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News: Jabulani, the new toy.

I'm somewhat of a skeptic when it comes to the "advantages" (the quotation marks should indicate the tone I'm taking) of a new ball. What's wrong with having a man made ball with slight imperfections and differences? So much of the game depends on the moment (of truth or shame) and everything leading up to it anyways, that to bring technology into different areas of the sport seems like tiny steps into that ever looming 5th referee and instant replays that will take the human factor out of th...

How To: Do the Cruyuff turn soccer move to eliminate opponents

In the 1970s, Dutch legend Johan Cruyff invented a soccer trick called the Cruyuff turn, which tricks the defender into thinking you're about to pass or cross the ball. Instead of doing either, you drag the ball behind you to keep dribbling towards your destination. Successful football skills are all about how you can trick your opponent with footwork and body gestures, so get moving with this effective soccer trick!

How To: Smash your tennis serves like Ana Ivanovic

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to serve in tennis. Viewers are taught how to serve by tennis player, Ana Ivanovic. Ana provides tips that will help the viewer improve their serving skills in tennis. Some tips that are given include: be relaxed, slightly lean forward, start with the palm on the racket, toss the ball in a straight line, move your foot forward as you strike the ball and the ball should be hit in the middle of the racket. This video will benefit those viewers who want ...

How To: Make an over-the-shoulder catch like Larry Fitzgerald

NFL star Larry Fitzgerald from the Arizona Cardinals teaches us how to make an over-the-shoulder catch. He catches the ball away from this body and face, by looking back at the flying ball. After the catch, he pulls it towards his body and away from the other team. He tells us that you will get hit by defenders, whether or not you catch the ball, so focus on it. After you catch it, tuck in towards the hand nearest to a sideline. To get rid of a defender you should put a stiff hand on him or s...

How To: Do back hyperextension exercises on a stability ball

The stability ball hyperextension works to strengthen the lower back. Begin by placing your stomach/chest on a stability ball. Your legs should be shoulder width apart and fully extended against a wall behind you. The wall is used to provide leverage during the back extension. Place your hands either on side of the ball or crossed in front of your chest. Next, lift your chest off the ball until the lower back is fully flexed, then slowly return to the starting position. To add difficulty to t...

How To: Do a leg curl with a stability ball

This version of the leg curl is one of the most demanding hamstring exercises you will find. One should at least have an intermediate level of workout experience before attempting this exercise. A certain degree of muscle control is required in order to be able to stabilize the ball. But with a bit of practice, anyone can master this exercise. It is important to thoroughly warm up your hamstrings before performing this exercise, as the starting resistance level is high.

How To: Make tennis fun for kids

Tennis professional Francis Ribeiro says that kids need to have fun when they are playing tennis. They also should always watch the ball and practice making contact with the ball. The three basic ideas are enjoy the game, watch the ball, and make contact. Make tennis fun for kids.

News: cup test ball shock!

Convince the some of the jackass crew that were doing a segment where they need to wear athletic cups. (maybe say they re-making the cup test segment) And rig the cups to electric shockers in them that will shock their balls mercilessly until they cry.

How To: Hit a fade shot in golf

Golf monster Rickard Strongert shows you how to fade the ball, a technique useful when you want to make the ball follow a right-shaping fairway from the tee. Hit a fade shot in golf.

How To: Hit a forehand volley in tennis

Fabian Nunez Seixa explains that to hit a forehand volley, you should use the correct grip and be in the correct position which is three steps away from the net. When the tennis ball is approaching, you need to move the racquet toward the ball, keep your arm straight, and step diagonally forward. Hit a forehand volley in tennis.

How To: Master the basic one-handed backhand in tennis

Francis Ribeiro explains that to hit the one-handed backhand, you must use the eastern grip. You should approach the ball, take a backswing with bent arms, swing, and follow through. You should never take your eyes off the ball. Master the basic one-handed backhand in tennis.

How To: Practice chipping with drills

Rickard Strongert explains that to learn how to feel where the ball will land, you can try lying two clubs on the green, three feet apart, and try hitting 15 balls in between the two clubs. You should also try to use different clubs and to control your breathing. Practice chipping with drills.

How To: Hit drives from a kneeling position

Rickard Strongert explains that to hit impressive drives from a kneeling position, one must tee the ball higher than normal, kneel down, and spread your knees out wide. You also should hit at a steep angle and imagine you want to land the club head in front of the ball. Hit drives from a kneeling position.

How To: Pass and control a soccer ball

Having sausage legs and wobbly toes in soccer is equivalent to career death. Whether you play a striker or a midfielder, dribbling, passing, and controling the ball are the most important basic abilities needed to be a good soccer player.

News: Port-O-Dominoes

Here is prank that's fun for the whole family! Each Jackass guy except for Wee Man gets their own Port-O-Potty, completely filled with all kinds of poo and filth. Wee Man gets one of those Human Hamster Balls that you get into, also filled with poo and whatnot. All of the shitters are lined up one after another, like a row of dominoes . . . but they are not on the ground, they are all on platforms that are 6 or 7 feet high (just so when it tips over, it REALLY tips over). Now, back to Wee Man...

How To: Do a stiff leg deadlift with a medicine ball

The stiff leg deadlift is a great exercise for the hamstring and glute areas. The movement is relatively easy to perform. The key is to keep the lower back flat as you bend at the waist. Do not round the back on the way down. The preferred feet position is about shoulder width apart or less. The stiff leg deadlift can also be performed with the feet together.