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Artistic Swimming - Full Team Event from Rio 2016 | Throwback Thursday

Court Dimensions:

In the video, the pool is at least 20m wide by 30m long, and at least 2.5m deep. One area, 12x12m or larger, is at least 3m deep, and the slope between depth changes is completed over a distance of 8m or less.

The water in the pool must be clear enough so that the bottom of the pool is visible from above, and its temperature should be at least 27°C (80.6°F) plus or minus one degree. Because goggles are not worn in the competition, the amount of light underwater is also highly important, so a minimum brightness of 1500 lux is required.

Equipment:

Egypt Team - They wore transparent nose clips, brightly colored one-piece swimsuits with an Egyptian theme, uniform make-up, and colorful beads that matched their swimsuits.

Australia Team - They wore red nose clips, matching one-piece swimsuits that had red, yellow, blue, and white colors, uniform make-up, and flowers on top of their hair as head accessories, which was very pretty.

Italian Team - They wore gold nose clips, matching one-piece swimsuits with an earthy theme, uniform make-up, and headpieces that resembled starfishes.

Brazil Team - They wore golden nose clips, matching one-piece swimsuits with a carnival theme, uniform make-up, and headpieces with an orange-like cap covering their bun's.

Russia Team - They wore light pink nose clips, matching one-piece swimsuits with an angel theme, uniform make-up, and white star-shaped headpieces.

Ukraine Team - They wore silver nose clips, matching one-piece swimsuits with an illusionism theme, uniform make-up, and a white headpiece that is also covering their bun's.

People's Republic of China Team - They wore gold nose clips that were round, unlike the rest of the team's nose clips, matching one-piece swimsuits with a dragon theme, uniform make-up, and head accessories which probably serve as the dragon's spikes.

Japan Team - They wore silver nose clips, matching one-piece swimsuits with a sun theme, uniform make-up, and hairpieces on their heads that are similar to their outfit.

Basic Skills:

Egypt

Skulls - I noticed that they managed to perform this skill very well.

Eggbeater kick - They also performed well in this skill, which increased their score.

Position - They had various positions throughout their choreography, however, they were positioned in a neat and orderly manner which shows how organized they are. I also liked how they maintained their power throughout the choreography, even though they had to switch from one position to the next, which can be exhausting.

Lifts - I noticed that they didn't have a lot of lifts because they were mostly in the water. In my opinion, they also needed to work on the pacing of their lifts.

Australia

Australia Skulls - They performed admirably in this skill. They took advantage of this skill to perform quick foot movements.

Eggbeater Kick - I only saw this a few times, but they were also very good at it.

Position - Their positioning throughout the entire routine was very organized.

Lifts - I was astounded when they entered the pool because they performed impressive lifts and movements, at the same time they were so on beat with the music, making it more enjoyable to watch.

Italy

Skulls - They executed this skill well.

Eggbeater Kick - They utilized this skill to their advantage by making quick transitions throughout the choreography.

Position - They had quick transitions and, despite their simple positions, they didn't fail to portray their theme, which made it so entertaining to watch. They also demonstrated proper spacing and synchronization.

Lifts - They performed high-quality lifts that were perfectly timed to the music.

Brazil

Skulls - They performed admirably in this skill. They also had good balance and they were always in sync, even when moving their feet quickly.

Eggbeater Kick - They had high-quality eggbeater kicks and I liked how they've maintained their powerful energy throughout their entire performance.

Position - They had quick transitions. I noticed that they had proper spacing as well.

Lifts - They performed successful lifts, however, I think that they need to work on their strength because I noticed once that one of them was struggling to lift the other player.

Russia

Skulls - In my opinion, they have fully mastered this skill, which has resulted in them gaining a large number of points.

Eggbeater Kick - They executed this skill flawlessly even when the transitions were extremely fast. They were also never out of sync with one another.

Position - They demonstrated proper spacing, as well as originality, uniqueness, and perfectionism throughout their entire performance, which I believe contributed to their victory.

Lifts - They had amazing lifts at the beginning, which was very impressive. I also liked how they incorporated their feet into these lifts; it demonstrated how tremendous their flexibility is.

Ukraine Team

Skulls - They had quick foot transitions and excellent synchronization. You can see that they took full advantage of their flexibility, which enhanced every move they made.

Eggbeater Kick - They fully utilized this skill as an advantage to showcase their gracefulness and originality.

Position - They had great positioning and spacing, as well as a unique choreography to go with it. They also displayed so much energy throughout their incredible performance.

Lifts - They portrayed originality in the choreography, especially in their lifts, which impressed me. I also noticed that one of them was standing on another person's back, which can pose serious injuries, but luckily no one got hurt during the process.

People's Republic of China

Skulls - Their choreography included fast foot movements that they executed flawlessly with synchronization. Their massive skulls undoubtedly boosted their artistic impression.

Eggbeater Kick - They also had very good eggbeater kicks, which added to their overall performance.

Position - They are very quick in changing formations which is always a good thing.

Lifts - They had a strong lift at the start which powerfully started their performance, and they continued these strong lifts until the end.

Japan

Skulls - They had quick foot transitions and great synchronization.

Eggbeater Kicks - I noticed a slight delay in two of the girls during their choreography, which required them to have their arms on top of the water. However, they were tenacious in maintaining that high-level energy throughout their performance.

Position - They had good positions and are quick at transitioning to the next formation.

Lifts - They had fantastic lifts from the beginning to the end.

Technical and Tactical Skills:

I've observed three technical and tactical skills from the video, and they are complexity, artistic impression, and execution of movements.

Complexity - they all had very complex yet original choreography, but in my opinion, Russia had the most complex and difficult choreography, which helped the team win first place.

Artistic impression - they were all very artistic, as were their coaches who devised the choreography, but Russia scored the highest in artistic impression, thus increasing their chances of winning.

Execution of movements - They executed the movements that their coaches gave them correctly, and I can confidently say that all of their practices paid off because I thoroughly enjoyed watching all of their performances and the effort that they put into their choreography.

Rules of Artistic Swimming:

· No Touching The Bottom

One of the things that add to the spectacle of the lifts is that artistic swimmers are not permitted to touch the bottom of the pool at any point during their routines.

· No Bling

Presentation is a distinct and important aspect of artistic swimming, but there are some limitations on what swimmers can wear. Artistic swimmers, for example, are not permitted to wear jewelry, theatrical make-up, or inappropriate costumes.

· There are no goggles

Goggles are another restriction during artistic swimming routines. Swimmers competing in figure competitions, on the other hand, are permitted to wear them.

· Team Means Team

Teams typically contain eight swimmers, but a team can have as few as four. Teams lose points for each swimmer they have under the full complement because it is easier to synchronize a routine with fewer people.

· Stick To The Schedule

Routines can vary in length from two and a half minutes to five minutes, depending on whether they perform alone or as part of a team. Swimmers, on the other hand, are penalized if they take 15 seconds less or more than the specified time.

How to Officiate the Sport:

There are five officials in artistic swimming this includes the timekeeper, clerk of the course, scorer, judge, and referee.

Timekeeper: Checks and records the overall times of the routines and deck movements. The timekeeper also informs the referee if the deck work time limit is exceeded or if there is a deviation from the permitted routine time allowance.

Clerk of the Course: Organizes the competitors so that they are ready for their events on time. During figure competitions, they ensure that the swimmers are performing their figures in the correct order.

Scorer: A synchro scorer's job is to record judges' scores and perform the necessary computations for each routine.

Judge: They are essential for running synchronized swimming competitions because they provide scores based on each routine's performance. They are also in charge of grading grade-level assessments. They did a great job in the video by providing scores for the various teams, and there was no bias in the scores from what I've observed.

Referee: A synchro referee's job is to supervise the control of synchronized swimming competition. The referee ensures that all aspects of the event run smoothly and in accordance with FINA rules.

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Men's Singles Table Tennis Final - Full Match | Rio 2016 Replays

The first game of the final opened brightly as Ma and Zhang produced some fantastic rallies right from out of the blocks. Ma made a positive start to the end and went 8-4 in front, but Zhang then began to grow into the game, winning a number of points with shots down the line from his backhand side to edge 8-9 ahead. Both competitors knew how important it was to take game one, and Ma did just that (14-12) to earn the early advantage.

After the break at the end of the first game, there were even more high-paced engrossing rallies played. Zhang’s apparent flaw appeared to lie with his backhand-to-backhand shots, with Ma winning the majority of the points to double his lead in games to 2-0 (11-5).

Ma was becoming more and more confident by the second, while simultaneously dampening Zhang’s mood. Game three featured a masterclass in attack-against-attack, and attack-against-defence rallies, both players giving it their all as the atmosphere in the Riocentro – Pavilion 3 hit fever pitch. But the established pattern prevailed and Ma extended his lead (11-4) to move ever closer to Olympic glory.

Court Dimensions:

The tournament in the video is played indoors, with its court dimensions consisting of a table that measures 9 m in length by 5 m in width. In addition, the playing surface is 2.5 cm high and it stretches 6 cm beyond the width of the table. These tables can be made out of a variety of materials, including plywood, concrete, metal, plastic, and fiber-glass.

Equipment:

The equipment that can be found in the video includes a table tennis shirt, shorts, shoes, socks, and paddles.

Ma Long - In the video, he wore a red shirt with yellow and dark red lines, a white symbol on the right, and a Chinese flag on the left, his name can also be seen in white text on the back. He wore black shorts with a blue design and a white symbol. He had white socks with white shoes, red ties, and design. If you look closely you can see that his socks had a design as well.

Zhang Jike - In the video, he wore a black shirt with yellow lines, a white symbol on the left, and a Chinese flag on the right, his name can also be seen in white text on the back. He was wearing black shorts with a blue design and a white symbol. He also had white socks with white shoes that consist of a blue and yellow design. If you look closely you can see that his socks had a design as well.

In the video, the paddles are red and black on either side, and there's a little bit of blue in it. They also used paddles that are made of hardwood. Paddles made of wood are known to be the best choice for most players, as the blades have a certain elasticity to them. There is also a rubber surface that comes in contact with the ball, they are called rubbers, they affect the amount of friction applied.

The general equipment are the table tennis ball, net, and table

Table tennis ball-The ball in the video is white-colored and is made out of a plastic-like material called celluloid. There is air trapped inside the ball which would allow it to bounce after hitting a paddle or a table.

Table tennis net-The net is colored black and stretches across the width of the table surrounded by white posts. It is also made of a stretchy nylon material.

Table tennis tables-The table is probably the largest and most expensive equipment needed to play the sport. Its color is blue-green with a yellow pillar holding it up, it also consists of white lines which mark the area of play and a net in the center that divides the table into two.

Basic Skills:

The basic skills in table tennis include the forehand drive technique, backhand topspin, forehand push and backhand push, forehand flick, backhand flick, backhand loop of the underspin ball, forehand attack of the semi-long ball, forehand fast serve and forehand pendulum serve. I noticed that they both used the forehand drive technique quite well with the help of proper grip, learning the forehand drive is one of the first basic skills that should be taught to the players. It also serves as the basis for advanced strokes, such as the forehand topspin technique. Next is the backhand topspin, which could also be seen redundantly in the video, this skill should be learned as you learn the forehand drive technique because it's a basic skill that every player should master. In addition, the backhand topspin is a very quick move that can give you an advantage if your opponent doesn't pay close attention to the ball. Next are the forehand push and backhand push, both of them had an aggressive push with a quick pace and a powerful hit, which caught their opponent off guard and helped them score points. Next, is the forehand flick, which requires the players to aggressively return the serve, which both of them executed very well. Next is the backhand flick which is kind of similar to the forehand flick except for the way you hold the paddle is different, it is still a must to exert aggressiveness in doing these various skills. Next is the backhand loop which incorporates the lower part of your body, the concept for using your legs for your backhand attack is known as "power from the ground". In the video both the players widely used their lower body parts during the entire game and not just their upper body. Next is the forehand attack which has a ton of advantages, they can either do a short serve which is not risky, a long serve, and a semi-long serve which allows you to hit the ball off the table. If one of the players utilizes this skill then they will either perform a backhand flick or an aggressive forehand flick technique. Next is the forehand fast serve, which focuses on both the speed and power of the players, utilizing this skill has various advantages, such as giving your opponent a surprise, putting the opponent under a lot of pressure, reducing the quality of the server's return of the opponent, opening rallies and counter-rallies, and lastly, you're most likely to have a higher chance of attacking first. Lastly is the forehand pendulum serve which can be seen at the beginning of each round and is the best serve in table tennis. Overall, all the basic skills I've stated can be seen in the video, and both of the players have managed to perform them very well, along with proper footwork and grip of the paddle. However, I observed that both players need to work on their backhand skills because many faults occurred.

Technical and Tactical Skills:

Teaching technical and tactical skills is important because it helps give the player who uses them an advantage over their opponent, with that being said, the technical and tactical skills at table tennis include playing on your opponent's weakness, playing consistently and not making unforced mistakes, portraying great stance and proper movement, varying strokes, playing using your strengths, and offense or defense strategies. Playing on your opponent's weakness requires you to know who your opponent is and use his or her weaknesses to your advantage. Playing consistently requires you to keep practicing and keep the ball in play for as long as you can. It's important to have the right stance as it gives you balance, stability, and range of movement while playing the game, movement also plays a crucial role in table tennis, in the video you can see that they kept on traversing across the table trying to hit the ball in areas where they could potentially score a point. Varying your strokes is important because playing the same stroke over and over again will give your opponent a greater advantage. Play using your strengths is significant because using your best shots can stop your opponent from dictating the match thus, giving you an advantage while playing. Lastly, is the offense/defense strategy, applying these in the game, requires players to take the initiative and act aggressively to enforce errors due to speed, spin, and placement variations. In the video, Ma Long won because he was better at applying the strategies of offense and defense.

Rules of the Game:

It is very important to know the rules and regulations of a sport before playing, as this gives understanding to all the players involved. That being said, there is a myriad of rules and regulations that players must watch out for while playing table tennis.

· To start a point, the server must stand at the back of the table and serve either the forehand or the backhand. The ball must be thrown up either equal to or above the height of the net before the ball is struck, and the ball must be thrown from an open palm to stop finger spin.

· If the ball hits the net on the serve but continues on the other side, then a 'let' is played.

· Players are allowed to hit the ball around the side of the net.

· The ball has to bounce on the player's side of the table before they play their shot.

· During play, the competitors are not allowed to touch the table with their non-bat hand. If they do, the point will be conceded.

· Players must swap ends at the end of the game, and in the final match, players will switch ends after five points.

How to Officiate the Sport:

There are only two officials in table tennis, the referee and the umpire. The referee is required to be present throughout the tournament and is required to uphold the rules. The umpire, on the other hand, uses their judgment in applying the laws and regulations. Overall, the officials in the video did a great job officiating the tournament, as they made sure that the game was played fairly.

Link of the Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5H-Eq_Kcxw&t=546s

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SEA Games 2019: PHL VS VIE Volleyball Women's Opener (Full) | Volleyball

When the video ended the game turned into The Philippine women’s volleyball team absorbed an opening game loss in the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. Vietnam held off a comeback by the Philippines in five sets, 21-25, 25-23, 25-19, 20-25, 15-8, Tuesday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Jovelyn Gonzaga’s late exploits in the opening set helped the Philippines take the 1-0 set advantage.

It was a different story in the next frame as Vietnam made some adjustments to score an equalizer. Vietnam continued with its steady plays to keep the Philippines at bay in the third canto to take a 2-1 set edge. Not to be outdone, the national team would fight back in front of their screaming hometown fans to force a deciding set. Alyssa Valdez carried the scoring load for the Philippines in the fifth set, but Vietnam just came more prepared to snatch the win. The national team will be tested again in their next assignment as they face the 12-peat seeking Thailand on December 5 at the same venue.

Court Dimensions: The volleyball court in the video consists of a symmetrical rectangle measuring 18 meters long and 9 meters wide. Each side of the court is measured at a square of 9 m × 9 m with a 1 meter net in the center of the court. Attack lines divide the front and the back rows and are marked 3 meters parallel to the net. Free zones also measure 3 meters and can be seen around the entire court, which has a clearance of 5 meters on the sides and 6.5 meters in the back.

Equipment: The types of equipment shown in the video include ankle braces, arm sleeves, elbow pads, knee pads, volleyball jerseys, volleyball socks, volleyball shoes, volleyball balls, volleyball courts, and volleyball nets.

Basic Skills

Knowing basic volleyball skills can help a player improve the way they play volleyball. Based on the video I watched, I can say that both teams have effectively utilized the basic skills known as passing, setting, spiking, blocking, digging, and serving. The first is passing, both teams were very good at passing since all the members of both teams could pass the ball to the other side and score a point. Next is setting, which comes after passing, it can be done to dump the ball into an undefended spot, or it can set the ball to a position that allows the hitter to spike the ball over. Next is spiking, which is a great strategy to score a point because it's an offensive shot, thus, it requires the player to hit the ball in such a way that the opponents can't return the shot. I've noticed that the Vietnam team, redundantly utilized this stroke which made them score a point for their team. Next is blocking, which requires the players to deflect the ball from the opponent. Next is blocking, which requires the players to deflect the ball from the opponent. Next is digging, which comes after a spike made by the opposing team. Lastly is serving, I noticed that the Vietnam team sometimes serves too strong, so it goes beyond the boundaries of the court, causing them to lose points. Serving, on the other hand, requires players to hit the ball over the net and into the side of the opposing team.

Technical and Tactical Skills of Volleyball

The basic skills of volleyball are quite similar to the technical skills because these are the fundamentals that grant each player the tools necessary to accomplish the physical requirements of the game. As a result, proper execution of the basic skills can help players improve their performance. While technical skills are crucial, tactical volleyball skills also play a crucial role in taking advantage of your opponents. I've noticed that a lot of the members of both teams know the defensive tactics in volleyball which include blocking, diving, rolling, and sliding, knowing that these tactics are important because they can help with the team's success. Next is the passing tactic, which requires you to pass the ball and prepare for the next hit. Passing tactics refer to both digging and setting, which both teams were very good at doing. Next is the attacking volleyball tactic, the attacking tactic is all about serving and carrying out attack hits, it consists of the serve and the spike. Serving is one of the most important volleyball shots, although both teams had great serves, the Vietnam team had to work on theirs since it would occasionally go beyond the boundaries of the court. Based on the video, I noticed that they utilized the spiking tactic a lot, thus, making it harder for the opposing team to return their strokes. Last but not least, good communication can be seen in the video. Good communication is essential for the entire team since it incorporates cooperation and teamwork between the members.

Volleyball Rules

Knowing the rules and regulations of a sport before playing is highly essential, as it provides understanding to all of the players involved. That being said, there is a myriad of rules and regulations that the players must watch out for while playing volleyball.

1. There are 6 players in a team, 3 on the front row and 3 on the back.

2. No more than 3 hits per side is allowed.

3. Players are not allowed to hit the ball twice in a row.

4. The ball can be played off the net during a volley and on a serve.

5. When the ball hits the boundary line, it is counted as "in".

6. A ball is considered to be out if it hits the antennae, net, or cables outside the antennae, ceiling above a non-playable area, floor outside the court, and the referee stand or pole.

7. It is legal to contact the ball with any part of the body of the player.

8. It is illegal to catch, hold or even throw the ball.

9. If two or more players get in contact with the ball at the same time, it is considered as one play and either of the two players involved may make the next contact.

10. A player cannot attack or block a serve on or inside the 10-foot line.

11. After a serve is played, the front line players can switch positions at the net.

12. At a higher competition, the officiating crew may have up to two refs, line judges, a scorer, and an assistant scorer.

How to Officiate the Sport

Volleyball officials have a ton of responsibilities, one of them is to keep a close eye on the match. Two people form an officiating team for each match, one of them acting as a head referee standing on the referee stand, while the other is a "down" referee helping to monitor substitutions and plays at the net. You can see in the video that the officials are on the sidelines or in the back corners of the net. They ensure that the game is played fairly and that points are given when they are earned. These officials are the referees, the scorekeeper, the assistant scorekeeper or libero tracker, and the line judges. The referees for the first match are Leung Yin Yan and Agung Purwantoro, they are stationed at the center of the court and are dressed in blue and black. Their duties include signaling when the rally starts and ends. They are also responsible for recognizing team requests, substitutions, time-outs, and communicating with the coaches at the right time. Next is the scorekeeper, the scorekeeper creates records of volleyball games. Before the game starts, the scorekeeper records all of the information of the various players. Once the game begins, the scorekeeper not only keeps track of the points but also of the substitutions, penalties, and time-outs. The scorekeeper keeps an eye on the person who serves the ball to keep track of the rotation and to inform the referees of any potential lapses. The scorekeeper records the final score at the end of the game. Next is the assistant scorekeeper or libero tracker, who is responsible for updating the scoreboard and keeping track of the libero. Lastly are the line judges, the line judges are stationed at the end of the court in opposite corners, based on the video there are 4 line judges dressed in green and brown. These line judges work with the referees, signaling assistance in making judgment calls. I have observed that they are always ready to use their flags to signal whether the ball is in or out, hits the antennae of the net, and when the server commits a foot fault.

Link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm4kGC_d-i8&t=2252s

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USA vs Serbia Full Game | Basketball Men's Gold Medal Match | Olympic Games Rio 2016

The United States' run wasn't the pure basketball domination we've come to expect. It was messy, filled with last-minute wins, rotation changes and the near-constant specter of the world waiting to watch the team fail.

But the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro ended the same way as the last two: with golden glory.

Kevin Durant scored a game-high 30 points, and DeMarcus Cousins had a double-double as the United States exited Rio with a gold medal after Sunday's 96-66 win over Serbia.

It's the United States' 15th Olympic gold medal in men's basketball and sixth in the last seven Summer Games. Coach Mike Krzyzewski finished his stellar reign as coach of Team USA at 88-1 including exhibition games, with three Olympic gold medals and countless records set along the way. The U.S. has won 76 straight games total. While Coach K's third gold might have been his most difficult, it was by far his easiest Olympic final. The game's first 10 minutes were a microcosm of the U.S. effort in Rio, in that it was an unmitigated mess against a less talented team. Serbia watched almost idly as the U.S. shot itself in the foot with turnovers and stilted, dribble-heavy possessions. The Serbs led for nearly the entire first quarter before a late U.S. run put the defending champs up four. Then Durant and Cousins ascended like basketball gods, gut-punched the upstarts and snatched gold. The U.S. outscored Serbia 33-14 in the second quarter, taking advantage of a combination of Durant's threes and Cousins' unstoppable bully ball. Durant scored 24 of his 30 points before the halftime break, knocking down five threes and pulling up from distances that will make his new Golden State Warriors teammates proud.

Court Dimensions: The basketball court in the video denotes a 28m sideline, which runs the length of the court. The ends of the court running behind the goals otherwise known as the baseline and endline measure 15m. The middle court is used to denote offensive playing during the game, and it is 14m from each end-line. The center circle is used for the opening tip-off and has a diameter of 3.6m. The three point lines that can be seen in the video are arcs that mark the range boundary from each hoop, and they measure 6.75m from the basket. The free throw line is 4.6m away from the backboard and it signifies where the player can stand when shooting free throws. The free throw circle is 3.6m in diameter, just like the center circle. However, in this circle, shooters must stay inside it when they take a free throw; it can also be used for jump balls. Lane lines run from the free throw line to the baseline and measure 4.9m by 5.8m rectangle.

Equipment: The types of equipment found in the video include balls, basketball backboards, hoops, rings and rims, headbands, jerseys, knee pads, shoes, shorts, sleeves, and socks. First is the ball, which is what the players are using to play the game with. The ball in the video is made of rubber and has orange and yellow stripes with black lines. The ball measures 29.5 inches in circumference. The basketball backboard in the video is made out of transparent glass and it measures 6 feet wide and 3.5 feet high. It serves as a support for the rim to provide a stable goal. There are two hoops in the video, these hoops consist of a backboard, a rim, a net, and a metal post to hold them in the air. A basketball court needs to have a hoop, otherwise, they wouldn't be basketball courts. Next are the rings and rims, basket rims have a pressure release which allows them to bend when players dunk and hold onto it. The rim is a metal ring measuring 18 inches in diameter and is attached to a backboard that is 10 feet above the ground. Next are the headbands, which I noticed that only a few are wearing. Headbands, however, are not just for fashion purposes, they can also stop your sweat from streaming down your entire body and interfering with the game. Next are the jerseys, a jersey is important to every player because it represents their identity when they are on the court. The Serbian jersey is white with blue stripes, letters, and add-on designs, while the US jersey is blue with red stripes, white letters, and other add-on designs. Next are the knee pads, which I observed some players wearing, knee pads can soften the impact from falls and can prevent a lot of injuries to the person wearing them. Next are the shoes, which are essential when playing basketball, a good pair of basketball shoes will give players an edge on the court and at the same time provide safety. They allow lateral movement and it will help them beat defensive players. Next are the shorts, which have the same color as each team's jerseys. Wearing shorts is better than wearing pants when playing indoors, as players start to sweat while playing the game. Next are the shooting sleeves which only a few are wearing, this piece of clothing aids in muscle recovery whether on or off the court. Lastly are the socks, which help prevent friction between both your feet and shoes. A good pair of socks will prevent blisters on your heels and toes.Basic Skills Basketball is known to be one of the simplest sports in the world because its only objective is to get the ball into the hoop more times than the other team. However, it is far more complex than that, players need to master some of the most important basketball skills to reach the highest levels of the sport that most aspire to play at; these basic skills include shooting, dribbling, defense, rebounding, and passing. First is dribbling, which is when the player moves the ball around the court, it can be seen a lot in the video since all of the players had to transfer the ball to the opponent's side. Next is shooting, which involves players to score points for their respective teams. Next is defense, which allows players to prevent the other team from getting good shots and score points. I noticed that every team utilized the defense skill quite often. Next is rebounding, which is the process of controlling missed shots at both offensive and defensive ends. Controlling more missed shots will lead you to more shooting opportunities, thus allowing your team to score more points. Lastly is passing, which is another way to move the ball across the court. In the video, I noticed that the players in both teams had good passing skills, which made them score points for their teams.

Technical and Tactical Skills of Basketball Some of the basic basketball skills are quite similar to the technical skills because these are the fundamentals that give each player the tools needed to fulfill the physical requirements of the game. As a result, proper execution of the basic skills can help players improve their performance. There are three technical skills in basketball such as dribbling, shooting, and rebounding; which are used redundantly by players on both teams. First is dribbling, it is known as a repetitive action in which a player uses only one hand to bounce the basketball continuously on the court. Next is shooting, it's the most important skill in basketball, because if you can't shoot the ball in the basket then you cannot score a point for your team. Lastly is rebounding, otherwise referred to as a board, it is an awarded player who retrieves the ball after a missed field goal or free throw. In the video, the players of both teams had good rebounds since they all managed to gather the ball after it missed the basket. Knowing the fundamental skills of dribbling, shooting, rebounding, even passing and defense is necessary because it allows you to get a higher percentage of shots. There are also three tactics in basketball, such as the give-and-go, backdoor cut, and trapping. The give-and-go tactic is one of the oldest yet prettiest plays in basketball. It's an isolation offense that involves keeping the ball in the hands and control of the two best ball handlers. The backdoor cut tactic is an offensive motion concept in which a player sets the defender up by attempting to get open for a pass and then making a sharp cut to the basket. This is a great opportunity to take advantage of a team that overplays the passing lane and refuses hard to disrupt ball movement. The trap tactic in basketball is a defensive strategy and it is utilized to force a turnover by surrounding the ball-handler at a specific location on the court, thus making it difficult for them to escape. I observed both teams use the trap tactic a lot, and it truly does make it harder for the person trapped to score a shot, so instead of scoring one, they pass it on to another free player.

Rules of the game Knowing the rules and regulations of a sport before playing it is highly essential, as it provides understanding to all of the players involved. With that being said, there are a myriad of rules and regulations that the players must watch out for while playing basketball. 1.) There should be no more than five players on each team. Substitutions may be made at any point in the game. 2.) The ball can only be moved through dribbling or passing. Once a player puts both of his hands on the ball, they cannot dribble or move with the ball, thus the ball must be passed or shot. 3.) After the ball goes into a team's half and they win back possession, the ball must return to the halfway line within 10 seconds. If it fails to do so then a foul will be called and the ball will be turned over. 4.) Each team has 24 seconds to shoot the basketball to the basket. A shot constitutes either going in the basket or just hitting the rim. If the shot is taken and the ball fails to go in the basket then the shot clock would have to restart for another 24 seconds. 5.) The team trying to score a basket is called the offense, while the team trying to prevent them from scoring is known as the defense. The defense must do everything they can to stop the other team from scoring either by blocking the shot or by preventing a shot from being fired. 6.) After a successful basket, the ball is handed over to the opposition. 7.) Fouls committed throughout the game will be accumulated, and when it reaches a certain number, it will be awarded as a free throw. A free throw involves a player from the offensive team, otherwise known as the player fouled, to take a shot unopposed from the free-throw line. Depending on where the foul was committed, will depend on the number of free throws a player gets. 8.) Basketball violations include traveling, double dribble, goaltending, and back-court violation.

How to Officiate the Sport Basketball officials are responsible for identifying any rule violations, and they also enforce the appropriate penalties in basketball. They are essential to any basketball game, as they help to ensure a level playing field that prevents either team from having an unfair advantage. Basketball officials include the crew chief, the referee, and the umpire. First is the crew chief who is the head of the entire officiating crew. They aim to make a final ruling when other officials come to a disagreement, they also maintain a strong relationship between coaches, scorers, and statisticians. Next is the referee who deals with conduct violations. While they call contact fouls and illegal positioning, they often settle disputes and hand out technical fouls if a player or coach behaves badly and loses control of their emotions. Lastly is the umpire who handles the clock, they ensure that the timer knows when to pause and restart the game, they also handle basic foul calls. In additament, they give a ruling when a defensive player comes into contact with an opposing shooter. I noticed in the video that the referee isn't that good because he kept on calling out unnecessary fouls.

Link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtm0khT1qec&t=927s

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Philippines vs Thailand Badminton Men's Singles Quarterfinals Sea Games 2019

The Philippine men’s volleyball team has hit a speed bump in its medal quest at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. After an impressive two-game stretch in the preliminary round where they didn’t drop a single set against Cambodia and Vietnam, the Filipinos suddenly landed on the receiving end of a sweep after dropping a hard-fought game against undefeated Indonesia.

Although team stars Marck Espejo, Bryan Bagunas and the fast-rising Joshua Retamar brought their A-game as usual, their overall defense was practically non-existent as they only mustered one block in their first tournament loss. As a result, the national team got relegated to a semifinal matchup against defending champion Thailand at 6 pm on Sunday, December 8 at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.A preliminary sweep would have given them a relatively lighter assignment versus the depleted Myanmar.Still, an upset against the Thais is certainly not out of the books yet for the squad of coach Dante Alinsunurin, who quickly pointed out a need to shore up on the defensive end. A win for the Philippines means an assured silver, while a loss means needing to fight for bronze.Technically speaking, the men’s national team has already clinched its best finish in 14 years regardless of what happens next, but the players have no plans of resting on their laurels just yet.

Court Dimensions: The game is characterized as competitive badminton since it is played indoors, thus the wind cannot affect the course of the shuttlecock. In the video, the badminton court is surfaced with a securing flooring material known as synthetic flooring. Its court dimensions consist of a rectangular court with a length of 44 feet (13.4 meters) and a width of 17 feet (5.2 meters). The net is placed in the center of the court and measures 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall. It is also necessary to have a clear space of 4 feet (1.3 meters) around the court.

Equipment: The equipment found in the video includes badminton attire, shoes, socks, towels, net, racket, shuttlecock, bottles of water, and wristbands. First is the badminton attire, which consists of comfortable t-shirts and shorts. The Philippine players' attire consists of a white top with red shorts, while the Thailand players' attire consists of a red top with black shorts. Next are the badminton shoes, you can tell that the players in the video were wearing great badminton shoes because the shoes provided them with great grip, cushioning, and some forefoot flexibility. The Philippine players' shoes are colored red, while the Thailand players' shoes are colored orange. Next are the badminton socks, they wore a pair of white, thick badminton cotton socks because it helps to assimilate sweat. Next are the towels, which can be seen a few times in the video. Towels play an important role in badminton, as it helps prevent the racket from slipping off their hands, they wiped their entire face as well. Next is the net, other than separating the court into two sides, it makes the game even harder to play because the players had to make sure that the shuttlecock went beyond the net. In the video, I can see that it's harder to play with the net because they kept hitting the shuttlecock towards the net and not over it. Next is the racket, which is essential when playing badminton since it is used to hit the shuttlecock to the opposite side. Next is the shuttlecock, otherwise known as the birdie. It is what the players hit with their racket. Next are the water bottles, which I observed that they only take one break each game, however, water bottles are highly essential while playing any sport because it keeps the players hydrated. Lastly are the wrist bands, they are worn by players to prevent the sweat from streaming down to the racket handle.

Badminton is one of the most followed and fast sport which demands utmost fitness. At the same time, badminton is a beginner friendly sport which anyone can start without much hesitation. In fact, playing the sport has many health advantages added to the fun. If and when you start playing the wonderful sport, you need to work on some basics to make it the top in the individually demanding sport. Besides, if you decide to go pro, basics are something that will haunt you in the journey if not paid proper attention to them. Here are 7 basic badminton skills that you can learn.

First, Grip The right grip in holding the racket is really important to achieve control on shots while avoiding the chances of a wrist injury. A proper grip will allow you to play both backhand and forehand strokes effortlessly.Holding a racket is similar to a friendly handshake. Just the thumb will be comfortably placed against the wider surface of the handle grip. The rest of the hand will imitate a handshake. Remember to keep the handshake friendly, avoiding tight grip. It will hinder the flexibility in motion and also might lead to wrist injuries in the long term.

Backhand and forehand Grip

The only difference while playing the 2 kinds of strokes is in the use of fingers.

· Push the index finger forward while playing forehand strokes.

· Push the thumb forward while playing backhand strokes.

Next is, Stance The stance is how you stand while playing badminton, both in between a rally and before the serve. A stable and correct stance will bring a huge change in the results due to easier movement. There are 3 types of stance:

Attacking Stance

It is used to get into position before playing an overhead forehand stroke. To stand in the attacking stance turn your body facing the sidelines with racket leg behind and both legs shoulder-width apart. Now raise both racket and non-racket arm to generate the power to attack the shuttle on its downward trajectory.

Defensive Stance

To defend the opponent’s smash, you need to be prepared with the defensive stance. Face the body to the net and place your racket in front at waist height, slightly pointing forward. You can keep the non-racket arm as comfortable while ensuring a better balance.

Net Stance

This stance is to be ready for the opponent’s return after playing a net shot. To play this shot, place your foot on the racket side forward while keeping non-racket foot at the back. Place the racket in front of the body, slightly above waist height while raising the non-racket arm. Shift the body weight slightly forward to be ready to pounce forward.

Footwork

Badminton is played on a court with limited space, and the athletes have to take care of the same while playing. Footwork plays a huge role in helping with an effective and organised movement on the court. In fact, some coaches even raise footwork to prime importance over other skills.

Tips for proper footwork

· Always remember the base (starting point).

· Move only 2-3 steps backwards.

· Shuffle only 1 step sidewards.

· Move only 2-3 steps front.

Serve

Service is among the most basic skill that you need to master in Badminton. Also, you should ensure to make a legal service otherwise it might lead to penalty points. Check out Badminton rules and dimensions. There can be 2 types of service in badminton, depending on the landing aim of the shuttle.

High Serve

High serve aims at the back end corner of the opponent’s court. Ideally, a good high serve results in shuttle dropping steeply downwards at the back end of the court. In fact, a high serve is presented to opponents having ability to executing a strong smash. You can always expect a lob or a drop from your opponent as a reply to a properly executed high serve. Generally, it is recommended to serve the shuttle to opponent’s backhand area. This to exploit the weaker backhand that exists in the game of most of the players.

Low Serve

Unlike high serve, the low serve aims to the front of the court. The objective is to let the shuttle fly just above the net landing in the front corner of the court. In this case, your opponent has the opportunity to dash forward and smash the shuttle to you if the execution is poor.

Smash

Smash is the most potent and powerful stroke in badminton which naturally turns out to be the most familiar term to all. The shot is basically to hit the shuttle powerfully towards the opponent’s body or downward on the court. A perfectly executed smash has no defence. Technically there are 3 types of smashes:

Forehand smash

The forehand is an overhead smash which is similar to the action of throwing a ball. You shouldn’t have a problem playing this stroke if you can throw a ball well.

Backhand smash

This is one of the toughest strokes in badminton, and even experts face difficulty in playing the stroke. Still, it is important to practice and get the technique to rise in the skill level. To execute this stroke, getting the backhand grip is extremely important. Also, it is equally important to return back to stance.

Jumping smash

A forehand smash with a timed jump added to it counts under jumping smash.

Drop Shot

Badminton Drop Shots are delicate badminton shots that can win you points that aim at scoring points in deception. Played with both backhand and forehand, these are used to move the opponent to the frontcourt. This creates space in the midcourt and backcourt for you to exploit. There are slow and fast drop shots, played judging the situation.

Clear or Lob

The lob shot in Badminton can be imagined as a shot with an inverted ‘U’ trajectory. It is normally played from the forecourt with an aim to lift or ‘lob’ the shuttle over the opponent. The idea is to land it as near to the baseline as it is, at an angle that is impossible to clear. This is similar to the drop in challenging the opponent with sudden motion backwards this time. It can also be executed by both backhand and forehand. This generally results in the creation of space in the front and midcourt, opening plenty of opportunities.

While I was analyzing the video and I was really having a hard time doing it but , I noticed that both of them did all the strokes, and the most of the redundant stroke they did was the smash technique, which is an offensive shot that allows the shuttlecock to travel downwards to the opponent's side. To be able the players gain advantage in the game it is very important to apply a variety of tactics. By watching the video, you can see that both players give maximum returns with minimal effort, in simpler terms, they don't put too much effort into their strokes so that their arms don't get tired easily. They also took advantage of the entire court and tried to return the shuttlecock to the opponent's side with the limited space they had. You can see that most of the time, they hit the shuttlecock in the corners, but not so much that it goes beyond the lines of the court. In addition to that, I noticed that the Philippine player did a trick shot twice, which he didn't fail to execute.

It is very important to know the rules and regulations of a sport before playing, as it provides understanding to all the players involved. That being said, there is a myriad of rules and regulations that players must watch out for while playing badminton. 1.) The player who serves must wait until his opponent is ready before attempting to serve. 2.) The players' feet should be stationary before the serve. 3.) You must be observant when the shuttlecock is already served, if you miss it, it is not considered as a fault. 4.) Avoid getting the shuttlecock caught and slung with the racket. 5.) Finally, the opponent should not have their racket near the net to interfere with the stroke. Players should make sure that they don't exert too much power while swinging the shuttlecock to the other side, otherwise, they will end up losing a point and giving the point to the opponent. There are four officials in badminton, the referee, the umpire, the service judge, and the line judge. The role of these officials is to govern over and regulate the fouls and rule infringements. First is the referee, which has full authority over the entire game. Next is the umpire, which has a myriad of roles, however, the main focus of the umpire is to monitor and have governance of the whole game. While I was watching the video, the umpire called out two "outs" with her hand stretched out. Thus, she signals, records, and announces any misconduct that will occur during the game. The main role of the service judge is to call out service faults and hand out shuttlecocks, this can be observed at any point in the game. Lastly is the line judge, there are a ton of line judges placed at the edge of the court to monitor the service, the sidelines, and even the baseline of the court.

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