Sports and Fitness

Guides about Sports and Fitness

173 guides in this category

How to Bowl an Outswinger in Cricket

Select a relatively young ball.. Choose one side of the ball to polish.. Apply spit or sweat to the polished side.

Intermediate 1 hour 5.0/5 16 steps

How to Get a Better Golf Swing

Visualize the shot.. Develop a pre-shot routine.. Position yourself in line with the flag.

Beginner 15 min 4.9/5 14 steps

How to Get Thinner Thighs

Do a HIIT workout if you want to do vigorous exercise.. Do at least 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous cardio weekly.. Go for a brisk walk for an easy cardio workout.

Intermediate 15 min 4.9/5 17 steps

How to Play Goalie in Hockey

Watch the puck, not the players.. Stand with your feet a shoulder's width apart.. Position your skates parallel to each other.

Intermediate 30 min 4.9/5 21 steps

How to Stand Up on a Surfboard

Get in position on land.. Practice your take off.. Alternatively, use the 3-step method.

Beginner 20 min 4.9/5 12 steps

How to Stop Topping the Golf Ball

Move the ball back slightly in your stance.. Maintain a shallow bend in your knees throughout your swing.. Hold your head and shoulders steady.

Advanced 10 min 4.9/5 11 steps

How to Avoid Getting Hit by Lightning

Stay away from open fields or hilltops.. Avoid swimming or watersports on rainy days.. Don't stand near trees or tall isolated objects.

Beginner 20 min 4.9/5 12 steps

How to Do a Wall Run in Parkour

Warm up before attempting the wall run.. Choose a comfortable pace.. Jump at the wall at a distance of one pace.

Intermediate 45 min 4.9/5 11 steps

How to Treat a Bee Sting

Remove the stinger as quickly as possible.. Wash the area with soap and cold water.. Watch out for symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Advanced 20 min 4.9/5 14 steps

How to Do Isometric Rows

Put your left knee and left hand on a workout bench.. Hold a dumbbell in your right hand so your arm hangs below your shoulder.. Brace your core to keep your back straight.

Advanced 45 min 4.9/5 20 steps

How to Maintain a Shotgun

Point the gun away from you.. Press the bolt release on a pump-action shotgun.. Pull back and release the bolt-grip on an auto-loading shotgun.

Beginner 30 min 4.9/5 18 steps

How to Kick a Soccer Ball Hard

Set the ball up for your dominant foot.. Take short strides.. Plant your non-kicking foot next to the ball.

Intermediate 1 hour 4.8/5 13 steps

How to Head a Soccer Goal

Do an offensive header to score on high crosses and set-pieces.. Keep your eyes open.. Keep your mouth closed to prevent injury.

Intermediate 45 min 4.8/5 23 steps

How to Play Fantasy Hockey

Choose a fantasy hockey app if you want to start your own league.. Download the same app an existing league is using if you're joining someone else's league.. Go with a daily league if you want constant action and more control.

Beginner 10 min 4.8/5 18 steps

How to Find a Cheap Treadmill

Inquire at your local gym(s).. Look for treadmills at moving, rummage, or yard sales.. Check classified adds in your local paper.

Beginner 10 min 4.8/5 12 steps

How to Do Cheerleading Jumps

Stand firmly on the ground with your legs together.. Extend your arms upwards into a high V position.. Cross your wrists overhead and bring them down in front of your body.

Intermediate 5 min 4.8/5 13 steps

How to Lift Heavier Weights

Eat a diet that's high in lean protein and veggies and low in carbs.. Run, jog, or swim for at least 150 minutes a week.. Study the major muscle groups.

Intermediate 5 min 4.8/5 13 steps

How to Choose a Baseball Position

Try your hand at first base.. Practice the shortstop and second base positions.. Test your skills at third base.

Beginner 15 min 4.8/5 11 steps

How to Shoot a Lacrosse Ball

Grip toward the bottom of the stick with your non-dominant hand.. Slide your dominant hand down the stick.. Take a hard step toward the goal.

Intermediate 15 min 4.8/5 12 steps

How to Win a Fist Fight

Adopt a solid, well-balanced fighting stance.. Make proper fists that won't result in broken wrists or fingers.. Punch by leading with the knuckles of your index and middle fingers.

Beginner 15 min 4.8/5 14 steps

How to Swim Through the Waves

Dive early to get under large waves.. Adjust your breathing and hold your breath when necessary.. Extend your body horizontally under the wave.

Beginner 15 min 4.8/5 15 steps

How to Make Your Own Wrestling Ring

Buy four 8 foot (2.4 m) tall wooden posts.. Measure and mark 42 inches (110 cm) up from the bottom of each post.. Make a mark every 17.5 inches (44 cm) along the rest of each post.

Advanced 5 min 4.8/5 18 steps

How to Skin a Deer

Field dress the deer. Open the skin on the front leg joints.. Saw through the joint to remove the front legs.

Advanced 20 min 4.8/5 18 steps

How to Tell Your Coach That You Are Quitting

Determine why you want to quit.. Identify other solutions.. Find moral support.

Intermediate 30 min 4.8/5 17 steps

How to Use Powerbait

Use trout dough if you intend to fish for wild trout.. Opt for Powerbait eggs or worms if you don't want to mold the dough.. Go with trout nuggets if you're fishing freshly stocked trout.

Intermediate 45 min 4.8/5 13 steps

How to Listen to Music While Running

Carry your phone in an armband so it doesn't fall or drop.. Find an MP3 player that clips onto your clothes for a lightweight alternative.. Load music onto a smartwatch to avoid carrying any devices.

Intermediate 45 min 4.7/5 14 steps

How to Buy a Firearm in Texas

Find a dealer with a Federal Firearms License (FFL).. Visit the dealer to find your firearm.. Be prepared to show identification.

Beginner 20 min 4.7/5 24 steps

How to Choose Skateboard Bearings

Use steel bearings for a budget-friendly, damage-resistant option.. Buy titanium for more damage-resistant metal bearings.. Choose ceramic for smoother bearings that require less maintenance.

Beginner 45 min 4.7/5 13 steps

How to Back Dive

Warm up and find a good spot to practice.. Start off by doing a back jump dive.. Position yourself to try a back dive.

Beginner 20 min 4.7/5 16 steps

How to Hit Irons Pure

Line the side of your body up with your target.. Spread your feet so they are directly below your shoulders.. Position the ball just ahead of the middle of your feet.

Beginner 5 min 4.7/5 8 steps

How to Get PSA Grading

Go to the PSA homepage and click on "Start Submission.. Log in to your account or create one if you don't have one yet.. Click "Start" under "Build Your Submission.

Intermediate 1 hour 4.7/5 15 steps

How to Use a Rivet Gun

Opt for blind rivets instead of solid rivets.. Select multi-grip rivets for situations that require high-strength fastening.. Purchase sealed rivets when you need a tight seal that resists leaking.

Beginner 20 min 4.7/5 23 steps

How to Do Your First Pull Up

Do dead hangs to improve your form and grip strength.. Try assisted pull-ups with a resistance band to help lift your bodyweight.. Practice lowering yourself from the bar doing negative pull-ups.

Intermediate 45 min 4.7/5 17 steps

How to Stretch Ligaments

Grab onto an immobile vertical object with 1 hand to steady yourself.. Push your chest slowly forward while holding onto the bar.. Stay in the position for 30 seconds to thoroughly stretch your ligaments.

Intermediate 45 min 4.7/5 18 steps

How to Pallof Press

Choose the right band for you.. Position the band on a piece of immobile exercise equipment or a vertical bar.. Stand with your shoulders back and down, glutes tightened, and rib cage over your pelvis.

Beginner 5 min 4.7/5 14 steps

How to Measure Draw Length for a Bow

Learn proper form for drawing a bow.. Use an uncut arrow to measure the draw.. Draw the bow and measure from nock point to pivot point plus 1 ¾ inches.

Beginner 5 min 4.6/5 13 steps

How to Throw a Baseball Farther

Hold the ball against your chest before you aim at your target.. Rotate the ball in your glove to find a solid 4-seam grip.. Shift your feet and shoulders so they're lined up with your target.

Advanced 5 min 4.6/5 17 steps

How to Store Archery Bows

Choose a storage option that is large enough to hold your bow.. Buy a soft case for general transportation and storage.. Get a hard case if your bow needs additional protection.

Beginner 30 min 4.6/5 17 steps

How to Hook a Fish

Choose a floating lure so you can see when a fish bites.. Go with a suspending lure to mimic a baitfish.. Reel subsurface lures to you to attract larger fish.

Intermediate 45 min 4.6/5 13 steps

How to Bat Aggressively

Use the power grip that feels best to you.. Set up your legs in a wide, square stance.. Keep your head level and square to the bowler.

Beginner 45 min 4.6/5 13 steps

How to Increase Your Shot Power in Hockey

Bend your knees slightly and keep your feet shoulder-width apart.. Lean back on to your back leg to shift your weight onto it.. Extend your top hand in front of you to load up your hockey stick.

Intermediate 15 min 4.6/5 15 steps

How to Do Boxing Footwork

Get into a strong, athletic stance.. Keep your spine straight up.. Stay on the balls of your feet, equally distributing your weight to both.

Beginner 5 min 4.6/5 17 steps

How to Deal With a Cat Scratch

Identify the cat.. Seek medical treatment for scratches from an unknown cat.. Assess the wound.

Intermediate 1 hour 4.6/5 23 steps

How to Stretch for Gymnastics at Home

Stretch your neck in each direction to loosen the muscles.. Roll your shoulders forwards and backwards to stretch them.. Move your wrists in different directions to loosen them up.

Beginner 1 hour 4.6/5 13 steps

How to License Your Commercial Fishing Business with the NOAA Fisheries Service

Contact your NOAA regional office.. Visit the NOAA Fisheries Forms Portal.. Download the appropriate forms.

Advanced 1 hour 4.6/5 13 steps

How to Teach Volleyball to Kids

Teach proper hand placement.. Show the kids a proper stance.. Have the kids practice passing.

Intermediate 10 min 4.6/5 12 steps

How to Be a Good Soccer Striker

Learn to shoot quickly while still maintaining accuracy.. Practice putting the ball on net immediately out of the air.. Focus on controlling the ball out of the air with your entire body.

Beginner 5 min 4.6/5 17 steps

How to Play Football Squares

Draw a 10x10 grid on a large poster board with a permanent marker.. Create a grid in a word processing program if you don't want to draw it.. Print out a readymade grid from the Internet to save time.

Intermediate 15 min 4.6/5 14 steps

How to Improve Your Golf Game

Anchor your foot.. Touch your elbow to your hip.. Relax your muscles.

Intermediate 30 min 4.6/5 14 steps

How to Live in a Tent

Get a durable tent.. Choose a large tent so you have room to spread out.. Get a camouflage tent if you're trying to be discreet.

Intermediate 1 hour 4.5/5 22 steps

How to Enjoy the Super Bowl when You're Not a Football Fan

Head to a party for the full Super Bowl experience.. Bring food to the party.. Spend lots of time in front of the food spread.

Advanced 10 min 4.5/5 15 steps

How to Punch Harder and Faster

Assume the right stance.. Keep your eyes on your target.. Generate force from your hips and torso.

Intermediate 20 min 4.5/5 14 steps

How to Get the Bearings out of Skateboard Wheels

Unscrew the nut that holds the wheel on the axle.. Slide the wheel to the end of the axle.. Pry the bearing from the wheel.

Intermediate 5 min 4.5/5 11 steps

How to Be Great at Dodgeball

Know how to knock out players.. Coordinate with your teammates.. Throw at the strongest players first.

Beginner 5 min 4.5/5 27 steps

How to Pack a Sleeping Bag

Consider getting a stuff sack so you can pack the sleeping bag in a smaller volume.. Stuff the bag in the stuff sack.. Protect your bag from water.

Advanced 10 min 4.4/5 11 steps

How to Debone a Trout

Remove the head of the trout.. Cut the first fillet along the top of the backbone.. Flip the trout over and cut the second fillet.

Advanced 5 min 4.4/5 14 steps

How to Become an MMA Champion

where you and the team have great chemistry.. Find a gym that speaks to your weaknesses.. Evaluate the gym's attitude toward sparring.

Advanced 15 min 4.4/5 19 steps

How to Choose a Martial Art

Learn Jiu Jitsu for self-defense.. Get physically fit with Kung Fu.. Build your self confidence with Naginata.

Beginner 10 min 4.4/5 14 steps

How to Build Your Upper Arm Muscles

Identify your triceps.. Do laying tricep presses.. Do dips.

Intermediate 10 min 4.4/5 22 steps

How to Understand Offside in Soccer (Football)

Check for offside only on the opposing half of the field.. Compare the player's position to the ball.. Look at the two defenders closest to their goal.

Beginner 10 min 4.4/5 11 steps

How to Hit the 3 Wood in Golf

Stand with the ball left of the center of your body.. Bend forward slightly at the waist while keeping your back flat.. Balance your weight between your feet.

Beginner 5 min 4.4/5 17 steps

How to Hike As an Older Person

Substitute heavy pack items.. Exercise beforehand.. Lose weight if necessary.

Advanced 30 min 4.4/5 9 steps

How to Build a Low Cost Home Gym

Measure the dimensions of your workout space.. Decide what your fitness goals are.. Count the outlets in your workout space.

Beginner 45 min 4.4/5 20 steps

How to Pack for Swimming (Girls)

Find a bag large enough to hold all of your swimming supplies.. Pick out a bathing suit to wear swimming.. Put together an outfit to wear over your bathing suit.

Intermediate 10 min 4.4/5 22 steps

How to Fish Chatterbait

Find a chatterbait with a stainless steel blade.. Pick a color that works best where you plan to fish.. Put a trailer on the line to imitate baitfish.

Beginner 20 min 4.4/5 12 steps

How to Prepare for Track

Try a ladder workout.. Run shorter distances repeatedly to improve your speed.. Run longer distances repeatedly to improve your endurance.

Intermediate 15 min 4.4/5 22 steps

How to Play Hockey

Wear a helmet, pads, and hockey skates.. Learn the layout of the rink.. Start the game with a face-off in the center of the rink.

Beginner 45 min 4.3/5 17 steps

How to Do a Sideflip

Practice cartwheels.. Practice front flips.. Practice with lots of mats.

Intermediate 45 min 4.3/5 16 steps

How to Make Referee Penalty Flags

Collect the necessary items.. Lay out the piece of fabric and square with scissors if necessary.. Place the bouncing ball in the middle of the fabric.

Advanced 5 min 4.3/5 14 steps

How to Clean a Penny Board

Use a 13mm socket to remove the wheels.. Collect small parts in cups.. Use the truck axle to remove the bearings.

Intermediate 5 min 4.3/5 11 steps

How to Fly Fish

Find out the fishing license requirements in your region.. Borrow or purchase quality fishing gear.. Choose effective flies.

Beginner 1 hour 4.3/5 14 steps

How to Calculate a Batting Average

Find the player's hits.. Find the player's at-bats.. Divide the number of hits by the number of at-bats.

Beginner 1 hour 4.3/5 7 steps

How to Do a Backbend Kickover

Stretch your back, wrists, and splits. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.. Fall into a backbend

Intermediate 45 min 4.3/5 11 steps

How to Play 21 (Basketball)

Find other players.. Designate the free-throw line.. Designate the 3-point line.

Intermediate 15 min 4.3/5 12 steps

How to Read Baseball Odds

Check the point spread to see the margin of victory for the favored team.. Look at the over/under to see the predicted total score.. Find the vig by combining the probabilities and finding the difference.

Beginner 15 min 4.3/5 8 steps

How to Run up a Wall and Flip

Conquer prerequisite aerobatic moves.. Run toward the wall.. Incorporate your arm swing.

Advanced 45 min 4.3/5 14 steps

How to Do a Glute Kickback

Start from all fours on the floor.. Contract your glutes as you lift your right leg.. Return to start and repeat with your left leg.

Beginner 15 min 4.3/5 8 steps

How to Fish for Steelhead

Check for local restrictions on steelhead fishing.. Fish in the late spring and early summer to catch steelhead migrating.. Fish for steelhead in river seams when the weather is warm.

Beginner 15 min 4.3/5 17 steps

How to Clean Grip Tape

Buy a soft wire brush.. Brush the grip tape thoroughly.. Remove leftover grime with grip gum.

Beginner 30 min 4.3/5 9 steps

How to Play Tennis

Find a place to play.. Buy tennis supplies.. Buy tennis clothes.

Beginner 45 min 4.2/5 24 steps

How to Become a Football Agent

Have an understanding of the sport.. Learn the basics of civil and contract law.. Start developing interpersonal skills.

Intermediate 15 min 4.2/5 18 steps

How to Do the "Hundred" Exercise in Pilates

Place a yoga mat down on the floor.. Lie down on your back, centered on the Pilates mat.. Lift your legs above your hips and then push them straight out.

Beginner 20 min 4.2/5 12 steps

How to Identify Bed Bug Bites

Inspect your bites.. Look for new bug bites when you wake up.. Pay attention to where you're being bitten.

Beginner 10 min 4.2/5 11 steps

How to Catch Sunfish

Use simple, light tackle.. Use a small hook.. Use worms and small insects for bait.

Advanced 10 min 4.2/5 12 steps

How to Treat a Caterpillar Sting

Remove the caterpillar without touching it.. Use tape to remove spines from the skin.. Wash the area.

Intermediate 1 hour 4.2/5 11 steps

How to Train Your 'V Shaped' Walking Style to a Straight Style

Watch your feet.. Walk on a treadmill.. Pay attention to your walking technique.

Beginner 30 min 4.2/5 12 steps

How to Match and Switch in Rock Climbing

Visualize your route before you begin climbing.. Find a large, comfortable hold to grab onto with both hands.. Choose solid footholds to rest your weight on as you switch.

Beginner 20 min 4.2/5 15 steps

How to Skimboard

Buy a small, flat, wooden board if you're mostly going to sand skim.. Opt for a curved foam board to go skimming on water.. Find a flat beach along the coast to skimboard on.

Beginner 1 hour 4.2/5 12 steps

How to Exercise While Sitting at Your Computer

Execute jumping jacks.. Get in a run.. Go for a waterless swim.

Intermediate 30 min 4.2/5 13 steps

How to Choose a Rifle Scope

Consider the primary reason you shoot your rifle.. Think about how much magnification you really need.. Choose fixed scopes for cost-effectiveness, and variability for greater range.

Beginner 1 hour 4.2/5 11 steps

How to Keep a Punching Bag Stand from Moving

Fill a free-standing bag stand with sand instead of water.. Slide 3 weight plates on each peg if the stand has them.. Put 3-4 sandbags on the stand if it doesn't have pegs.

Beginner 45 min 4.2/5 10 steps

How to Hike Mount Whitney

Pick the date(s) of your hike.. Apply for a lottery permit online during quota season.. Obtain an unclaimed lottery permit online after May 1.

Beginner 45 min 4.2/5 11 steps

How to Fish a Drop Shot Rig

Buy a medium or lightweight rod.. Thread 10–20 lb (4.5–9.1 kg) braided line through the eyelets of your pole.. Tie a 15–18 in (380–460 mm) fluorocarbon leader

Intermediate 5 min 4.1/5 12 steps

How to Do a Front Tuck

Have some basic moves down first.. Find a safe space.. Get a running start.

Beginner 10 min 4.1/5 9 steps

How to Catch a Carp

Choose a composite, carbon fiber, or e-glass fishing rod.. Obtain sweetcorn or boilies for bait.. Get a strong monofilament or braided line.

Intermediate 30 min 4.1/5 17 steps

How to Tie Down Two Paddle Boards

Make sure you have the proper roof racks with crossbars.. Purchase 3 locking straps.. Lay 1 board on top of the rack with the fins facing up.

Beginner 45 min 4.1/5 13 steps

How to Shoot Far in Basketball

Get a good grip on the basketball.. Position your feet so they're under your hips.. Bend your knees to lower your body down more than a normal shot.

Intermediate 10 min 4.1/5 12 steps

How to Get the Most Out of a Once Weekly Workout

Figure out proper intensity.. Try to get some cardio exercise more often.. Consider doing twice-a-week sessions.

Beginner 10 min 4.1/5 11 steps

How to Tone Abs While Walking

Incorporate short bursts of additional exercises to your walking.. Walk while pulling in your core.. Do arm curls.

Beginner 45 min 4.1/5 13 steps

How to Measure VO2 Max

Determine your resting heart rate.. Calculate your maximum heart rate.. Define the simple VO2 max formula.

Beginner 15 min 4.1/5 12 steps

How to Arrange Clubs in a Golf Bag

Remove all of the clubs from your bag.. Count how many storage slots are in your golf bag.. Set aside your woods and longest irons.

Intermediate 10 min 4.1/5 12 steps

How to Catch Whitefish

Travel to northwest U.S or southwest Canada to catch whitefish.. Fish at night to take advantage of optimal catching time.. Go ice fishing in the winter months if you're up for the cold.

Beginner 1 hour 4.1/5 15 steps

How to Feel Less Sluggish During Your Workout

Have a snack before your workout.. Grab a cup of coffee.. Listen to upbeat music.

Beginner 10 min 4.1/5 14 steps

How to Catch a Chipmunk

Decide on what trap to buy.. Locate your trapping spot.. Place your bait.

Advanced 10 min 4.1/5 18 steps

How to Do a Frontside 360 on a Snowboard

Gather some speed to land the jump properly.. Tip on your heel edge as you go down the slope.. Twist your arms towards the back of the board.

Intermediate 20 min 4.1/5 18 steps

How to Make an Exercise Schedule

Start by planning smaller workout sessions.. Repurpose your free time for exercising if you have a busy schedule.. Schedule gym time around your favorite TV series if this motivates you.

Beginner 1 hour 4.1/5 18 steps

How to Select a Surfboard

Choose a longboard or funboard to learn the basics of surfing.. Try a shortboard or fish board if you want to tackle more aggressive waves.. Test a hybrid board to combine the aspects of two boards into one.

Intermediate 10 min 4.1/5 11 steps

How to Do the Bird Dog Exercise

Get in a push-up position with your knees on the ground.. Extend your right leg backwards with your toes pointed.. Stretch your left arm forward and keep your hips balanced.

Beginner 1 hour 4.0/5 10 steps

How to Treat Arthritic Knees with Tai Chi

Talk to your doctor.. Start with breathing exercises.. Learn how to stand.

Beginner 5 min 4.0/5 14 steps

How to Be an Excellent Swimmer

Choose high quality practice over high quantity.. Glide between each stroke.. Control your breathing.

Beginner 5 min 4.0/5 13 steps

How to Customize Hockey Sticks

Decide where you want to purchase your custom hockey stick.. Choose the stick model you want based on your performance needs.. Specify your stick length based on your height and preferences.

Intermediate 10 min 4.0/5 12 steps

How to Replace a Swiss Army Knife Scissor Spring

Measure the length of your Swiss Army knife when it is closed.. Order a small replacement spring if your knife is 2.28 in (5.8 cm) or less.. Get a medium replacement spring for a knife that is 2.91 in (7.4 cm) long.

Beginner 15 min 4.0/5 8 steps

How to Do Tai Chi's Horse Stance

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.. Unlock your knees and relax your pelvis.. Relax your lower back so your tailbone feels heavy.

Intermediate 45 min 4.0/5 14 steps

How to Stop Your Legs from Itching when You Run

Change your detergent or fabric softener.. Wear different clothing.. Moisturize your skin.

Beginner 30 min 4.0/5 17 steps

How to Rig a Fishing Line

Tie a fishing hook onto your line using an improved clinch knot.. Snap a bobber onto your line at a height matching the depth of the water.. Place one or two split shot sinkers 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) above the hook.

Advanced 30 min 4.0/5 15 steps

How to Do Tuck Jumps

Do a few warm-ups to lower your risk of injury.. Stand up straight with your feet around hip-width apart.. Bend your knees slightly to lower yourself into a quarter squat.

Beginner 1 hour 4.0/5 12 steps

How to Become a College Football Player

Speak with your high school counselor about your goals.. Take the necessary high school core classes.. Complete the ACT or SAT.

Advanced 20 min 4.0/5 16 steps

How to Choose Kayak Paddles

Decide what type of kayaking you want to do.. Use a shorter, wider paddle for high-angle paddling.. Choose longer, thinner paddles for low-angle paddling.

Beginner 30 min 4.0/5 21 steps

How to Run a Marathon

Begin training at least 16-24 weeks before the marathon.. Run 3 training sessions per week with alternating difficulties.. Warm up

Beginner 5 min 3.9/5 18 steps

How to Stop a Bee from Stinging You

Avoid strong scents.. Tie your hair back.. Avoid bright, patterned, and black clothing.

Intermediate 20 min 3.9/5 16 steps

How to Introduce a Baby to a Pool

Start with baths.. Consider when you want to begin.. Pack baby supplies.

Intermediate 15 min 3.9/5 12 steps

How to Hit a Six

Use a balanced, wide-legged stance.. Breathe steadily to maintain your calm.. Keep your head in line with the ball as it nears you.

Beginner 10 min 3.9/5 12 steps

How to Catch a Wild Rabbit

Purchase a live trap.. Set the trap on a rabbit trail.. Manipulate the trail to narrow the rabbit's path into the trap.

Intermediate 20 min 3.9/5 14 steps

How to Pack for a Backpacking Trip

Choose a backpack size based on the length of your upcoming trip.. Get a backpack with the right fit.. Get an internal-frame backpack for extra stability.

Intermediate 1 hour 3.9/5 21 steps

How to Buy Running Shoes

Shop at specialty running stores.. Bring your current running shoes and any socks or inserts.. Shop later in the day.

Beginner 45 min 3.9/5 15 steps

How to Follow College Football

Follow your alma mater's team, or one with a family connection.. Pull for your local college team.. Brush up on your team's major traditions.

Intermediate 15 min 3.9/5 21 steps

How to Read a Safety Helmet Expiry Date

Check the inside of the helmet for a clock-like symbol.. Determine where the arrow is pointing for the month of manufacture.. Look for the year of manufacture in the clock face's center.

Advanced 1 hour 3.9/5 11 steps

How to Buy Youth Soccer Shin Guards

Choose shin guards with attached ankle protection for players 12 years old and under.. Consider slide-in shin guards for older players.. Size shin guards based on your height.

Intermediate 10 min 3.9/5 12 steps

How to Tie a Stopper Knot

Make a figure 8 knot to stop a sailing rope from sliding into the mast.. Create a figure 8 knot on a doubled line to make a stopper with a handle.. Use a double overhand knot as a backup for a larger stopper knot.

Intermediate 5 min 3.9/5 7 steps

How to Be a Good Runner

Experiment with your stride.. Optimize your cadence.. Adjust your stride to the terrain.

Beginner 15 min 3.9/5 25 steps

How to Stop on Roller Skates

Use your knee pad to stop.. Use the heel or toe brakes.. Perfect the spinout stop.

Beginner 15 min 3.9/5 14 steps

How to Be Loud and Clear as a Cheerleader

Develop your breath and voice by strengthening your diaphragm.. Open up the back of your throat.. Understand vocal placement.

Intermediate 1 hour 3.8/5 12 steps

How to Hang a Skateboard on a Wall

Remove your skateboard's trucks.. Feed a piece of fishing line through the holes in your deck.. Tie a knot with the ends of the fishing line.

Intermediate 10 min 3.8/5 13 steps

How to Stay Safe when a Dog Approaches You

Stand still with your arms relaxed at your sides.. Avoid making direct eye contact with the dog.. Move to the side of the dog.

Beginner 5 min 3.8/5 14 steps

How to Go Scalloping

Look up when the scallop season starts where you're heading.. Choose a sunny day for your scalloping trip.. Learn the local scalloping regulations.

Intermediate 20 min 3.8/5 12 steps

How to Pluck a Pheasant

Gather plenty of newspaper or a very large plastic bag to lay the pheasant on.. Know the two types of feathers you will encounter and how to deal with them.. Hold the skin in place with your supporting hand whenever pulling out feathers.

Intermediate 1 hour 3.8/5 17 steps

How to Watch the PGA Championship

Watch the whole PGA Championship on your TV at home.. Head to a sports bar or a country club to watch the Championship on TV.. Download the official app to watch the final round live on your device.

Beginner 15 min 3.8/5 8 steps

How to Hang a Kayak in Your Garage

Find the wooden support beams in the wall with a stud finder.. Measure the length of the kayak to determine where to place the hangers.. Position the hangers on the wall and mark their location.

Advanced 45 min 3.8/5 22 steps

How to Reduce Hip Tightness

Stand up once every 30 minutes if you sit all day.. Cross your legs to stretch the outside of your hips.. Lean forward in a kneeling position.

Beginner 15 min 3.8/5 13 steps

How to Make a March Madness Tournament Bracket

Gather your supplies.. Verify necessary bracket information.. Draw the bracket slots.

Beginner 5 min 3.8/5 11 steps

How to Hit a Curveball

Study the pitcher while in the bullpen.. Read the pitcher's tells.. Know the types of curveball.

Intermediate 15 min 3.8/5 18 steps

How to Train for the Olympics

Start early.. Be prepared to make major life adjustments.. Find a coach.

Advanced 20 min 3.8/5 18 steps

How to Pitch in Slow-Pitch Softball

Hold the ball in the palm of your dominant hand.. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and take a step back.. Swing your arm backwards using an underhand motion.

Intermediate 20 min 3.8/5 12 steps

How to Do Land-Based Surfing

Look at longboards at a local skateboarding shop.. Select an appropriate wheel size.. Find a board with wide-set trucks.

Beginner 1 hour 3.7/5 15 steps

How to Find Free Workout Videos Online

Determine what type of workout routine interests you.. Search video-sharing websites.. Download a free workout app.

Beginner 5 min 3.7/5 8 steps

How to Choose Running Shoes

Consider the surface you will be running on.. Identify the kind of running you will do.. Receive a professional evaluation for your feet.

Beginner 5 min 3.7/5 14 steps

How to Hit Your Irons Higher

Stand close to the ball so you can swing straight down at it.. Position the ball closer to your front foot.. Put the ball on a tee to raise it up about 2–3 in (5.1–7.6 cm).

Advanced 45 min 3.7/5 13 steps

How to Start Your Own Sports Team

Write down a list of your goals, interests, and skills.. Pick a sport that suits your preferences as well as practical realities.. Identify local sports leagues that meet your criteria.

Advanced 30 min 3.7/5 12 steps

How to Stretch Under Your Knee

Loosen your gastrocnemius with a standing calf muscle stretch.. Adapt the standing calf muscle stretch to work your soleus.. Try a seated calf stretch with a belt or strap.

Beginner 30 min 3.7/5 12 steps

How to Flick in Field Hockey

Use a basic grip with your dominant hand below your non-dominant one.. Stand about 4 feet (1.2 m) away from the ball.. Position yourself so you're facing away from your target.

Beginner 5 min 3.7/5 9 steps

How to Make a Jump Rope

Select your rope.. Cut the rope.. Select your handles.

Beginner 10 min 3.7/5 11 steps

How to Stay Fit As a Stay at Home Parent

Ask for help.. Write out your schedule and find 30 minutes of free time.. Take advantage of downtime.

Advanced 20 min 3.7/5 15 steps

How to Get Back Into Cycling

Establish a clear, simple goal for yourself.. Determine why you stopped biking in the first place.. Make a list of the reasons you want to start biking again.

Advanced 20 min 3.6/5 18 steps

How to Smith Grind

Position yourself properly on the board.. Shift your weight toward your back foot.. Skate toward the rail or ledge gaining some momentum.

Intermediate 5 min 3.6/5 13 steps

How to Grip a Baseball Bat

Place the handle correctly.. Arrange the fingers of your bottom hand.. Grip the bat with your top hand.

Intermediate 20 min 3.6/5 15 steps

How to Roll Down a Hill

Find a safe hill to roll down.. Go to the top of the hill if you're not already there.. Lay down parallel to the hill with your arms crossed on your chest.

Beginner 20 min 3.6/5 10 steps

How to Avoid Predators

Set your social media pages to private.. Keep your full name, address, and phone number to yourself.. Use a screen name instead of your real name.

Advanced 30 min 3.6/5 19 steps

How to Do a Jack Knife Sit Up

Lie flat on the floor with your arms and legs extended.. Take a deep breath before you begin.. Exhale and contract your abs, raising both arms and legs.

Beginner 30 min 3.6/5 9 steps

How to Do a Standing Full

Master prerequisite moves.. Start with a high set.. Swing back and sit.

Beginner 45 min 3.6/5 7 steps

How to Bake Hockey Skates

Pre-heat your oven to 175 °F (79 °C).. Turn the oven off once it is pre-heated.. Place a single skate on a baking tray and loosen the tongue.

Intermediate 10 min 3.6/5 11 steps

How to Hit a Golf Ball

Hold the club with a secure, natural grip.. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.. Bend forward from your hips about 35 to 40 degrees.

Beginner 20 min 3.6/5 23 steps

How to Survive a Lightning Strike

Identify the tingling sensation and other possible signs of a strike.. Crouch down and put your head between your knees.. Cover your ears to limit potential hearing damage.

Beginner 5 min 3.6/5 13 steps

How to Dry Up Poison Ivy Rash

Wash your skin.. Avoid touching the rash.. Soak in an astringent bath.

Beginner 5 min 3.6/5 15 steps

How to Walk to Lose Weight

Walk with correct form.. Aim for a minimum of 30 minutes of walking most days.. Slowly increase your pace.

Advanced 10 min 3.6/5 18 steps

How to Clean a Golf Club

Mix warm water and mild dish soap in a bucket.. Submerge the club-heads in the water for several minutes.. Scrub the grooves with a soft-bristle brush.

Beginner 15 min 3.6/5 18 steps

How to Jump on Skis

Bend your knees and hips forward as you approach the slope.. Extend your body upwards as you approach the lip.. Compress your body while airborne.

Intermediate 10 min 3.6/5 10 steps

How to Go Whale Watching in Winter

Decide what kind of whales you want to see.. Choose a specific destination.. Schedule your trip for December, January, February, or March.

Intermediate 15 min 3.5/5 11 steps

How to Speed Climb

Forget the clock while you're learning the moves.. Practice fluid motion above all else.. Start with simple routes to practice the fundamental motions.

Intermediate 1 hour 3.5/5 12 steps

How to Clean XC Skis

Flip your skis over so the bottom faces upward.. Lock your ski into a wax profile if you have one.. Dab a small amount of liquid cleaner onto a cloth.

Intermediate 45 min 3.5/5 10 steps

How to Catch Barramundi

Travel to the Indo-Pacific to catch a barramundi.. Fish for saltwater barramundi along beaches and headlands.. Find a river with a slow, continuous flow to catch freshwater barramundi.

Beginner 30 min 3.5/5 12 steps

How to Make a Baseball Lineup

Lead off with someone fast.. Fill the #2 spot with someone reliable.. Place the last of your top three in the #3 slot.

Beginner 45 min 3.5/5 11 steps

How to Motivate Yourself to Go to the Gym

Purchase an audiobook that you commit to listen to only at the gym.. Set up a reward system.. Calculate the cost of not going to the gym.

Beginner 20 min 3.5/5 11 steps

How to Sit in a Kayak

Wear a life vest, sunglasses, and waterproofs.. Bring your kayak to a flat surface near the water if you're by the coast.. Straddle the kayak with a leg on each side.

Beginner 20 min 3.5/5 12 steps