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Undry1

hmmm... my method allows it to fly more than the length of two courts including a gap of ~3m. and even then still not at maximum power. :biggrin:

i seriously struggle to believe that is true.

do you mean across the width of two courts?
in which case, yeah ok fine.

Reply 8221

sierraleone

Bit of a pointless discussion though isn't it? You might be able to hit a shuttlecock further than a world class badminton player, but it won't reflect your ability at the sport at all.

I cut my arm open with the racket just below my right elbow somehow, I've never seen anyone else remotely hurt while playing badminton! Though I'm sure people must have broken a leg or something because it can be quite high impact.

Reply 8222

MrColin

chewwy

anyone watching the darts at the moment? it's pretty cool, i like the whole atmosphere of people sitting round, having a meal and a drink, while some guys stand at the front and play.

I major question here does this really belong in a SPORTS thread!?!?

Fat people who drink to much throwing something at a board! its a pub game but NO WAY a sport!

Reply 8223

MrColin

One-Prophecy

The second best sport in the world (football is first, of course). Real Talk. Any players or supporters here?

Personally I prefer Baseketball! far more entertaining! espicially on free range chicken night!

Reply 8224

oblivious

MrColin

I major question here does this really belong in a SPORTS thread!?!?

Fat people who drink to much throwing something at a board! its a pub game but NO WAY a sport!

Snooker and pool are pub games and are considered sports. I'm sure you would consider archery a sport so why not darts? I'd like to see you hit some 180's, just because darts has an image of being a sport for guys with bulging beer bellies doesn't mean it isn't classed as a sport. And don't be giving any of that physical exertion ********.

Reply 8225

bikerx23

HistoryStudent

Personally, I say rugby union all the way!! So much better than league!

yea, but when you're fortunate enough to have taste you are not blinded by your ignorance :wink:

no - i dont want another argument over league vs union...i'm just flirting...

Reply 8226

tiempo

How about shooting? Thats an olympic sport!
Is chess a sport as well... ?

Reply 8227

tiempo

I think we're just telling each other of our lack of control :smile:

Well thats what I'm sharing :biggrin:

I been hit across the face in doubles :frown:

No blood though :frown:

That would have been cool :smile:

Reply 8228

yusufu

wizard

i seriously struggle to believe that is true.

do you mean across the width of two courts?
in which case, yeah ok fine.

definitely the length of two courts. :cool:

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skd180

Bit of a pointless discussion though isn't it? You might be able to hit a shuttlecock further than a world class badminton player, but it won't reflect your ability at the sport at all.

whats wrong with pointless discussions? :p:

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tiempo

I think we're just telling each other of our lack of control :smile:

Well thats what I'm sharing :biggrin:

I been hit across the face in doubles :frown:

No blood though :frown:

That would have been cool :smile:

my brother had that happen to him. he did bleed. :p:

Reply 8229

yusufu

right. ive drawn a sketch of what the shuttlecock looks like after being crushed. see attachment.

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Reply 8230

white_haired_wizard

Undry1

right. ive drawn a sketch of what the shuttlecock looks like after being crushed. see attachment.

not quite as thick and long as mine... :biggrin:

Reply 8231

tiempo

OO

Woudln't want to get that in your eye at 350km/h!!! :biggrin:

Undry1... Was you still holding onto the racket? :smile:

Reply 8232

yusufu

wizard

not quite as thick and long as mine... :biggrin:

ahem...

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tiempo

OO

Woudln't want to get that in your eye at 350km/h!!! :biggrin:

Undry1... Was you still holding onto the racket? :smile:

Reply 8233

MikeH

Don't think chess is generaly regarded as a sport, no. Darts involes a physical skill, and in my view is just as much of a sport as shooting and archery, which as you say are Olympic sports. Chess is really only a mental skill isn't it.

Darts is already recognised as a sport by Sport England.

*edit*
In fact I'm wrong, chess is on the IOC's list of recongnised sports:
http://www.olympic.org/uk/sports/recognized/index_uk.asp

Reply 8234

Tzara

I prefer Basketball as well. Far more entertaining in my eyes.

Does anybody know where I'd be able to watch it in the UK, aside from Sky Sports?

Reply 8235

rodman

I do love basketball as well

Reply 8236

fordeletionpurposesonly.

Howdy one, howdy all :smile:

Just wondering, how much am I going to have to train to get to 10k standards by June? I've just realised that 10k is 6.2 miles - a few more than I thought actually lol, but I would like to be able to do this, so I was looking for training / eating hints?

Ta! :smile:

Btw, I'm not looking to get a really good time or anything, just to be able to do the course and not end up crawling over the line half dead lol.

Reply 8237

pete77

Practice thats the main tip !
Healthy diet !
IF you are not going for top finishing times u have plenty of time !

I ran the 10K PM me for further info >!

Reply 8238

mikeyT

Also get some good running shoes that fit well.

Reply 8239

erk

I did the half marathon.. trained 4x a week doing various things, sprinting, normal running, mixed cardio etc.

I'd do 3x week. Look to add something on to each run. ie. i used to run around a lake. i'd add half the lake or a 1/4 each run etc etc or an alternative route around the park adding one extra lap or a certain section.