The World's Most Beloved Sport - The History of SoccerWritten by Rebecca Blain
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Greek/Roman Soccer History Perhaps closest relative to modern soccer are games that were formed by Greeks during prime of their culture. They had numerous varieties of football style games, some of which required hands, some of which forbade hands. In end, after Roman conquering of Greece, game Harpastum is what modern soccer would be based from. This game, probably a modified version of Greek's "Harpaston", which translates roughly to handball. While grossly misnamed, this game is what is considered to be one of precursors to modern soccer.British Soccer History In Britain during 8th century, soccer was created, not as a recreational sport, but as a war game. One of stories of original roots of sport comes from when a Danish Prince was beheaded, and his head was used as a ball and was kicked around. Ever since this 'legendary' tale, villages and other communities would play a game where they would have to kick a ball to a specific goal. It was a violent game, where injury and death were not uncommon, but it was popular nevertheless. In fact, it was so violent, that in 1331, King Edward III passed laws to try to stop playing of game. It did not work, however, and sport continued on. There are even stories of soccer games that involved hundreds upon hundreds of players. In these games, there were many deaths, some resulting in hundreds. It wasn't until 1815 when Eton College set up a series of rules for game that it became less violent and more of a true sport. At this time, other colleges and universities took up banner and began to play under similar rules. Later, rules were evaluated and judged, and Cambridge rules were created as a result in 1848. In Cambridge rules, shin-kicking, carrying ball and tripping were all forbidden. Rugby rules allowed these aspects, and two varieties of soccer, or football, split to form their own followings. On October 26, 1863, London schools and sports club sent representatives to Freemason's Tavern, where Football Association was formed. Rugby supporters left this association to form Rugby Association. This is where birth of modern soccer began. In 1969, Football Association finalized modern game of soccer by forbidding use of hands in game. The term "Soccer" was coined when someone was asked if he was a Rugger, which is a Rugby player. The -er signified that person participated in a a particular sport. The individual, Charles Wreford Brown, replied with "Soccer!", taking phrase from Association, SOC, and adding -er. The term stuck. While British individuals still call game Football, Americans and other countries call it Soccer, especially if they have heavy support in American Football present. Ever since foundation of Association, "Football" has risen in popularity, becoming one of best love games in history of Earth. Now, hundreds of thousands play sport, although it lacks initial violence present at its creation.
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| | Making the most of your time - Fishing Safety rules everyone should knowWritten by Rebecca Blain
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Shore Fishing and Noodling Shore fishing is style of fishing that most people participate. During fishing seasons, hundreds of people gather around oceans and rivers and ponds to take their hand at trying to catch largest fish possible. Lures are constantly flying through air, and lines get tangled more often than not. When you are shore fishing, you need to make certain you are aware of all of people around you, and that they are aware of you. Taking children to crowded beaches for fishing can be extremely dangerous, as they can get hooked while running and playing. Injuries sustained in this manner can be severe. As long as you are careful, and you do not run or dart across path of someone casting, shore fishing can be safest of all types of fishing. There is one form of shore fishing, however, that is extremely dangerous. This is called "Noodling". Noodling, or another term for "Idiot", is practice of wading out to waist or chest level and bending down to search holes, logs and other hiding holes for catfish. Then you wiggle your fingers. If there is a catfish - or another type of creature in residence - they will attack your bare hand. Then fight begins, and Noodler needs to bring fish to shore. Many lose their lives yearly to this extreme sport, and it should be avoided, as it is not safe. Ice Fishing Safety When you are going ice fishing, there are a lot of safety rules that you need to follow at all times. Unlike other forms of standard fishing, ice fishing presents a lot of health risks. First, you should never go ice fishing without a well built shack. The shacks provide you shelter while you are ice fishing. Without this shelter, you will be susceptible to hypothermia and other health related problems. The second thing you need to keep in mind at all times is condition of ice and weather predictions. Falling through ice while ice fishing, especially alone, is a death sentence. Being trapped on open ice during a blizzard is also extremely dangerous, even with shelter of an ice shack available. When you are stocking your ice shack, you need to make certain that you have enough wood for wood stove, or heating device within shack. This device should also be cared for and watched over at all times, so ice beneath shack remains stable or that shack does not burn. If you keep these fishing safety tips and rules in mind, you should be able to have an enjoyable time fishing without high risk of injury to yourself or others, no matter which form of fishing you choose to participate in.
Rebecca Blain is a professional and hobbyist writer who enjoys educating people about fishing supplies which can be read about here: http://www.discount-hunting-supplies-and-tips.com/discount-fishing-supplies.html
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