Who remembers being confused by a player keeping his first serve, even though the service made was disallowed? One would hear the call “Let, First Serve” and wonder what does let mean and why is the player keeping his first serve. I always used to think it was “net” instead of “let” because this would … Read more
Most football fans will understand what is meant when a player is said to have scored a hat-trick, but what are the roots of the word? Scoring goals is the chief aim of any striker, but there is a particular satisfaction to be gained by scoring a hat-trick. Such is the difficulty of actually putting … Read more
Goalies play a distinct and vital function in the soccer (football) game. They manage the defense, take saves and may even throw the ball to midfielders to get it further away from goal. The goalie’s job is one of the most distinctive than the other field players because they are the ones who guard the goal. Let’s review … Read more
A fullback is one of the eleven offensive players on the field during an American Football game. Primarily acting as a blocker, they can also run and catch the ball on plays. Similar to tight ends in size, fullbacks have various roles depending on which play is called for. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of … Read more
Elliptical bikes are popular exercise machines that provide a low-impact workout for the entire body. They are a great option for those who want to improve their cardiovascular health, burn calories, and tone their muscles without putting stress on their joints. However, with so many models and features available, including the famous ElliptiGo bike, it … Read more
Baseball has been a beloved sport in the United States for more than 150 years. It is particularly popular in certain regions of the country, with some states boasting larger fanbases and greater interest than others. In this article, we’ll look at which states have the most passionate baseball fans and what makes them stand … Read more
During a baseball or softball game, you will witness foul balls. Baseball/softball diamonds and fields have lines running from the top left and top right corner of home plate, or batter’s box, to the foul pole out in the outfield. Fair territory lies inside both of those lines, while foul territory lies outside of them. … Read more
Contract negotiations make every NFL offseason a chess match between a team, a player, and the player’s agent. Team owners want to retain players at the best value against their salary caps, while players and agents want to maximize their earnings. In some cases, a team will franchise tag a player when both sides are … Read more
Since the beginning of professional sports in Cleveland in 1901, there have been many ups and downs for the city’s major sports teams. Each team has had its fair share of success stories and tales of disappointment, from struggling expansion franchises to dominant dynasties. This article will investigate which Cleveland sports franchise has been the … Read more
You’ll notice that touchdowns aren’t the only way to earn points during an NFL game. Field goals are kicked by a specialized player called a kicker in certain situations. During regular play, a field goal is made when the kicker kicks or drop kicks the ball through the goalposts and over the crossbar. If a … Read more