Answerbag: emilyw's answers

Answer to Should the initial transfer of your body weight for any stroke happen just before the racket meets the ball?

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:34:51 -0800

Should the initial transfer of your body weight for any stroke happen just before the racket meets the ball?

Ideally the sooner you prepare for making contact with the ball the better. So this means the weight shifting should begin once you see the ball coming and you prepare your stroke. You always want to position your feet properly so that you are in the correct position to hit the ball but it is...

Answer to Is it legal for the receiver's partner in doubles to move around the service box while the server tosses the ball?

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:30:41 -0800

Is it legal for the receiver's partner in doubles to move around the service box while the server tosses the ball?

Yes this is legal, but not something I've seen on the courts. Customarily I would think the reciever's partner should limit movement so as to distract his partner's line of sight when receiving the serve.

Answer to Does a higher tension strung racquet produce more power, less accuracy, or more accuracy, less power?

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:28:39 -0800

Does a higher tension strung racquet produce more power, less accuracy, or more accuracy, less power?

Perhaps irrelevant to the question, but if you are curious about how to generate more pace/power on your strokes, there are other factors that contribute to this aside from string tension. Namely, racquet balance/weight also affects it and as someone already mentioned, as well as racquet swinging...

Answer to In doubles, if the other team is serving, is it legal for the person not serving to charge the net as the other person is getting ready to serve or is serving?

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:24:54 -0800

In doubles, if the other team is serving, is it legal for the person not serving to charge the net as the other person is getting ready to serve or is serving?

Yes it is most certainly legal! The net player on the same side as the person serving can move however s/he wants. From a strategic perspective it can confuse the opposing team in terms of knowing whether s/he is going to aggressively get balls that are hit from the opponents baseline or to...

Answer to Is there a way for an introverted person to become an extroverted person?

Sun, 21 May 2006 01:46:25 -0700

Is there a way for an introverted person to become an extroverted person?

I think the underlying source of introversion for people is lack of self-confidence and being overly self-conscious about themselves. It is easy for people to keep to themselves if they do not want to expose/reveal their true personality to people in fear of rejection or lack of acceptance. So,...

Answer to I am a junior player, and I am going to play my first tournament soon. Does anybody have tips about tournament strategy, controlling nervousness, etc.?

Sun, 21 May 2006 01:36:15 -0700

I am a junior player, and I am going to play my first tournament soon. Does anybody have tips about tournament strategy, controlling nervousness, etc.?

I've never played in a real tournament, so speaking purely from experience of a recreational player I would suggest that you should have confidence in yourself and your shots. :) Like all sports, tennis is as much a mental game as it is a physical one. If you can control your emotions and your...

Answer to What is the ideal service stance and hitting motion?

Sun, 21 May 2006 01:32:11 -0700

What is the ideal service stance and hitting motion?

There are many ways to teach someone how to do the serve. As far as stance/position goes, position yourself such that your left foot is in front, right foot behind you. The left foot should be pointed and angled towards the post of the net on the side you are serving to [for instance, if you are...

Answer to What questions submitted to Answerbag made you laugh the most and why?

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 17:51:36 -0800

What questions submitted to Answerbag made you laugh the most and why?

"My husband spends a lot of his free time on Answerbag and doesn't pay much attention to me any more. What can I do to get him to spend more time with me?" (http://www.answerbag.com/q_view.php/30259) Probably something I wouldn't laugh at if it were my husband, but I did...

Answer to What are the small clear things in tapioca pudding?

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 23:27:14 -0800

What are the small clear things in tapioca pudding?

Those small clear things are actually tapioca pearls or pellets: "Tapioca, widely used starchy food, obtained from the fleshy root of the bitter cassava . Tapioca is sold in flake or flour form and as the pellet pearl tapioca. Tapioca flour is widely used in place of wheat flour in...

Answer to Do dreams really mean anything?

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 12:01:19 -0800

Do dreams really mean anything?

This is probably going to be a very vague answer that you weren't looking for, but I'll say that I think everything is relative and depends on the eye of the beholder. If you want to interpret your dreams to have some significance or meaning on you emotionally, personally, etc. then...

Answer to How does an apology from someone help us heal?

Sat, 21 Jan 2006 15:41:45 -0800

How does an apology from someone help us heal?

People always seek acceptance, comfort, security from those they care about. There are two facets to an apology that helps us heal. Firstly, when we are hurt by someone we care about an apology from that person is a way of meeting expectations you have for that person and the relationship you...

Answer to Why do some people criticize others for behaviors they are guilty of having themselves?

Sat, 21 Jan 2006 15:32:15 -0800

Why do some people criticize others for behaviors they are guilty of having themselves?

I think, for the people who criticize, it is a way for them to subconsciously recognize the behaviors they are guilty of themselves and hoping others do not adopt these same weaknesses. Personally the hardest thing to do is to introspectively deal with my own weaknesses and change them...

Answer to Why do people hold on to negative emotions?

Sat, 21 Jan 2006 15:25:40 -0800

Why do people hold on to negative emotions?

I think if I were to give one answer, it depends on the context in which the negative emotions are brought on. But generally I think it's easier for people to hold on to negative emotions when they get hurt because of the emotional and psychological pain that is associated with it. In terms...

Answer to What causes a person to be arrogant?

Sat, 21 Jan 2006 15:10:47 -0800

What causes a person to be arrogant?

Ironically enough, from what I've seen I think arrogance actually comes from a lack of confidence or insecurity. People like this I think have been put down a lot or have had inadequate amounts of emotional, psychological support and love necessary to make them feel good about themselves ....

Answer to Are there any Kenjutsu schools in the US or Canada?

Sun, 15 Jan 2006 13:00:11 -0800

Are there any Kenjutsu schools in the US or Canada?

I don't know of any schools that teach strictly kenjutsu, but I do know of some schools that instruct in another similar sword art, shinkendo. They have schools in global locations, but has its headquarters in California: http://www.shinkendo.com/main.html Definitely worth looking...

Answer to Are there contraceptives available for dogs?

Sun, 15 Jan 2006 12:50:13 -0800

Are there contraceptives available for dogs?

Yes there appear to be contraceptives available for dogs [and cats] which fall into two general categories: steroidal and physical methods. Steroidal Contraceptives "Several steroidal contraceptives similar to those used in women have been evaluated in dogs and, to a lesser extent,...

Answer to How long will a Rottweiler's pregnancy last?

Sun, 15 Jan 2006 12:47:59 -0800

How long will a Rottweiler's pregnancy last?

"Average length of pregnancy period for [Rottweiler] bitches is 62�63 days (may differ from 58 to 65 days). In average bitches belonging to large (working) breeds give birth to 6�7 puppies (sometimes up to 10�12). " [source http://www.der-rottweiler.com/menu3_06.html]

Answer to What is the best way to go about cleaning the lens, without opening my Xbox?

Fri, 30 Dec 2005 10:38:43 -0800

What is the best way to go about cleaning the lens, without opening my Xbox?

From prior experience, I think the easiest way to clean the lens is to run a CD/laser disc cleaner. If you have never used one before, it's essentially a CD with tiny brushes on it that, when played in the Xbox or any other disc reading electronic device, sweep over and clean the lens. You...

Answer to What's the best way to moisturize your skin?

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 01:15:41 -0800

What's the best way to moisturize your skin?

This is probably a bit more tangential, but drinking plenty of water is very helpful in maintaining a good complexion and hydrated skin too. :)

Answer to On average, how many users sign-in on Answerbag per day?

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 01:09:09 -0800

On average, how many users sign-in on Answerbag per day?

It varies from day to day like many of the other statistics gathered about the site, but on average about 100 users per day.

Answer to What is the meaning of the word "pee"?

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 01:01:40 -0800

What is the meaning of the word "pee"?

As far as American slang is concerned, the term "pee" is the equivalent to the verb to urinate.

Answer to My Xbox freezes when it loads a game. It used to do it once in a while, but now I can't even load new games. What's wrong?

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 00:57:08 -0800

My Xbox freezes when it loads a game. It used to do it once in a while, but now I can't even load new games. What's wrong?

I have been having similar problems with my Xbox as well. According to what I was able to find out, either the lens is dirty or your Xbox is overheating. Try getting a laser lens/CD lens disc cleaner, insert it into the drive like a normal game and run the cleaning simluation. This should clean...

Answer to What does it mean when someone says you're hard to read?

Mon, 26 Dec 2005 15:41:20 -0800

What does it mean when someone says you're hard to read?

My understanding of the phrase "reading" someone is mainly that it implies how to judge, interpret, or understand someone's emotions, persona, intentions, or general character traits. Usually people who I think are "hard to read" are those who are very guarded of...

Answer to What are the dates for which all Grand slam tournaments are played?

Sun, 06 Nov 2005 23:43:21 -0800

What are the dates for which all Grand slam tournaments are played?

Dates vary year to year, but here are the general schedules: US Open: last week of August - early September Wimbeldon: last week of June - early July Australian Open: mid-January - last week of January French Open: last week of May - second week of June

Answer to What is the best exercise to wean someone who is used to a sedentary lifestyle?

Sun, 06 Nov 2005 22:50:49 -0800

What is the best exercise to wean someone who is used to a sedentary lifestyle?

I think for people who are accustomed to being sedentary it is easiest to start slowly and with less vigorous exercise. Someone already suggested walking as a good exercise because it is so easy to do and can be fun if you find a good place to take a walk (e.g. a nice park to see the lovely...

Answer to What is Umami?

Sat, 08 Oct 2005 23:58:03 -0700

What is Umami?

"Savoriness or umami is the name for the taste sensation produced by the free glutamates commonly found in fermented and aged foods, for example parmesan and roquefort cheeses, as well as soy sauce and fish sauce. It is also found in significant amounts in various unfermented foods such as...

Answer to What is a good beer for a beginner drinker who hates the bitter taste?

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 19:23:24 -0700

What is a good beer for a beginner drinker who hates the bitter taste?

I think drinking beer is an acquired taste, so the longer you've been drinking it in general the more you'll grow accustomed to the bitterness. And if it helps, if in the same sitting you drink other types of alcohol (e.g. cocktails, liquor) first, I'm sure you won't be able...

Answer to What does "dead heading" flowers mean and how do I do it?

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 00:38:36 -0700

What does "dead heading" flowers mean and how do I do it?

"Dead-heading is the removal of faded flowers before they can develop seed. Dead-heading is a form of summer or day-to-day pruning. The standard recommendation is to cut the flower stem back to an outward-facing bud above a five-leaflet or seven-leaflet leaf. Dead headed in summer pruning...

Answer to What is the ideal grip for the slice serve?

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 00:31:21 -0700

What is the ideal grip for the slice serve?

I have been taught that the best grip for the slice serve is the Western or extreme Western grip, where if you have the Continental grip, adjust your hand so that your knuckles are facing the ground.

Answer to What is the best playing position to take in a singles game?

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 00:27:33 -0700

What is the best playing position to take in a singles game?

Disregarding the professional singles game, I would think that the best playing position in a singles match is in the center of the court, halfway between the side alley lines, at the baseline. By positioning yourself at either side of the court (left versus the right) your opponent could more...

Answer to What is a overhead smash?

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 00:19:54 -0700

What is a overhead smash?

The overhead smash is a stroke that is similar to the serve, but does not incorporate the full motion that includes the footwork (e.g. bending of the knees) and ball toss. It is used usually to hit high balls or lobs that go over a player's head. Personally one of the more dififcult of the...

Answer to What are the qualities that a best friend should have?

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 00:15:58 -0700

What are the qualities that a best friend should have?

Right, this question can have very subjective responses but I appreciate honesty, acceptance, and to be able to feel comfortable enough to be yourself around him or her. But then again these qualities would be ideal in any relationship. :)

Answer to What year did Bloody Sunday occur?

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 23:44:21 -0700

What year did Bloody Sunday occur?

"Bloody Sunday: January 22, 1905 � Tsarist troops opened fire on a peaceful demonstration of workers in St. Petersburg, starting the Revolution of 1905, which failed." [from http://www.historyteacher.net/EuroProjects/DBQ1998-1999/Glossary22-99.htm]

Answer to What determines the color of your eyes?

Sat, 24 Sep 2005 01:05:37 -0700

What determines the color of your eyes?

"Eye color is a physical trait that is genetically determined. A favorite pastime for many expectant parents is documenting the eye color of grandparents and extended family members to attempt to predict the eye color of their baby. Any discussion of the inheritance of eye color, requires a...

Answer to What is the shotgun formation?

Sat, 24 Sep 2005 01:01:32 -0700

What is the shotgun formation?

"The Shotgun formation is an alignment used by the offensive team in American and Canadian football. This formation is used by many teams in obvious passing situations, although other teams do use this as their base formation. In the shotgun, instead of the quarterback receiving the snap...

Answer to Does smoking Clove cigarettes cause the lungs to bleed?

Sat, 24 Sep 2005 00:58:25 -0700

Does smoking Clove cigarettes cause the lungs to bleed?

It sounds like this article supports the possibility that smoking Clove cigarettes does cause the lungs to bleed: "...the U.S Centers for Disease Control reported 12 cases of severe illness possibly associated with smoking clove cigarettes. Symptoms in the 11 patients who were...

Answer to Is smoking a pipe bad for your health in the way that a cigarette is?

Sat, 24 Sep 2005 00:54:18 -0700

Is smoking a pipe bad for your health in the way that a cigarette is?

"Smoking cigars or pipes is not a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes. Most of the same cancer-causing substances found in cigarettes are found in cigars. Most cigars have as much nicotine as several cigarettes. When cigar smokers inhale, nicotine is absorbed as rapidly as it is with...

Answer to How can a person release built up tension, anger, and stress in a healthy way?

Fri, 23 Sep 2005 18:32:16 -0700

How can a person release built up tension, anger, and stress in a healthy way?

Everyone expresses themselves in his own unique way, so I would say first that there is no single, correct way to release tension and stress. As long as your outlet of releasing this negative energy has no detrimental effect to yourself or anyone else, I support your consideration in wanting to...

Answer to How do ducks, geese and other waterfowl float on water?

Sun, 18 Sep 2005 22:04:10 -0700

How do ducks, geese and other waterfowl float on water?

"Ducks are well adapted to allow them to stay afloat without using too much energy. Ducks' bones are hollow for buoyancy, and a thick layer of feathers that interlock to trap air increases this effect. This air cushion also provides insulation in cold water to conserve body heat....

Answer to What are tennis racquet strings really made out of? It isn't "catgut" anymore, is it?

Sun, 18 Sep 2005 21:18:59 -0700

What are tennis racquet strings really made out of? It isn't "catgut" anymore, is it?

There are basically two types of tennis racquet strings used both by professionals and recreational players, natural gut and synthetic strings. "Natural Gut Natural gut strings are made of cows' gut in a complex process. Their main features are superb elasticity, tension stability...

Answer to Which messaging client allows you to login to multiple accounts at once?

Fri, 16 Sep 2005 14:03:21 -0700

Which messaging client allows you to login to multiple accounts at once?

I know AOL's Instant Messaging client has an add-on called AIM+ (or AIM plus) that allows you to run multiple instances of AIM at one time: http://www.big-o-software.com/products/aimplus/

Answer to What is an overpitched delivery in cricket?

Fri, 16 Sep 2005 14:01:03 -0700

What is an overpitched delivery in cricket?

"Overpitched delivery : a delivery that is full pitched but not a yorker, bouncing just in front of the batsman. Considered a poor delivery, as it easy for the batsman to get the middle of the bat to the ball. An overpitched ball is often a half-volley." [from...

Answer to What is a flipper?

Fri, 16 Sep 2005 13:59:41 -0700

What is a flipper?

"The Flipper The grip - The fingers are brought further forward on the ball and the thumb plays a part...grip is not too tight as this can stop the ball fizzing out of his hand. The delivery - The trick is to not bowl it too fast. When he stays relaxed and squeezes the ball out through...

Answer to What is a half-volley?

Fri, 16 Sep 2005 13:57:50 -0700

What is a half-volley?

"Is a type of pitch delivered in such a position that it will strike the bat immediately after it begins to bounce." [from http://www.liveindia.com/cricket/Bowling.html] "The rising part of the trajectory of a ball immediately after it bounces." [from...

Answer to Can I change or withdraw my ratings on Answerbag?

Wed, 14 Sep 2005 16:28:51 -0700

Can I change or withdraw my ratings on Answerbag?

Yes you can! Incidentally the change was just implemented and made known through the September Answerbag newsletter. You may change your ratings by simply going to an answer that you have already rated, rate it again and it will override your previous rating. Along with this change, the author...

Answer to What is "method acting"?

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 10:09:50 -0700

What is "method acting"?

[Method acting] is a style of acting first expounded by Konstantine Stanislavsky in the early 1900s, and popularized by Lee Strasberg (1899-1982) in the US in his Actors Studio; refers to actors who gave realistic performances based upon and drawn from their own personal experiences and emotions;...

Answer to What is the ethnicity of Charisma Carpenter?

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 09:55:17 -0700

What is the ethnicity of Charisma Carpenter?

Her mom is Cherokee, Irish, Scottish on the GM side and 1/2 Spanish on the GF side. Her Dad is French and German so I guess that would make CC just plain ole all american "Heinz 57". [from http://tinyurl.com/89yqq]

Answer to How many times was Elizabeth Taylor married, when and with whom?

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 09:52:25 -0700

How many times was Elizabeth Taylor married, when and with whom?

Ms. Elizabeth Taylor has been married a total of eight times to seven husbands: * Hotel heir Nicky Hilton (married May 6, 1950-divorced January 29, 1951) * Actor Michael Wilding (married February 21, 1952-divorced January 26, 1957) * Producer Mike Todd (married February 2,...

Answer to What does the little "[x]" following some comments mean? If I click on it I'm invited to log in, even though I already am.

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 23:19:38 -0700

What does the little "[x]" following some comments mean? If I click on it I'm invited to log in, even though I already am.

That [x] symbol is a function that allows a user to delete comments. You can only delete comments that were authored by you, so in the case where you attempted to click on it and it asked you to log in was probably because you tried to delete someone else's comment.

Answer to How can a US President be impeached?

Sun, 11 Sep 2005 23:15:49 -0700

How can a US President be impeached?

Technically, impeachment is the Senate's quasi-criminal proceeding instituted to remove a public officer, not the actual act of removal. Most references to impeachment, however, encompass the entire process, beginning with the House's impeachment inquiry. The term will be used in that...

Answer to What are the health risks of taking speed?

Sun, 11 Sep 2005 23:12:56 -0700

What are the health risks of taking speed?

Speed is an amphetamine and can affect your body depending upon the amount you take, your body size and type, and other factors. In small amounts, the effects can last from a few hours to a few days, which include psychological effects: * feel very good and confident * feel energetic and...

Answer to What is a heatsink?

Sun, 24 Jul 2005 16:50:44 -0700

What is a heatsink?

A cooling device which attaches to a CPU, GPU, RAM and/or the chip set on a motherboard. Most commonly a metal part comprised of an alloy chosen for it's heat conducting properties, most often copper. Usually machined and polished to a extremely smooth finish to aid in heat transference away...

Answer to What is a P2P?

Sun, 24 Jul 2005 16:50:07 -0700

What is a P2P?

Stands for peer-to-peer; a type of Internet network that allows users with the same program to connect with each other and access files on one another�s hard drives. [from www.techliving.com/article/353.html]

Answer to What is a NOD?

Tue, 05 Jul 2005 21:06:26 -0700

What is a NOD?

"A notice recorded after the occurrence of a default under a deed of trust or mortgage. Typically required by an interested third party that has insured or guaranteed the loan." [from www.1choicemortgage.com/Glossary.cfm]

Answer to What is an undercoat?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 15:52:17 -0700

What is an undercoat?

A dog's dense, soft, short coat concealed by a longer top coat.

Answer to What is a natural breed?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 15:50:28 -0700

What is a natural breed?

A breed of dog which occurred naturally without the interference of much selective breeding. This is usually a result of geographical and environmental conditions.

Answer to What is a kennel?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 15:48:53 -0700

What is a kennel?

Building or enclosure where dogs are kept.

Answer to What are jowls?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 15:48:28 -0700

What are jowls?

Flesh of the lips and jaws of a dog.

Answer to What is a Jacobsen's organ?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 15:48:01 -0700

What is a Jacobsen's organ?

A sense organ located in the roof of the dog's mouth that functions somewhere between smell and taste.

Answer to What is interbreeding?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 15:47:28 -0700

What is interbreeding?

The breeding of dogs of different breeds.

Answer to What is inbreeding?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 15:47:07 -0700

What is inbreeding?

The mating of two closely related dogs of the same breed.

Answer to What is a fancier?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 15:45:41 -0700

What is a fancier?

A person especially interested and usually active in some phase of the sport of purebred dogs.

Answer to What is deep-chested?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 15:44:51 -0700

What is deep-chested?

Term describing the rib cage structure of dogs like German Shepherds, Great Danes and Irish Setters. Deep-chested dogs have a greater tendency to develop stomach dilatation, also referred to as bloat.

Answer to What is a canine?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 15:43:58 -0700

What is a canine?

An animal of the family Canidae, especially a dog.

Answer to What is a bay?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 15:43:28 -0700

What is a bay?

The prolonged bark or voice of a hunting hound.

Answer to What is a base coat?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 15:42:58 -0700

What is a base coat?

The primary color of a dog's coat.

Answer to What is a backyard breeder?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 15:42:15 -0700

What is a backyard breeder?

A person who casually breeds purebred dogs with little or no regard to the breed standard, genetically linked defects or temperament.

Answer to What is a handler?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 15:41:40 -0700

What is a handler?

One who trains or exhibits an animal, such as a dog.

Answer to What is an afterbirth?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 15:40:50 -0700

What is an afterbirth?

The placenta and fetal membranes expelled from the uterus following the birth of each newborn puppy.

Answer to What is a spay?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 15:39:03 -0700

What is a spay?

To perform a surgical operation on the reproductive organs of a female dog to prevent conception.

Answer to What is a neuter?

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 15:37:33 -0700

What is a neuter?

To render incapable of breeding by surgically removing reproductive organs--the testes in males, the ovaries and uterus in females.

Answer to What is a smash?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 19:40:35 -0700

What is a smash?

Powerful shot often used to return a lob that has not been hit high or deep enough. The shot is hit in a similar manner to the serve. Also known as overhead smash. (Retrieved from http://Tennis.lifetips.com/subcat/7343/tennis-terms/tennis-terminology/index.html)

Answer to What is a forehand?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 19:39:29 -0700

What is a forehand?

A stroke played on the right hand side of the body for right handed players and on the left hand side for left handed players.

Answer to What is a backhand?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 19:38:39 -0700

What is a backhand?

A stroke that is played on the side of the body with the back of the dominant hand towards the net. For right-handed players, the backhand is played on the left hand side of the body; for left-handed players it is played on the right hand side of the body.

Answer to What is an overhead?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 19:35:48 -0700

What is an overhead?

Describes a stroke played above the head, e.g. an oeverhead smash. (Retrieved from http://tennis.lifetips.com/subcat/7343/tennis-terms/tennis-terminology/T/8/S/0/index.html#T)

Answer to What is a rally?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 19:34:38 -0700

What is a rally?

An exchange of strokes after the service has been delivered or in non-match play, an exchange of strokes between two players.

Answer to What is a let?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 19:33:12 -0700

What is a let?

When play is interrupted a let is called and the point replayed. If the ball touches the net and then falls into the diagonally opposite service box, a let is called, and the server is permitted to serve again. When a service let is called, only the service in question is replayed. (Retrieved...

Answer to What is a groundstroke?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 19:32:15 -0700

What is a groundstroke?

A forehand or backhand stroke used to hit the ball after it has bounced.

Answer to What is an unforced error?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 19:31:25 -0700

What is an unforced error?

An error made while under no pressure from the opponent e.g. mishitting a ball.

Answer to What is a service line?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 19:30:14 -0700

What is a service line?

The service line runs parallel to the net, located between the net and baseline. Together with the center line and sideline, it demarcates the boundaries of the service courts.

Answer to What is a foot fault?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 19:28:23 -0700

What is a foot fault?

A fault called when a player steps on to or over the baseline while serving, before actually striking the ball. Foot faults also occur if the player fails to serve from a static position. (Retrieved from http://tennis.lifetips.com/subcat/7343/tennis-terms/tennis-terminology/T/5/S/0/index.html#T)

Answer to What is an approach shot?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 19:27:11 -0700

What is an approach shot?

A groundstroke played just before you approach the net to volley. A shot played with the aim of winning a point quickly, often hit from mid-court deep into the corner of the opponent�s court. The attacking player normally goes to the net to intercept any return with a volley. (Retrieved from...

Answer to What is a baseline?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 19:25:27 -0700

What is a baseline?

The line at each end of the court that runs parallel to the net and marks the outermost boundaries lengthwise of the playing area.

Answer to What is a game point?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 19:23:53 -0700

What is a game point?

The point needed to win a game.

Answer to What is a topspin?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 19:22:25 -0700

What is a topspin?

The way that a ball rotates. When a player strikes the ball so that it spins from low to high as it travels forward. The top of the ball spins forwards against air resistance, forcing the ball down. When you play topspin shots aim higher over the net than for a basic drive. The top of the ball...

Answer to What is a kyudo?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 12:17:23 -0700

What is a kyudo?

Literal translation from the Japanese, "the way of the bow." The modern Japanese practice of archery as a discipline of coordinated integration. Kyudo's basis is the clarity of execution, the poise, and the control over the bow. (Retrieved from...

Answer to What is a capoeira?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 12:15:30 -0700

What is a capoeira?

"Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art developed in the 1500s by slaves. It is marked by deft, tricky movements often played on the ground or completely inverted. It also has a strong acrobatic component in some versions and is always played with music. The word capoeira has a few meanings,...

Answer to What is an aikido?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 12:14:12 -0700

What is an aikido?

Literal translation from the Japanese is "the way of harmony with universal energy." Aikido is a defensive system of continuous, circular motions, combining many of the fluid, dance-like movements of t'ai chi along with more subtle, stylized techniques. When practiced properly,...

Answer to What is a taekwondo?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 12:12:23 -0700

What is a taekwondo?

Literal translation from the Korean, is "way of kicking and punching."

Answer to What is a judo?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 12:08:10 -0700

What is a judo?

Literal translation from the Japanese is "the gentle/yielding way." Judo is a method of turning an opponent's strength and overcoming by skill rather than sheer strength, similar to wrestling. (Retrieved from www.usadojo.com/Martial-Arts-Dictionary/martial-arts-dictionary-j.htm)

Answer to What is a kendo?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 12:05:57 -0700

What is a kendo?

Literal translation from the Japanese is, "the way of the sword." A contemporary contact sport derived from traditional swordmanship practiced by the samurai. Involves use of bamboo swords, protective armour for sparring, as well as kata or forms.

Answer to What is a ninpo?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 12:02:33 -0700

What is a ninpo?

"A very loose definition meaning the collection of martial techniques known as ninjutsu [a traditional Japanese method of espionage; involves stealthy movements and the use of camouflage] together with the lifestyle common to martial artists, warrior philosophies, and the various spiritual...

Answer to What is a yao-i?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 11:58:55 -0700

What is a yao-i?

Japanese term for "assume ready position"

Answer to What is a choon-bee?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 11:57:53 -0700

What is a choon-bee?

Korean term for "assume ready position" or "prepare yourself"

Answer to What is a say-jak?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 11:56:50 -0700

What is a say-jak?

Korean term for "begin"

Answer to What is a dan?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 10:51:50 -0700

What is a dan?

Korean term for "belt" or "rank"

Answer to What is a hajime?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 10:49:37 -0700

What is a hajime?

Japanese term for "start" or "begin"

Answer to What is a keiko?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 10:48:10 -0700

What is a keiko?

Japanese term for "practice"

Answer to What is a kiai?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 10:46:54 -0700

What is a kiai?

"The manifestation of spirit and energy projected vocally" (retrieved from http://www.tsuki-kage.com/terms.html) The term "kiai" is the Japanese equivalent to the Korean term "kihap" that used in Korean martial art forms. It is manifest as a loud scream or...

Answer to What is kempo?

Sat, 04 Jun 2005 10:36:19 -0700

What is kempo?

Kenpo or Kempo (lit. fighting method) is a category of mixed martial arts that have a basis in Karate, that incorporates Shaolin Kung Fu and/or Kickboxing to make the art more technically complete. In Japan Kempo has a long history. Kempo itself is a Japanese word that is the translation of the...