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Take a lesson from CPGA Professional and Director of the Richmond Hill Golf Learning Centre, Shawn Clement, who shows you how to get the feel for the short chip shot close to the green.

Shawn Clement, Director of the Richmond Hill Golf Learning Centre and CPGA Professional, shows how the right grip will set up the arms and putter to hang in balance properly from the shoulders to track on the target line on it's own.

Martin Bicknell shows how to perfect the slow ball. This ball is all about fooling the batsman into playing their shot too early! So as a bowler, you'll need a few tricks up your sleeve. And before you know it, those wickets will be tumbling.

Mark Ramprakash of Surrey and England demonstrates how to do the one-handed pick-up and throw. It is the best way to run out a batsman taking a quick single. The key is to approach the ball with short strides.

Graham Thorpe of Surrey and England demonstrates driving. The straight drive is one of the most classical shots in a batsman's repertoire. Bowlers hate to see batsmen present the full face of the bat as the ball races to the boundary through the offside. The straight drive is about timing and placement rather than power.

Terry Jenner, also known as the 'Spin Doctor', demonstrates leg-spin bowling, one of the greatest mysteries of cricket. You've got to have the right grip, body alignment, release, and hit the target area.

Buddy Mason explains how to grip the bat for the game cricket. He says that you should form a V by pointing the thumb and forefinger of your top hand down between outside edge and center of the back of the bat. The correct grip is vital to providing yourself with a full range of shots, letting you hit a bowler all over the ground!

Buddy Mason describes how to grip the ball to bowl fast for the game cricket. You should hold the ball with two fingers either side of the seam, with the thumb underneath. You should not hold the ball too loosely. A fast delivery can beat the bat and hopefully take a wicket, here's how to do it! This technical know-how will give you the basics to improve your cricket bowling and cause the batsmen problems.

Buddy Mason demonstrates how you can improve your close catching for the game cricket. You should relax as the ball comes to you, get in position, get your hands ready, and then make the catch. Fielding close to the bat means catching opportunities come at you quickly, so here's how to get a pair of safe hands.

Buddy Mason demonstrates how you can grip the ball to bowl inswing for the game cricket. You have to have the correct grip, position, and you must have your wrist cocked back. The seam must be kept straight and you must take into consideration the ball's sideways movement. By moving the ball into the body using inswing, it is possible to tie a batsman in knots, and hopefully take his wicket.

Buddy Mason demonstrates how to grip the ball to bowl offspin for the game cricket. The seam turns from horizontal to vertical in the grip and the middle joints of the index, middle, and third fingers should be spread across the seam. You rotate the ball from your forefinger to your third finger. A good spinner can be the difference maker in your team, and offspin is the most popular spin type.

Buddy Mason demonstrates how to play the pull shot for the game cricket. You play the pull shot to play short deliveries on the leg side in an attacking way. You have to swing down and roll your wrists upon contact with the ball. The pull shot can be a great attacking weapon in your batting arsenal, here's how to play it! A show that can make big runs quickly.

Buddy Mason demonstrates how to play the square cut for the game cricket. You should play this shot on a delivery that is short of length on or outside the off stump. If you get a ball outside your off-stump, you may be able play this attacking shot. Get it right, and a four is yours!

Buddy Mason demonstrates how to play the hook shot for the game cricket. You should play this shot on short deliveries on the leg side in an attacking way. You should keep your hands high and your arms extended.

Buddy Mason demonstrates how to play the sweep shot for the game cricket. The shot is ideal for playing spin bowling on the leg side in an attacking way. You must lean forward and extend your arms.

Buddy Mason demonstrates how to play the front foot leg glance for the game cricket. You must lean forward and swing the bat down. You should make sure your head is over the ball, with your weight on the front foot. Without a strong defensive game, your wicket will not last long. The forward defensive shot is essential to staying in long enough to rack up a big score.

You can learn how to do the elementary backstroke which is one way that you can swim. You lay on your back, kick with your feet, and push forward with your arms.

Michael Jordan explains how to take your mind off of the game of basketball. You can listen to music, but try to relax. You have to challenge yourself to play a perfect game.

Want to do some cool gymnastic martial arts. This video will teach you how to do an aerial cartwheel and aerial round off.

Hockey Coach Tom Martin gives different drills for handling the puck. Each individual drill is discussed and illustrated augmented by a side bar summarizing the drill. Tips are given throughout the video in the form of pop ups.

Coach Tom Martin discusses different techniques for shooting and the various types of shots used in the game. Among these are the wrist shot, snap shot, and the slap shot. A recap is given at the end of the video. Throughout the video, tips appear in the form of pop ups.

Jesse Hubbard discusses the mechanics of shooting and discusses and illustrates the different lacrosse shots. These are the sidearm shot, the 3/4 arm shot, sidearm shot, overhand shot and outside shot, and bounce shot. He also discusses how to shoot on the run. Tips appear throughout the video in the form of pop-ups and are summarized with sidebars.

Stuart Dennison demonstrates how to put on a bicycle chain back on and it can slip off for no apparent reason. Sometimes the chain gets jammed, so you should loosen the quick release.

Stuart Dennison demonstrates how to change a bicycle brake cable and you will need a set of allen keys and a brake cable. To check, you should pull firmly on the break lever and make sure the outer casing is positioned correctly.

Mia Hamm and Ian Sawyers discuss and illustrate how to perform the scissors move. Mia shows basic drills, while Ian gives some teaching tips. Summaries are given in the form of sidebars during the video, and tips are used in the forms of popups.

Mia Hamm illustrates techniques for receiving the ball out of the air. Drills are shown and Ian Sawyers gives teaching tips during the video. A recap appears at the end.

Tennis Pro Brad Gilbert discusses and shows techniques for hitting an overhand smash. The types of overheads discussed are the basic, scissor-kick, backhand, and bounce. They are summarized at the end of the video. Additional information is given in sidebars and popups during the video so it's easy to understand.

Tennis pro Brad Gilbert discusses and illustrates how to play the retrieval shot. This is an important shot to know because it's the only option shot you have when you're surprised by an effective lob and can't hit an overhead. Tips are shown throughout the video in the form of popups. Easy to understand.

Brad Gilbert discusses and illustrates the basic types of backhand. They are the semi western, and the unit turn. Different types of swings are shown as well. The backhand is very similar to the forehand - everything is basically reversed. A summary is given at the end of the video. Easy to understand video.

Tennis pro Brad Gilbert discusses and illustrates the basic forehand shot and the grips that can be used. The types of grips are the continental grip, and the semi western. The types of stances used are the closed, open and the unit turn. This video is easy to understand and follow.

Tennis pro Brad Gilbert illustrates and discusses how to play the swing volley. This is a great shot to force your opponent wide and out of the court. In addition to the discussion, tips appear in the form of popups during the video, and a summary appears at the end in a sidebar.

Tennis pro Brad Gilbert discusses and illustrates baseline strategy. Strategies covered are positioning, moving your opponent and how to finish both at a beginning and advanced level. Summaries and tips are given throughout the videos with sidebars and popups respectively.

Tennis pro Brad Gilbert gives strategies for serving correctly. Strategies are given as to how to serve in the deuce court and ad court. The types of serve shown are the body serve, middle serve, wide serve and slice serve. Howe to serve and volley is also shown. Summaries and tips appear during the video in the form of sidebars and tips respectively. Easy to understand.

When you do a super crouch start, you should make sure that both of your feet are shoulder width apart. Your right foot should be out heel to heel and also your left foot should be in the back.

You can learn how to hit a crosscourt backhand and you should prepare by turning your hips and shoulders perpendicular to the net. Swing from low to high, bend your knees, keep your arm straight, and keep your elbow and wrist locked through contact.

This video will teach you how to strike a soccer ball so that it will curve. This technique is particularly useful for corner kicks and may also be known as an inswinger.

Ben Throthmorne explains how to save strokes by playing the flop. You can cut your handicap by at least five shots. You do not want to cast.

You can learn the 60 football base defense. It is a great defense for youth football, but everything changes when you blitz. Corners stay at home, linebackers take a step back, and safeties play pass only.

Michael Spence explains how to improve your dribbling skills. You have to work hard and practice. You can do the between the legs dribble, side to side dribble, and the two hand dribble.

Ren Stern and Jason Williams demonstrate how to make a foul shot with a basketball. You have ten seconds to shoot the ball. You can bounce the ball beforehand and relax a little bit if you are tired.