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Golf ? Is it a Left Handed or Right Handed Game?

July 26, 2011 By 1 Comment

Many people who play golf, especially beginners would probably assume that it is a right handed game if you are a naturally right handed person, and if you are a left handed person you might take it for granted that it is a left handed game. All this is perfectly understandable because you have quite possibly never even given it much thought but recently after watching a golf instruction video I started giving it some serious thought. 

If you are a right handed person and like me can’t do much with your left hand and you are having problems with your golf swing being very erratic. Then you could be over powering your swing with your right arm, which is naturally stronger than your left (and the same principal applies if you are a left handed person). You should be using your unnatural arm to control your golf swing and this can be helped by strengthening the weak hand and arm by practicing swinging a club with the weak arm only, and any other exercises you find convenient and appropriate. 

The action of a golf swing should be to push the club back on the back swing and pull down on the down swing and all should be done with predominately the left arm (weak arm). If you use your strong right hand to pull the club up and push it down on the down swing you will never get the club head into the correct position at impact. To demonstrate this, if you stand at address and swing the club with your left weak arm you will find that on the back swing there is full turn of the upper body and shoulders also there will be a better arc in the swing. 

In contrast to this if you swing the club with just the strong right arm you will not get the shoulders to turn correctly and wind up like a spring ready to release. So if you can strengthen your weak left arm and release the right hand pressure on the golf club slightly it will improve your consistency. Because a naturally right handed person has to use their weaker arm to control the golf swing you could say that golf is an unnatural and left handed game. If you are strong in both arms equally you probably might find using your left hand to dominate your swing that much easier. 

I was having problems with my swing such as, instead of swinging the club I would chop down onto the ball, I couldn’t get any distance and occasionally dig into the ground. My swing was basically unreliable until I stopped trying to power the golf club with my strong right arm and concentrate more on my left arm. So, if you are a naturally right handed person and having problems with your golf take a close look at which arm is controlling your swing. Also, if you use your strong right arm on the back swing you will never get control to your correct left arm on the down swing. 

I hope the above paragraphs are helpful in your quest to playing better golf   

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Left handed mice are not the only part of Left Handed Gaming.

July 26, 2011 By 3 Comments

Article by Dylan Sullivan

Left handed gamers often complain about having a harder time gaming than right handed players. These gamers need left handed mouses. These gamers should consider setting left handed shortcut keys on the keyboard too. As you probably know, these are typically excuses made by poor gamers when they want something to blame for not having the fun they thought they’d have. After all, the equipment you use is just part of your experience. As you may know simply purchasing left handed mouses is not as far as real gaming goes. Following are a few hints for those who want to have a good time playing online games.You don’t need a left handed mouse give it a rest. Take a much needed brain break from gaming once in a while. You need to take care of your body and your mind and that is hard to do if you spend all of your time sitting in front of a computer screen. Being sleep deprived and not eating well can make you play poorly. Of course we all know how addicting the sheer number of worldwide MMORPG’s can be. It is imperative to give yourself and those around you a break from time to time. Doesn’t it make sense to go back to your game feeling refresshed and ready for a new challenge then letting yourself burnout? A fast connection speed is a plus. Dial-up speeds kind of suck, let’s face it, so hopefully you can do something or go somewhere if you currently have it. Another potential kiss of death is if your computer is… outdated, shall we say which is very frustrating. We know it’s not always possible to have the latest and greatest, but the closer you can get yourself to what you need, the better it will be. Any game you buy will have a list of recommended specs for optimal gaming experience, and you can use that as a guide for what you’ll need. Be careful because you won’t be happy if you buy, install, and then it’s not working as it should.If you think that someone is playing the game badly, don’t criticize them. On the other hand, should people give you a hard time or say anything negative; just be cool at all times and don’t bite on it and say something. As you know, when a big negative flame session breaks out, rarely does it accomplish anything positive and it usually just takes the fun out of it.For example, if someone is having a bad day, then just maybe say something in private, and always be polite. The thing about this area of concern is that the other team members can feel down if things are spoken in the open. Having fun – that is what online gaming is all about. That’s how they are engineered to offer to people. If you’re looking for the maximum amount of fun and anything else, you will need to think about a few things. You need to have the right equipment (left handed mouses and keyboards if you are a leftie). Keep in mind about humility and working with a team. You’ll have a better time when there are no problems or issues.

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Video Games Improve Children Skills

July 26, 2011 By 3 Comments

According to some recent reports, video games improve cognitive and perceptual skills, hand-eye coordination and even social skills. It seems that games are not just a waste of time, but are powerful tools and can have many positive effects we didn’t expect they could.

Video Games Improve Hand-Eye Coordination

The process of hand-eye coordination occurs when the eyes receive information and send it to the brain which uses it to coordinate with the hands to perform an activity.

Hand-eye coordination skills can be improved by practicing and exercising. One way to do so is by playing action video games. For some kids this seems to be the best way.

Video games are useful in this because the gamer must use his or her hands and fingers to respond to the information seen on the screen. Children can benefit from this practice even before they can read and write well.

As we get older some skills such as hand-eye coordination, motor skills and reflexes, need some sharpening, so it is wise to be involved in some game or sport.

Video Games Improve Social Skills
Computer and console gaming improve social interaction skills and social development. I suppose you are asking: “Where did this come from?” I didn’t make this up, it’s the conclusion of recent research reports.

There where days when gamers were seen as being social outcasts. They were lonely people with machines for friends, but now things have changed. The main factor is the internet and online games.

The researchers claim that three-quarters of gamers play against other people whether it was off-line or on-line. Gamers can work off their anger and feel relaxed, plus they don’t have to feel alone. They can work together with their gaming friends becoming more socially responsible.

Video Games Improve Cognitive and Perceptual Skills.

Researchers claim that some video games can have advantageous effects, improving gamers’ skillfulness and their ability to solve problems. They came to the conclusion that playing video games can improve cognitive and perceptual skills.

Children who often play video games like: arcade games, action games, horse games, improve their concentration and math skills. When playing on-line, gamers also discuss their strategies and thoughts, developing informal scientific reasoning practices.

Gamers deal with a number of varied tasks at the same time. They notice new enemies, follow existing enemies, and avoid getting damaged, among other tasks. Such efforts may result in improved visual skills.

Video games also improve ones driving skills, because they require focus and manual agility. Smart children might use the results of these reports and say they can’t stop playing because they are improving their skills and so improving their future.

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