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How To: Kill a golf slice in a hurry
Jeff Ritter from the PGA shows you how to eliminate your slice by focusing on your swing shape. The way this is done is by eliminating any bad waggle from your gold swing. In order to correct this you take two balls. The first ball is set behind the tee about a foot back. A second ball is then placed a little further back by about two inches and close to your position. The first ball is noted as the inside ball and the second is noted as the outside ball. What you do from here is on your back...
How To: Jab when boxing
China "The Dragon” smith is demonstrating how to throw a correct jab.
How To: Successfully learn the Elastico trick
Learn the Elastico trick with this how-to video! 1. Decide which direction you want to fake with a soccer ball. 2. While leaning to the right, slide foot over the soccer ball (faking right). 3. Slide foot, blocking ball, causing it to bounce the other direction. 4. Make sure you keep your foot as close to the ball as possible to increase effectiveness of the fake. 5. Practice makes perfect. Skilled soccer kids show you how to perfect the elite soccer move, The Elastic.
How to Do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Backwards Shrimping
Stephan Kesting teaches us step-by-step how to do a backwards shrimping drill. • First, lie flat on your back with your legs straight out.
How to Do gymnastics: Roundoff Whip Full
Learn how to do a roundoff whip full combo with tis how-to video. In order to accomplish this combination you must first be comfortable with doing a roundoff, roundoff back tuck, and back layout.
How To: Do dribble tricks in soccer
In this tutorial, the author Carilho gives great text and visual examples of how to do soccer dribble tricks to improve the most inexperienced player. In each trick he also gives an estimated time that the player would need to practice to be able to successfully do each trick.
How to Do dribble tricks: Ronldinho, backheel & pullback
To perform the Ronldinho trick you must drag the ball with the inside of your foot in a sweeping motion, this puts you and the ball into a movement, instead of dribbling out of a standstill. To perform the back heel you must step over the ball and push it with your heel to the leg behind. To perform the pullback you have to kick the ball to the other leg, then you stop it at the top, and then you pull the ball back.
How To: Do the basic moves of Afro-Brazilian dance, Capoeira
Learn to do the basic moves of Afro-Brazilian Dance, Capoeira with this video tutorial. Part 1
How To: Do the jiu jitsu switch back sweep
This video tutorial gives you step by step instructions on how to perform a switch back sweep. • From the guard position, grab opponents wrist firmly with both hands.
How To: Prepare your car for the race track
This video teaches you everything you need to know to prepare your car for the drag race. This is useful for people who will be attending SCCA or NASA driving school. The most important thing and maybe the most obvious is to clean your car out completely of any small papers or anything that can be a hazard. Make sure you have the proper tires, and check your engine for leaks. This is a step by step walk through of all you need to know to properly prepare your vehicle for the race track.
How to Do gymnastics: Back handspring
Mic Sol-O demonstrates how to prepare for and perform a back handspring. • Warm up first! Get a mat and do some simple stretches to start.
How To: Properly shift when racing
Lucas Colin teaches students the proper way of shifting gears while racing to prevent damage to the gearbox.
How to Freestyle soccer: "New shit" trick
Oliver Cherek, a.k.a., oLi, shows you how to perform a new freestyle football trick called "New Shit," invented by Soufiane Touzani.
How To: Defend a soccer corner kick
In this sports video tutorial, Adrian Heath, Head Coach of Austin Aztex explains how to defend a soccer corner kick. Corner is awarded to the opponent when the ball goes over the goal line after touching a defender. If the ball is close to the goal post, the goal keeper catches the ball. In case the ball is kicked wide of the goal post and lands in the penalty area, a defender kicks the ball out over the side line or passes to another member of the defending team. If the ball is directed slig...
News: Kid Juggles Soccer Balls Like a Circus Seal
The art of juggling + serious freestyle soccer skills = talented Polish kid who (with a little practice) could possibly fit into a Cirque du Soleil act...
News: Japanese Bowling Acrobatics
Some wacky bowling moves performed by a bizarre non-pro Japanese team. Any strike involving a handstand is pretty impressive by my standards. Previously, Cheat Your Way to 300 (via Remote Control).
News: Mississippi Bullet Monta Ellis' Back Shoulder Circus Shot
The Golden State Warriors' Monta Ellis is some kind of basketball freak-of-nature. He just tosses it over his shoulder on his way to the locker room. Just like that.
How To: Get the proper width in your golf stance
The width could be your enemy, so pay attention... How many times have you been told to widen your stance to hit the golf ball farther? According to Devin Nolan, the proper feet width is determined by the hips, not the shoulders. See how to get the proper width in your golf stance.
How To: Do the golf ladder chipping drill
Golfing drills are the only way you will get better. Sometimes chipping practice can be tedious, especially with no goals in mind. Pam Wright teaches her clever technique for making the art of chipping more exciting. Pam Wright, LPGA, shows you how to do the golf ladder chipping drill.
How To: Slow your golf swing down for more power
Slow down? What!?! You've got to love the simplicity when it comes to long drive tips from long drive competitors. The long hitting Jamie Sadlowski shares his simple tip for more power, and it's not what you might think. See how to slow your golf swing down for more power.
How To: Get longer distance in golf with proper arm width
Arm width is a great aspect of gaining distance on the fairway. 2004 Senior ReMax Long Driving Champion Bobby Wilson teaches you how to hit the golf ball farther by increasing width in your swing. See how to get width in your golf swing for more driving distance.
How To: Prevent lag from ruining your golf swing
Lag, is it real? Can swing lag help or hurt your golf game? According to Jeff Yurkiewicz, emulating pro golfers when it comes to lag can actually hurt your golf game more than help it. See how to prevent lag from ruining your golf swing.
How To: Position the ball for your golf shots
Ball position means everything for an awesome swing. Tom Leese from Angel Park Golf Club in Las Vegas, explains why different golf clubs demand different ball positions. Just watch to see how to position the ball for your golf shots.
How To: Keep solid, consistent chipping in your golf game
Chipping is a very important aspect of your golf game. It's nearly impossible score well if your short game is sub-par. To ensure this is not the case, Derek Hooper, PGA, from Lake of Isles in Connecticut, shows you the secret to solid, consistent chipping. See how to be more consistent chipping the golf ball.
How To: Coil your golf swing for more power
Do you know how coiling effects golf swing? Swaying too far off the ball in the backswing and downswing is one of the most common power leaks in golf. Use five-time, Re/Max World Long Drive Champ, Jason Zuback's method for creating power through a proper coil and gain yards now. See how to create power in your golf swing with a proper coil.
How To: Improve your overall golf swing
Do you know what's real versus your feel? Very few players realize that what they feel during the swing isn't actual what's happening. Eddie Lee explains how to remedy this situation and improve your overall swing and golf game. See how to swing the golf club for what's real, not what you feel.
How To: Master ball position for solid contact with hybrids
If you have some hybrid golf clubs, then you need to know exactly where to place the ball for correct contact. Learn to make solid contact with your hybrids by mastering ball position. Frank O'Connell shows us the proper stance and position for hitting hybrids.
How To: Manage your upper body for powerful golf swings
Upper body is super important in any golf game. To hit the ball a long way, the shoulders ought to play an important role in the swing. Learn from Steve Griffith's tip on how to manage the upper body during the swing to help create more power.
How To: Read the green to improve your golf game
Are you having trouble with your green reading? It's not an easy task, but you can learn it. Green reading doesn't start when you get to the green. In fact it starts when you approach the green. In this video, Rick Sessinghaus divides the art of green reading into four parts, from approaching the green to standing over the ball. See how to read the green on a golf course.
How To: Have tour-like spin on your golf wedge shot
Want tour-like spin on your swing? There are several keys to imparting tour-like spin on your wedge shots, including proper set up, a correct angle of attack, and quality contact. Tim Mahoney, Director of Education for Troon Golf, explains these keys and how you can make them part of your game.
How To: Drive the golf ball like Sean O'Hair
If you want to learn golf swings, Sean O'Hair is the main to learn from. One of the most exciting and talented young players on Tour, Sean O'Hair also has one of the best golf swings around. Check out his move with the 3-wood, which is nearly perfect, and you too can learn to hit it long and straight. See how to drive the golf ball like Sean O'Hair.
How To: Do the "stack and tilt" golf swing technique
Need some help improving your golf game? Ever hear of stack and tilt? Want to learn what all the fuss is about? Check out Brady Riggs’ analysis of Eric Axley’s full swing and find out about the “stack & tilt” technique. See exactly how to do this golf move for a better golf swing.
How To: Change your downswing to hit fades and draws in golf
Hitting draws and fades successfully when golfing comes from making a few changes to your downswing. This video shows you the difference... see how to change your downswing to hit fades and draws in golf.
How To: Use general knowledge to crush the golf ball
Time for some golf! Three-time, Re/Max Long Drive champ Sean "The Beast" Fister advises you to use your knowledge and experience with other sports to maximize your golf ball driving distance. See how to use what you know to crush the golf ball.
How To: Play basketball with help from Kobe Bryant
L.A. Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant shares some tips with TIME Magazine's Sean Gregory on how he puts his best foot forward everytime he steps onto the court. Areas gone over in this video include: The proper grip & shooting form, attack the foot & sell the fake, the pull-up jumpshot, the art of the foul shot, playing to the opponent's weaknesses, getting in character, and stretching.
News: Travis Pastrana Flies Cars
Our Thrillbilly-Tricycle-Flip hero is back, and never fails to astound. Travis Pastrana is both an X-Games gold medalist and star of MTV show Nitro Circus. The daredevil kicks ass at supercross, motocross, freestyle motocross, base jumping and rally racing.
News: Extreme Wheelchairing
Amazing how the wheelchair-bound can insanely kick ass at extreme sports. Check it out Urlesque's selection of some of the web's greatest extreme wheelchair-ers. Previously, Kick Ass in a Wheelchair.
How To: Ice skate
Looking to take up a new sport? How about ice skating? Ice skating is great for the legs and body, and great fun! Follow this advice and you will soon be gliding like a champion.
How To: Do a backflip
If done wrong, a backflip could be devastating. But if done right, a backflip just might make you the coolest person ever. This is a unique backflip tutorial that uses both video examples and instructional text. See how to do a backflip. Follow these steps, one by one, to see what you're doing wrong.
News: Martial Arts Master Opens Bottles and Plays Sports With Nunchucks
Japanese martial artist Hiroki can play badminton, baseball, golf, and open champagne bottles with his weapon of choice: the nunchucks. Don't miss the videos below- Hiroki's talent takes serious skill and precision.