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How To : Improve your ball handling skills in basketball

This is great for coaches or players who want to improve their knowledge and understanding of dribbling and ball handling skills in basketball. Coach Kirby Schepp makes it easy for even beginners who are just learning this great sport. He explains it, his players demonstrate i ...more

How To : Make a Glowing Orb with a Tennis Ball & LEDs

In this article, I'll show you how to make a glowing orb. The orb is a fun, round flashlight useful for lighting your path in a magical way. Consisting simply of LEDs, a tennis ball, a battery and a switch, it's a great simple project for beginners with electronics. Here's a v ...more

How To : Curve a soccer ball with the inside of your foot

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to curve a soccer ball with the inside of the foot. The kick is also referred to as the banana kick. When kick the ball, use the inside of your foot. Kick the ball at the lower middle section. As your hitting it, wrap your foot around ...more

How To : Make a homemade fire ball

Goodness gracious—miniscule balls of fire! This video presents a guide to preparing small combustible balls of fabric — fireballs that, if you have no regard for your personal safety or that of those around you, can be held in the palm of your hand! For a complete overview of ...more

How To : Hit a golf ball far with lower body help

Fire that golf ball! Long drive competitor Vince Howell demonstrates his technique for hitting the golf ball a long way by firing his lower body. To hit the golf ball farther means you have to manage your upper and lower body. Just watch to see how to hit a golf ball far with ...more

How To : 14 New Uses for Old Tennis Balls

What to do with the canisters of tennis balls gathering dust in your garage? If playing tennis is no longer your passion and you don't have any dogs to play catch with, don't give away your tennis balls just yet—tennis balls happen to have many practical, non-sport uses that c ...more

How To : Make a Basketball Hoop Origami-Style

Boring Day in the office, too rainy to play outside? This origami is here to save the day! Make your own basketball hoop from simple printer paper. Step 1: Fold Follow the instructions below it takes less than three minutes! Video: . Step 2: Play! just crumple some old news ...more

How To : Make a paper flower mistletoe kissing ball

To make a paper flower mistletoe kissing ball, cut leaf petal shapes out of green paper. Apply glue to white wire berries and attach them in between four paper petals. Wrap the ends of the petals with wire to secure the bouquet. Adjust the leaves as desired. Snip the excess wi ...more

How To : Kick a soccer ball the right way

There is a reason the rest of the world calls 'soccer' 'football' - it's all about your feet! In this tutorial, from Zappos, learn how to kick a soccer ball the right way and win the game every time! A big problem most people have when learning to kick a ball is kicking with t ...more

How To : Make Ball Drop Cupcakes for New Year's Eve

The clock 'til countdown is ticking, but there's still some time left before the new year arrives. Try this last-minute recipe for New Year's Eve ball drop cupcakes from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen. They look pretty pro, but are actually quite simple to make. You Will Need ...more

How To : Do the "Ball Change" dance move

Check out this instructional hip hop video that shows you how to do the "Ball Change" dance move. Learn more footwork to add to your repertoire. Chihoe "Groove" Szeto teaches you popular, fun dance moves step by step in these tutorial videos. Remember to have fun and practice ...more

How to Walkthrough Civiballs : Xmas Levels - At Home 1-10

In this video, the author is playing a game called Civiballs X-Mas Edition. The player is showing the viewers how to perform in the game and what should be done to beat the game. The video includes 10 at home levels (the original game has also outdoor levels). In the game, the ...more

How To : Vodka Poké Balls (Gotta Eat 'Em All!)

Pokémon GO has become a cultural phenomenon. Finally, we can do what we always dreamed of back when we were kids—catch Pokémon in real life! But let's not forget that we're in adulthood now, and in adulthood, we can catch Pokémon by day and celebrate our successes at night. I ...more

How To : Train a dog to fetch a ball

Warm up your pitching arm and be patient—you might just be playing “Throw” for a while before your dog catches on. You will need: a dog somewhere big enough to play a tennis ball dog treats optional: a tshirt or dish towl with a knot tied in the middle, a leash, and a helper ...more

How To : Do the crossover basketball move with LeBron James

This video shows you how to do the Lebron James crossover. LB #23 from the Cleveland Cavaliers presents his Signature Move from Nike's series on NBA All Star court moves. Create space, fake drive, crossover dribble and finish at the rim. Take control of the court with great b ...more

How To : Make a 30-sheet paper medicine ball (kusudama)

With this guide, you'll learn how to make a medicine ball from 30 sheet sheets of folded paper using origami, the traditional art of Japanese paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your ow ...more

How To : Steal the basketball

Do you play basketball? Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to steal the ball on the court with Kansas senior point guard Russell Robinson. To this you, first you need to apply pressure. As you do this you force your opponent to make mistakes and this will gi ...more

How To : Make a kissing ball for Christmas

Learn how to make a kissing ball for Christmas with these steps outlined in this video tutorial. A kissing ball is essentially a bunch of pine boughs in the shape of a ball decorated with red ribbon and pine cones that can be used as seasonal decorations. You need to cut the b ...more

How To : Spin a soccer ball on the end of your finger

Touching a soccer ball with your hands for a trick is somewhat sacrilegious, but ever since basketball players started spinning the roundball around on their fingers, soccer players have felt the need to answer. This video will teach you how to spin a soccer ball on the end of ...more

How To : Grip the ball to bowl outswing

Buddy Mason demonstrates how to grip the ball to bowl outswing for the game cricket. You have to have the right position, grip, and you must keep your wrist cocked back. The seam should be angled slightly to the left. Moving the ball away from the batsman, outswing can tease a ...more

How To : Tie cylinder, mat and ball Turk's head knots

In this Disaster Preparation video tutorial you will learn how to tie cylinder, mat and ball Turk's head knots. To tie the cylinder, first tie the double coin knot as shown in the video. Then put it around a staff and make the 3-lead 4-bight Turk's Head. After you finish with ...more

How To : Serve overhand in a game of volleyball

The overhand serve can be placed with great accuracy and power and, as you will see in this sports video, is difficult to return. Learn how to serve overhand in this volleyball video tutorial. Take Action: Get in serving position. Keep body rigid & core tight. Toss the ball ...more

How To : Origami a butterfly ball

Fun modular origami butterfly ball model made from 12 units. After assembled, toss it in the air and give it a whack. The model will burst apart and butterflies will fall to the floor.

How To : Make a buckyball from folded paper with origami

To create an origami buckyball, you must start with a piece of paper cut into a triangle with each side about two inches long. Fold the corner of each side into the middle of the opposite side and then unfold to create creases that will be your guide. Next, fold a side up to t ...more

How To : Grip the ball to bowl inswing

Buddy Mason demonstrates how you can grip the ball to bowl inswing for the game cricket. You have to have the correct grip, position, and you must have your wrist cocked back. The seam must be kept straight and you must take into consideration the ball's sideways movement. By ...more

How To : Make an energy ball in Adobe After Effects

In this tutorial, we learn how to make an energy ball in Adobe After Effects. First, load a movie of someone pretending to hold an energy ball in their hands. After you do this, you will select a new setting and change the color. From here, you will select a round circle tool ...more

How To : Use proper ball position for accurate golf drives

Not everybody knows exactly where the position the ball when teeing off. Do you know where it should be placed? Director of Education for Troon Golf, Tim Mahoney, teaches you where to place the golf ball in your stance and how that impacts your ballflight. Just watch to see ho ...more

How To : Hit the tennis ball cross court

Want to improve your tennis skills? Check out this instructional tennis video that demonstrates how to hit a tennis ball across the court in this video tennis lesson. Take action and remember these tips: Keep hips and stance open Line hip toward the target Make the proper poi ...more

How To : Jump serve in a game of volleyball

The jump serve is an aggressive overhand volleyball serve designed to score quickly and, as you will see in this sports video, is very difficult to return. Learn how to jump serve in this volleyball video tutorial. Take Action: Move 10 or 15 feet behind service line. Toss th ...more

How To : Control the cue ball in pool

Controlling the cue ball in a game of billiards is very important for standard and safety shots. Get expert tips and advice on pool tables, cues, and skills in this free video. Part 1 of 11 - How to Control the cue ball in pool. Control the cue ball in pool - Part 2 of 11. Cli ...more

How To : Do Softball Hitting Drills Without a Partner

Practicing softball by yourself can be a challenge, since the interplay between pitcher and hitter is the very heart of the game. This video demonstrates some softball hitting drills that can be performed without a partner. All you need is a tee and the motivation to go out an ...more

How To : Origami Buckminster Fuller molecule balls

This video provides instruction on how to make "buckyballs" (dodecahedron, truncated icosahedron) from "PHiZZ" units. It looks complicated but it is really easy to make. You can fold it from standard square memo pads and do something else at the same time as these PHiZZ units ...more

How To : Shoot a lacrosse ball

Check out this instructional lacrosse video that demonstrates how to shoot a lacrosse ball. Shooting a lacrosse ball requires detailed technique and much practice to perfect. Learn how to shoot a lacrosse ball in this video. Take action and remember these tips: Grip Body posi ...more

How To : Make a propane balloon of doom

Looking for something new and unusual to light on fire? How about a propane bomb? This little how-to shows us the explosive power of propane when we expose it to flame. With a balloon, some propane and a piece of toilet paper we can make a pretty ball of flame.

How To : Walkthrough Factory Balls 3 - All Levels (1-30)

Veteran video walkthrough provider Tasselfoot shows users how to beat all 30 levels of the browser based game Factory Balls 3, step-by-step. Gameplay revolves around dropping balls over tools in the correct order, in order to recreate the ball pictured on the box. The game fea ...more

How To : Juggle 4 balls in no time

Want to learn to juggle 4 balls? This is it... A short guide to juggling 4 balls in no time! This instructional video shows some easy-to-do exercises that will make it sooo much easier to juggle 4 balls when that time comes! There are also some easy 4 ball tricks at the end, ...more

How To : Do the Houdini ball rope escape magic trick

Check out this crazy kid from the Netherlands as he tries to teach you a bit of magic... called Dutch Magic! Watch the video tutorial to learn how to do the Houdini ball rope escape magic trick. This is a great little prop illusion for anyone to check out.

How To : Knit in a new ball of yarn

This video will teach you how to join a new ball of yarn to your knitting using the "knitting in" method. With sly handiwork you can begin to weave in a new ball of yarn without dropping the old strand of yarn. It helps to knit in the new yarn in a less visible area.

How To : Replace Ball Joint on Grand Prix

Video: . This is how I replaced the warn ball joints on my 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP. This should be similar for Buick Regals from 1997-2003, Grand Prix from 1997-2008, and Chevy Monte Carlos from 2000-2007. I originally intended to grind down the rivets holding the ball jo ...more

How To : Juggle a soccer ball step by step

In this tutorial, we learn how to juggle a soccer ball step by step. First, drop the ball from waist level and kick it back up so you can catch it. This will give you a better feel for the ball. Next, do the same thing but this time kick the ball twice before catching it. Afte ...more

How To : Hit a golf ball 300 yards

There are three components of hitting a 300 yard drive in golf. 1st component is make sure that the top edge of the club should be below the top of the golf ball. The second component is making a complete turn in the back swing. The shoulder here should turn more than 90 degre ...more

News : 180 Unit Sonobe Buckyball

I wondered how silly you could get with sonobe, and had a bash at a buckyball, which is a fullerene (technically a truncated isocahedron; you can see a simple model here). It's twelve pentagons—each surrounded by 5 hexagons (20 in total)—making a football shape in England or a ...more

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