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question about handball (Gaelic/American)?

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:39:02 +0000

I want to start playing American handball, the one where you play in a racquetball-like court and the same type of ball as a racquetball. I was wondering if there’s a special glove specifically used for handball or will a baseball batting glove work equally as well?

Do you have any ideas for somewhat-personal homemade gifts?

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:21:46 +0000

Im 16 and a job is hard to come by, especially in my small town. So far Im completely done shopping for one person, my brother’s girlfriend.
Here’s what I have so far and what each person is ‘into’

My mom- two expensive lipsticks she wanted. Shes kind of easy to please. Im not sure
My dad- a picture frame and a really beautiful picture of the two of us. He’s the redneck hunting and fishing guy
my brother- weight-lifting gloves. hes the same as my dad
other brother- racquetball balls. He likes hunting too and hes athletic..ish
sister-in-law- phase 10 plying cards. I got nothin
And finally,
nephew- He loves pretzels so I was going to get him a bag of pretzels. He’ll be 11 months by Christmas

I was thinking maybe burning CD’s for everyone?
Let me know if you think of anything. Thank you!

Help with tennis serve?

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:25:36 +0000

My upper body is really strong, and if you ask me to throw the racquet, I can through it very far – however, whenever i try to serve hard, 2 things happen a lot
I either mistime the hit, and end up hitting without full extension
or
my racquet slips in my hand. I have tried overgrips, I have even tried using a racquetball glove (which i actually do all the time since it prevents blisters and prevents the handle from slipping when i sweat). However, other then the first two days of playing with a brand new glove, and brand new tacky synthetic rubber overgrip, all the other time, the handle slips.

I am wondering, if it just has to do with the lack of fluidity, or if maybe all I need is to strengthen my grip.

How can vegans/vegetarians be sports fans?

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:49:04 +0000

think about it…

soccerballs are made NOW with synthetic leather…but were originally made from full grain leather..PLUS the shoes in most sports is leather to some degree…

baseball? -all gloves are leather as is the baseball cover itself..

tennis/racquetball..the shoes/racquet handle is leather

football-the ball is pretty much called pigskin for a reason..and it has leather laces at times as well. again don’t forget the shoes..
basketball- the best basketballs are made from leather and the shoes are as well…

golf? -leather handles on the clubs, golf shoes etc-possibly golf bag as well..

ok so pretty much EVERY sport needing shoes…is out

I guess I am going by the thought process of…did we kill the animal witha face for sport? if so..then the vegan who won’t even eat that animal..really cannot be a sports fan with the exception of those sports that promote the same “thoughtless” killing for sport…let alone eating..

am i wrong on this?
bitter bats thank you…but you get my drift…

I am not looking for sports on ESPN Ocho..(as seen on the film Dodgeball- hehe)..I am talking about the major sports worldwide)-i didn’t bring up other sports like Rugby, Aussie Rules Football or Cricket…all of which I think have leather involved…
so prodigy…you have NO problem PAYING money to watch the leather of a cow bound around a person’s hand..

how about if your own son wants to play baseball and you have to buy him a leather glove…now you ARE supporting the company that makes the glove from the leather that came from that dead animal…is my logic still flawed?

do vegetarians boycott Letterman for eating spare ribs right before introducing Morrissey? or his “cuts of meat’ segment or his trip down to Rubens deli shop downstairs?

how far do you take your vegetarianism?

Sports Radar

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:20:18 +0000

Radar is used to measure the location and or speed of an object. Radar is basic, it sends out a signal, the signal bounces off an object and a receiver picks up the signal and displays the speed or location of that object. This technology has been used for may different applications and of course it is available for sports.

Let’s take a look at the different kinds of radar that are available to baseball and softball players. You have Glove Radar, Speed Trac Radar, The Sports Radar Gun and The Swing Speed Radar. Each of these Radar devices can help your players learn vital skills in the game.

First lets look at the radar that measures the speed of the ball.

The least expensive is Glove Radar. This device is good for pitchers but can also help the infielders, outfielders, and catchers. Below are the details of this device.

This is a unique little device that can be fun to have at practice. You could easily create little challenges between the players with this device which can get them motivated and help them learn a variety of skills.

For an inexpensive radar to measure the speed of a pitch the Speed Trac-X is in the zone. The Speed Trac-X is a nice little device that can easily be taken to the field and the price is pretty darn good too. Below are the details of this device.

Performance and reliability are dramatically improved on the Speed TracX due to the use of a newly engineered 2-layer PCB board, exceedingly superior quality board components and the most preferred x-band Doppler dielectric resonator module utilizing a state-of-art fet (field effect transistor). The Speedtrac-x operating software has been engineered to increase the ability to identify and track a target.

Speedtrac-X is the recommended training aid for hockey, soccer, tennis, baseball, cricket, squash, lacrosse, golf, cycling, field and roller hockey, speed skating, racquetball. It is also used for radio controlled cars and in recreational motor- sports activities such as Atv’s, Karting, snowmobiling and off-road motorcycling.

Speed Trac-X is easy to use just place your unit on the ground about 20 feet in front of the pitcher/thrower. Placing the unit close to the pitcher/thrower, rather that the target area, will result in higher “out of the hand” speeds. Also positioning your speed Trac-x radar unit closer to the pitcher/thrower, and not the target area, greatly reduces the chances of your unit being struck by the ball. The radar detects a ball equally, regardless of it’s direction of travel. Therefore, two people can play “catch” and the speed Trac-x will display the speed of both players throws without having to reposition it. Your speed Trac-x will also clock bat swing speed.

The only requirement for radar guns, is that the target be moving almost directly towards or away from the radar, for the most accurate readings. This is true for any radar gun. The Speed Trac Operates on 4 ‘C’ cell batteries and/or ac adapter unit so you won’t have to waste batteries when your inside or carry a lead outside.

If your serious about speed then you need the SR3600 Sports Radar Gun. This device is for the Pro’s. Below are the details of this device.

SR3600 Radar Gun is a precision training instrument for coaches, players and enthusiast. It reads accurate ball and swing speeds for various sports, including but not limited to: baseball, softball, tennis, bowling, golf, auto racing, and more. The SR3600 is full featured, reliable, durable and easy to use. Just point and pull the trigger and the target speed is displayed. Our advanced microprocessor based speed detection calculates speeds in just a few feet of target travel.

Sports Radar is the pioneer of the Hands Free Mode which allows an individual to read the speed of various targets for training purposes without another person being present. Our Data Port is a feature not found on any other radar gun in this class. The Data Port enables the use of our large displays for remote viewing or for connection to a PC/Laptop for statistics tracking. The SR3600 is the best price/performance radar gun available.

SR3600 Sports Radar Gun Features:

Speed Range: 10 to 250 MPH
Lightweight high impact resistant design
Point and shoot technology
Range: typically 60′ on balls , 1,000′ on cars
Resolution + or -1 MPH
Displays speeds in MPH or Km/H
Trigger or Continuous modes
Tripod Mount
Data Port
External Power Jack
Audio Indicator
Standard 9V battery operation (2 required)
Battery life: 20 hours
Low Battery Indicator
Weight: 1.5 lbs
1 year Limited Warranty
Made in the USA

You can’t win if you don’t score. Need help with your swing game? The Swing Speed Radar can help. Below are the details of this device.

Swing Speed Radar measures golf club head speed or baseball/softball bat speed to help players optimize their swing mechanics. Used by golfers striving to improve their distance, control and accuracy. It is becoming the tool of choice for professional golf instructors and club makers. Baseball and softball players train with it to also improve their distance without sacrificing bat control and contact consistency. Coaches enjoy the immediate feedback provided by the radar to reinforce instructions to “hit the ball out front”. The swing speed radar measures the barrel of the bat, not the tip, “out front” in the hitting zone.

For more information on any of the above items or to purchase them go to morleyathletic.com

Morley Athletic Supply Company Inc. has been in business since 1931. As a fourth generation family member involved in the company, team sports is more than a job it’s an obsession. With thousands of new products being developed and marketed every year it is important to keep coaches and players updated on what’s new for their sport. I write articles to provide them with this information.

Does using a glove make much of a difference in racquetball?

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:57:23 +0000

I haven’t purchased one because I get really sweaty when I play. I’ve looked at the Ektelon Coolmax Ice, but dunno if it’ll help.

Why do people wear a glove to play racquetball, but not tennis?

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:49:44 +0000

Grip is important for both of these sports, so why the difference in glove usage?

Can I use a racquetball glove to play handball with?

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:45:19 +0000

Read heading please.

Important racquetball accessories

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:38:54 +0000

What racquetball accessories are important for your game?

The first thing you need when you play racquetball is a racquet. After all, the racquet is your lifeline to the ball.

Choosing the perfect racquet might seem like it’s a simple task. But, in the last 25 years, technology has advanced so much that you will need professional advice to pick up the right racquet. Keep in mind, racquetball accessories become more vital to your game as you move up from intermediate to advanced levels.

When choosing racquets, be aware of the gauge of the strings in the racquet. Always choose high quality racquets. Good strings enable you to play your shots more effectively. The power you can generate from the racquet decides how well you hit the ball. Tight strings generate more power. The racquet itself may be made of aluminum, graphite, fiberglass or wood. The handle should not exceed 27 inches and the head has the distinctive teardrop shape.

Equally important racquetball accessories are the grips on the racquet. Typically, racquets have a super small or extra small grip. Small grips are preferred because they allow more control. Your glove size will help you decide the size of the grip. In any case, buying small is recommended even if you’re new to the game because you can always increase the size of the grip with tape, if you feel the need for it. Professionals generally prefer smooth replacement grips because this keeps the racquet secure and safe in the hand.

Grip enhancements help you keep a firm control on the racquetball. It is better to avoid flat grips. Instead, opt for an ergonomic design so that your hand feels comfortable and allows you to play a powerful, controlled and fluid game.

Balls are racquetball accessories that you cannot do without. Balls are typically made of rubber compounds and they are blue or green in color. Professional balls are faster and are most suitable for serious play. Don’t even think of coming to court with a single ball because a powerful shot can break the ball or rupture it. Bring a canister instead.

Racquetball accessories are incomplete without gloves. Though you are not required to wear these, gloves are good for the hand and they keep you playing for hours without your hand feeling the strain. Gloves with mesh or open holes are preferred because they keep the hand dry and cool. Leather, sheepskin and synthetic material are preferred because of the excellent grip they give.

When you choose racquetball accessories, you cannot leave out the shoes. A lot depends on what you’re wearing on your foot. Good sports shoes must provide good traction so that the player can move and stop at will. Choose soles made of gummy material, as these are breathable and strong.

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Racquetball gloves for handball ?

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:41:56 +0000

I know this has been asked before, but I looked on Modell’s website and noticed they have a selection of Ektelon racquetball gloves, and I don’t know if every racquetball glove is good for handball.

http://www.modells.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=racquetball%20glove&origkw=Racquetball%20glove&sr=1&s=D-StorePrice-MOD

There’s the link, if anyone can point out any ones that they may have experience with, or something of the sort I’d be grateful.

Thanks in Advance