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How To: Do the Gerrard side-foot free-kick soccer move

Most free kicks in soccer originate outside the box so the ball has a chance to go high and above the goalkeeper's reach. However, kicking from inside the box gives you more precision if not height. If you're willing to make this tradeoff, then follow Liverpool FC's Steven Gerrard's lead. Gerrard's side-foot free-kick is a football technique that guides the ball swiftly into the net, its success dependent on making sure you kick the nose of the ball for the greatest force. Learn how to do you...

How To: Kick the perfect place kick in rugby

Jonny Wilkinson, who plays fly-half for England, Newcastle Falcons and the Lions. demonstrates how to kick the perfect place kick. Set the ball up nice and straight and line the seams up with the target. Start your run up from a 45 degree angle between you, the ball, and the post. Make sure your kick connects with the ball in the sweet spot. Kick the perfect place kick in rugby.

How To: Straighten a kick shot in pool using reverse English

A pool shooting tutorial. Using a slight right English in this example, the cue ball bypasses an obstacle ball and kicks off the rail, sending the object ball into the pocket. The use of reverse English reduces the rebound angle as the object ball is deflected off the rail which enables you to hit previously unreachable balls. Straighten a kick shot in pool using reverse English.

How To: Perform a Kung Fu kick combination

In kung fu, combine the jump toe kick and tornado kick to produce a powerful attack sequence. Perform the jump toe kick and tornado kick combo with tips from a professional kung fu instructor in this free martial arts video. Perform a Kung Fu kick combination - Part 1 of 20.

How To: Warm up for baseball -- dynamic butt kick stretches

This instructional video from BaseballRox will teach you how to warm-up properly on the field, which will help to prevent injuries. These baseball videos are aimed to help young players and coaches improve their performance on the field by warming up with dynamic stretches. See how to warm up for baseball -- dynamic butt kick stretches.

How To: Break a board with the jumping front kick

Carlos Martin and Maxi Montiel demonstrate how to break a board with the jumping front kick using taekwon do. You have to prepare and practice before you will be able to break the wooden board. Warning! You should have prior experience in board breaking before attempting. Break a board with the jumping front kick.

How To: Do donkey kicks

The gluteal muscles, or glutes, can be targeted with donkey kicks. This exercise is easy to perform and does not require any fancy equipment. The donkey kick is a classic "butt" exercise, and there are many variations of the original donkey kick. Instructions for the donkey kick exercise are listed below:

How To: Kick in rugby

How to kick the ball in a game of Rugby Union. With help from Esher Rugby Club, here is a great guide to kicking, helping you to improve your game. Kick in rugby.

How To: Defend a soccer corner kick

In this sports video tutorial, Adrian Heath, Head Coach of Austin Aztex explains how to defend a soccer corner kick. Corner is awarded to the opponent when the ball goes over the goal line after touching a defender. If the ball is close to the goal post, the goal keeper catches the ball. In case the ball is kicked wide of the goal post and lands in the penalty area, a defender kicks the ball out over the side line or passes to another member of the defending team. If the ball is directed slig...

News: Tips on recording a kick drum

There are a lot of important things to keep in mind when you’re recording a kick drum. It seems like it’d be as simple as putting a mic in front of the drum, but there is so much more! Here are some quick tips on recording and mixing a good kick drum.

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How To: Shoot a two-rail kick shot in pool

This pool shooting video demonstrates the best way to use the rails to deflect a frozen cue ball toward the object ball. To unfreeze the cue ball you can deflect it off the opposite rail, then it will deflect off the rail near the object ball and gently knock it into the pocket. Shoot a two-rail kick shot in pool.

How To: Get a perky butt

Sophie Rycott demonstrates how you can get a perky butt by doing pilates. There are four exercises you can do: hamstring press, side leg kicks, leg extensions, and single leg kicks. Get a perky butt.

How To: Do a flutter kick ab exercise

Flutter kicks are often used to work the lower abs. Generally, flutter kicks are performed at the end of an abdominal workout when the abs are fatigued. In reality, this exercise does very little for abdominal development. The main muscles worked are the hip flexors. So if you are trying to get the most out of your abs workout, there are better options.

How To: Do a scissor kick ab exercise

The scissor kick is often used to target the lower abs. However, this exercise does a poor job of working the abs. The hip flexors do most of the work. This exercise can be used in a continuum of ab exercises, but it should not be used as a primary ab exercise.

How To: Do the lofted soccer pass

Like achieving your wildest dreams, sometimes getting the ball over to a teammate who's far away requires one nice, guttural kick. When no one is within safe passing distance, you must employ the lofted pass, a strong-footed kick that lifts the ball vastly above the defender and lands within the grasp of your teammate.