Hobbies

Many believe that bowling was invented by the ancient Egyptians around 3200 B.C. A set of what seems to be a bowling ball and pins were found in a child's tomb in Egypt. Others believe it was...

When you are serious about your game, your softball glove is a prized possession. How you prepare and use it is key to your success as a defensive player---a tough, ill-fitting glove can cause you...

A muzzle-loader enthusiast will want to cast his own lead balls, just as an 18th century minuteman did. Some steel and aluminum molds are available from manufacturers like Lee, but these are less...

It is impossible to avoid stress. You may have noticed that just about everyone has a stress ball on his or her desk. Do not be jealous; make your own and squeeze your stress away. As an added...

Have you wondered how the pro soccer players get the ball to swerve? Well, if you follow these instructions and practice with them you will be able to too! Getting the ball to curve gives you a...

A fast-paced and surprisingly old game, speedball combines the rules of soccer, football, basketball and rugby. Created in 1921 by a University of Michigan teacher named Elmer Mitchell, speedball...

Rubber bands make their way to us in a variety of ways. Once they reach us, many of them end up in drawers or stuffed in small boxes and zipper bags in a cupboard. For some, however, rubber bands...

Scoring a basket by launching the ball into the hoop with your foot is as impressive as it is difficult! If and when you can pull it off, hopefully, you got it on film as it is hard to do on...

Kettlebells are large ball shaped objects with a handle that are used for working out. Traditionally they are made of cast iron, but are sometimes made of other materials. Kettlebells can be very...

pitching is the hardest job in baseball or softball. some pitchers just throw gas and sometimes the gassy blur's a strike, but the best pitchers are those with a knowledge of MECHANICS --the...

In order to juggle three balls at once, it helps to practice by throwing a ball up in the air 100 times, and then adding a second and third ball gradually. Find out how to add tricks when juggling...

Pinball is a perennial favorite of video arcades. These games are usually built with a "retro" look and feel. Immortalized by the Who and loved by college students nationwide, pinball games are...

Holding fire in a hand is a daunting task. Making fireballs is a safe way to carefully hold fire and decrease the chance of burns. If made correctly, holding fireballs for short periods is...

Juggling four balls is an impressive-looking feat that never fails to amuse and excite. While a great deal of practice will be necessary to ingrain the motions into muscle memory, the actual...

In order to use black powder pistols, pour the powder into the barrel with the powder measure, center the pillow ticking patch over the barrel and use a ball starter to start pushing the ball...

In order to load a muzzleloader, dump powder into the powder horn, center the pillow ticking patch over the belt and push the ball down. Discover how to use a ball starter and a ramrod to finish...

Before you begin a game of pool, you need to set up the balls on the table. The way in which you set them will vary depending on the type of game you're going to play. It's easiest if you use a...

Making a round ball of ice is something anyone can do. This is a fun project for children as well as adults who are young at heart. All you need is a few supplies that you may already have in your...

Bingo is a game of chance. You match the 25 numbers or symbols on your individual bingo card to the numbers being called out of the full set of 75. To win, you must be the first contestant to...

Designing your own bowling ball is becoming more and more popular among serious bowlers. In the old days, the pro shop at the alley would sell bowling balls and offer engraving services, but...

First, familiarize yourself with the balls used to play the game of pool. There are 15 balls in a standard pool or billiard rack. Numbers 1 through 8 are solid. Numbers 9 through 15 are striped....

Continuously juggling one ball over the top of the others is known as juggler's tennis. Build off of juggling over the top with tips from a self-taught juggler in this free video on juggling.

In juggling, it's important to learn how to juggle one ball before moving on to more. Juggle one ball with tips from a self-taught juggler in this free video on juggling.

Juggling one ball is good for practicing timing. Work on timing when juggling one ball with tips from a self-taught juggler in this free video on juggling.

In juggling, ball snatching or claw catches are done by grabbing balls from the top. Practice ball snatching in juggling with tips from a juggler in this free video on juggling tricks.

In juggling, a four-ball shower is done by building onto skills learned in the three-ball shower. Juggle four balls in a shower pattern with tips from a juggler in this free video on juggling tricks.

Juggling tricks can vary greatly in difficulty and the amount of practice needed for perfection. Practice ball and club juggling tricks with tips from a juggler in this free video on juggling tricks.

In juggling, a ball kick-up is when a dropped ball is kicked back into play. Practice ball kick-ups with tips from a juggler in this free video on juggling tricks.

In five-ball juggling, going from four to five balls can be done with kick-ups or with the ball hidden under the arm. Move from four to five balls when juggling five balls with tips from a...

In five-ball juggling, one-to-five-to-one build-up breakdowns incorporate numerous five-ball tricks. Do the one-to-five-to-one build up breakdown when juggling five balls with tips from a...

In five-ball juggling, continuous three-up claps move from hand-to-hand and train both sides for five-ball timing. Do a three-up clap continuously when juggling five balls with tips from a...

In five-ball juggling, two-ball multiplexes are a five-ball cascade with two balls falling in one hand. Throw two-ball multiplexes when juggling five balls with tips from a professional juggler in...

In five-ball juggling, continuous two-ball multiplexes alternate two balls in one hand at all times. Throw two-ball multiplexes continuously when juggling five balls with tips from a professional...

In five-ball juggling, three-up pirouettes are the same as in three-ball juggling, only the two remaining balls are held one in each hand. Do three-up pirouettes when juggling five balls with tips...

For juggling four balls, continuous two-ball multiplexes come out of the async pattern. Throw continuous two-ball multiplexes when juggling four balls with tips from a professional juggler in this...

In intermediate three-ball juggling, one-up pirouettes are done by spinning in the direction the ball is being thrown from. Throw one up pirouettes when juggling three balls with tips from a...

Intermediate three-ball juggling tricks provide the foundation for more advanced tricks and routines. Juggle three balls with tips from a professional juggler in this free video series on hobbies.

In three-ball bounce juggling, showers are actually easier than toss juggle showers. Do showers for three-ball bounce juggling with tips from a professional juggler in this free video on hobbies.

In three-ball bounce juggling, columns have many variations such as side and cross columns. Perform columns for three-ball bounce juggling with tips from a professional juggler in this free video...

In three-ball bounce juggling, throwing under a raised leg has a similar look to a basketball trick. Throw under the raised leg in three-ball bounce juggling with tips from a professional juggler...

In three-ball bounce juggling, throwing under a planted leg starts with feet a little wider than shoulder-width and knees slightly bent. Throw under the leg with feet planted in three-ball bounce...

In three-ball bounce juggling, transitioning from cascade to bounce works well with three uncaught, reverse cascade throws. Transition from cascade to three-ball bounce juggling with tips from a...

In three-ball bounce juggling, transitioning from bounce to cascade can be done with hard-thrown bounces that are allowed to go into a regular cascade. Transition from three-ball bounce juggling...

In three-ball bounce juggling, the Mills Mess looks harder than the regular, toss version but is actually easier to perform. Do the Mills Mess for three-ball bounce juggling with tips from a...

In three-ball bounce juggling, Penguin catches require a tricky throw that feels a bit awkward at first. Throw Penguins for three-ball bounce juggling with tips from a professional juggler in this...

In three-ball bounce juggling, Ducks are when the ball bounces high enough so that the head can duck under it. Perform Ducks for three-ball bounce juggling with tips from a professional juggler in...

Three-ball bounce juggling is rarer than toss juggling and has the balls bounce off the ground rather than travel upwards through the air. Juggle the three-ball bounce with tips from a...

In three-ball bounce juggling, lacrosse balls and silicon juggling balls are two options. Learn the flight path of three-ball bounce juggling with tips from a professional juggler in this free...

In three-ball bounce juggling, one and two-ball drop bounces are easier to control. Do one and two-ball drops for three-ball bounce juggling with tips from a professional juggler in this free...

In three-ball bounce juggling, three-ball drop bounces can be done slowly for beginners. Do three-ball drops for three-ball bounce juggling with tips from a professional juggler in this free video...