Mary E. Knott
I'm married and a mother of four. I love to study independently, coach volleyball and garden. A variety of topics intrigue me. The universe is an interesting place of wonder.
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Volleyball: How to Serve UnderhandThe only time during any match when you are in complete control of the play is during the serve. It is the first offensive play made and it needs to be good.
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Volleyball: Preparing to PlayPlaying volleyball takes more than knowing how to perform the fundamental skills of the game. You must prepare physically and mentally to play the game. You must know what is expected of you and how to meet those expectations.
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Volleyball Training: Upper Body StretchesOverall flexibility and strength are huge assets to a good volleyball player. Your muscles need to be flexible to help prevent injury. Flexibility also helps with speed and execution on the court.
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Volleyball Training: Lower Body StretchesOverall flexibility and strength are huge assets to a good volleyball player. Your muscles need to be flexible to help prevent injury. Flexibility also helps with speed and execution on the court.
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Volleyball: Spiking - Learn How to Spike-Hit-Attack!The spike/ hit /attack is the last step of offense in volleyball. An effective spike gives the team more of an opportunity to score. If the spike is well placed, hard hit and fast moving, it will be difficult for the defense to get to and make a play.
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Volleyball: Blocking - Learn How to Defend with a BlockThe block is the first line of defense against an attack in volleyball. Blocking a ball deflects the ball back toward the opponent. Thus, diverting the attack.
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Volleyball: How to Dig Out of the NetNothing is more frustrating than when a ball is shanked into the net. With proper technique you can save the play.
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Essential Volleyball Skills: Performing the Overhand ServeServing is a skill of utmost importance in volleyball. It is the only time during any match when you are in complete control of the play. The serve is the first offensive play made, it needs to be good.
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Volleyball: TippingThe dink or tip is used in the offensive attack in volleyball. A well placed tip gives your team a good opportunity to score. The tip is used to place the ball strategically; making it difficult for defenders to touch.
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Essential Volleyball Skills: Performing the Forward SetThe set is the second step of offense in volleyball. A good set to an attacker gives the attacker more options for an effective spike. This article covers the forward overhand set.
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Volleyball: The Bump Pass - Performing This Essential & Simple SkillThe pass is the first line of defense in volleyball. A good pass to the setter gives the team a better chance for completing the attack and can help keep the ball alive in many offensive and defensive plays.
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The Deepwater Horizon Disaster - Part 2 - Oil Spill Clean-Up in the Gulf of MexicoLarge scale clean-up and containment efforts are under way in the Gulf. The environmental impact won't be known for many years to come. The immediate devastation of this enormous oil spill has us desperately scrambling for solutions.
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The Deepwater Horizon Disaster - Part 1 - Stopping the Oil Spill in the Gulf of MexicoThe deadly Deepwater Horizon Incident began April 20, 2010 when a BP -British Petroleum- rig, in the Gulf of Mexico, exploded and sank; 11 lost their lives. The well below the rig has been gushing oil into the Gulf of Mexico since.
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Ice Melt - the Polar Ice Caps Are Melting. So What?So the polar ice caps are melting, what's the big deal? Haven't they been melting and refreezing since they were created? What's new?
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The Impact of Oil - Reliance at What Cost?We use, purchase and dispose of many petroleum based products. Our consumption of energy derived from fossil fuels is predicted to increase. As consumption increases so does pollution. Increased pollution isn't the only side effect of the oil industry.
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Katla Volcano: The Kettle is Not Your Average VolcanoLocated just 12 miles from Eyjafjallajokull and connected by a series of magma channels. If Katla erupts the fallout could be devastating.