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Beginner Guides

Learning a New Sport?

View our guides for beginners and learn the basics of some of the world's most popular sports.

 

Fencing: Epee, Foil, Saber, Masks

3 Weapons for 3 Mindsets 

September 24, 2021

There are three disciplines of fencing: foil, épée and sabre and each has its own unique historical backstory. Do you know what they are? 

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Terms to Know

Interested in learning more about a particular Olympic sport before you watch the Games in Tokyo? Build your basic knowledge with some terms to know.

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Dressed to Play: Baseball 

December 31, 1899

Baseball has some specialized equipment unique to the sport. Before you fully commit to buying new equipment, try borrowing a friend’s gear or seeing if your club has equipment you can borrow or rent. 
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Diving: Terms to Know 

March 26, 2021

Learn the dictionary of diving for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. 
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Help Coach! I'm Afraid of the Ball 

April 19, 2018

A goalie's guide to overcoming the fear of the shot 
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Water Polo Drills for Beginners 

January 28, 2019
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Volleyball Overhand Serving Drills for Beginners 

August 24, 2018
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Sport Guide: All About Weightlifting 

January 01, 1900

Lifting the greatest weight possible is the goal for these athletes, with the snatch and clean and jerk methods bringing the biggest lifts. 
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Sport Guide: Understanding Field Hockey 

January 01, 1900

Hockey players pass, push, flick and dribble the ball with the edges, head or handle of the hockey stick to score goals. 
Fencing: Epee, Foil, Saber, Masks

3 Weapons for 3 Mindsets 

September 24, 2021

There are three disciplines of fencing: foil, épée and sabre and each has its own unique historical backstory. Do you know what they are? 

Boxing Tatics for Beginners 

September 05, 2018

Seven Tips for Acing Dance Team Tryouts 

February 01, 2019
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Learn More About Golf 

December 31, 1899

Learn more about golf 
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The beginner's guide to canoeing: Basic strokes for paddling folks and everything you need to get started 

February 02, 2018

You too, can canoe! Here's how to embark on this great Canadian tradition. 
Dancers

Learn more about Dance 

December 31, 1899

Learn more about dance 
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Learn More About Badminton 

December 31, 1899

Learn more about badminton 
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Soccer: Terms to Know 

March 26, 2021

The terms you need to know about soccer at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. 

Golf Swing Tips for Beginners 

April 25, 2018
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