Synonyms Olympics, Summer Olympics, Winter OlympicsThe Olympic Games take place every 4 years. Popularly known as the Olympics (period of 4 years), the Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games are regularly held competitions. The Olympic games of the modern times were brought back to life for the first time by their founder Pierre de … The Olympic Games (of modern times)
Olympic Movement The Olympic Movement is an association of organizations for the planning and realization of the Olympic Games. The focus is on the International Olympic Committee with Jacques Rogge as current president. Among the organizations are: The international sports federations (IF`s) e.g. Fifa etc. The NOK`s (National Olympic Committees) Organizing Committee of the Olympic … Olympic Movement | The Olympic Games (of modern times)
Introduction The one-handed backhand has received more and more attention in tennis in recent years. Due to the extended arm swing, the one-handed backhand is aesthetically pleasing, but also more difficult to play than the two-handed backhand. Typical representatives of a one-handed backhand are Roger Federer and Tommy Haas. Differences to the two-handed backhand In … The one-handed backhand
The head plunges into the water before the hands. The arms break the water line with the fingertips in front. The legs are lower than the hips at this point and the swim trunks are at the waterline. The head facing the bottom of the pool is slightly overstretched. The shoulders are advanced and the … Description Dolphin Swimming
In tennis, a ball change is initiated by a serve. The tennis player has two attempts at this. Thus, the first serve is usually played with more risk and at higher speeds. The ball is hit centrically with the racket so that it has as little rotation as possible and thus little loss of speed. … Supplement
Definition Due to the competition distances in swimming, the swimmers usually have to make several changes of direction of 180° at the end of the lane. A well executed turn can contribute considerably to the generation of speed, but at the same time can be a hindrance if executed poorly. Especially in competitive swimming, attention … Turning in swimming
Back roll turn The back roll turn is currently used in the performance range for backstroke swimming. The swimmer turns approx. 1 body length in front of the wall by 180° in prone position. One arm is stretched out forward and the other is on the side of the body. The chin is placed on … Back roll turn | Turning in swimming
The two times three against three is a variant of the target game handball and is used in the field of E-youth and D-youth. Individual sports federations use this form of mini handball as a supplement to the 6+1 game in one half of the game. The regulations are subject to the individual associations. In … Two times 3 against 3 in handball
Introduction Since the tennis ball only has to touch the ground once, but not necessarily, in tennis, it allows players to play the ball directly from the air into the opponent’s field. This is usually done close to the net and is called volleyball. Due to the proximity to the opponent’s field, the ball is … Volley
Typical errors Typical volley errors: The club is moved too far back (backswing)Result: The ball is hit too late, and the probability of hitting the ball into the backswing increasesCorrection: Volley game directly in front of a wall Result: The ball is hit too late, and the probability of hitting the ball out of bounds … Typical errors | Volley
Introduction Besides the backhand, the forehand is one of the basic strokes in tennis. Most tennis players find the forehand easier to hit than the backhand, because the ball is hit on the right side of the body for right-handed players and on the left side for left-handed players. On the forehand side, it allows … Forehand
Typical errors Typical forehand faults: The tennis racket is not held with the forehand but with the backhand grip. The consequence: The ball cannot be hit in a forward and upward movement. Meeting point too far behind the body Result: the point of impact of the ball in a forward and upward movement is practically … Typical errors | Forehand
