Essential Bowling Terms & Definitions
Anchor
The last bowler in a team’s line-up. (H. Arfsbarger, 1913, “struck out” in 94 consecutive games for the Anchor bowling team.)
Armswing
The arc of the bowling arm from push away until release.
Arrow(s)
The five evenly-spaced triangles embedded into the lane about 15 feet from the foul line.
Backend
The last section of the lane, from about 20 feet in front of the pins.
Backswing
The arc of swing after the push away up to the highest point of the swing.
Belly the Ball
To increase the initial angle of the
Read MorePhysical Fitness Essentials: Training Principles & Benefits
Benefits of Endurance Training
- Heart rate increases, allowing the heart to receive and expel more blood with each beat.
- Heart walls become more resilient.
- Resting heart rate decreases, making the heart more efficient and conserving energy during physical effort.
- Increased capillarization.
- Positive impact on the respiratory system, increasing lung capacity.
- Activation of detoxification organs (liver, kidneys), leading to more efficient elimination of harmful substances.
- Strengthened muscular system.
- Activated
Córdoba Race Tips & Lebanon Mission Briefing
Córdoba Popular Race: Essential Tips for Runners
Dear [Friend’s Name],
I’m glad to hear you’ll be participating in the popular race here in Córdoba! Since I’ve run it before and will be joining again this year, I’d love to share some key details and tips to help you prepare.
Basic Race Information
- Date & Time: The race will take place on [insert date] at [insert time].
- Distance: There are typically options for 5K and 10K routes—let me know which one you’re planning to run!
- Registration
Optimizing Athletic Performance: Key Training Methods
Split Training Systems
Split training systems involve the fragmentation of effort to achieve a higher training volume and a faster rate, leading to less fatigue. Resistance training should be incorporated throughout an athlete’s life and during the training season, starting with aerobic endurance before progressing to anaerobic work. Progressing to interval training is included within aerobic training, although in some cases it may also have anaerobic characteristics.
Interval Training
An athlete can
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Eating Disorders in Sports: Understanding and Prevention
Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by self-induced weight loss, leading to a state of starvation. Individuals with anorexia often have a distorted body image and an intense fear of gaining weight.
Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa is a psychological and eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating (consuming large amounts of food in a short period), followed by compensatory behaviors such
Read MoreMastering Event & Tournament Organization: Principles & Practices
Tournament Organization & Management
Regulatory Aspects
This refers to the rules and conditions governing a tournament, including database development, tournament objectives, registration, competition type, date, place, time, and overall control.
Materials
- Competition venue
- Competition implements
- Control attachments
- Arbitration tools
Human Resources
- Working committees
- Arbitration teams
- Competitors
Phases of Event & Tournament Development
In any event, whether sporting or recreational, five general phases
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