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Sport sketches

Explore sketches, drawings, and illustrations that simplify ideas related to Sport.

The Figure Skater's Spin and Conservation of Angular Momentum Illustrated with equationsThe Figure Skater's Spin and the Conservation of Angular MomentumBASE jumping is an acronym for Building, Antenna (like a radio or communication tower), Span (such as a bridge), and Earth (a cliff or natural formation)—the four types of fixed objects people jump fromBASE Jumping — Building, Antenna, Span, EarthThe Olympic Flag and the meaning of the ring colours, interlocking of the rings representing the union of the 5 continents competing against each other. and the 6 colours in each of the National flags. And a little flag bearer showing how it's done.The Olympic FlagAnchors and tugboats illustration: a swimmer thinking negative thoughts is pulled back by an anchor and thinking positive thoughts is pulled forward by a tug. Confused fish look on.Anchors and tugboatsWhat is Self-serving bias example explained: two tennis players think on their contrasting fortunes, the winner proud of their athleticism (character), and the loser blaming the umpire (the situation).Self-serving biasA drawing of 3 people resting on a cycle, one standing, one sitting, one lying downStand sit liePhysics envy: a football coach looks on exasperated as none of his young team play according to the planPhysics EnvyWhat is the Fun scale explained showing Type 1 fun as skiing, Type 2 fun as mountaineering and Type 3 fun as surviving a bear encounter (the best story)The fun scale: understanding the types of fun9-enders (nine-enders) explanation: people approaching their 30s, 40s and 50s, examining their lives for meaning and setting off skydiving, running marathons and climbing Everest9-Enders (nine-enders)Know your flying fabrics: what is parachuting, wing suiting, paragliding, hang gliding, kitesurfing, parasailing/parakiting — the difference between them Know your flying fabricsKayak vs Canoe: what's the differenceKayak vs Canoe: What's the difference?What is the virtuous cycle of exercise and sleep? Illustration showing a loop where exercising better leads to sleeping better, and sleeping better leads to exercising better.The Virtuous Cycle of Exercise and SleepSwimrunThe ice mileThe ice mileEverything is aiming, ZanshinEverything is aimingWhat is FartlekFartlekIn tandemThe different types of surfing breaks: beach break, reef break, and point breakThe 3 Main Types of Surf Breaks ExplainedLondon running kitRule number 1 of indoor games: Play until something gets brokenRule 1 of indoor games: Play until something gets brokenImprove your front crawlImprove your front crawlThe offside rule in football explanationThe offside ruleSet an anchorSet an anchorWhat is the RICE acronym for repairing injured joints: Rest, Ice, Compression, ElevationRepair injured joints with RICEThe law of lockers explained in a chart with the likelihood of your locker being on top of someone else's and how full the changing room isThe law of lockersThe magnificent seven ball juggling challengeThe magnificent sevenSet up for poolSet up for poolHow to be a spoil sportHow to be a spoil sportTwo socks helps prevent blistersTwo socks helps prevent blistersRun further by running far awayRun further by running far awayRotate your elbow not your hand when swimmingRotate your elbow, not your handBe fanatical about refuelling after exerciseBe fanatical about refuelling after exerciseCycle with hats not hoodsCycle with hats not hoodsRun betterRun betterThe best way to get fitThe best way to get fitSteer a parakiteSteer a parakiteDoing an endoDoing an endo
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