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Girls wrestle too
As women’s wrestling gains momentum (it became an Olympic event in the 2004 Games) more and more female high school and college student-athletes are taking up the sport. Below are a few facts about...
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Pimp my ride; Buying snowboarding gear
Thinking about buying a snowboard this winter? There are about 50-100 different snowboard companies out there competing for your hard earned cash (or your mom’s hard-earned cash) so here are some...
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Soccer Lingo A-Z
American Football: term used by non-Americans to distinguish the popular U.S. sport of football from soccer which they also call football. Assist: the pass or passes which immediately precede a goal; a...
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Athenas to Zodiac Girls – Team Name Ideas
It’s always a challenge to come up with a name that epitomizes the team’s energy and philosophy. Add to that a name that everyone agrees on and the challenge increases. Check out our suggestions and...
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The Basics: Mountainboarding
(Ed. Note: Pretty Tough Team Rider Melissa Becker Ponce de Leon is a pro mountainboarder with multiple U.S. Championships) Snowboarders, Surfers and all other boarders: What do you do when there’s...
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How To Pee In The Woods
A Pretty Tough Tip: In some ways, guys have it easy: To pee in the great outdoors, they just aim and fire. No cold buns. No splatter factor. But there are things women can do to improve the projected...
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Guide to Competitive Diving
(This was originally part of a Pretty Tough series about the Summer Olympics. A Cliff Notes of sorts for all the events, athletes and trivia you need to know while watching the London Games.)...
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Guide to Gymnastics
(This was originally part of a Pretty Tough series about the Summer Olympics. A Cliff Notes of sorts for all the events, athletes and trivia you need to know while watching the London Games.) Lingo...
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Surf’s Up – The Basics
Girl Surfing Summer is in full swing so what better time to head to the beach and try surfing? If you’ve never tried it, surfing can be a bit intimidating. But fear not, we have all the tips you need...
View ArticleFartlek and Other Runner’s Terms: Running Lingo A-Z
Everyone knows runners are all a little bit crazy, so it’s no surprise they have a language all their own. Here’s a list of the most popular terms. A Achilles tendon: The tendon that attaches your calf...
View ArticleFinding the right yoga teacher
In order to find a quality yoga instructor, you need to know what to look for. Since there is no universal certification program for yoga teachers, not all of them are created equal as you can see by...
View ArticleButterfly, Bull Pen and Swimming Terms A-Z
Whether you’re an elite swimmer or guppie, here’s some of the lingo you’ll hear around the pool deck. 50: generally refers to 50 yards or meters, a common repeat distance for sprinters and endurance...
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Sport Speak: Football A-Z
Whether you’re going to high school or college football games, watching the NFL or playing on the gridiron yourself (see below), here’s the lingo that you need to know. Blitz – When defensive...
View ArticlePretty Tough Field Hockey Picks
For yourself or for a gift, everything you need to improve your field hockey game. Amazon.com Widgets
View ArticleSwizzles, Axels and Camels – Figure Skating Terms You Need to Know
Do you know all about swizzles, axels and camels? If not, read on… Jumps are an important part of competitive figure skating. There are triples, doubles and quads. There are Toe Loops, Flips,...
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Olympian Jackie Joyner Kersee on Running Jumping & Throwing
Jackie Joyner-Kersee is a six-time Olympic medalist, a four-time world champion and one of the greatest track and field athletes of all time. Pretty Tough contributor Cara Hawkins recently caught up...
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Pretty Basic: Softball
Softball is a direct descendant of baseball (sometimes referred to as hardball to differentiate the two), but differs from it in several ways, of which the chief four are: The ball is always pitched...
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Questions to ask when choosing a sports camp
When choosing a sports camp, there are many, many questions to ask. The size of the program, number of session days, distance from home, and philosophy should all influence your decision. The cost,...
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Ace, Love and Tennis Terms A-Z
Do you know the difference between a spin and a slice? A break point and a match point? How is it that love equals zilch? Read on to learn more…. ACE serve that is neither touched nor returned by the...
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Dads & Daughters: 10 tips to encourage participation in sports
1. Play Together. When your daughter is young, start to play catch, shoot hoops, jump rope, or toss a Frisbee. Learn to snowboard, ride a bike together, or field goal kicks. Make fitness activities...
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