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How To: Play Farkle, a game of five dice

Mr. Trailer gives instructions on how to play a fun game called Farkle. Players will need five dice. He recommends casino dice which come in a pack of five. First roll the dice to see who goes first. The objective is to get ones, fives, triples, or straights. You have to get 650 to get on the board. Keep score on paper to keep track. Once you get on the board you can "stay" or roll again. Triples are 100 x the number. For example three 6's would be 600, a 1 would be 100, etc. Mr. Trailer has ...

How To: Make your own ballet style tutu

Tutus are not just for ballerinas anymore! Anyone who feels like twirling, dancing or just running around with a little extra poof can wear one! Follow this tutorial and make a tutu for yourself, your daughter or anyone else looking for a little fluff!

How To: Write a formal letter

As an adult you will come a cross a point in time when you need to make the right impression by writing a formal letter. Follow the format and you will be able to be most effective at conveying the information in your letter.

How To: Rhyme

From nursery rhymes, to rap songs, to love poems, rhyming is an important part of the English language. If you're feeling a little shaky on your rhyming abilities, glance over some of these simple rules and you'll be off and rhyming again.

How To: Replace your measuring tape with sonic measuring

Replace your measuring tape with this new product. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com demonstrates how a new sonic measuring device makes any job easier. Almost all home improvement jobs will involve measuring. You can use a tape measure which will give you 10-30 feet or a tape rule which will extend up to 100 feet. Using a tape measure may require a second person to hold the tape. You can now use a sonic measure, also called a digital tape measure, which you can do by yourself. Just aim from on...

How To: Play linebacker in football

In this instructional video series, learn how to play linebacker. Understand how the game works, with an introduction to the basic rules and objectives, as well as a rundown of the offensive and defensive positions on the field. Lessons also include skills and techniques for beginner offensive and defensive players: how to carry the ball, throw a pass, block effectively, punt, and make a solid hand off.

How To: Play backgammon

In this video series you will learn rules and information on how to play backgammon or how to improve your game if you already know how to play. There are several strategies explained in detail throughout the series that will expand your view of the game and help you identify possible weaknesses in your opponents that you might otherwise miss. Use these videos, tips and techniques to either learn the basics of how to play or to improve but keep playing.

How To: Hit the golf ball as a draw

This Sports video tutorial shows how to hit the golf ball as a draw. Frank demonstrates in this video how to hit a draw. It is very easy to hit one. What you should aim to achieve is an inside outside swing. He has laid out three clubs on the ground. One club is on target line. The other two clubs are parallel to each other and are on swing path line with the ball placed in their middle. When you swing your club back, go through the two clubs winding up. In the unwind portion, your club shoul...

How To: Pick a door knob lock with a tension wrench &lock pick

Watch this video conning tutorial and learn how to pick a door lock. Maybe you locked yourself out of the house, or you're just a criminal trying to get in somewhere you don't belong. You will need a lock pick and a tension wrench. To make the lock pick in this video take a hacksaw blade and trace a lock pick onto the surface. Lock pick templates can be printed out all over the internet. Next grind it down to size either with a bench grinder or a dremel. To make a tension wrench take out the ...

How To: Play marbles - the tournament way

If you're serious about playing marbles, than you probably knew there are actually marbles tournaments around the world. If you want to know how to play marbles, the tournament way, then this video will help you understand the basic rules and regulations. This is for serious marble players.

How To: Play cornerback in football

In this instructional video series, learn how to play cornerback. Understand how the game works, with an introduction to the basic rules and objectives, as well as a rundown of the offensive and defensive positions on the field. Lessons also include skills and techniques for beginner offensive and defensive players: how to carry the ball, throw a pass, block effectively, punt, and make a solid hand off.

How To: Make a tackle in football

In this free instructional video series, learn how to make a tackle in football. Understand how the game works, with an introduction to the basic rules and objectives, as well as a rundown of the offensive and defensive positions on the field. Lessons also include skills and techniques for beginner offensive and defensive players: how to carry the ball, throw a pass, block effectively, punt, and make a solid hand off.

How To: Play the center position in football

In this instructional video series, learn how to play center. Understand how the game works, with an introduction to the basic rules and objectives, as well as a rundown of the offensive and defensive positions on the field. Lessons also include skills and techniques for beginner offensive and defensive players: how to carry the ball, throw a pass, block effectively, punt, and make a solid hand off.

How To: Kick a field goal in football

In this instructional video series, learn how to kick a field goal. Understand how the game works, with an introduction to the basic rules and objectives, as well as a rundown of the offensive and defensive positions on the field. Lessons also include skills and techniques for beginner offensive and defensive players: how to carry the ball, throw a pass, block effectively, punt, and make a solid hand off.

How To: Play offensive guard in football

In this instructional video series, learn how to play offensive guard. Understand how the game works, with an introduction to the basic rules and objectives, as well as a rundown of the offensive and defensive positions on the field. Lessons also include skills and techniques for beginner offensive and defensive players: how to carry the ball, throw a pass, block effectively, punt, and make a solid hand off.

How To: Learn to play spades

In this card game video series, learn how to play spades. Get basic rules and directions, as well as strategies for winning more books or tricks in a hand of spades. Once you get a handle on the basics, watch the advanced series on spades strategy and become a master card shark.

How To: Play four square

In this series of kids activity videos from our physical education expert, Expert Village tells you how to play the game of four square. Learn how to set up a court and choose the right ball, then watch a brief overview of the simple rules and you are ready to play.

How To: Play "Give and Take"

In this introductory video series you will learn all the rules on “Give & Take” and tips on how to attack and win at the game. You will also learn how to practice and master the game from nothing so that the next time you play you'll be able to no only teach others but defeat them as well.

How To: Play ultimate frisbee

In this how-to video series, learn how to play Ultimate Frisbee from Ultimate Frisbee player David Gelber. David will teach the rules of Ultimate Frisbee, what equipment you need to play Ultimate Frisbee, how to throw a Frisbee with a backhand throw, how to throw a Frisbee with a flick throw.

How To: Play guts frisbee

In this video series, watch as professional Guts Frisbee player Ryan Scott teaches how to play Guts Frisbee. Learn the history of Guts Frisbee, the rules of the game, defense strategies, how to play different positions for guts frisbee, and learn different grips and throws like: the fish hook, the steaker, the California power throw, the back hand, the forehand, the flipper and the thumper.

How To: Play gin rummy

In this video series, Gary Zier teaches the object and rules of Gin Rummy. Learn about match scoring, knocking, and deadwood. Gary also offers tips and strategies for the experienced or beginner gin player. So, grab a partner and start playing Gin Rummy today!

How To: Play solitaire

In this video clip series, our expert will discuss the game of solitaire in both traditional, table-top games and computer versions. Learn the basics of the game, tips for improving the game and information on the foundations of the game and its rules. Tips for keeping score, dealing the cards, shuffling and playing through the stacks are included, as well as bonus footage of fun tricks to play with the card deck and Vegas pointers.

How To: Play Chinese checkers

In this video series, learn how to play a game of Chinese checkers. Our expert will demonstrate the basic moves the pieces make, with a discussion of the rules of the game, as well as some tips on playing strategies that will increase your chances of winning.

How To: Keep Law Enforcement Out of Your Android Device

With protests springing up across America, there's a chance you may have your first interaction with law enforcement. Many demonstrators will have their phones in-hand to film the action, which, sadly, could prompt an officer to demand the device and any self-incriminating data it may contain. Before this happens, you should know there are tools at your disposal to protect your data in such situations.

How To: Use John the Ripper in Metasploit to Quickly Crack Windows Hashes

There are many password-cracking tools out there, but one of the mainstays has always been John the Ripper. It's a powerful piece of software that can be configured and used in many different ways. Metasploit actually contains a little-known module version of JTR that can be used to quickly crack weak passwords, so let's explore it in an attempt to save precious time and effort.

How To: Set Up a New MacOS Computer to Protect Against Eavesdropping & Ransomware

While MacOS computers have been spared from some of the most famous malware attacks, there is no shortage of malicious programs written for them. To keep your computer safe from some of the most common types of malware, we'll check out two free tools. These tools can automatically detect ransomware encrypting your files and watch for unauthorized access to your microphone and camera.