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Archery
Archery derived from mankind's need for food and war. In ancient times humans developed archery skills for hunting and then to battles against each other. Now archery is a competitive sport, played either individually or on teams.
Equipment: the basics are of course the bow and the arrow along with a target. Arrows can be made of aluminum, carbon or wood. Bows include compound and long bows. A basic target is a circle of rings. Each ring represents different points and the closer to the center or smallest ring the more points awarded.
Key rules include scoring, shooting and safety. The center of the target has the highest point value. To shoot one stands behind a designated line shooting an agreed number of arrows at the target with a set time limit. For example, 3 arrows in 2 minutes. Safety is simple, never point an arrow at anyone and no one should retrieve arrows from the target until all shooters have used their arrows and it is declared safe to do so.
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Baseball
Baseball is a team sport played by kids and adults alike. Each team fields 9 players at a time. The team that scores the most runs wins the game. The game is generally played over 9 innings with each inning ending after 3 outs on each team.
One team takes the field as the other team is at bat. The field is diamond shaped with 3 bases and home plate. The field is also divided into the infield and the outfield. The pitcher stands on the pitcher's mound in the center of the infield. The pitcher is the player that throws a ball toward the batter. The team at bat attempts to hit the ball and run the bases. First base, second base, third base and home plate. A run is scored after a batter completes a run touching each of the bases and home plate. The team that is in the field then attempts to catch the ball, tag the bases, or tag the running player that was at bat. Each time one of those actions happens it is called an out.
After 3 outs part of the inning is over and the teams switch between in the field and batting. Once each team has had a turn at bat the inning is over.
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Camping
Before you go camping there are many things to consider depending on where you are headed. Of course, equipment and safety are at the top of your list. Camping equipment includes your shelter if staying outdoors such as a tent and sleeping bag. Cooking and food such as a portable stove, fuel, cookware, cooler. plates. cups and utensils. Tools you may need include flashlights, knife or multi-tool, fire starter or matches, rope, map or compass. Extra equipment may include rain gear, hat, sunglasses, toiletries, bug repellant, trash bags and don't forget the first aid kit.
Depending on where you are camping will determine what items you may need. Be sure to do your research on the location including any park fees that may apply.
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Cycling
Cycling as a sport can be done individually or on teams. According to historical research the first record of a race was held in 1868 in Paris. There are many types of cycling racing some of the most popular are road racing such as the famous Tour de France, track cycling, mountain biking and BMX.
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Golf
Golf is another sport that can be played individually or as a team. The object is to hit a small ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes or swings as possible. A standard round of golf consists of 18 holes.
Scoring starts on each hole with what is called "par" which is the standard number of strokes or swings hitting the ball that it should take to get the ball in the hole.
Equipment includes clubs, balls, tees with additional equipment including gloves and bag to hold the clubs, balls and tees.
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Lacrosse
Lacrosse is a team sport. It combines the skills of soccer, hockey and basketball into one sport. The goal is to score on your opponent shooting a ball into their goal using your lacrosse stick. Each team has ten players on the field. The field is 110 yards long and 60 yards wide. There is a goal on each side for each team.
Equipment includes a lacrosse stick used to catch, carry and pass the ball around, a ball which is made of rubber, and protective gear such as helmet, mouth guard, gloves and pads.
A game is 4 quarters of 12 minutes each. If a game is tied it can go to sudden victory overtime.