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Becoming a professional full time speaker isn’t easy…everyone knows that, it takes a lot of dedication, determination and most important you have to have the passion, if the passion isn’t there then my suggestion would be, don’t even attempt it! I could spend days teaching you how to package yourself as a professional speaker and how to gain more exposure, but the following article as been bundled to give you just a few quick tips and ideas so you can start implementing them into your business. 1. Niche Yourself Yes, I know you have heard this many times and it couldn’t be truer! One of the biggest mistakes a speaker can make is having too “general” of a topic. You want to narrow your expert niche as much as possible. Become the Speaker of Choice, research your topic industry so you know “what’s hot” and “what’s not”. Take that research and develop a niche around it, be sure it is something you have experience with and will be able to present it as a professional expert speaker in that field. Don’t waste your time, energy and money on developing a “niche” that just isn’t going to get any recognition because it isn’t something that planners will be looking for! Do your research and I do put emphasis on this tip! Once you have discovered your niche, you must continue to practice your speaking skills and update your material and presentations to keep-up with the trends and changing issues. 2. Build your credibility There are many ways to build your credibility and become known as an expert, but this tip is about building your credibility by knowing your audience. Your job as a presenter is to take the context you will present and put it into a form that your audience will understand and can relate to. You want them to really understand what you’re saying. Always remember your presentation is not about you, it’s about the audience, what they want to know, and what they want to know is what’s in it for me? How will you help their business grow?...How will you help them save time…save money...How will you make them feel! Vision yourself sitting in the audience you will be presenting to and ask yourself, “What do I want to get out of this?”, “What do I want to learn?”, “What’s in it for me?” Once you can perceive yourself as a participant of the audience than you can start putting the pieces together in building a top notch presentation that your audience will remember and one that will have members coming to you and asking you to get your schedule out because they want to book you. The more you relate to your audience, the more you know your audience, the better your chance of building your credibility…you have an audience that is happy, engaged and drawn to you and one that is saying…Hey, this speaker knows his stuff…he knows us! 3. Develop an eye-catching media kit Planners get hundreds if not thousands of proposals and media kits every year. You have to “wow” them immediately to grab their attention, before they set it down and go to the next one! Make sure that your media kit is up to date, precise and professionally put together. Nothing else turns away a meeting planner or organization more than an unattractive, boring, and unorganized media kit. They won’t even bother with it nor have the time of day to look over the remaining contents if they don't like what they see at first glance and many times the hours, days and money you have spent in putting it together are now wasted as it sits on the planners’ shelf gathering dust. I know this seems a bit harsh, but being on the ‘inside’ I know this to be true, as I have seen it many times, so just spend some time on your kit when putting it together or possibly re-do the one you already have, remember you want to catch the eye of the reader to draw them into reading more. 4. Have an online presence Develop a website with information on your experience, topics you cover, promotional material available and testimonials from previous clients. You don’t need a big, fancy, or expensive website to attract visitors and the attention of meeting planners, just make sure you are catering to the planners needs and have the information easily accessible and downloadable. If you’re an article writer make sure you add your articles to your own site. If your budget doesn’t allow for your own web site, join speakers’ organizations and add your name to their online listings - The more exposure you get, the better your chances of being found by people seeking speakers. 5. Work with meeting planners Very important: be willing to work with them. Don’t be so stubborn that you talked yourself right out of one of the most important speaking engagements of your career. Most planners are eager to work with the speaker, but you also have to be willing to “give a little to get a lot”. Remember you want to be a magnet to planners and the “hiring” company, not an itch under their skin. So be pleasant and be negotiable and give them the best performance possible and in return they will continue to book you and recommend you! You want to position yourself within the meeting planner realm as being enjoyable to work with, fun, and easy-going! Trust me on this one, there is nothing worse then working with a stubborn, un-pleasant speaker who is unwilling to budge or negotiate, it doesn’t matter if they are well-known or have years of experience, planners don’t have the time for this nor want to deal with it. I also want to mention, don’t be too quick to pass on a free speaking engagement as this can bring you more opportunities (Many great enterprises were built from small opportunities). 6. Introduce yourself as a contingency speaker This is one way to get your “foot” in the door. One of the biggest fears of a meeting planner is a “no-show” or cancellation of the scheduled speaker. You can send out a letter via email or regular mail to event planners, program managers, etc. Your initial contact with the event planner should be on eliminating one of their largest fears. If you have a properly written letter and have done your research, you will more than likely make an immediate friend. This is where the business relationship begins and in most cases, the event planner or “hiring” authority will book you in because you have approached them this way. 7. Marketing yourself Add this to your weekly business tasks, this is of course a must, if you don’t market you all know they won’t find you! You have to go to them…let them know you are unique, you are knowledgeable, you are the best and that you can knock the socks off their audience. Don’t be afraid to approach meeting planners, you want to keep your name fresh in their mind! Be PERSISTENT! Standing out from the crowd is a major challenge for today's professional speaker. Marketing yourself and your company, should be one of your major priorities, which requires to be done on a regular basis. Unless you have ample time on your hands and the expertise it takes to market yourself effectively, one of the best suggestions we can make is hire a professional marketing specialist or consultant/public relations company. Find someone that will work side by side with you in developing a marketing campaign that will benefit you and your speaking career. If your budget does not have room for the expense of a professional PR agent then there are many ways you can gain exposure and become known as an expert in your field by doing some simple marketing techniques that are sure fire ways to get you the attention you need. Remember to be unique! 8. Interact with potential clients It is very important to mingle and network! Get yourself noticed. Hand out business cards every where you go. Talk to everyone you meet. Go to seminars and meetings that are the same as your expertise. Watch and pay attention. Who are the attendees, what is their reaction to the speaker on the platform? Most importantly, be very personable and agreeable with every meeting planner you meet. You want to leave the impression that you are easy going and willing to make adjustments at the last minute. Meeting planners don't like to work with difficult and irritating speakers, it doesn’t matter how well known you are in the speaking industry. They look for someone with humor, an abundance of energy, flexibility, and great content! 9. Write a book/ info products This is a BIG credibility builder. I know it’s not as easy as it sounds, but if you are an expert in your field and you have information you want to share, I would suggest writing a book or some informational products. This is an excellent marketing tool and an addition to your income. We know you have the speaking ability and you know what you want to say, but some speakers just don’t know how or have the time to put it in book/product form. You do have the option of outsourcing that task. There are many companies who specialize in that field and can assist you with your project. 10. Article writing Almost everyone knows about article marketing and submitting them online, but I just want to mention it again. I would have to say I bring up article marketing at least 5 times a day in many different conversations because that is how important I feel article marketing is. You are a speaker…you are an expert…so you shouldn’t have any trouble writing a simple article. Add article writing and submitting them online to your marketing plan and do it on a regular basis. This is one of the best and FREE ways of promoting yourself and your business, and also gaining more visitors to your website! Many times I see an excellent article that was written with just the authors name, no contact information…nothing! Well, if you’re like me you don’t have the time to try and do a search on this author to find their site and learn more, you want instant contact information by just clicking your mouse so you can be taken directly to where you want to go. So, don’t forget to add an eye-catching bio at the end of your article so readers can find you and learn more. Be sure and include your contact information including website and email address.
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Larry Black |
2008-01-13 |
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Title: Poker Strategies: Playing Position I
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Every professional endeavor has it own mantra. In business there's K.I.S.S. In real estate, it's location, location, location. In poker, it's position, position, position. Position impacts each and every decision you make as a poker player. Winning poker is about much more than what your cards are. Even what your opponents cards might be. Winning poker is all about situations and position. We've all been told that the value of starting hands goes way up as you get short handed. This is a function of odds and percentages. The fewer hands contesting the pot, the better the odds that your hand will/may be good. For example: pocket 7's are much stronger 4-handed than they would be with a full table. What many beginning poker players don't fully appreciate is the fact that position plays much the same role. Starting hand values will vary quite a bit well before you get the chance to be short handed at the final table. This is where position comes in. Hands become more valuable (playable) later in position. We'll take the earlier example of pocket 7's. In very early position (UTG), pocket 7's may be a hand you would want to stay away from. If you open the pot for a raise, as is standard, what do you do if you get re-raised by a later acting player? He's putting you in a tough spot because he has the advantage of having position over you. He's able to use the information he gets by seeing your action to help him make his decision. It a huge advantage. In this situation, you'd probably have to fold. There are 2 main reasons: 1) Unless he's a total maniac, he's not going to raise your bet unless he holds premium cards, either a strong Ace (AK,AQ) or a good pocket pair, and 2) even if you are a slight favorite pre-flop it's extremely likely that one or more overcards are going to come out on the flop, making it very tough for you to bet, and he'll still have position over you. Now, let's take our measley pair of 7's and move over to the button. If we get a few limpers in the pot before us, we can usually assume that no one has a good Ace. A pot-sized raise could very well win us the pot right here. If we do get called, we can be fairly certain we are slight favorites in a coin flip situation. The later we have to act, and the fewer players in the hand, the more power our hand assumes (remember the example of playing short-handed). Being in position gives our hand more potential and gives us more options, being out of position seriously limits both. Read additional articles, watch videos, and get FREE tips from poker pros! Visit Win at Texas Holdem
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Valentino Viccetzar |
2007-02-11 |
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Title: Advanced Online Table Position Play
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The ability to assess the effect of your table position and your opponents’ table position on the value of bets will improve the outcome of your play. You’ll make a more accurate assessment of the value of your hand and you’ll also have a much better sense of what you’re opponents are playing with. Poker has four different table positions, regardless of how many people are playing in the game: there’s the dealer’s position, the early position, the middle position, and the late or end position. Players in early positions should avoid playing marginal hands and should limit themselves to playing only strong to very strong hands. The middle position players should assess how the early players have acted. If the early players haven’t raised the stake, then the middle position player can raise with a marginal to strong hand. For obvious reasons, those in the end position know the most about their opponents and can play aggressively. Last position players can bet with a wide variety of starting hands, even relatively weak hands, if their opponents have not acted. They can decide to call a bet knowing that no one is going to raise, thereby reducing your risk. In a full game with ten players, as an early player or EP, you are one of the first three players to act. The person immediately to the left of the big blind is said to be “Under the Gun” or UTG. They are under the most pressure to act, to start the action with a raise. Middle position usually begins at the fourth player in sequence; the fourth player left of the dealer or the button, as is sometimes the situation in online poker. Like early positioned players, middle position players or MP players still have relatively few advantages and considerable drawbacks relating to their position in the game. As an MP player, you are at risk of “squeeze” plays. A squeeze play, as the name suggests, is about being forced to act, generally to call a bet by an early position player, when you know you’re likely to get raised. On the other hand, in the middle position, you have an advantage over early position players and you can make a strong assessment of their cards. Particularly if you have a strong hand, you can bet and play aggressively in the middle position, and you should. If your hand is marginal, you have to consider the likelihood that the last position players will take a stand. The end position or late position players, called LP players for short, have the strongest position at the table because they are the last people to act. The cut-off player, called the CO for short, is the player in the second to last position. LP player have the strongest position because they can make a strategic play, a steal or bluff, to win the pot if no one else has made a move. In Texas Hold’em, the last player’s position-based advantage is the strongest and their opportunity to make a steal bluff is the strongest. On the other hand, if EP or MP players have raised, as an LP player, you need to determine whether they’re bluffing or playing with a strong hand. If you make the wrong assessment, drawing on what you know about the cards and your opponents’ styles of play, it can be costly so weigh the information you have carefully. Another situation that the LP player experiences almost exclusively is the semi-bluff, which involves raising an EP or MP player who made a bet. To make a semi-bluff, you need to have a fairly strong hand, such as a straight or a flush. You can raise to scare your opponents, encouraging them to fold. The semi-bluff also encourages your opponents to consider you and what you might have before they make their next move if they are considering a raise on the second round. To make the most of position strategy, you need to be aware of your position all the time. It sounds easy but it’s not; getting caught up in your hand leaves you oblivious, so you need to practice focusing on your position for each individual hand at each individual turn. The general rule to keep in mind goes something like this: play strong hands in early positions; the later your position, the better your chance of making a winning play with a marginal hand, such as a flush or a straight. Try these strategies at Poker Rouge.com .
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William Sheehan |
2006-03-18 |
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Title: The Power Of Position In Texas Hold''em Poker
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Many people I think understand in theory what position means at a poker table, but I don't think many people use position as part of their decision making process. This is very important as it will greatly effect the way hands play out. First let me explain what position means in texas hold'em. Position is simply the location you are sitting at the table in relationship to the dealer. Starting from the dealer and going clockwise around the table. Listed in order they are small blind, big blind, first position, second position, third position, fourth position, fifth position, sixth position, seventh position, and eighth position. Now the person in eighth position at a ten person table would have the dealer button, also known as "on the button". Basically I suggest breaking this down into four categories. 1. In The Blinds 2. Early Position 3. Middle Position 4. Late Position These are dynamic positions. What I mean by that is your position depends on if people fold their hand. For example you may be the big blind but everyone folds except for the small blind. This makes you late position. The advantage in having a late position is that you get to see the actions of others before you have to make a decision as to what to do. This can be a huge advantage often times over looked by new players. Now because your playing style would be dictated by what you would do in these positions in different circumstances I will not use specifics as much as the general concepts involved. First lets examine the "1. In The Blinds" position. First of all it is not advantageous to be in this position as you will be acting early in every subsequent round. Also you have had to contribute to the pot up front and so already have some interest in it. At the start of the hand you will get to act late or even last. Use this to your advantage. Knowing you will be acting early in every subsequent round means don't call the lower or middle strength starting hands unless the blinds are low and you just want to see if something special happens on the flop for you, and then be quick to fold it when it doesn't. A mistake I see many newer players make is checking and then calling small bets from this position, or betting the minimum then calling small raises. Now unless you have made a strong hand at the flop you are likely committing yourself more and more to a pot that won't be yours. New players look at it like betting a little then calling a little won't hurt them so that they can see if they get their card on the turn, and then the river. The problem is that each little bit adds up. Also the more you put in the pot the more of an interest you have in it. If you put $20 in last round perhaps $30 this round will be small enough to call. You have to remember that in no-limit hold'em your chips are leverage as well as your stake in the tournament. Each little bit not only gets you closer to the door, but reduces your strength as well. If you have a large stack people are less likely to call simply because you can put them all-in if you choose to. Now as for the breaking down into what positional category for the most part I would suggest this. Generally think of it as early position and late position. If you are in a middle position than consider yourself early position unless your planning on making a bet to force hands out. In which case it would be likely that some after you would fold and so possibly putting you in late position. Unless a large number of people get in on a hand for the most part there will be early and late positions after the initial round. I suggest adjusting your starting hand requirements according to your position. For example playing the top 40 or 80 starting hands from late position, but only playing the top 24 from early position. Also I suggest being prepaired to fold a suspect hand if your acting earlier in position. Put a "feeler bet" out to gauge the level of your opponents hand. Keeping your position in mind while deciding as to what play to make will make you a much better poker player. It will allow you to save money that might have been lost as well as extracting money more skillfully. Either way it is sure to improve your game. For a more in depth examination of hold'em strategies, statistics, tips and much more visit the link below. Online Poker Player's Guide
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Staffan Moritz |
2007-05-21 |
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Title: 5 Easy Tips For Ball Position Golf Swing
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Ball position golf swing is one of the first things that beginner golfers should work on, but many experienced golfers may also find some ball position golf swing tips useful, especially if they have been having some golf swing trouble. The right golf set up position means proper ball position golf swing.
Ball position golf swing determines if you will make solid contact with the golf ball, and a wrong ball position golf swing will result in awkward shots. Master this golf swing basic and it may be all you need to avoid hitting those slices, hooks, or fat shots.
Follow these 5 simple ball position golf swing tips to improve your shots or if you just want to brush up on the golf swing essentials.
1. The right ball position is different for each club, and you need to pay close attention to this. You don't want to be hitting your long irons with the same ball position as your wedges.
2. The correct ball position for a driver is near your outside foot. This is your left foot if you are a right-handed golfer, and right foot for left-handed golfers. Keeping this ball position will allow you to strike the ball on the upswing and get the most distance in your shots.
3. Your middle irons should have a ball position equal to about one or one and a half ball lengths from the center of your stance. The divot you take in this ball position should be a little bit more shallow than with your short irons.
4. Your short irons and wedges, including the sand wedge, pitching wedge, nine iron, and eight iron, need to have a ball position near the center of your stance. These golf clubs must be swung at the steepest angle since they are the shortest. To test and see if you have the correct ball position for your short irons and wedges, make sure you are taking a divot that is directly in front of the golf ball, not behind it.
5. Lastly, long irons and woods should have a ball position a little closer to the middle of your stance than the ball position for the driver.
Learn these ball position golf swing basics, and you’ll be playing with more confidence and lowering your score significantly.
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Jack Moorehouse |
2006-04-14 |
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Title: Ball Position For Different Clubs
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Ball position is a critical component that’s often overlooked by players with high golf handicaps. Ball position decides a shot’s initial direction. While theories on ball position abound, you need to find one that’s right for you.
Ball position affects a clubhead’s swing path, as I explain in my golf lessons. If the ball is too far back, the clubhead moves on an in-to-out swing path at impact, sending the ball to the target’s right. If the ball is too far forward, the clubhead moves on an out-to-in swing path at impact, sending the ball to the target’s left.
Correctly positioning the ball increases the clubhead’s chances of meeting the ball at the correct angle of attack and on the right target path. It also helps eliminate a fade or hook, along with other swing adjustments.
Most teaching pros subscribe to the standard ball position theory as do most players and most professional golfers. This theory advocates changing the ball’s position depending on the club used. If you’ve taken golf lessons or read my golf tips, you’re probably familiar with this theory.
For example, the ideal ball position for the driver is just inside the heel of your front foot. Placing the ball there ensures that the clubhead makes impact just beyond the swing’s lowest point, with an upward, sweeping motion of the club—the perfect swing for the being used.
The ideal position for long irons, on the other hand, is slightly back from the driver’s position. The ideal position for mid-irons is one or two balls back from this position. And the ideal position for short irons is in the middle of your stance.
These positions place the ball at the lowest point in your swing, given the length of the club used and the type of swing taken. In addition, placing the ball at these positions enable the golfer to make clean contact with a crisp descending blow—the key to hitting iron shots well.
Much golf instruction is built around the standard theory. But not every teaching pro advocates it. David Leadbetter, who’s taught numerous pro golfers, like Nick Price, and written several books, offers another approach. It’s one he stresses in his golf instruction books. Like the standard theory, it makes sense.
Leadbetter suggests that players with lower golf handicaps position the ball (1) just inside the left heel for woods and (2) two balls back for irons. For players with high golf handicaps, he suggests positioning the ball (1) in the middle of their stances for irons and (2) a ball or two forward from that position for woods.
His reasoning is logical. Players with low golf handicaps use their lower bodies more aggressively than players with high handicaps. Players with low golf handicaps are capable of taking advantage of a forward ball position. Players with high handicaps are not.
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus also offers a ball position theory, which he explains in his golf instruction books. It, too, make sense.
Nicklaus advocates a constant ball position, regardless of the club used. He believes that the ball opposite the left heel is the only spot where the club ever travels parallel to the target line. Any other position towards the back foot means the ball is struck too early in the downswing.
Instead of re-positioning the ball, Nicholas favors changing your stance, depending on the club. Open your stance for the shorter irons, and pull the right foot back, to make the stance wider and squarer, as the club’s shaft length increases. Winner of 18 majors, Nicholas has a theory that seems to work for him at least.
Another consideration with ball position is tee height. I tell players taking my golf lessons that the ball’s equator should be even with the top of the driver when the ball is on the tee. Placing the ball higher enables the player to hit the ball on the upward arc of his/her swing. Players with oversize clubheads, then, need longer tees to reach the right height.
A third consideration with ball position is weather. If it’s windy, tee the ball higher if you’re hitting with the wind to generate loft. The added loft enables the wind can carry the ball farther. Tee the ball lower if you’re hitting against the wind to produce a low shot, like a line drive in baseball. This type of shot cuts through the wind and rolls farther than a shot with loft.
Regardless of which theory it is, find one that’s right for you, just like Jack Nicklaus did. Test each theory out while on the practice range and under game conditions. Work on it until you find the ball position that’s right for you. Then, use it every time you play.
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George Gabriel |
2005-10-03 |
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Title: Defensive Driving Tips From A Parked Position For The Novice Driver
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Leaving a parked position can be quite the hazard, if your not sure of the proper procedure. You are about to move forward from a parked position. Position you’re hands at ten o’clock and two o’clock on the steering wheel. If you let go of the steering wheel, you’re hands should continue to rest on the wheel. Some drivers prefer the 3 o’clock and the 9 o’clock position. If your driving an automatic, the right hand should not have to go too far to change gears, placing it back to the 2 position. The left hand should slide down the steering wheel without leaving the steering wheel to signal. Place your hand back to the ten position when you finished signaling. One hand on the wheel is not the safe way to drive a vehicle. Now your ready to drive forward and you have done all the safety checks before you roll forward and signaled out of you’re parked position. Safety checks include checking your mirrors and shoulder depending on the direction your pulling out of. If you do not pull out right away after your checks, you will have to recheck again. Keep in mind that you are leaving a parked position and you are hardly moving. Traffic behind you can be moving fast. Check you're shoulder just before you think you are going to accelerate and glance a second time, after you have looked forward to check you're path ahead. Checking a second time gives you that option to go back to the brake, in case a vehicle comes around some corner and surprises you. Use you’re review mirror as much as possible to avoid this situation. When you’re parked between two vehicles. Position you’re vehicle so you are clear of the vehicle in front of you, by inching back far enough. Position the nose of your vehicle forward, in a clearance position ahead of you. When you are on a wide roadway, you typically have a couple of feet without obstructing traffic and cyclists. Make sure you are not entering the nose of your vehicle into a potential hazard! Keep in mind the amount you turned the wheel. If you have cranked the wheel quite a bit. Make sure you do not end up on the other side of the road. To avoid this potential hazard, ease off the gas pedal when out of the parked position and gain control of direction by correcting the steering wheel position. Reviewing the proper procedure of leaving a parked position from a curb. (1) Path ahead
(2) Mirrors
(3) Signal
(4) Shoulder check
(5) Path ahead
(6) Recheck shoulder
(7) Proceed when all is clear The first thing you check is your path ahead to make sure it’s clear. Check your mirrors to see if it’s safe behind you. Signal to traffic behind to let them know your intentions. (Hand signal if you think other drivers can’t see you’re signal. Also bring you’re hand back in before you start to maneuver the vehicle out of the parked position.) Glance over to your blind spot just in case another vehicle pulls out from across the road, just before you make the maneuver. Recheck your path ahead and proceed forward with one more glance over you’re shoulder. Do not release the brake pedal until after you have looked forward. A pedestrian may have approached you’re vehicle while you were looking the other way. I hope these defensive driving tips will help you in you’re goal in becoming a defensive driver. Have an expierenced driver, or a recognized defensive driving school help you for further instruction on this topic.
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Jimmy Cox |
2008-04-10 |
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Title: Judo Grappling Tips and Tricks
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The term grappling is often inaccurately called ne-ivaza, which refers only to techniques of grappling performed in a sitting or lying position. The correct word is katame-waza, which refers to the execution of grappling techniques in a standing position (that is, locks and strangles) as well as in a lying position. Grappling is classified into three forms: osaekomi-tvaza (holddowns), shime-waza (strangles), and kansetsu-waza (elbow locks and twists).
The relation between grappling and throwing
If you master both grappling and throwing, you will be confident enough during a tournament to proceed into grappling after you have executed an incomplete throw. After an incomplete throw, your opponent lies unbalanced on the mat. You are now conveniently set for attacking him by grappling. Without delay, you must seize this opportunity, which will enable you to win with little effort. Therefore both throwing and grappling techniques must be used in a contest.
Attack methods in grappling
In grappling, the fundamental posture is a modification of the natural posture, which is the fundamental posture in throwing techniques. When you attack in accordance with the principle of this posture, you can produce the largest momentum possible and apply it at will.
1. Force must precede speed and lightness of motion in grappling.
Generally, in grappling, force must precede speed and lightness of motion more than in throwing. In throwing, as in boxing, quick and large motions can be made freely, since the competitors face each other in a standing posture. In grappling, however, motions are restricted, since the competitors are close together in a lying position on the mat. Therefore you must attack your opponent with as large a force as possible, at the same time making as much use as you can of quick and light movements.
Among the forces used, the most important is momentum. You are advancing against your opponent as he lies on his back. You press against his chest region with your chest by grasping his trousers at the knees with your hands. What keeps your opponent down is the momentum produced when you press your body forward by pushing the mat with your legs.
By shifting your chest to the right, you press against your opponent's lower extremities with the right part of your chest as he tries to resist you by pushing up. When you shift your chest to the left, you press his chest down with the left part of your chest by means of the momentum produced when you shift your upper body sideways.
2. First consider how to produce the largest momentum possible and how to apply it effectively.
You will note that two methods enable you to produce the largest momentum possible and induce it most effectively in your opponent. One of these methods is to shift your body forward; the other is to shift your chest sideways.
3. Immobilize the force of your opponent's lower extremities.
A man can walk and run easily when supported by his lower extremities, which he naturally takes for granted. In fact, the supporting force of the lower extremities is very great, as can be seen in their ability to kick or to push an object. It is plain that if your opponent makes use of his lower extremities to defend himself from your attack, he will be able to push you off easily when you press your chest against his. Therefore you should naturally try to prevent the use of the defending force of his lower extremities. This is necessary in order for you to make free use of the momentum that is produced when you press your body against his.
Practice both grappling and throwing techniques and you will be off on the right foot to succeed in judo.
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Suzie Harris |
2007-08-19 |
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Title: How to Do the 69 Position
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Here are some hints on how to get started:
* For the 69 position to work, both partners have to be lying upside down, head to toe. There are 2 main positions. The first is with one person lying on their back and the partner on top so you are both facing each others genitals. The person on top uses their elbows to hold the weight of their body as they perform oral sex to their partner. The other common position is with both partners lying on your side. The benefit of this position is you can rest your heads on each other’s thighs..comfy!
* Once you are comfortable, it’s time to get started. One of the hardest things about mutual oral sex is sometimes it is hard to concentrate on giving oral sex when you are receiving it. The pleasure is that strong that you lose focus on what you are doing to your partner. Especially if you are new to this position and you are not used to giving and receiving, then you can take it in turns of pleasing one another. You don’t necessarily have to be pleasing each other at the same time, you can work your way up to this.
* If you are in this situation and not used to giving and receiving, then using sex toys can help you. If you are going to take it in turn of giving, then using sex toys is great so your partner is still receiving pleasure. For girls, vibrators are a great toy. The famous iVibe Rabbit is great to play with. This product will keep her pleased and aroused while she concentrates on the licking. Fingering her is also a great way to keep her aroused. The Adam & Eve 5X Finger Vibe With 4 PleasureSkin Sleeves is fantastic. With these finger sleeves, you can keep her aroused and excited as she pleases you.
* Sex toys that are great to use on guys are anal beads and butt plugs. Play with him as he is concentrating on the licking. The Dr Joel Prostate Massager is fantastic as it reaches the male prostate zone. The Joy Toy 9" Vibrating Beaded Butt Plug Purple is also a great toy to play with. The toys are great as it means they are still receiving pleasure while they give it to you.
* Even better, when you have got used to mutual satisfaction, then keep using the toys in conjunction with your mouth – this adds extra pleasure.
* Remember to communicate with your partner when you are in the 69 position. Listen for moans and groans to find out where they like the attention the most. If you are not sure, ask. Some girls like all the attention on the clitoris, whereas others like it all around the vaginal area, and with some attention paid to their butt. Guys sometimes like all attention on their penis, others like it all over including on the balls. Make sure that you and your partner are making the most of the 69 position by asking and experimenting with what you like.
* Take it in turns of who is on top and who is on the bottom. For some girls they prefer to be on the top as they can control where they want the focus to be. They can maneuver themselves so your tongue is focused where they want it.
* Other little toys like the Feather Tickler and massage oil like the Tantric Oil Shakti Bottle add spice to the 69er. Massage your partner while licking, or tickle your partner to add some extra fun.
* Remember, the 69 position is about both partners. While at the start it is hard to concentrate on giving while receiving, you will get used to it and love that both of you are in ecstasy at the same time.
* There are other positions to try…these are a couple of common ones to get started.
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Staffan Moritz |
2007-05-21 |
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Title: 5 Easy Tips for Ball Position Golf Swing
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Ball position golf swing is one of the first things that beginner golfers should work on, but many experienced golfers may also find some ball position golf swing tips useful, especially if they have been having some golf swing trouble. The right golf set up position means proper ball position golf swing.
Ball position golf swing determines if you will make solid contact with the golf ball, and a wrong ball position golf swing will result in awkward shots. Master this golf swing basic and it may be all you need to avoid hitting those slices, hooks, or fat shots.
Follow these 5 simple ball position golf swing tips to improve your shots or if you just want to brush up on the golf swing essentials.
1. The right ball position is different for each club, and you need to pay close attention to this. You don't want to be hitting your long irons with the same ball position as your wedges.
2. The correct ball position for a driver is near your outside foot. This is your left foot if you are a right-handed golfer, and right foot for left-handed golfers. Keeping this ball position will allow you to strike the ball on the upswing and get the most distance in your shots.
3. Your middle irons should have a ball position equal to about one or one and a half ball lengths from the center of your stance. The divot you take in this ball position should be a little bit more shallow than with your short irons.
4. Your short irons and wedges, including the sand wedge, pitching wedge, nine iron, and eight iron, need to have a ball position near the center of your stance. These golf clubs must be swung at the steepest angle since they are the shortest. To test and see if you have the correct ball position for your short irons and wedges, make sure you are taking a divot that is directly in front of the golf ball, not behind it.
5. Lastly, long irons and woods should have a ball position a little closer to the middle of your stance than the ball position for the driver.
Learn these ball position golf swing basics, and you’ll be playing with more confidence and lowering your score significantly.
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Jack Moorehouse |
2006-04-14 |
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Title: Ball Position For Different Clubs
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Ball position is a critical component that's often overlooked by players with high golf handicaps. Ball position decides a shot's initial direction. While theories on ball position abound, you need to find one that's right for you.
Ball position affects a clubhead's swing path, as I explain in my golf lessons. If the ball is too far back, the clubhead moves on an in-to-out swing path at impact, sending the ball to the target's right. If the ball is too far forward, the clubhead moves on an out-to-in swing path at impact, sending the ball to the target's left.
Correctly positioning the ball increases the clubhead's chances of meeting the ball at the correct angle of attack and on the right target path. It also helps eliminate a fade or hook, along with other swing adjustments.
Most teaching pros subscribe to the standard ball position theory as do most players and most professional golfers. This theory advocates changing the ball's position depending on the club used. If you've taken golf lessons or read my golf tips, you're probably familiar with this theory.
For example, the ideal ball position for the driver is just inside the heel of your front foot. Placing the ball there ensures that the clubhead makes impact just beyond the swing's lowest point, with an upward, sweeping motion of the club—the perfect swing for the being used.
The ideal position for long irons, on the other hand, is slightly back from the driver's position. The ideal position for mid-irons is one or two balls back from this position. And the ideal position for short irons is in the middle of your stance.
These positions place the ball at the lowest point in your swing, given the length of the club used and the type of swing taken. In addition, placing the ball at these positions enable the golfer to make clean contact with a crisp descending blow—the key to hitting iron shots well.
Much golf instruction is built around the standard theory. But not every teaching pro advocates it. David Leadbetter, who's taught numerous pro golfers, like Nick Price, and written several books, offers another approach. It's one he stresses in his golf instruction books. Like the standard theory, it makes sense.
Leadbetter suggests that players with lower golf handicaps position the ball (1) just inside the left heel for woods and (2) two balls back for irons. For players with high golf handicaps, he suggests positioning the ball (1) in the middle of their stances for irons and (2) a ball or two forward from that position for woods.
His reasoning is logical. Players with low golf handicaps use their lower bodies more aggressively than players with high handicaps. Players with low golf handicaps are capable of taking advantage of a forward ball position. Players with high handicaps are not.
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus also offers a ball position theory, which he explains in his golf instruction books. It, too, make sense.
Nicklaus advocates a constant ball position, regardless of the club used. He believes that the ball opposite the left heel is the only spot where the club ever travels parallel to the target line. Any other position towards the back foot means the ball is struck too early in the downswing.
Instead of re-positioning the ball, Nicholas favors changing your stance, depending on the club. Open your stance for the shorter irons, and pull the right foot back, to make the stance wider and squarer, as the club's shaft length increases. Winner of 18 majors, Nicholas has a theory that seems to work for him at least.
Another consideration with ball position is tee height. I tell players taking my golf lessons that the ball's equator should be even with the top of the driver when the ball is on the tee. Placing the ball higher enables the player to hit the ball on the upward arc of his/her swing. Players with oversize clubheads, then, need longer tees to reach the right height.
A third consideration with ball position is weather. If it's windy, tee the ball higher if you're hitting with the wind to generate loft. The added loft enables the wind can carry the ball farther. Tee the ball lower if you're hitting against the wind to produce a low shot, like a line drive in baseball. This type of shot cuts through the wind and rolls farther than a shot with loft.
Regardless of which theory it is, find one that's right for you, just like Jack Nicklaus did. Test each theory out while on the practice range and under game conditions. Work on it until you find the ball position that's right for you. Then, use it every time you play.
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