These two videos are designed to help you improve your squash fronthand cross-court shot in squash. Hitting position and follow through are critical to elevating your squash game. Check out these drills and hitting techniques for the sport of squash. These might also help you ...more
Learn one of the world's most popular games. It's actually good exercise, too! Step 1: Decide who goes first Decide who serves first by flipping a coin. It’s easier to play with two players when first learning the game. Step 2: Serve the ball Start by serving. Hold a paddle ...more
In the past 25 years, there have been five generations of home video games systems. Since Nintendo changed the world by releasing the NES in 1987, there has always been at least two consoles competing for dominance in the wild west of the games industry. This competition— coup ...more
Are you wanting to improve your tennis game? Is your footwork a problem when trying to get to those short balls? Get tips on improving your footwork from a professional tennis instructor in this free sports video series. Part 1 of 15 - How to Get the right footwork in tennis. ...more
Improve your tennis doubles game with these easy tips! Learn tips and techniques to become a better doubles tennis player in these free tennis lesson videos from a professional coach. Part 1 of 15 - How to Get tips for playing tennis doubles. Get tips for playing tennis double ...more
its a much more intense game of dodge ball. jackass crew members will line up against a wall while another crew member peers out of the sun roof of a car with a tennisball launcher shooting tennis balls at the other crew members. idea 17
How to practice improv with the "Bucket" game. Learn how to play improv games to practice acting skills in this free video on theatre and performance. Practice improv with the Bucket exercise - Part 1 of 15. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Practice impro ...more
So you get in a room, playground, arena, whatever you've got to work with, with a bunch of kids. You give the kids tennis rackets, and you let them go off on you. Let them beat you up, hit you in the head, balls, face, anywhere is fair game. Only rule is not to cry.
If you were around when the Nintendo Wii first launched, you remember how revolutionary the device was at the time. When I first encountered one, I was amazed at the simplicity of its controls, namely the fact that the Wii Remote (aka Wiimote) just felt like such a natural way ...more
Wise Snacks wants baseball fans to reach for potato chips instead of peanuts and Cracker Jacks, and it's calling augmented reality out of the bullpen to close the deal. The snack maker has partnered with two Major League Baseball teams, the Atlanta Braves and the New York Met ...more
With the opening round of Wimbledon, one of professional tennis's four major tournaments, beginning on Monday, Snapchat is serving up an augmented reality tennis mini-game. The game challenges worldwide users and their 3D Bitmoji avatars to take on the digital doppelganger of ...more
Last month was a whirlwind for the augmented reality industry, with the Augmented World Expo, Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, and an exciting Magic Leap Twitch livestream all wrapping up before the ides of June. Now that we've had a chance to fully digest it all, we h ...more
There are so many great apps in the Google Play Store that it's become the number one app marketplace in the world. Here at Gadget Hacks we love apps and were excited to hear that the Google Play Store held an awards ceremony to celebrate some of the best apps of the year. Bu ...more
Fans attending the US Open Tennis Championships in Queens, New York, which kicks off on Monday, will have the opportunity to meet tennis star Venus Williams in an augmented reality game sponsored by American Express. Fittingly, Williams' younger sister Serena was recently fea ...more
The US Department of Education has put together a competition called the EdSim Challenge with a $680,000 purse to facilitate next-gen education. The event calls upon augmented and virtual reality, as well as video game developers, to bring immersive simulation concepts to prep ...more
We've shared a capture-the-flag game for grabbing handshakes and cracking passwords for Wi-Fi, and there are some upcoming CTF games we plan on sharing for other Wi-Fi hacks and even a dead-drop game. While security-minded activities and war games are excellent ways to improve ...more
Pokémon GO, the biggest augmented reality sensation ever, broke app store records this opening weekend. But it also did something even more important: it gamified physical activity. You've probably heard that sitting will practically kill you, and that you need to avoid a sed ...more
Pong, one of the simplest video games ever created, has managed to evolve in some crazy ways over time, from the original basic 2D version and colorful Breakout sequel, to the PlayStation game with power-ups and 3D graphics, and now Cyberpong VR—a virtual reality game on the H ...more
Niantic's most successful app, Pokémon GO, has become the first app to integrate the company's Real World Platform, the developer's AR cloud technology that enables multiplayer AR, persistent content, and occlusion with physical objects. "RAD!" you say to yourself. "Now Pikac ...more
For the augmented reality hardware industry to progress towards the consumer segment, display technology needs to get better. Investors recognize that, and they are showing AR display makers the money. This week alone, AR display maker Akonia Holographics gave its investors a ...more
If there is a major blind spot in the AR space in 2019, it's the impact that blockchain technology will eventually have on the software distributed in AR clouds. For the uninitiated, the quickest way to describe blockchain technology is as a method of assigning unique attribu ...more
You're reading this so you're probably already safely huddled up in your house or apartment, watching as the entire planet grapples with the unfolding coronavirus health crisis. But unlike some others, you're lucky enough to already have a couple of weeks of supplies and now i ...more
Pokémon GO made waves as the first augmented reality game to gain popular adoption. In fact, it was so popular that it only took a few days to uncover some the benefits and serious issues with combining physical and digital worlds. The Good The game always aimed to get playe ...more
Google's Chromecast is quite literally one of my favorite inventions of the past five years, allowing me to kick back, relax, and enjoy the various forms of streaming entertainment it has up for grabs. Don't Miss: How to Use Your Chromecast Without Wi-Fi But as awesome as it ...more
Hand tracking technology company Leap Motion has built a stunningly fluid augmented reality ping-pong game that not only showcases the capabilities of its open source Project North Star augmented reality headset, but also demonstrates how artificial intelligence can elevate im ...more
Ever since the planet went crazy trying to find augmented reality creatures in Pokémon GO, we've been waiting for the next virtual object game capable of delivering a similar hit. And now, we might finally have one coming, direct from the magical world of Harry Potter. The ne ...more
It isn't too hard to see John Hanke's bias towards augmented reality. His company, Niantic, created the astronomically profitable game Pokémon GO, which revolves around AR technology. However, Hanke has a case against virtual reality—he believes it just won't be healthy, in mo ...more
During his opening address on April 18 at F8, Facebook's developer conference, CEO Mark Zuckerberg launched the company's augmented reality platform centered on artificial intelligence-powered cameras. The new AR platform will allow developers to display information, add digi ...more
Staying healthy is a progressive challenge we all face throughout our lives, and figuring out just how to do that can be a challenge when it's not your job. For doctors, however, it is. Here's how they keep themselves healthy day to day. While it won't surprise you to learn t ...more
The iOS 12.0 beta earned admiration for its superior performance to last year's controversially buggy iOS 11. That doesn't mean it was free from problems before the stable release went live. During the initial iOS 12.0 beta testing phase, there were plenty of bugs and glitches ...more
Pokémon GO, the global augmented reality game that's brought fans out of their homes to catch Pokémon across the planet, has brought about plenty of real-world positives. Unfortunately, when players get power hungry and start taking game hacks too far, we all get a little scre ...more
Whether you're riding the subway on your way home from work, or stuck in the backseat of the car on a long road trip, there are times when you need to entertain yourself without a mobile data connection. A good mobile game would pass the time perfectly, but not every game work ...more
When they first appeared, smartphones came with a promise to make our lives easier and make us more productive so we could have more free time and energy. But now, the average user spends almost 5 ½ hours daily on their smartphone. If that sounds like you, there are ways to us ...more
Tennis footwork agility exercises using a speed ladder to improve your co-ordination, balance, quickness and agility. Part 1 of 3 - How to Do tennis agility and footwork exercises. Part 2 of 3 - How to Do tennis agility and footwork exercises. Part 3 of 3 - How to Do tennis ...more
This clip demonstrates a useful circuit Pilates routine sure to take strokes off of your golf game. With Pilates, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectiveness of your workouts and avoiding accidenta ...more
Staying in shape will give tennis players an edge over their opponents. Learn how exercises and increasing strength and agility will make you a better tennis player in this free workout video. Part 1 of 10 - How to Use exercises for tennis players. Use exercises for tennis pla ...more
What happens when you find your ball deflated and there's no pump or needle in sight? You could always cancel your plans of kicking around the soccer ball or starting that pickup football game in the park. Better yet, you could be terribly clever and find another way to get ai ...more
Here are a couple of exercises to prevent injuries such as tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. This is common in drummers, musicians in general, writers, incessant txt-ers and tennis players. Tendonitis or Carpal Tunnel syndrome can be a crippling disorder that limits your ...more
First off, don't be frustrated. YOU CAN DO IT! Contrary to the message in the image above, it's NOT over. It's just beginning. And when it comes to solving the New York Times crossword puzzle, the old cliche does apply: practice makes perfect. I've read quite a few books and ...more
Tennis professional Francis Ribeiro explains that to master the drop shot, you should be close to the net. You should bring your racket back farther than you would for a volley and step forwards as you chop down on the ball. This is an advanced shot that can wreck havoc on you ...more
Do you like chess? How about Japanese chess? Aren't there different chess variants in Japan though? Maybe, but this specific chess variant is called Shogi. The chess-like game Shogi is won by capturing the king, just like chess, but defeat is conceded at mate, or when mate bec ...more
Learn how to play the improve game "Lines from a Hat" at your next party in this free video that will keep your party guests entertained and thinking on their feet. Teri Lynne has been teaching Drama for 7 years for both private and public schools. She often uses "games" with ...more
Learn how to play the improve game "Interrogation" at your next party in this free video that will keep your party guests entertained and thinking on their feet. Teri Lynne has been teaching Drama for 7 years for both private and public schools. She often uses "games" with he ...more
Learn how to play the improve game "Psychiatrist" at your next party in this free video that will keep your party guests entertained and thinking on their feet. Teri Lynne has been teaching Drama for 7 years for both private and public schools. She often uses "games" with her ...more
Learn how to play the improve game charades at your next party in this free video that will keep your party guests entertained and thinking on their feet. Teri Lynne has been teaching Drama for 7 years for both private and public schools. She often uses "games" with her stude ...more
Learn how to play the improv game "Slideshow" at your next party in this free video that will keep your party guests entertained and thinking on their feet. Teri Lynne has been teaching Drama for 7 years for both private and public schools. She often uses "games" with her stu ...more
Learn how to play the improve game "Throw the Story" at your next party in this free video that will keep your party guests entertained and thinking on their feet. Teri Lynne has been teaching Drama for 7 years for both private and public schools. She often uses "games" with ...more
Learn how to play the improve game "Dress the Mummy" at your next party in this free video that will keep your party guests entertained and thinking on their feet. Teri Lynne has been teaching Drama for 7 years for both private and public schools. She often uses "games" with ...more
Learn how to play the improve game "The Wind Blows For" at your next party in this free video that will keep your party guests entertained and thinking on their feet. Teri Lynne has been teaching Drama for 7 years for both private and public schools. She often uses "games" wi ...more
Although most dogs are lovable, friendly beings that approach you rather than the other way around, dog personalities are as varied as our own and inevitably there will always be the reluctant, shy loner. If your dog has difficulty letting you or others touch him, watch this ...more
Learn how to play the improve game "Quirks" at your next party in this free video that will keep your party guests entertained and thinking on their feet. Teri Lynne has been teaching Drama for 7 years for both private and public schools. She often uses "games" with her stude ...more
In this series of instructional how-to videos, our expert teaches you all about theater games for kids. Get great ideas for introducing theater techniques to children of all ages. Watch a special introduction to theater games from our expert actor. Learn about different acting ...more
Childhood obesity is becoming a national epidemic. If we don't improve what our kids eat soon, the next generation will have a significantly shorter lifespan. Instilling good eating habits when kids are young makes it much easier for them to stay healthy as they grow older. Yo ...more
Hello, my name is Nicole Valentine and on behalf of Expert Village, I'm here to talk to you about how to coordinate birthday games for a birthday party. We're going to now talk about how to play the game think fast. This is a very simple game. Just use a ball that you have at ...more
New to the Powertec Workbench Multisystem? Then let Team Powertec athlete Ian Lauer show you some basic moves for athletic development. He also discusses the importance of sports training and how regular training can help improve your game. There are a lot of exercises out the ...more
Get your b-ball game on with this video on how to warm up for basketball! Learn a few great exercises to help perfect your basketball skills on the court! Begin with these warm-up drills to get your muscles warm and your skills even warmer!
By circuit bending low voltage electronic devices, you can transform your old unused toys into musical devices or to create visual manipulations. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to bend an old classic Nintendo. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to circui ...more
General Tips for Exercising in the Heat -Schedule workouts for the cooler times of the day. -Allow overweight, out of shape or unacclimated kids time to acclimate to the heat. -Schedule timed water and rest breaks every 30 minutes during activities. During these breaks, do ...more
Today, we're pleased to announce that WonderHowTo is getting a major site-wide update to make it easier to follow the subjects you're passionate about and to share your creations with people who will give you the kudos you deserve! We Built You a New WonderHowTo! In preparat ...more
When playing sports, warming up is an integral pre-game must, and with kids, there's an entirely different approach to coaching them through warmup drills. This video will help coaches keep their team in good condition by talking about the process of teaching your youth player ...more