Understanding Force, Inertia, and Fitness Testing

Understanding Force and Motion

Force: A push or pull action applied upon an object.

Inertia: An object in motion stays in motion at the same speed and in the same direction, and an object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an external force.

Force (N) = mass (kg) x acceleration (a)

  • Mass: The quantity of matter in a body.
  • Acceleration: Rate at which an object changes speed.

Acceleration and Newton’s Third Law

Acceleration: An object will accelerate when acted upon by an external force. The acceleration

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Futsal: Essential Rules, Tactics, and Systems Explained

Basic Futsal Principles

Objectives

Get the ball into the opposing goal. The team with more goals wins.

Playing Field

The dimensions are identical to those of field handball: 40m x 20m.

Material

The ball has a diameter of 61-63 cm and weighs between 410 and 430g.

Duration

Two halves of 20 minutes with a 10-minute rest period.

Players

The team consists of five field players (four outfield players and a goalkeeper). Each has a specific place on the field:

  • Pivot: The most advanced player, who must be strong and
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Volleyball Rules: Officials, Rotations, and the Libero Role

Timeouts and Warm-ups

During timeouts, players go to the free zone near their respective benches to receive instructions from the coach. Substitute players can warm up without balls in the designated warm-up area, typically behind the baseline.

Volleyball Officiating Team

The refereeing team in a volleyball match consists of several officials:

  • First Referee: Sits or stands on a referee’s platform by one of the posts, providing a clear view over the net (approximately 50 cm above). This official directs
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Handball Pitching, Dribbling & Footwork Drills

Pitching Exercises

Exercise 1: Pitching from a Stationary Position

Description:

Develop basic throwing technique without movement.

Starting Position:

All players stand behind the six-meter line in front of the goal, without a goalkeeper.

Task:

One student at a time throws the ball into the goal.

Variations:

  • Specify the target location for the pitch (e.g., top left corner).
  • Five students, each with a ball, position themselves behind the six-meter line (at specific offensive positions like backcourt and wing)
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Understanding Choreography: Motor Skills, Expression, and Body Movement

Understanding Choreography

Choreography:

Coreus: Space
Grafia: drawing, writing.

Usually, when talking about choreography, we refer to a set of exercises accompanied by music. However, this term encompasses much more, adding richness to the work.

Key Capacities in Choreography

  • Motor Capacity: This capacity enables the full development of the body in space and time, encouraging students to coordinate and evolve these three components.
  • Physical Capacity: Developing this capacity means developing basic physical
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Hurdling and Relay Race Techniques: Essential Tips

Hurdling Techniques

Approach to the First Hurdle

Technique:

  1. Check Out: Generally, run the distance to the first hurdle in eight strides. The starting position is similar to a sprinter’s, with the heel of the attacking leg placed behind.
  2. Attack on the Hurdle: Initiate the attack from a sufficient distance to clear the obstacle, allowing one leg to land quickly for continuation. The distance is usually from 2 to 2.20 meters before the hurdle, dropping to 1.10 or 1.20 meters after the hurdle. Do not exceed
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