In tennis, a lob is a rarely used move that can help provide points against an opponent who stays close to the net. The lob scores points in the space behind your opponent when he comes too close. The two-handed, backhand topspin lob is easier than the one-handed version because you have twice as much strength at your disposal. Adding topspin makes the ball gain height, helping it cruise out of reach over your opponent's head.
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Returning lob shots can be a frustrating task for even the most experienced tennis players. Lobs can travel high in the air and land just inside the baseline. Many lob shots are hit with topspin or backspin, making the return e...
Indoor, grass and beach volleyball is an exciting sport and effective workout. This team sport does not require top athletic conditioning but does make use of several body muscle groups as volleying, hitting and spiking the bal...
There are several steps that help increase the distance on a throw. Proper arm extension, body placement and footwork are all keys to throwing a ball farther. The release point of the throw is also important.
Adjusting the stiffness of a golf club shaft is an effective way to control ball flight, such as hitting the ball on a lower trajectory, and the accuracy of shots. Generally speaking, stiffer shafts will result in a lower traje...
Golfers must know the game's rules or risk incurring penalty strokes, particularly on the greens, where marking your ball comes with its own specific guidelines. Knowing the rules will help navigate numerous sticky situations, ...
A successful golf swing relies on the correct body position throughout, particularly when it comes to spine angle. An improper spine angle often leads to a reverse pivot, which makes it virtually impossible to transfer weight t...
Hitting a homerun in softball is the result of a nearly perfect swing by a hitter. When the barrel of the bat makes contact with the ball at the right spot, the ball rises high in the air and describes a high arc as it flies ov...
Throughout a normal round of golf you will be faces with a multitude of different shot situations that may prompt you to adjust your stance and ball positioning. In doing so, you may need to also adjust how far you stand away...
The best shaft for a PGA Tour player is not likely to be the most suitable shaft for the average weekend golfer. Whether you hit the ball too low or with too much spin, the proper shaft can help improve your ball flight. When y...
Strengthening this area while integrating arm and upper body movements common to golf will help you increase your shot distance and improve your golf game. Lower back fatigue during a game may prevent you from hitting your opti...
Pros aren't the only golfers capable of hitting a hole in one. In 2007, 102-year-old Elsie McLean hit a hole in one, and 5-year-old Keith Long hit one in 1998. Still, the feat is not common, and calculating the odds is tricky. ...
To increase the club head speed, you can do exercises that build your strength and explosiveness. Exercises that focus on your legs, core area and upper body power will help you hit the golf ball farther.
Not only will a good drive give you distance and make your next shot easier, hitting your driver well on the first couple of holes can set the tone for your full round of golf. The loft of your driver can determine how far and ...
According to Golfengineering, the primary goal of the driver is to achieve maximum distance. Many golfers select a driver loft because they know a certain professional golfer uses the same one, or that a particular driver happe...
According to the PGA of America, more than 27 million adults play golf in the United States each year. Through the Barclays tournament in August, the 2010 PGA money list has a total of 245 golfers, a good indication of the cha...
The tee shot is an important shot that every golfer needs to be able to hit well to shoot a low score. While every hole is slightly different, the form used on each shot should be consistent. Many times the driver or fairway wo...
Hitting a golf ball higher might require using different clubs, teeing the ball differently and trying a new swing path. Understanding the basics of golf ball trajectory and applying solutions based on that information will hel...
The power of a swing comes from the large muscles in the body---such as the legs and torso---and therefore you must have your body balanced correctly to transfer that power into the club and down to the ball.
Power off the tee is an impressive feat for any golfer. Not only will it impress your playing partners, but the game is easier when you are outdriving the competition by 20 yards every time you take out your driver. You fairway...
Aside from having your own indoor putting green, a 3-foot wide piece of indoor-outdoor or cut-pile carpet about 8 feet long makes an ideal putting surface. If the floors in your house already have tight weave carpet of some typ...
Calculating how far you hit a particular shot, one time, on the golf course is fairly simple. You look at where your ball landed, find the nearest yardage marker to see how far out you are from the green and subtract that numbe...
Knowing your average club distance can help you determine which club to use in the middle of a round when you need to carry the ball over a bunker or clear a water hazard.
There are times during a golf round that you will not want to hit the ball straight. Avoiding water, a bunker, a tree or playing a dogleg might require you to hit your ball left or right, curving slightly to one direction. A f...
If you find yourself on the fairway and the hole rests right on the other side of a sand bunker, then a cut shot may be what you need. The cut shot allows the golfer to shoot just to the left of the target, and causes the ball ...
Hitting the long ball in baseball is one of the most exciting moments in the game. When a home run takes the lead or ties the game with a late-inning home run, it provides new hope about the prospects of winning the game. Hitti...
Paddle ball is a classic toy that is played by one person only. It consists of a small wooden or plastic paddle that has a rubber ball attached to its center by an elastic string. According to Best Toys Guide, paddle ball enhan...
How far you can hit a golf ball is an important ingredient in the success of your golf game. Your training as a golf player should cover techniques for driving a golf ball as well as physical fitness training that will increase...
Paddle ball is a one-person children’s game, believed to derive from the Colonial American-period game of shuttlecock. The shuttlecock has since been replaced with a small rubber ball, attached to the center of a small wo...
If you want to hit your golf shots farther, make sure you've honed your swing and that you're not undermining your efforts by addressing the ball improperly or striking the ball with anything other than the sweet spot on the cl...
A perfect pitch is one that the batter cannot hit--or at least one that cannot be hit hard or give any advantage to the opposing team. The fact of the matter is that pitchers want to throw a series of perfect pitches. A perfect...
This club, which usually has a loft of between 57 and 60 degrees, is used to hit the ball over hazards like water, bunkers and trees, and is designed to land the ball softly on the green and come to a stop shortly after landing...
