interested in their phones and video games than they are in doing anything outside.\" But let’s not despair. Boys and girls have been getting excited about fishing since the first cane pole was cut. This hobby will still work for the kids you know today.\r\n\r\nAlthough there are some risks — there’s no kid-friendly hook — fishing can be one of the best ways to get youngsters outdoors. What better way to interest kids in biology than to take them somewhere where they can get their feet wet? Fishing can be a kid’s gateway into the natural world and all it has to offer. (The natural world is closer to you than you think, regardless of where you live!) And it’s a great way to create funny and exciting memories. After all, in 20 years, no one wants to tell (or hear) the story about a childhood spent playing video games.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >Plan (and pack) for success, not failure</h2>\r\nLet’s face it: Some kid fishing trips are bummers because the adults set the trip up for failure. Watch the weather forecast first! If Saturday’s forecast includes a chance of thunderstorms, and Sunday looks clear, why not fish on Sunday? When kids are just starting to fish, a little patience in planning goes a long way. Make every effort to go when the weather is working for you, not against you.\r\n\r\nPack the right clothing. Pack a change of clothes. (Then you can relax if they get the first set dirty and wet.) Throw some snacks and drinks in a cooler. Throw in more than you think they’ll need. No one has fun if they are hungry, cold, or thirsty.\r\n<p class=\"article-tips tip\">Plan on assisting the kids in their fishing efforts, and <em>don’t</em> plan on fishing yourself. You can better help kids if your hands are free. Help form them into anglers now, so you can fish alongside them later.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >Tap into bluegill mania</h2>\r\nBluegills are the universal “first fish.” They are widespread, found in almost every pond in America, and they happen to be willing to bite almost every day. Chances are, there’s a bluegill swimming within a 30-minute drive of where you are right now. Bluegills also school and seem to be attracted to fishing activity. Find a dock or a sunny cove and cast bits of earthworm or wax worms on small hooks. Bluegills love taking baits suspended under floats, which gives kids something to watch, and these small fish tussle quite hard when hooked. Catching one bluegill seldom spooks the others in the area, either. Just watch the sharp dorsal spines after you land them. (With practice, you can hold these spines down with the heel of your hand.)\r\n<h2 id=\"tab3\" >Make bait fun</h2>\r\nLivebait fishing works for kids because it works for the fish. If fish are around, they’ll take a livebait they are used to eating.\r\n\r\nMake the act of gathering natural bait part of the adventure. Gathering worms, setting minnow traps, and catching grasshoppers or crayfish might be more enjoyable to kids than the act of fishing. Let it be.\r\n<p class=\"article-tips tip\">The trick is handling the life and death issues connected to livebait. Gage your child’s reaction and respond accordingly. You might need to release one bait (where legal) for every one you use. Usually, though, kids handle this part better than we think they will. If your child is not comfortable at all with using livebait, use store-bought baits instead. Many kinds of fish can be caught on corn, shrimp, or pieces of hot dog.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"tab4\" >Get gear that works</h2>\r\nFishing poles with cartoon characters work great to get kids excited about fishing, but a super short rod makes it tough to set the hook. (If you don’t believe me, try fishing with one yourself.) You want kids to actually catch fish, not just see them bite. Experiment with circle hooks, which eliminate the need to set the hook (you just hold the rod steady until the fish hooks itself). And whether you use circle or J hooks, cast sharp, small hooks that penetrate quickly. And think about replacing that short cartoon rod with one about five feet long. It’s slightly harder to handle, but it makes it easier to hook and land fish.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab5\" >Burn up a spinner</h2>\r\nMy kids quickly became good casters with their small spincast reels and five-foot rods. We practiced in the yard, and then went fishing with worms and bobbers. But the boys didn’t like waiting for the bobber to dip—they wanted to continue casting. They wanted to cast, and they wanted to reel … fast. The solution? I tied Worden’s Rooster Tails on their lines. Developed in the 1950s by Howard Worden, these classic in-line spinners can be cast and retrieved quickly, and the faster you reel, the more the small blade spins and flashes. Bass, crappie, and bluegill love these lures, and the fish usually hook themselves while attacking the spinner. Get a 1/16-or 1/8-ounce Rooster Tail and let your young fishing buddy start casting. (The Mepps Aglia is another fine choice.)\r\n<h2 id=\"tab6\" >Canoe or kayak into the local wilderness</h2>\r\nFor kids old enough to be comfortable in a small boat, there’s no better way to spend a Saturday than to paddle a quiet stretch of the local stream. Even near major metropolitan areas, small rivers and streams tend to remain wild because building is often prohibited in the floodplain. You’ll be amazed at the wildlife you can spot, and you should catch some really nice fish, too. Boredom is seldom an issue because you’re always able to paddle on down the river. You can often rent canoes or kayaks from liveries near small rivers, so check online.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab7\" >Chum up carp</h2>\r\nCheck your local laws, but most states allow you to chum for fish. This practice involves placing an attractant in an area to lure fish. For sharks, chum consists of blood and ground-up fish. For Common carp (not the invasive Asian carp, which are filter feeders), it involves a handful of canned sweet corn. Heat a can of corn in a saucepan over the stove, adding a bit of maple syrup and Kool-Aid (any flavor will do — but red flavors are my favorite). When you get to the lake or stream, toss a handful of corn out as far as you can. Then bait a hook with several kernels of corn and cast into the same area. Hold on! Carp come to the corn and then feed ravenously. Carp fight hard, so don’t let them pull the rod into the water! Carp can tolerate warmer water, even if it’s mildly polluted. While it’s sad that some waters are polluted, this does mean that carp are close to almost every angler in America.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab8\" >Try fish camping</h2>\r\nFishing and camping go together like football and tailgating. Too often, fishing time is defined by the trip there and the departure. Setting up camp near a likely fishing spot removes the pressure. Like Nick Adams in Hemingway's “Big Two-Hearted River,” you can relax and enjoy the fishing. For kids, a campsite means a campfire, marshmallows, flashlights, tents, and snuggly sleeping bags. Camping while fishing makes the fishing <em>part</em> of the adventure — not the whole adventure itself.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab9\" >Crank up tourney time</h2>\r\nIt’s quite possible that kids are too competitive these days. Still, catching fish naturally leads to some good-natured competition. Who caught the most fish? The biggest? I see nothing wrong with a little tournament action during an afternoon’s fishing session. After all, unlike sports such as soccer, fishing might favor the quiet, contemplative kids that care less about active sports. Fishing is a great equalizer in that way. Bass pros compete for million-dollar purses — I recommend prizes like a new tackle box or a fishing hat.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab10\" >Go night fishing</h2>\r\nNight fishing is more challenging, potentially risky, and more frustrating than daytime fishing. Seems like the exact opposite of what a kid needs. True, but night fishing is also absolutely enchanting. The world, quite literally, changes. Exposing experienced kids to night fishing is like opening the door to another world.\r\n<p class=\"article-tips warning\">You should not attempt to take a kid night fishing until you’re an expert yourself, but being outside at night is something a kid never forgets. 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Take the weight and size of bike tools into consideration when you’re loading up your tool kit, you don’t want tools that will weigh you down or not fit into the tool pouch. Include the following tools in your emergency tool kit. (After you have some biking experience, you may decide to change or add to it.)</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Small frame-mounted tire pump: </b>A flat is going to strike eventually so unless you want to walk home, take along a pump.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Tire-patch kit: </b>When you have a flat, you’ll need a patch kit to repair it.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Spare inner tube:</b> A spare tube is important to have on hand when you blow a tube and a patch kit won’t do the trick.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Tire levers:</b> For most bikes, tire levers are necessary to remove and install a tire.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Allen wrenches: </b>Use these for adjusting parts of your bike.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Screwdrivers: </b>Both types — Phillips and flathead — are required for adjusting derailleurs and other parts.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Spoke wrench: </b>Make sure you have one that fits the spoke nipples on your bike.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Pliers:</b> If you have to work on cables, you’ll need pliers.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Rag:</b> A rag will help keep your hands clean.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Small light:</b> A light is important to have in case you get caught out at night.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>On extended trips (more than a few hours at a time or for multi-day trips), bring all the preceding items, plus the following:</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Spare tire:</b> If you tear up a tire, you’ll be glad you had a foldable spare tire on hand.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Extra tubes: </b>If you blow out both tubes on a ride, you need two spares — one isn’t always enough.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Chain tool:</b> A longer trip increases the chances of having issues with your chain, and you’ll need a chain tool to take apart the chain and reconnect it.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Chain links and rivets:</b> Because there’s always the chance of breaking a chain, it’s good to have replacement links handy for reconnecting the chain.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Spare spokes: </b>Have a couple extra spokes available. Make sure you have the right size for each wheel.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Spare cables:</b> Extra cables for the brakes and the derailleurs are useful for longer trips when a weighted-down bike puts extra strain on the cables.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Lubrication:</b> As you ride on extended trips, parts will need to be lubricated. Keep a small plastic bottle of lube that you can apply to your chain, pivot points, and cable.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Duct tape:</b> This all-purpose tool can get help you solve many problems, at least long enough to hold something together until you get to the next town.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n"},{"title":"A pre-ride bike inspection checklist","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>Before you head out for your next ride, take a few minutes to do a quick bike inspection. Giving your bike the once-over can increase the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of your next ride. Follow these steps as part of your pre-ride preparation:</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Open and close the quick-release levers on your wheels to confirm that they’re tight.</b></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Move each wheel side to side to check for looseness.</b></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Give each wheel a spin to see that it doesn’t wobble and that the rim doesn’t contact the brake pads at any point.</b></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Check the air pressure of your tires with a pressure gauge and compare it with the recommended pressure listed on the sidewall</b>. Under-inflated tires will drastically increase the rolling resistance, increasing the amount of energy needed to pedal the bicycle. If you’ve inflated them properly, they’ll do a better job of absorbing any impact and protecting the wheel from damage.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Visually inspect the tires, looking for any cracks, cuts, or tears.</b></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Give the brake levers a strong squeeze to ensure that the brakes firmly grip the wheels.</b> You shouldn’t have to pull the levers more than halfway to the handlebars.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Confirm that the brakes grip the rim and that they have sufficient rubber.</b></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Straddle the front wheel, pinching it between your thighs, grip the handlebars, and try to twist them side to side.</b> Try the same procedure but, this time, straddling the frame and squeezing the brakes; try to rock the bicycle back and forth.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Grab a crank arm in each hand and try to shake them for looseness.</b> If there is some play in the bottom bracket, it should be overhauled. If it’s very loose, it could be dangerous to ride.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Confirm that the pedals spin freely but that you can’t pull them away from the cranks.</b></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Set your saddle to a height where you can just barely place your toes and the balls of your feet on the ground when you sit on the saddle.</b> Another indication of proper position is if your leg is bent at a slight angle when your foot is on the pedal at its lowest position. If you can lock out your knee, the seat is too high. If your saddle is set too high or too low, you’ll lose efficiency as you pedal and may even cause strain or injury to your body.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Set your stem and handlebars so that they leave your back at a 45-degree angle.</b> Even though you’ll be a little less aerodynamic, the fact that the weight of your upper body will be distributed between your torso and your arms will make you ride much more comfortable. <i>Note:</i> Some traditional riders take the old-school approach of positioning the handlebars by having the ends run parallel to the top tube in the frame, but this isn’t a comfortable position for any period of time.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Improve your visibility.</b> There’s nothing more important than being safe while you ride and improving your visibility can go a long way toward that goal. Wear brightly colored clothing. Make sure that your wheels and pedals have reflectors, and wear reflective arm and leg bands. Keep a bright white front light and a flashing LED rear light for when you’re caught out at dusk or for night riding.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Stock emergency gear.</b> You should always be prepared for the worst — whether it’s an accident, getting lost, a storm, or fatigue. If you keep some essentials stowed away in your jacket, in a pannier bag, or elsewhere, you’ll be ready for when the worst strikes. Take a cellphone, identification (like a driver’s license), money, energy bars, a rain jacket, and sunglasses.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n"},{"title":"Safety tips while riding your bike","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>Taking care of your bike is only one aspect of staying safe while riding. Take these steps to reduce strain on your body, protect your bike, and improve safety while your ride:</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Pay attention to the road in front of you.</b> Your goal is to avoid obstacles like rocks, potholes, and other hazards, which, if you hit them, could result in a bent rim or other incident.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Instead of jumping or riding across a curb (which could damage your rim or, at worst, cause you to crash), dismount. </b>Try walking your bike instead.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Shift into your lowest gear before you reach the steepest section of a climb.</b> Trying to shift when you’re barely moving puts a lot of strain on the chain and derailleurs, and if the chain springs off the largest cog into the spokes the damage will be even greater. Plus, you may not be able to shift in time, causing you to come to a stop.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>If you have to go over a bump, raise yourself off the saddle.</b> Use your arms and legs as shock absorbers as if you were a horse jockey, to lessen the impact of the blow.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n"}],"videoInfo":{"videoId":null,"name":null,"accountId":null,"playerId":null,"thumbnailUrl":null,"description":null,"uploadDate":null}},"sponsorship":{"sponsorshipPage":false,"backgroundImage":{"src":null,"width":0,"height":0},"brandingLine":"","brandingLink":"","brandingLogo":{"src":null,"width":0,"height":0}},"primaryLearningPath":"Explore","lifeExpectancy":"Two years","lifeExpectancySetFrom":"2022-04-25T00:00:00+00:00","dummiesForKids":"no","sponsoredContent":"no","adInfo":"","adPairKey":[]},"status":"publish","visibility":"public","articleId":208694},{"headers":{"creationTime":"2020-02-12T17:53:39+00:00","modifiedTime":"2022-04-14T19:18:15+00:00","timestamp":"2022-06-22T19:37:36+00:00"},"data":{"breadcrumbs":[{"name":"Home, Auto, & Hobbies","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33809"},"slug":"home-auto-hobbies","categoryId":33809},{"name":"Sports & Recreation","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/34001"},"slug":"sports-recreation","categoryId":34001},{"name":"Camping & RVs","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/34007"},"slug":"camping-rvs","categoryId":34007}],"title":"How to Equip Your RV","strippedTitle":"how to equip your rv","slug":"how-to-equip-your-rv","canonicalUrl":"","seo":{"metaDescription":"Keep your added-on equipment and furnishings fairly basic. If you add decorative items, you need to stow them before hitting the road.","noIndex":0,"noFollow":0},"content":"Although an RV campter usually comes fully furnished and ready to go from the manufacturer, you’ll probably want to pick up a few practical tools and <a href=\"https://www.dummies.com/travel/rv-travel/10-greatest-travel-gadgets-for-rv-vacationers/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gadgets</a>. You can usually find these items at camping-supply stores or sometimes at the small convenience stores at campgrounds.\r\n\r\nMarching into a specialty store and buying only what’s on the shopping list can be difficult. As you look around, murmuring “Gee, look at that!” or “I didn’t know there was an item like this,” you start dropping objects into your shopping cart — thinking you must have them.\r\n\r\nPicking up a basic hand-tools kit and an inexpensive auto-tool kit is a practical way to start. Small jobs can be done easily with the right tools.\r\n<p class=\"article-tips tip\">Most RVs arrive with a short sewer hose and sometimes (but not always) a water hose. The first time you hook up, you’ll notice that both are too short to be useful in many campgrounds, so the next items on your shopping list are new, longer sewer and water hoses. Look for a 15- to 20-foot sewer hose made up of smaller sections that twist-lock together and a threaded coupling device that enables you to secure the hose to the campground’s sewer connection. You want a 25- to 50-foot labeled for potable-water hose, that is approved for drinking water use. Don’t use a hose that’s intended for watering the garden or washing the car. Consider using a water-pressure regulator to protect interior pipes.</p>\r\n\r\nIf you have a big, new motor home with plenty of air conditioning, your ideal electrical hookup is 50 amps, but many older campgrounds offer nothing higher than 30 amps, and some state parks only have a maximum of 20 amps. You’ll have a clue right away at the campsite if your plug doesn’t fit the receptacle in the electrical box. What you want are adapters that convert 50-amp to 30-amp service and 30-amp to 20-amp service. To use a 20-amp outlet with your 50-amp system, plug the 50-to-30-amp connector into your main electric shore line, plug the 30-to-20-amp connector into the 50-to-30-amp connector, and then plug everything into the 20-amp outlet — or just look for a 50-amp to 20-amp connector. When you use an adapter, you can no longer run all your electrical appliances, so load management is a must. Many modern motor homes are equipped with an automatic energy management system that dumps loads for you when you’re running on 20- or 30-amp service.\r\n\r\nAt the campsite, you want your RV to be level for sleeping comfort and for keeping the refrigerator level — a <em>must.</em> Although many new motor homes come equipped with automatic hydraulic levelers installed under the body, older RVs may require the use of manual levelers, which can be anything from a couple of pieces of board for each tire to a commercially produced wood or plastic device. Make sure to evaluate a leveler carefully before buying it. Some of the plastic ones may not hold the weight of your RV; some stack-up versions are hard to maneuver the vehicle across. A <em>spirit level</em> (one of those little things with moving bubbles inside) laid on a countertop inside the RV lets you see how level the RV is at the campsite.\r\n\r\nFor TV lovers, a 50-foot length of antenna cable with male connectors on each end keeps everyone happy when the campground offers cable TV hookup. Also bring a female/male adapter because some campgrounds are so equipped.\r\n\r\nIn your cabinets, shelf liner in a ridged pattern helps keep items from sliding while the vehicle is moving; match the color to your countertop or wood tone, if you want. Tension rods of various lengths are useful for installing across your refrigerator or cabinet shelves to keep the items contained within from shifting. I find bubble packaging (an item that I usually get free in shipping boxes) to be a godsend for packing glassware and dishes.\r\n\r\nFinally, two all-purpose items are a heavy-duty extension cord for outdoor use and duct tape, the wide silver-backed tape (called <em>gaffer’s tape </em>in the film industry) that can hold just about anything together until you can get to a repair shop. On my first RV trip, I carelessly left a roof vent open while picnicking near a Colorado lake during a heavy wind. I even wondered about a white plastic object that I saw cartwheeling down the hill . . . until a rain shower came up and rain started coming in. A hasty retrieval of the plastic vent cover, a trip up the back ladder to the roof of the RV, and most of a roll of duct tape repaired the damage and kept out the rain.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" ><a name=\"_Toc7839990\"></a><a name=\"_Toc5006483\"></a><a name=\"_Toc5006404\"></a>How to furnish your RV</h2>\r\nManufacturers furnish the typical Type A or Type C motor home at the factory with these built-in features: a kitchen counter and cabinets; a cooktop (with or without gas oven); a refrigerator/freezer; a dinette or free-standing table and chairs; a sofa or easy chair; a double or queen-size bed or short king; wardrobe and drawer storage; a bathroom with toilet, sink, and shower; air conditioning; a furnace; a TV set; and a microwave or combination convection/microwave oven. Some new motorhomes are all electric on the appliances. The driver and front passenger seats (pilot and co-pilot seats) often swivel to face the living area, adding two more comfortable seats to the arrangement.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_268145\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"556\"]<img class=\"wp-image-268145 size-full\" src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/RVs-dining-room.jpg\" alt=\"dining area in an RV\" width=\"556\" height=\"371\" /> Swivel seats can help with mealtime in the RV. © Baloncici / Shutterstock.com[/caption]\r\n\r\nDepending on the vehicle size and the manufacturer, if you order a new RV it may be optioned to include swivel and/or reclining chair, an oven, a microwave or convection oven, a second TV set in the bedroom, a shallow tub with shower head above, a washer/dryer combination, an icemaker, a pullout pantry with wire or wooden shelving, a desk/dressing table combination in the bedroom, and a pull-up table adjacent to the sofa or swivel chair adding uses to the living space. Travel trailers and fifth-wheels contain all these items except the driver and navigator chairs. RV floor plans vary regarding the arrangement of living spaces and the amount of storage available.\r\n\r\nThe clever design of RV interiors incorporates more furnishings than you’d expect, though you may want to add decorations. I like to add flowers and pots of herbs for color, small rugs on top of carpeting or wood floors, colored baskets for decoration and storage in the kitchen/dining area, and additional cushions for color and comfort on the sofa and the bed. In built-in niches around the cabinets, I added handmade wooden carvings to decorate the wood cupboards I picked up on my travels and used glue to affix them permanently; they look factory installed. Books and magazines brighten a tabletop and offer a diversion to occasional bad weather, but you will want to stow them (and any plants or cut flowers) safely before hitting the road.","description":"Although an RV campter usually comes fully furnished and ready to go from the manufacturer, you’ll probably want to pick up a few practical tools and <a href=\"https://www.dummies.com/travel/rv-travel/10-greatest-travel-gadgets-for-rv-vacationers/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gadgets</a>. You can usually find these items at camping-supply stores or sometimes at the small convenience stores at campgrounds.\r\n\r\nMarching into a specialty store and buying only what’s on the shopping list can be difficult. As you look around, murmuring “Gee, look at that!” or “I didn’t know there was an item like this,” you start dropping objects into your shopping cart — thinking you must have them.\r\n\r\nPicking up a basic hand-tools kit and an inexpensive auto-tool kit is a practical way to start. Small jobs can be done easily with the right tools.\r\n<p class=\"article-tips tip\">Most RVs arrive with a short sewer hose and sometimes (but not always) a water hose. The first time you hook up, you’ll notice that both are too short to be useful in many campgrounds, so the next items on your shopping list are new, longer sewer and water hoses. Look for a 15- to 20-foot sewer hose made up of smaller sections that twist-lock together and a threaded coupling device that enables you to secure the hose to the campground’s sewer connection. You want a 25- to 50-foot labeled for potable-water hose, that is approved for drinking water use. Don’t use a hose that’s intended for watering the garden or washing the car. Consider using a water-pressure regulator to protect interior pipes.</p>\r\n\r\nIf you have a big, new motor home with plenty of air conditioning, your ideal electrical hookup is 50 amps, but many older campgrounds offer nothing higher than 30 amps, and some state parks only have a maximum of 20 amps. You’ll have a clue right away at the campsite if your plug doesn’t fit the receptacle in the electrical box. What you want are adapters that convert 50-amp to 30-amp service and 30-amp to 20-amp service. To use a 20-amp outlet with your 50-amp system, plug the 50-to-30-amp connector into your main electric shore line, plug the 30-to-20-amp connector into the 50-to-30-amp connector, and then plug everything into the 20-amp outlet — or just look for a 50-amp to 20-amp connector. When you use an adapter, you can no longer run all your electrical appliances, so load management is a must. Many modern motor homes are equipped with an automatic energy management system that dumps loads for you when you’re running on 20- or 30-amp service.\r\n\r\nAt the campsite, you want your RV to be level for sleeping comfort and for keeping the refrigerator level — a <em>must.</em> Although many new motor homes come equipped with automatic hydraulic levelers installed under the body, older RVs may require the use of manual levelers, which can be anything from a couple of pieces of board for each tire to a commercially produced wood or plastic device. Make sure to evaluate a leveler carefully before buying it. Some of the plastic ones may not hold the weight of your RV; some stack-up versions are hard to maneuver the vehicle across. A <em>spirit level</em> (one of those little things with moving bubbles inside) laid on a countertop inside the RV lets you see how level the RV is at the campsite.\r\n\r\nFor TV lovers, a 50-foot length of antenna cable with male connectors on each end keeps everyone happy when the campground offers cable TV hookup. Also bring a female/male adapter because some campgrounds are so equipped.\r\n\r\nIn your cabinets, shelf liner in a ridged pattern helps keep items from sliding while the vehicle is moving; match the color to your countertop or wood tone, if you want. Tension rods of various lengths are useful for installing across your refrigerator or cabinet shelves to keep the items contained within from shifting. I find bubble packaging (an item that I usually get free in shipping boxes) to be a godsend for packing glassware and dishes.\r\n\r\nFinally, two all-purpose items are a heavy-duty extension cord for outdoor use and duct tape, the wide silver-backed tape (called <em>gaffer’s tape </em>in the film industry) that can hold just about anything together until you can get to a repair shop. On my first RV trip, I carelessly left a roof vent open while picnicking near a Colorado lake during a heavy wind. I even wondered about a white plastic object that I saw cartwheeling down the hill . . . until a rain shower came up and rain started coming in. A hasty retrieval of the plastic vent cover, a trip up the back ladder to the roof of the RV, and most of a roll of duct tape repaired the damage and kept out the rain.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" ><a name=\"_Toc7839990\"></a><a name=\"_Toc5006483\"></a><a name=\"_Toc5006404\"></a>How to furnish your RV</h2>\r\nManufacturers furnish the typical Type A or Type C motor home at the factory with these built-in features: a kitchen counter and cabinets; a cooktop (with or without gas oven); a refrigerator/freezer; a dinette or free-standing table and chairs; a sofa or easy chair; a double or queen-size bed or short king; wardrobe and drawer storage; a bathroom with toilet, sink, and shower; air conditioning; a furnace; a TV set; and a microwave or combination convection/microwave oven. Some new motorhomes are all electric on the appliances. The driver and front passenger seats (pilot and co-pilot seats) often swivel to face the living area, adding two more comfortable seats to the arrangement.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_268145\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"556\"]<img class=\"wp-image-268145 size-full\" src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/RVs-dining-room.jpg\" alt=\"dining area in an RV\" width=\"556\" height=\"371\" /> Swivel seats can help with mealtime in the RV. © Baloncici / Shutterstock.com[/caption]\r\n\r\nDepending on the vehicle size and the manufacturer, if you order a new RV it may be optioned to include swivel and/or reclining chair, an oven, a microwave or convection oven, a second TV set in the bedroom, a shallow tub with shower head above, a washer/dryer combination, an icemaker, a pullout pantry with wire or wooden shelving, a desk/dressing table combination in the bedroom, and a pull-up table adjacent to the sofa or swivel chair adding uses to the living space. Travel trailers and fifth-wheels contain all these items except the driver and navigator chairs. RV floor plans vary regarding the arrangement of living spaces and the amount of storage available.\r\n\r\nThe clever design of RV interiors incorporates more furnishings than you’d expect, though you may want to add decorations. I like to add flowers and pots of herbs for color, small rugs on top of carpeting or wood floors, colored baskets for decoration and storage in the kitchen/dining area, and additional cushions for color and comfort on the sofa and the bed. In built-in niches around the cabinets, I added handmade wooden carvings to decorate the wood cupboards I picked up on my travels and used glue to affix them permanently; they look factory installed. Books and magazines brighten a tabletop and offer a diversion to occasional bad weather, but you will want to stow them (and any plants or cut flowers) safely before hitting the road.","blurb":"","authors":[{"authorId":33273,"name":"Dennis Brewer","slug":"dennis-brewer","description":"","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/authors/33273"}}],"primaryCategoryTaxonomy":{"categoryId":34007,"title":"Camping & RVs","slug":"camping-rvs","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/34007"}},"secondaryCategoryTaxonomy":{"categoryId":0,"title":null,"slug":null,"_links":null},"tertiaryCategoryTaxonomy":{"categoryId":0,"title":null,"slug":null,"_links":null},"trendingArticles":null,"inThisArticle":[{"label":"How to furnish your RV","target":"#tab1"}],"relatedArticles":{"fromBook":[{"articleId":268190,"title":"RV Vacationing with Kids, Pets, and Disabilities","slug":"rv-vacationing-with-kids-pets-and-disabilities","categoryList":["home-auto-hobbies","sports-recreation","camping-rvs"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/268190"}},{"articleId":268187,"title":"How to Settle Your RV Camper in for the Night","slug":"how-to-settle-your-rv-camper-in-for-the-night","categoryList":["home-auto-hobbies","sports-recreation","camping-rvs"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/268187"}},{"articleId":268182,"title":"How to Clean and Store Your RV Camper","slug":"how-to-clean-and-store-your-rv-camper","categoryList":["home-auto-hobbies","sports-recreation","camping-rvs"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/268182"}},{"articleId":268171,"title":"Driving Your RV Camper","slug":"driving-your-rv-camper","categoryList":["home-auto-hobbies","sports-recreation","camping-rvs"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/268171"}},{"articleId":268168,"title":"Adding It Up: Your RV Vacation Budget","slug":"adding-it-up-your-rv-vacation-budget","categoryList":["home-auto-hobbies","sports-recreation","camping-rvs"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/268168"}}],"fromCategory":[{"articleId":285287,"title":"RVs & Campers For Dummies Cheat Sheet","slug":"rvs-campers-for-dummies-cheat-sheet","categoryList":["home-auto-hobbies","sports-recreation","camping-rvs"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/285287"}},{"articleId":268190,"title":"RV Vacationing with Kids, Pets, and Disabilities","slug":"rv-vacationing-with-kids-pets-and-disabilities","categoryList":["home-auto-hobbies","sports-recreation","camping-rvs"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/268190"}},{"articleId":268187,"title":"How to Settle Your RV Camper in for the Night","slug":"how-to-settle-your-rv-camper-in-for-the-night","categoryList":["home-auto-hobbies","sports-recreation","camping-rvs"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/268187"}},{"articleId":268182,"title":"How to Clean and Store Your RV Camper","slug":"how-to-clean-and-store-your-rv-camper","categoryList":["home-auto-hobbies","sports-recreation","camping-rvs"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/268182"}},{"articleId":268171,"title":"Driving Your RV Camper","slug":"driving-your-rv-camper","categoryList":["home-auto-hobbies","sports-recreation","camping-rvs"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/268171"}}]},"hasRelatedBookFromSearch":false,"relatedBook":{"bookId":281851,"slug":"rv-vacations-for-dummies-6th-edition","isbn":"9781119560173","categoryList":["home-auto-hobbies","sports-recreation","camping-rvs"],"amazon":{"default":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119560179/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wiley01-20","ca":"https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1119560179/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wiley01-20","indigo_ca":"http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-9208661-13710633?url=https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/product/1119560179-item.html&cjsku=978111945484","gb":"https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1119560179/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wiley01-20","de":"https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/1119560179/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wiley01-20"},"image":{"src":"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/rv-vacations-for-dummies-6th-edition-cover-9781119560173-203x255.jpg","width":203,"height":255},"title":"RV Vacations For Dummies","testBankPinActivationLink":"","bookOutOfPrint":false,"authorsInfo":"<p><b data-author-id=\"35011\">Dennis C. 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Explore the rules, cars, tracks, and where to watch this sport.","noIndex":0,"noFollow":0},"content":"<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ever since its inaugural season in 1950, Formula One — also known as F1 — has captured the attention of fast car fans across the globe. And for good reason: the prestigious series of races, held internationally on both custom circuit courses and closed public roads, features the fastest open-wheel, single-seat race cars in the world.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">It’s an engaging sport that draws tens of millions of eyeballs each race — but those new to Formula One may feel as if they need a GPS to navigate it. To celebrate the recent start of the 2022 racing season, here’s a crash course on F1: what it is, how it works, and what you need to know to earn your racing stripes.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_291914\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"630\"]<img class=\"wp-image-291914 size-full\" src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/abed-ismail-pBUMdQ3Q_C8-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"Orange Formula One racing car with a blurred background\" width=\"630\" height=\"354\" /> Time lapse photo from the 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. <br />© Abed Ismail / Unsplash.com[/caption]\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >What is Formula One?</h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">“Formula” refers to a set of rules that must be followed by participants and their cars.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prior to Formula One, there were no formal limitations on the power or size of racing cars, leading to unfair (and sometimes fatal) outcomes for the competing drivers. The introduction of F1 rules — sanctioned by the governing body of racing events, </span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) — created a more level playing field, placing limits on the size, weight, and power of race cars.</span>\r\n<p class=\"child-para Tip\">Formula Two rules were created shortly after Formula One rules to apply to cars with a smaller engine capacity. You can think of it as Formula One’s younger sibling.</p>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Even with these regulations (or</span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,</span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> perhaps</span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,</span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> because of them), <a href=\"https://www.dummies.com/article/home-auto-hobbies/sports-recreation/auto-racing/discovering-what-makes-formula-one-formula-one-200463/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Formula One</a> stands as the epitome of motor racing throughout the world. It’s the most difficult type of racing to master, and the most expensive. It’s also the most international — occurring in more than 20 different countries — and the most dangerous, with speeds regularly reaching or topping 200 mph. In every aspect, Formula One reigns supreme. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Another distinction of Formula One racing in the world of sports is its focus. Football and basketball tend to fixate on a superstar player or team (think Tom Brady or the 1995 Chicago Bulls), but there isn’t much innovation happening with the balls, courts, or fields. While Formula One has more than its fair share of celebrity, much attention also lies on the cars and tracks themselves. Teams are constantly improving their technology to shave tenths of seconds off their space-age vehicles' times, and each track has its own eccentricities to keep the race interesting.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >Not your average racing car</h2>\r\n<span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\">Many people think of </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\">a </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\">racing car</span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\">simply as a more</span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\"> aerodynamic</span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\"> type</span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\"> of sedan you’d see on the road. </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart BCX0 SCXW245876821\">But Formula One cars have more in common with a fighter jet than a Ford Taurus. Drivers are often dubbed \"pilots,\" and their</span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\"> masterful vehicles are sometimes referred to as </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart BCX0 SCXW245876821\">“rockets on wheels.”</span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart BCX0 SCXW245876821\">They’re agile, they contain a central cockpit, and they even boast front and rear wings. </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\">The wings help push the car down onto the track, and they’re painstakingly </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\">tested in high-pressure wind tunnels. </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\">These cars are also incredibly lightweight</span></span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\"> due to their use of high-tech materials like carbon fiber. Check out these features on the F1 car below.</span></span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_291912\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"630\"]<img class=\"wp-image-291912 size-full\" src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/carl-jorgensen-Bx-dKrVq-oM-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Formula One racing car on the track\" width=\"630\" height=\"403\" /> Note the exterior wheels and wings present on this F1 racing car. <br />© Carl Jorgensen / Unsplash.com[/caption]\r\n<h2 id=\"tab3\" >Unique racing tracks and venues</h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to having cars that are in a league of their own, each F1 racing track boasts a completely unique design. Rather than being cookie cutter copies, every track has a different top speed, corners, and layouts. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">While some venues have been on the schedule for decades (like Silverstone and Monza), new ones pop up all the time. In 2022, </span><a href=\"https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-las-vegas-to-host-formula-1-night-race-from-2023.69O9nKLwKraqAhR5rr8TQg.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Formula One announced</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that the U.S. will host a night race in 2023 where cars will speed past casinos down the famous Las Vegas Strip. This track will run 3.8 miles and drivers can expect to hit speeds up to 212 mph.</span>\r\n<h2 id=\"tab4\" >Off to the races</h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each Formula One Grand Prix (its fancy name for a race) takes place over three days. These days are usually scheduled over the weekend — Friday to Sunday. Typically, on Friday and Saturday, the venue hosts practice and qualifying runs, while the main race occurs on Sunday. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">There isn’t a set amount of laps the cars must complete in F1 races. Instead, the race is finished once the first car has driven 305 kilometers (roughly 189.5 miles) and completes its next full lap. Also, races can’t last for more than two hours, so if drivers reach this time limit, officials will end the race after the next full lap.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n<p class=\"child-para Tip\">The only Formula One Grand Prix that is shorter than 305 km occurs in Monaco. This race is 260.5 kilometers (roughly 162 miles) and 78 laps.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"tab5\" >In the pits</h2>\r\n<span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW162663405\">Another unique feature of </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW162663405\">F1</span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW162663405\"> racing is the pit stops. </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW162663405\">These high-pressure intervals last anywhere from 1.5 to 3 seconds, and when teams are fighting for every last tenth of a second, this means that races can be won or lost \"in the pits.\"</span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drivers used to make pit stops to refuel, since engines could only hold so much gas, and carrying extra made their cars more sluggish. However, due to recent engine developments, refueling during pit stops has been banned and drivers must start with all the fuel they need for the race.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nowadays, pit stops are mostly about fixes and changing tires. New tires are usually much faster, thus</span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> giving a speed advantage to drivers. But that advantage must be weighed against the risk of stopping to change them. Without a good pit crew on their side, drivers (and the race) may be lost. This team of about 20 people is vital to their success.</span>\r\n<h2 id=\"tab6\" >Becoming a Formula One fanatic</h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">In its early days, if you weren’t able to see a Formula One Grand Prix in person, you weren’t able to see it at all. But now, hundreds of channels broadcast these races, including Formula One’s own channel, </span><a href=\"https://www.formula1.com/en/subscribe-to-f1-tv.html?dclid=CjgKEAjwuYWSBhCiqcCzmoLWlyQSJAAPKXGTXQG2wQlzntMHHrTLvlozYFfmKr8fr04xK6wxSHaM3PD_BwE#en-US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">F1 TV</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Other options for viewing races include <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/racing/schedule/_/series/f1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESPN</a>, </span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https://www.sling.com/#services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sling TV</a>,</span> <a href=\"https://www.hulu.com/live-tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hulu + Live TV</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and </span><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/SkySportsF1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SkySports</span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> F1</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on YouTube.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">To get into the rivalries, scandals, and personalities of Formula One drivers, managers, and team owners, you may want to check out </span><a href=\"https://www.netflix.com/title/80204890\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Drive to Survive</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a docuseries on Netflix. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">If podcasts are more your style, Formula One has you covered! Tom Clarkson and Natalie Pinkham discuss every twist and turn on </span><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f1-nation/id1510367515\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">F1 Nation</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and Clarkson hosts in-depth interviews with the biggest Formula One personalities in his </span><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f1-beyond-the-grid/id1405972616%5d.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">F1: Beyond the Grid</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> podcast. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">And finally, if you're lucky enough to be going to an actual F1 race in person, here’s a pro tip: pack some ear plugs! Experts have </span><a href=\"https://www.livescience.com/41684-formula-1-racing-noisy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">measured noise levels</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> at around 140 decibels, which is just below a volume that causes permanent hearing loss.</span>","description":"<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ever since its inaugural season in 1950, Formula One — also known as F1 — has captured the attention of fast car fans across the globe. And for good reason: the prestigious series of races, held internationally on both custom circuit courses and closed public roads, features the fastest open-wheel, single-seat race cars in the world.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">It’s an engaging sport that draws tens of millions of eyeballs each race — but those new to Formula One may feel as if they need a GPS to navigate it. To celebrate the recent start of the 2022 racing season, here’s a crash course on F1: what it is, how it works, and what you need to know to earn your racing stripes.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_291914\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"630\"]<img class=\"wp-image-291914 size-full\" src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/abed-ismail-pBUMdQ3Q_C8-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"Orange Formula One racing car with a blurred background\" width=\"630\" height=\"354\" /> Time lapse photo from the 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. <br />© Abed Ismail / Unsplash.com[/caption]\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >What is Formula One?</h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">“Formula” refers to a set of rules that must be followed by participants and their cars.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prior to Formula One, there were no formal limitations on the power or size of racing cars, leading to unfair (and sometimes fatal) outcomes for the competing drivers. The introduction of F1 rules — sanctioned by the governing body of racing events, </span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) — created a more level playing field, placing limits on the size, weight, and power of race cars.</span>\r\n<p class=\"child-para Tip\">Formula Two rules were created shortly after Formula One rules to apply to cars with a smaller engine capacity. You can think of it as Formula One’s younger sibling.</p>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Even with these regulations (or</span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,</span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> perhaps</span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,</span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> because of them), <a href=\"https://www.dummies.com/article/home-auto-hobbies/sports-recreation/auto-racing/discovering-what-makes-formula-one-formula-one-200463/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Formula One</a> stands as the epitome of motor racing throughout the world. It’s the most difficult type of racing to master, and the most expensive. It’s also the most international — occurring in more than 20 different countries — and the most dangerous, with speeds regularly reaching or topping 200 mph. In every aspect, Formula One reigns supreme. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Another distinction of Formula One racing in the world of sports is its focus. Football and basketball tend to fixate on a superstar player or team (think Tom Brady or the 1995 Chicago Bulls), but there isn’t much innovation happening with the balls, courts, or fields. While Formula One has more than its fair share of celebrity, much attention also lies on the cars and tracks themselves. Teams are constantly improving their technology to shave tenths of seconds off their space-age vehicles' times, and each track has its own eccentricities to keep the race interesting.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >Not your average racing car</h2>\r\n<span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\">Many people think of </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\">a </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\">racing car</span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\">simply as a more</span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\"> aerodynamic</span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\"> type</span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\"> of sedan you’d see on the road. </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart BCX0 SCXW245876821\">But Formula One cars have more in common with a fighter jet than a Ford Taurus. Drivers are often dubbed \"pilots,\" and their</span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\"> masterful vehicles are sometimes referred to as </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart BCX0 SCXW245876821\">“rockets on wheels.”</span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart BCX0 SCXW245876821\">They’re agile, they contain a central cockpit, and they even boast front and rear wings. </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\">The wings help push the car down onto the track, and they’re painstakingly </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\">tested in high-pressure wind tunnels. </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\">These cars are also incredibly lightweight</span></span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW245876821\"> due to their use of high-tech materials like carbon fiber. Check out these features on the F1 car below.</span></span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_291912\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"630\"]<img class=\"wp-image-291912 size-full\" src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/carl-jorgensen-Bx-dKrVq-oM-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Formula One racing car on the track\" width=\"630\" height=\"403\" /> Note the exterior wheels and wings present on this F1 racing car. <br />© Carl Jorgensen / Unsplash.com[/caption]\r\n<h2 id=\"tab3\" >Unique racing tracks and venues</h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to having cars that are in a league of their own, each F1 racing track boasts a completely unique design. Rather than being cookie cutter copies, every track has a different top speed, corners, and layouts. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">While some venues have been on the schedule for decades (like Silverstone and Monza), new ones pop up all the time. In 2022, </span><a href=\"https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-las-vegas-to-host-formula-1-night-race-from-2023.69O9nKLwKraqAhR5rr8TQg.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Formula One announced</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that the U.S. will host a night race in 2023 where cars will speed past casinos down the famous Las Vegas Strip. This track will run 3.8 miles and drivers can expect to hit speeds up to 212 mph.</span>\r\n<h2 id=\"tab4\" >Off to the races</h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each Formula One Grand Prix (its fancy name for a race) takes place over three days. These days are usually scheduled over the weekend — Friday to Sunday. Typically, on Friday and Saturday, the venue hosts practice and qualifying runs, while the main race occurs on Sunday. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">There isn’t a set amount of laps the cars must complete in F1 races. Instead, the race is finished once the first car has driven 305 kilometers (roughly 189.5 miles) and completes its next full lap. Also, races can’t last for more than two hours, so if drivers reach this time limit, officials will end the race after the next full lap.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n<p class=\"child-para Tip\">The only Formula One Grand Prix that is shorter than 305 km occurs in Monaco. This race is 260.5 kilometers (roughly 162 miles) and 78 laps.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"tab5\" >In the pits</h2>\r\n<span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW162663405\">Another unique feature of </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW162663405\">F1</span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW162663405\"> racing is the pit stops. </span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW162663405\">These high-pressure intervals last anywhere from 1.5 to 3 seconds, and when teams are fighting for every last tenth of a second, this means that races can be won or lost \"in the pits.\"</span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drivers used to make pit stops to refuel, since engines could only hold so much gas, and carrying extra made their cars more sluggish. However, due to recent engine developments, refueling during pit stops has been banned and drivers must start with all the fuel they need for the race.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nowadays, pit stops are mostly about fixes and changing tires. New tires are usually much faster, thus</span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> giving a speed advantage to drivers. But that advantage must be weighed against the risk of stopping to change them. Without a good pit crew on their side, drivers (and the race) may be lost. This team of about 20 people is vital to their success.</span>\r\n<h2 id=\"tab6\" >Becoming a Formula One fanatic</h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">In its early days, if you weren’t able to see a Formula One Grand Prix in person, you weren’t able to see it at all. But now, hundreds of channels broadcast these races, including Formula One’s own channel, </span><a href=\"https://www.formula1.com/en/subscribe-to-f1-tv.html?dclid=CjgKEAjwuYWSBhCiqcCzmoLWlyQSJAAPKXGTXQG2wQlzntMHHrTLvlozYFfmKr8fr04xK6wxSHaM3PD_BwE#en-US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">F1 TV</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Other options for viewing races include <a href=\"https://www.espn.com/racing/schedule/_/series/f1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESPN</a>, </span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https://www.sling.com/#services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sling TV</a>,</span> <a href=\"https://www.hulu.com/live-tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hulu + Live TV</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and </span><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/SkySportsF1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SkySports</span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> F1</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on YouTube.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">To get into the rivalries, scandals, and personalities of Formula One drivers, managers, and team owners, you may want to check out </span><a href=\"https://www.netflix.com/title/80204890\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Drive to Survive</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a docuseries on Netflix. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">If podcasts are more your style, Formula One has you covered! Tom Clarkson and Natalie Pinkham discuss every twist and turn on </span><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f1-nation/id1510367515\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">F1 Nation</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and Clarkson hosts in-depth interviews with the biggest Formula One personalities in his </span><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f1-beyond-the-grid/id1405972616%5d.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">F1: Beyond the Grid</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> podcast. </span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">And finally, if you're lucky enough to be going to an actual F1 race in person, here’s a pro tip: pack some ear plugs! Experts have </span><a href=\"https://www.livescience.com/41684-formula-1-racing-noisy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">measured noise levels</span></a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> at around 140 decibels, which is just below a volume that causes permanent hearing loss.</span>","blurb":"","authors":[{"authorId":34757,"name":"Christy Jones","slug":"christy-jones","description":"Christy Jones is a writer, editor, and content manager for Dummies.com based in Minneapolis, MN.","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/authors/34757"}},{"authorId":34739,"name":"Stephanie Georgopulos","slug":"stephanie-georgopulos","description":"Stephanie Georgopulos is a writer, editor, and consultant based in Los Angeles, CA.","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/authors/34739"}}],"primaryCategoryTaxonomy":{"categoryId":34002,"title":"Auto 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All these steps will become second nature in time, and then you’ll be a great coach.</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Set your goals.</b> Spend time before the season starts to consider your hopes, expectations, and priorities for yourself and your team. Write them down.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Be prepared.</b> Use your goals to plan your overall season including what you want to accomplish monthly, weekly, and daily in practices and games.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Carry a positive attitude.</b> Every day, bring an upbeat attitude to the team and to each player you deal with on the team.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Dispense positive reinforcement.</b> Catch players doing things right. When you do, you reinforce the behavior and performance you want.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Provide motivation.</b> Motivation comes from within the individual players, not from your “Rah! 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But have fun with them as much as possible.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Dispense discipline.</b> Make sure all players know that the team comes first. Anything that disrupts or hurts the team or individual team members is not acceptable. Make sure that they know the consequences of unacceptable behavior and dole it out when necessary, with consistency.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Use your creativity. </b>Be adaptable and creative when things don’t work out as you expected. Design your own drills. Find tricks to help kids learn. Adjust in lousy facilities. You’ll all get more out of the experience.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Have fun.</b> Coaching should be a great experience for you too!</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n"},{"title":"Hockey practice drills legend","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>Effective drills are a very important part of any hockey practice session. 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Golf How to Construct an Effective Golf Swing

Article / Updated 06-23-2022

Many people think that the most effective way to develop a consistent golf swing is to stand on the range whacking balls until you get it right. But the best way to develop a consistent golf swing is to break the swing down into pieces. Only after you have the first piece mastered should you move on to the next one. Miniswings: Hands and arms Position yourself in front of the ball and, without moving anything except your hands, wrists, and forearms, rotate the club back until the shaft is horizontal to the ground and the toe of the club is pointing up. The key to this movement is the left hand, which must stay in the space that it’s now occupying, in its address position. The left hand is the fulcrum around which the swing rotates. After you get the hang of that little drill, try hitting shots with your miniswing. Let the club travel through 180 degrees, with the shaft parallel to the ground on the backswing and then back to parallel on the through-swing; your follow-through should be a mirror image of the backswing. Test your rhythm for your golf swing One effective way for your brain to master something like the golf swing is to set the motion to music. When you start to move the club and your body into the swing, think of a melody. The golf swing should be a smooth motion, so your song should reflect that smoothness. Think of Tony Bennett, not Eminem. Follow these steps to begin adding body movement to the hands-and-arms motion: Stand as if at address, with your arms crossed over your chest so that your right hand is on your left shoulder and your left hand is on your right shoulder. Hold a club against your chest with both hands. Turn as if you’re making a backswing, letting your left knee move inward so that it points to the golf ball. Turn so that the shaft turns through 90 degrees, to the point where the shaft is perpendicular to a line formed by the tips of your toes. The real key here is keeping your right leg flexed as it was at address. Retain that flex, and the only way to get the shaft into position is by turning your body. You can’t sway or slide to the right and still create that 90-degree angle. Your backswing should feel as if you’re turning around the inside of your right leg until your back is facing the target. That’s the perfect top-of-the-backswing position. Unwinding From the top, you must let your body unwind back to the ball in the proper sequence. (Your spine angle must stay the same from address to the top of the backswing.) Uncoiling starts from the ground up: Move your left knee toward the target until your kneecap is over the middle of your left foot, where it stops. Any more shifting of the knee and your legs will start to slide past the ball. A shaft stuck in the ground just outside your left foot is a good check that your knee shift hasn’t gone too far. If your left knee touches the shaft, stop and try again. Slide your left hip targetward until it's over your knee and foot. Again, a shaft in the ground provides a good test — a deterrent to keep your hip from going too far. Pay special attention to the shaft across your chest in this phase of the swing (work in front of a mirror, if you can). The shaft should always parallel the slope of your shoulders as you work your body back to the ball. Finishing Swing through the impact area all the way to the finish. Keep your left leg straight and let your right knee touch your left knee. Get yourself together Practice each of these exercises for as long as you need to. After you put them together, you’ll have the basis of a pretty good golf swing, one that combines hands/arms and body motion. Coordinating all these parts into a golf swing takes time. The action of the parts will soon become the whole, and you’ll develop a feel for your swing. But knowledge, in this case, does not come from reading a book. Only repetition — hitting enough balls to turn this information into muscle memory — will help you go from novice to real golfer. So get out there and start taking some turf!

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Auto Racing Formula One Racing: What Happens during an F1 Pit Stop

Article / Updated 06-23-2022

Pit stops are one of the most tense and exciting features of a Grand Prix or other formula one auto race. In fact, auto races are frequently won and lost because of the pit stops and pit crews. In just a few seconds a huge number of actions are carried out by a Formula One pit crew. Here they are broken down: Pit-stop actions explained Pre-programming: Once the strategists have agreed on when the driver is to make a pit stop and the intended duration of the next stint, the driver's fuel rig is programmed to deliver the precise amount of fuel required. Timing: The driver's race engineer tells him over the radio, usually on the preceding lap, when to pit. At the same time, the team manager — listening in to all team radio communications — scrambles the driver's pit crew, who gather their equipment and tires and move from the garage into the pit apron in front of the garage. The lollipop man — a crew member with a big carbon-fibre lollipop — stations himself in line with where the nose of the car will stop and holds out his lollipop directly in the driver's path, giving him a clearly visible guide for his precise stopping place. Pit lane entry: The driver enters the pit lane at full racing speed but brings the speed down to the pit lane speed limit of 80 km/h (60 km/h in the very tight pit lane of Monaco) before he crosses the white line that denotes the start of the speed limit area. As he crosses the line, he engages a pit lane speed limiter that electronically prevents the car from accelerating above the speed limit. Selecting the limiter automatically pops open the fuel filler flap. Although the pit lane limiter helps, the driver is the one responsible for being under the speed limit as he crosses the line entering the pits. The limiter only prevents the car accelerating beyond that speed once it's already below it. Hitting the marks: The driver stops the car in the appropriate spot. As the car stops, the lollipop man brings down his lollipop in front of the driver. Imprinted on the face of the lollipop is the word "brakes" to remind the driver to keep his foot on the brake pedal so that the wheels don't turn as the wheel nuts are spun loose. The driver must also prevent the engine from stalling, which they can be prone to. It is essential that the driver stop at precisely the same place that his crew are awaiting him. Failure to do so means that the crew have to drag their equipment and tires up to the car, costing valuable seconds. To help the driver hit the mark, the stopping place for the front and rear tires and the lollipop man are marked out by extremely tough-wearing adhesive tape. Front jack: Crouching next to the lollipop man is the front jack man. The instant the car stops he levers his jack under the nose of the car and lifts it into the air. The jack is made from steel tubing and has a quick-release button to bring the car back down. In most cases the car only needs to be jacked-up around two inches though at certain tracks the pit lane is on an incline and the jacking height has to be increased, which is done by giving the jack bigger wheels. Because teams have different nosecones giving different aerodynamic characteristics, they need also to have specific jacks to suit them, with specially tailored mating points. Rear jack: The rear jack man has to wait until the car has passed him before getting into position. He then places his jack beneath the car and raises the rear of the car. Starter motor: The rear jack has a fitting incorporated into it for a starter motor. The starter is there ready to bring the engine back into life if the car stalls. A car may stall due to driver error or trouble with the gearbox, clutch, or hydraulics system. The starter is fitted with an extra-long lead as a precaution in the event that the car stalls after jumping forward a few feet. Wheel changing: Each wheel has two crew members. One operates the compressed air-driven gun that removes the single, central retaining nut. The other removes the old wheel and fits the new. The gun man then re-attaches the nut and tightens it to around 500 lb/ft (pounds per foot). The wheel nut and the socket of the gun are magnetized to prevent the nut falling to the ground. This whole process takes around three seconds. To prevent the nuts working loose, the right-hand side of the car uses right-handed threads, the left-hand side of the car left-sided threads. This means that the guns of the right and left sides have to work in opposite ways. Teams usually color code them to denote which is which. Each wheel man has a spare gun with him and usually a couple of spare wheel nuts too, just in case. Refuelling: A transparent plastic shield is fitted between the filler and the rear of the car to prevent any spilt fuel reaching the hot exhausts. (It's transparent so that the lollipop man can see through it and know when the right-rear tire has been attached.) Two refuellers attach the hose to the car's filler. One handles the hose itself, the other presses on the "dead man's handle" which has to be kept down in order for the fuel to flow. As soon as this handle is released — as it would be by the man running away, for example — the fuel stops flowing. The rig delivers the exact amount of fuel that's been programmed in, at the rate of 12 liters per second. Fuel shrinks in volume when it is chilled, enabling more of it to be contained within each liter. The regulations allow the fuel to be chilled to 10 degrees Celsius below the ambient temperature. The rig is standardized and provided by the governing body to the teams who are not allowed to modify it in any way. Attached either to the hose or to the refuellers' helmets are indicators showing when the fuel is flowing and when the process is completed. As soon as these indicators tell the refuellers that the car is full-up, they release the latch that holds the nozzle to the filler and then use a second handle to release the nozzle from a connector on the car. Overseeing the whole operation are two crew members, each with a 60-liter fire extinguisher. Larger capacity fire hoses are at hand in the garage. An additional safety feature on the fuel rig are earthing strips that are wired to the refuelling rigs and reduce the chances of static electricity discharging — highly undesirable with all that fuel around. Lollipop up: The lollipop man, who's been watching the whole operation intently, lifts the lollipop. He does so only when he's satisfied that all four wheels have been attached, the refuelling completed, the nozzle removed from the car, and that another car isn't about to be in his man's path. Only then can the driver leave. Pit lane exit: The driver, while waiting for the crew to finish, will have armed his launch control. The launch control, in concert with his pit lane speed limiter, governs his getaway. As he crosses the line denoting the end of the pit lane speed limit he disengages the speed limiter and accelerates hard back up to race speed, taking care not to cross the next white line — the one that denotes the exit lane back onto the track — before he reaches the end of the pit lane itself. Failure to respect this will incur a penalty.

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Football Coaching Football by Motivating Players

Article / Updated 06-21-2022

Football is the ultimate team game, and you need to motivate your players to work as a team. Although the sport allows individuals in some positions (such as quarterbacks, who can elude defenders and scramble downfield) to create plays on their own, you and your team are much better off if you can get everyone to work together as a cohesive unit on the field. Finding a surefire route to teaching the essence of teamwork among your players is difficult. Try getting the players to begin seeing the enormous benefits that accompany working as a team (rather than as a bunch of individuals) with the following pointers: Praise team efforts in practices and after the game. Recognize the efforts of the team whenever possible. If you're conducting a passing drill and the offensive unit scores a touchdown, you may tend to acknowledge the youngster who caught the touchdown pass or the quarterback who delivered the ball. But what about the other players involved? How about the blocking by the offensive line? How about the wide receiver on the other side of the field who ran such a good pattern that they lured the safety over to cover them, providing an easier target for the quarterback on the other side? When you spread your praise among all the players who play a role in scoring, players begin to understand that each of them plays a very important role on the team. Get the kids to praise one another. Encourage the kids who score touchdowns to acknowledge the teammates who helped get them to the end zone. Getting kids in the habit of giving one another high fives or telling each other "great pass" or "nice block" forges bonds and strengthens team unity. Promote sideline support. Encourage players who aren't in the game to stay involved by cheering and supporting their teammates. This role keeps them involved in the action instead of glancing over to see what their parents are doing or what kind of food their friends are buying at the concession stand. Hearing teammates' cheers also provides extra encouragement for the players on the field. Allow individual freedom — at times. Although you should sometimes give players individual freedom to create plays on their own, you need to do so within the team setting. At some point during the game, you may want to give your quarterback a chance to run the ball after dropping back to pass, and calling these types of plays are part of the game. But when that player ignores an open teammate they could have passed to because they want to run, they threaten team chemistry. Remind that player that they have teammates for a reason and to be sure to look out for them. Avoid the captain syndrome. Continually relying on two or three players to serve as team captains throughout the season elevates them above the rest of the squad. Instead, giving every player the opportunity to lead warm-ups in practice or head a drill infuses the team with the sense that everyone's equal. In most youth football programs, "official" team captains usually aren't required until around the age of 14. Naming temporary captains is just another tool you can use to build kids' self-esteem and make them feel like valued team members. Here are a few general tips you can employ to help spur your players on to become the best they can be after they buckle the chin straps: Love what you're doing. If you have a sincere passion for football and for teaching it to children, your excitement and enthusiasm will rub off on the team, and they'll respond accordingly. Set attainable goals for youngsters. Forget about trying to win every game or having the league's highest-scoring offense. Those aren't realistic goals for kids, some of whom are just learning how to properly put on all the safety equipment. If a child senses that your expectations are far-fetched, they wonder what's the point of even trying, and their play on the field suffers. This negatively impacts the entire team. Recognize the good things happening on the field. Stop practice to point out when a player does something really well, not just when a player makes a mistake. Being positive is simply one of the best motivational tools around. Don't motivate through fear or threats. Making a child run a lap for failing to perform at an expected level has no place in youth football. Kids are there to learn and to learn from their mistakes, not be humiliated or punished for them. This motivation-through-fear tactic is likely to chase members of your team away from the sport in the years to come. If they're giving everything they've got and it's just not clicking for some reason, find another method or take a different approach to teach the skill.

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Fantasy Basketball The Lines and Dimensions of a Basketball Court

Article / Updated 06-09-2022

A basketball court has symmetry; one half of the court is a mirror image of the other. The entire basketball court (see Figure 1) is 94 feet by 50 feet. On each half-court, painted lines show the free throw lane and circle, as well as the three-point arc, whose distance from the basket varies based on the level of hoops being played. Figure 1: The American court. Indoor basketball courts are almost always made of hardwood. Outdoor courts are most commonly composed of asphalt. The borders of the court have their own commonsense names: Along the length of the court, the borders are the sidelines. Along the ends, the borders are the endlines, or baselines. Separating both halves of the court is a midcourt line. In the very center of the midcourt line is the center circle (12 feet in diameter), where the center toss takes place to begin the game. The free throw lane and free throw line The free throw lane is the hub of the action in each half-court. This rectangle is 12 feet wide — 16 feet at the men's pro level. Its length, as measured from the basket to the free throw line, is 15 feet at all levels. An offensive player may not stand inside the lane for more than three seconds unless he or one of his teammates is shooting the ball. After a shot is taken, the count starts over again. A defensive player may remain inside the lane for as long as he desires. A player fouled by another player sometimes receives free throws, also known as foul shots. She takes these shots (they aren't really "throws") from the free throw line at the end of the lane — 15 feet from the basket. The shots are "free" because a defender does not guard the shooter while she's shooting. When a player shoots a free throw, her feet may not cross the free throw line until the ball hits the rim, or else the shot is nullified. The remaining players line up alongside the free throw lane (or behind the shooter) and cannot interfere with the shot. They line up in order, on either side of the lane, of defense-offense-defense-offense. (Up to four players may stand on one side of the lane.) If a player opts not to take a spot (say, for example, the second defensive spot), then a player from the opposing team is permitted to step into that spot. The fans behind the basket usually scream, jump up and down, and wave their hands to try to distract an opposing team's shooter during free throws. The three-point arc The three-point arc is the other important marked feature of the court. The arc extends around the basket in a near semicircle, and its distance from the basket differs according to the level of play. Even at one level, the distance can change as rules committees grapple with the best distance for the good of the sport. The NBA has changed the three-point distance on two different occasions since first adopting the trey, as the three-point shot is called, in the 1979-1980 season. The three-point distance was moved back to its original 23' 9" for the 1997-1998 season. The college distance is 19' 9", while the international distance is 20' 6". Any shot made from beyond this arc — even a desperation half-court shot at the buzzer — is worth three points. A three-point shooter must have both feet behind the arc as he launches this shot, but either foot is allowed to land on the other side of the arc. The backcourt and frontcourt Thinking of the entire court as two half-courts, divide it into frontcourt and backcourt. The frontcourt is the half of the court where the offense's basket is located. The backcourt is the other half. Thus one team's backcourt is the other team's frontcourt.

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Football Football Coaching Geared to Kids of Different Ages

Article / Updated 05-04-2022

Part of your responsibility when coaching football is knowing and understanding what to expect — both physically and emotionally — from youngsters who play the game at a particular age level. Coaching kids ages 6 and under Children in this age bracket have probably never played football before, and this season may very well be their first experience in an organized team setting. Your job is simply to introduce them to some of football's most basic elements and whet their appetite for future participation. Children at this age generally aren't concerned about how their football skills compare to those of others on the team. These kids are primarily interested in being with friends and having fun learning and playing the sport. Football players between ages 7–9 Youngsters at this age become interested in mastering some of the basics of the sport. They crave feedback from coaches and parents on how they perform certain skills and how they're progressing with new ones. They begin noticing their teammates' abilities and skill levels. When coaches verbally recognize one of their peers for properly executing a skill, they want to earn that same feedback. The desire to compete carries much more prominence for some youngsters in this age range than for others. Children who have older siblings may be particularly competitive, because they've watched their brothers compete in football or other sports, and the younger siblings are finally getting their turn to display their skills. Playing football at ages 10–12 More than likely, these children have had some experience playing football in the past and are continuing because it's piqued their interest. Keep the positive momentum going by adding to their foundation of skills. Fuel their desire to continue playing by conducting practices that are both challenging and fun. Quite often, sports take on added importance at this juncture in kids' lives, and some of them really want to do well. As children hit this age range, many become more competitive. They begin embracing the challenge of putting their skills to the test and enjoy competing against others their age. When they're able to help the team prevail, these players feel immense satisfaction accompanied by a unique feeling of accomplishment that's specific to the wonderful world of football. Coaching youngsters between ages 13–14 Welcome to the challenging world of the teenager! These kids have already developed many of the basic skills needed to play the sport and now want to improve them. Be aware that children at this age are typically searching for their personal identity, so try getting to know them on a personal level by asking who their favorite football players or football teams are. Of course, this tip is great for building good coach-player bonds with kids of all ages. Reaching players who are ages 15 and above Gaining the respect of your players is always important to your coaching success, and that's particularly true when coaching kids ages 15 and older. These teens have developed a real passion for the sport. They attend football camps, perhaps lift weights year-round in preparation for the season, and in some cases, may actually be more knowledgeable in some areas of the sport than you are. If you volunteer or get recruited to coach this age group, don't panic! Instead, welcome the chance to enhance your coaching abilities and embrace the opportunity to coach these kids, who have a deep-rooted love for the game. Be sure to let them know that you value their opinions, suggestions, and input regarding the team. A youngster's passion for football is wonderful, and that enthusiasm actually helps make your job easier.

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Fishing 10 Fun Ways to Get Kids Fishing

Article / Updated 05-04-2022

Fishing trips should be fun for all involved. Here are some tips to help you make every trip a winner for kids. Kids need to be introduced to fishing the right way. Ever notice that almost every adult has a memory of going fishing as a child? Ever notice how many adults have a single, lone, solitary childhood fishing memory? Why is that? Why do some kids only go fishing one time? There are three big reasons why kids fail to get hooked on fishing: No one has fun! If a trip fails to generate excitement, no one involved will want to repeat the experience. Often, this means no fish were caught. Or maybe the weather ruined the trip, creating unpleasant memories. Kids don’t have access to a place where fishing can occur. Fishing isn’t something to be limited to one place, one time per year. But if kids don’t have a fishy habitat close to their homes, it’s hard to get too interested in it. Some kids don’t get to fish often, even if they are intrigued, simply because there is no one around to take them. Of all the reasons preventing kids from getting hooked on fishing, this is the saddest. Like so many things involving kids, getting them interested in things is often easier said than done. Some of you are no doubt thinking, "The kids I know are more interested in their phones and video games than they are in doing anything outside." But let’s not despair. Boys and girls have been getting excited about fishing since the first cane pole was cut. This hobby will still work for the kids you know today. Although there are some risks — there’s no kid-friendly hook — fishing can be one of the best ways to get youngsters outdoors. What better way to interest kids in biology than to take them somewhere where they can get their feet wet? Fishing can be a kid’s gateway into the natural world and all it has to offer. (The natural world is closer to you than you think, regardless of where you live!) And it’s a great way to create funny and exciting memories. After all, in 20 years, no one wants to tell (or hear) the story about a childhood spent playing video games. Plan (and pack) for success, not failure Let’s face it: Some kid fishing trips are bummers because the adults set the trip up for failure. Watch the weather forecast first! If Saturday’s forecast includes a chance of thunderstorms, and Sunday looks clear, why not fish on Sunday? When kids are just starting to fish, a little patience in planning goes a long way. Make every effort to go when the weather is working for you, not against you. Pack the right clothing. Pack a change of clothes. (Then you can relax if they get the first set dirty and wet.) Throw some snacks and drinks in a cooler. Throw in more than you think they’ll need. No one has fun if they are hungry, cold, or thirsty. Plan on assisting the kids in their fishing efforts, and don’t plan on fishing yourself. You can better help kids if your hands are free. Help form them into anglers now, so you can fish alongside them later. Tap into bluegill mania Bluegills are the universal “first fish.” They are widespread, found in almost every pond in America, and they happen to be willing to bite almost every day. Chances are, there’s a bluegill swimming within a 30-minute drive of where you are right now. Bluegills also school and seem to be attracted to fishing activity. Find a dock or a sunny cove and cast bits of earthworm or wax worms on small hooks. Bluegills love taking baits suspended under floats, which gives kids something to watch, and these small fish tussle quite hard when hooked. Catching one bluegill seldom spooks the others in the area, either. Just watch the sharp dorsal spines after you land them. (With practice, you can hold these spines down with the heel of your hand.) Make bait fun Livebait fishing works for kids because it works for the fish. If fish are around, they’ll take a livebait they are used to eating. Make the act of gathering natural bait part of the adventure. Gathering worms, setting minnow traps, and catching grasshoppers or crayfish might be more enjoyable to kids than the act of fishing. Let it be. The trick is handling the life and death issues connected to livebait. Gage your child’s reaction and respond accordingly. You might need to release one bait (where legal) for every one you use. Usually, though, kids handle this part better than we think they will. If your child is not comfortable at all with using livebait, use store-bought baits instead. Many kinds of fish can be caught on corn, shrimp, or pieces of hot dog. Get gear that works Fishing poles with cartoon characters work great to get kids excited about fishing, but a super short rod makes it tough to set the hook. (If you don’t believe me, try fishing with one yourself.) You want kids to actually catch fish, not just see them bite. Experiment with circle hooks, which eliminate the need to set the hook (you just hold the rod steady until the fish hooks itself). And whether you use circle or J hooks, cast sharp, small hooks that penetrate quickly. And think about replacing that short cartoon rod with one about five feet long. It’s slightly harder to handle, but it makes it easier to hook and land fish. Burn up a spinner My kids quickly became good casters with their small spincast reels and five-foot rods. We practiced in the yard, and then went fishing with worms and bobbers. But the boys didn’t like waiting for the bobber to dip—they wanted to continue casting. They wanted to cast, and they wanted to reel … fast. The solution? I tied Worden’s Rooster Tails on their lines. Developed in the 1950s by Howard Worden, these classic in-line spinners can be cast and retrieved quickly, and the faster you reel, the more the small blade spins and flashes. Bass, crappie, and bluegill love these lures, and the fish usually hook themselves while attacking the spinner. Get a 1/16-or 1/8-ounce Rooster Tail and let your young fishing buddy start casting. (The Mepps Aglia is another fine choice.) Canoe or kayak into the local wilderness For kids old enough to be comfortable in a small boat, there’s no better way to spend a Saturday than to paddle a quiet stretch of the local stream. Even near major metropolitan areas, small rivers and streams tend to remain wild because building is often prohibited in the floodplain. You’ll be amazed at the wildlife you can spot, and you should catch some really nice fish, too. Boredom is seldom an issue because you’re always able to paddle on down the river. You can often rent canoes or kayaks from liveries near small rivers, so check online. Chum up carp Check your local laws, but most states allow you to chum for fish. This practice involves placing an attractant in an area to lure fish. For sharks, chum consists of blood and ground-up fish. For Common carp (not the invasive Asian carp, which are filter feeders), it involves a handful of canned sweet corn. Heat a can of corn in a saucepan over the stove, adding a bit of maple syrup and Kool-Aid (any flavor will do — but red flavors are my favorite). When you get to the lake or stream, toss a handful of corn out as far as you can. Then bait a hook with several kernels of corn and cast into the same area. Hold on! Carp come to the corn and then feed ravenously. Carp fight hard, so don’t let them pull the rod into the water! Carp can tolerate warmer water, even if it’s mildly polluted. While it’s sad that some waters are polluted, this does mean that carp are close to almost every angler in America. Try fish camping Fishing and camping go together like football and tailgating. Too often, fishing time is defined by the trip there and the departure. Setting up camp near a likely fishing spot removes the pressure. Like Nick Adams in Hemingway's “Big Two-Hearted River,” you can relax and enjoy the fishing. For kids, a campsite means a campfire, marshmallows, flashlights, tents, and snuggly sleeping bags. Camping while fishing makes the fishing part of the adventure — not the whole adventure itself. Crank up tourney time It’s quite possible that kids are too competitive these days. Still, catching fish naturally leads to some good-natured competition. Who caught the most fish? The biggest? I see nothing wrong with a little tournament action during an afternoon’s fishing session. After all, unlike sports such as soccer, fishing might favor the quiet, contemplative kids that care less about active sports. Fishing is a great equalizer in that way. Bass pros compete for million-dollar purses — I recommend prizes like a new tackle box or a fishing hat. Go night fishing Night fishing is more challenging, potentially risky, and more frustrating than daytime fishing. Seems like the exact opposite of what a kid needs. True, but night fishing is also absolutely enchanting. The world, quite literally, changes. Exposing experienced kids to night fishing is like opening the door to another world. You should not attempt to take a kid night fishing until you’re an expert yourself, but being outside at night is something a kid never forgets. This might be ideal for a young person who thinks he or she is too cool or jaded for daytime bluegill fishing.

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Bicycling Bike Maintenance and Repair For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 04-25-2022

Before you hit the road on your bike, put together an emergency tool kit for unexpected repairs and give your bike a pre-ride maintenance inspection. Stay alert while riding your bike and practice some basic road safety rules to stay safe and enjoy your ride.

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Camping & RVs How to Equip Your RV

Article / Updated 04-14-2022

Although an RV campter usually comes fully furnished and ready to go from the manufacturer, you’ll probably want to pick up a few practical tools and gadgets. You can usually find these items at camping-supply stores or sometimes at the small convenience stores at campgrounds. Marching into a specialty store and buying only what’s on the shopping list can be difficult. As you look around, murmuring “Gee, look at that!” or “I didn’t know there was an item like this,” you start dropping objects into your shopping cart — thinking you must have them. Picking up a basic hand-tools kit and an inexpensive auto-tool kit is a practical way to start. Small jobs can be done easily with the right tools. Most RVs arrive with a short sewer hose and sometimes (but not always) a water hose. The first time you hook up, you’ll notice that both are too short to be useful in many campgrounds, so the next items on your shopping list are new, longer sewer and water hoses. Look for a 15- to 20-foot sewer hose made up of smaller sections that twist-lock together and a threaded coupling device that enables you to secure the hose to the campground’s sewer connection. You want a 25- to 50-foot labeled for potable-water hose, that is approved for drinking water use. Don’t use a hose that’s intended for watering the garden or washing the car. Consider using a water-pressure regulator to protect interior pipes. If you have a big, new motor home with plenty of air conditioning, your ideal electrical hookup is 50 amps, but many older campgrounds offer nothing higher than 30 amps, and some state parks only have a maximum of 20 amps. You’ll have a clue right away at the campsite if your plug doesn’t fit the receptacle in the electrical box. What you want are adapters that convert 50-amp to 30-amp service and 30-amp to 20-amp service. To use a 20-amp outlet with your 50-amp system, plug the 50-to-30-amp connector into your main electric shore line, plug the 30-to-20-amp connector into the 50-to-30-amp connector, and then plug everything into the 20-amp outlet — or just look for a 50-amp to 20-amp connector. When you use an adapter, you can no longer run all your electrical appliances, so load management is a must. Many modern motor homes are equipped with an automatic energy management system that dumps loads for you when you’re running on 20- or 30-amp service. At the campsite, you want your RV to be level for sleeping comfort and for keeping the refrigerator level — a must. Although many new motor homes come equipped with automatic hydraulic levelers installed under the body, older RVs may require the use of manual levelers, which can be anything from a couple of pieces of board for each tire to a commercially produced wood or plastic device. Make sure to evaluate a leveler carefully before buying it. Some of the plastic ones may not hold the weight of your RV; some stack-up versions are hard to maneuver the vehicle across. A spirit level (one of those little things with moving bubbles inside) laid on a countertop inside the RV lets you see how level the RV is at the campsite. For TV lovers, a 50-foot length of antenna cable with male connectors on each end keeps everyone happy when the campground offers cable TV hookup. Also bring a female/male adapter because some campgrounds are so equipped. In your cabinets, shelf liner in a ridged pattern helps keep items from sliding while the vehicle is moving; match the color to your countertop or wood tone, if you want. Tension rods of various lengths are useful for installing across your refrigerator or cabinet shelves to keep the items contained within from shifting. I find bubble packaging (an item that I usually get free in shipping boxes) to be a godsend for packing glassware and dishes. Finally, two all-purpose items are a heavy-duty extension cord for outdoor use and duct tape, the wide silver-backed tape (called gaffer’s tape in the film industry) that can hold just about anything together until you can get to a repair shop. On my first RV trip, I carelessly left a roof vent open while picnicking near a Colorado lake during a heavy wind. I even wondered about a white plastic object that I saw cartwheeling down the hill . . . until a rain shower came up and rain started coming in. A hasty retrieval of the plastic vent cover, a trip up the back ladder to the roof of the RV, and most of a roll of duct tape repaired the damage and kept out the rain. How to furnish your RV Manufacturers furnish the typical Type A or Type C motor home at the factory with these built-in features: a kitchen counter and cabinets; a cooktop (with or without gas oven); a refrigerator/freezer; a dinette or free-standing table and chairs; a sofa or easy chair; a double or queen-size bed or short king; wardrobe and drawer storage; a bathroom with toilet, sink, and shower; air conditioning; a furnace; a TV set; and a microwave or combination convection/microwave oven. Some new motorhomes are all electric on the appliances. The driver and front passenger seats (pilot and co-pilot seats) often swivel to face the living area, adding two more comfortable seats to the arrangement. Depending on the vehicle size and the manufacturer, if you order a new RV it may be optioned to include swivel and/or reclining chair, an oven, a microwave or convection oven, a second TV set in the bedroom, a shallow tub with shower head above, a washer/dryer combination, an icemaker, a pullout pantry with wire or wooden shelving, a desk/dressing table combination in the bedroom, and a pull-up table adjacent to the sofa or swivel chair adding uses to the living space. Travel trailers and fifth-wheels contain all these items except the driver and navigator chairs. RV floor plans vary regarding the arrangement of living spaces and the amount of storage available. The clever design of RV interiors incorporates more furnishings than you’d expect, though you may want to add decorations. I like to add flowers and pots of herbs for color, small rugs on top of carpeting or wood floors, colored baskets for decoration and storage in the kitchen/dining area, and additional cushions for color and comfort on the sofa and the bed. In built-in niches around the cabinets, I added handmade wooden carvings to decorate the wood cupboards I picked up on my travels and used glue to affix them permanently; they look factory installed. Books and magazines brighten a tabletop and offer a diversion to occasional bad weather, but you will want to stow them (and any plants or cut flowers) safely before hitting the road.

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Auto Racing Get Up to Speed on Formula One Racing

Article / Updated 04-07-2022

Ever since its inaugural season in 1950, Formula One — also known as F1 — has captured the attention of fast car fans across the globe. And for good reason: the prestigious series of races, held internationally on both custom circuit courses and closed public roads, features the fastest open-wheel, single-seat race cars in the world. It’s an engaging sport that draws tens of millions of eyeballs each race — but those new to Formula One may feel as if they need a GPS to navigate it. To celebrate the recent start of the 2022 racing season, here’s a crash course on F1: what it is, how it works, and what you need to know to earn your racing stripes. What is Formula One? “Formula” refers to a set of rules that must be followed by participants and their cars. Prior to Formula One, there were no formal limitations on the power or size of racing cars, leading to unfair (and sometimes fatal) outcomes for the competing drivers. The introduction of F1 rules — sanctioned by the governing body of racing events, Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) — created a more level playing field, placing limits on the size, weight, and power of race cars. Formula Two rules were created shortly after Formula One rules to apply to cars with a smaller engine capacity. You can think of it as Formula One’s younger sibling. Even with these regulations (or, perhaps, because of them), Formula One stands as the epitome of motor racing throughout the world. It’s the most difficult type of racing to master, and the most expensive. It’s also the most international — occurring in more than 20 different countries — and the most dangerous, with speeds regularly reaching or topping 200 mph. In every aspect, Formula One reigns supreme. Another distinction of Formula One racing in the world of sports is its focus. Football and basketball tend to fixate on a superstar player or team (think Tom Brady or the 1995 Chicago Bulls), but there isn’t much innovation happening with the balls, courts, or fields. While Formula One has more than its fair share of celebrity, much attention also lies on the cars and tracks themselves. Teams are constantly improving their technology to shave tenths of seconds off their space-age vehicles' times, and each track has its own eccentricities to keep the race interesting. Not your average racing car Many people think of a racing car simply as a more aerodynamic type of sedan you’d see on the road. But Formula One cars have more in common with a fighter jet than a Ford Taurus. Drivers are often dubbed "pilots," and their masterful vehicles are sometimes referred to as “rockets on wheels.” They’re agile, they contain a central cockpit, and they even boast front and rear wings. The wings help push the car down onto the track, and they’re painstakingly tested in high-pressure wind tunnels. These cars are also incredibly lightweight due to their use of high-tech materials like carbon fiber. Check out these features on the F1 car below. Unique racing tracks and venues In addition to having cars that are in a league of their own, each F1 racing track boasts a completely unique design. Rather than being cookie cutter copies, every track has a different top speed, corners, and layouts. While some venues have been on the schedule for decades (like Silverstone and Monza), new ones pop up all the time. In 2022, Formula One announced that the U.S. will host a night race in 2023 where cars will speed past casinos down the famous Las Vegas Strip. This track will run 3.8 miles and drivers can expect to hit speeds up to 212 mph. Off to the races Each Formula One Grand Prix (its fancy name for a race) takes place over three days. These days are usually scheduled over the weekend — Friday to Sunday. Typically, on Friday and Saturday, the venue hosts practice and qualifying runs, while the main race occurs on Sunday. There isn’t a set amount of laps the cars must complete in F1 races. Instead, the race is finished once the first car has driven 305 kilometers (roughly 189.5 miles) and completes its next full lap. Also, races can’t last for more than two hours, so if drivers reach this time limit, officials will end the race after the next full lap. The only Formula One Grand Prix that is shorter than 305 km occurs in Monaco. This race is 260.5 kilometers (roughly 162 miles) and 78 laps. In the pits Another unique feature of F1 racing is the pit stops. These high-pressure intervals last anywhere from 1.5 to 3 seconds, and when teams are fighting for every last tenth of a second, this means that races can be won or lost "in the pits." Drivers used to make pit stops to refuel, since engines could only hold so much gas, and carrying extra made their cars more sluggish. However, due to recent engine developments, refueling during pit stops has been banned and drivers must start with all the fuel they need for the race. Nowadays, pit stops are mostly about fixes and changing tires. New tires are usually much faster, thus giving a speed advantage to drivers. But that advantage must be weighed against the risk of stopping to change them. Without a good pit crew on their side, drivers (and the race) may be lost. This team of about 20 people is vital to their success. Becoming a Formula One fanatic In its early days, if you weren’t able to see a Formula One Grand Prix in person, you weren’t able to see it at all. But now, hundreds of channels broadcast these races, including Formula One’s own channel, F1 TV. Other options for viewing races include ESPN, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and SkySports F1 on YouTube. To get into the rivalries, scandals, and personalities of Formula One drivers, managers, and team owners, you may want to check out Drive to Survive, a docuseries on Netflix. If podcasts are more your style, Formula One has you covered! Tom Clarkson and Natalie Pinkham discuss every twist and turn on F1 Nation, and Clarkson hosts in-depth interviews with the biggest Formula One personalities in his F1: Beyond the Grid podcast. And finally, if you're lucky enough to be going to an actual F1 race in person, here’s a pro tip: pack some ear plugs! Experts have measured noise levels at around 140 decibels, which is just below a volume that causes permanent hearing loss.

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Hockey Coaching Hockey For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 04-05-2022

As a hockey coach, you’re about to leap off the bench into one of the most rewarding jobs you’ll ever experience. Coaches spend time teaching, leading, motivating, communicating, being a hockey technician, organizing, checking safety factors, administering first aid, and doling out discipline. Look to this Cheat Sheet for a helpful checklist of some of your duties as a coach, as well as a drills legend illustrating the most common drills you’ll be using during your coaching sessions.

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