As the ancient world became more civilised (Grecian boy loving being an obvious exception), our need for artificial competition grew to replace our natural urges to prove ourselves against others from the same sex. In this way, sport has developed as an acceptable manner in which to express these urges. Our psycho/biological necessity for sport explained, it’s now up to MGTE to help you succeed.
Knowing how to hold your breath longer is helpful for many sports, hobbies, interests, or even just state of mind. The following ‘how to’ outlines a couple of techniques that ...
The two handed interception is very closely linked to the one hand intercept but is usually used when fielding a quicker hit ball or a ball slightly further away from ...
A sure fire way to impress the boys is to nonchalantly ‘chuck’ a knife into a scrap piece of wood, a sure fire wire to have the girls think you’re ...
The one handed interception is a valuable fielding skill close to the wicket. It is most commonly used to try and run out an opponent from close range
Knowing how to make a bow and arrow could save your life should you be lost in the wilderness and be in need of catching food. The below guide should ...
Now considered the epitome of surfing prowess by young surfers, the aerial is one of the toughest of manoeuvres to complete and is often considered a judge of your ability ...
Smooth and arching, the cutback is a move of grace and precision, vital for maintaining speed and linking between critical sections of the wave. A well placed cutback keeps both ...
So you’re up on your feet surfing unbroken waves! Good for you buddy! One problem however, very few waves are perfect and break in predictable pristine lines of calculable order. ...
It’s time to start hit those lips and kicking out some spray! This is where we stamp our identity to the wave. Although I agree that a stylish bottom turn ...
The most important manoeuvre in surfing is the bottom turn as it sets up and dictates a surfer’s every move on the wave. Learn to employ a strong and effective ...
So you’ve made your way out back. Congratulations! Take a few minutes to take it all in and to get your breath. It’s time to try and catch your first ...
Duck diving is a technique that can be employed for paddling short to medium boards, underneath the waves using their cyclic energy, and out to the back.
It is all too tempting to grab your board and dive in at the deep end with the rest of your peers outback, however investing time in swallowing your pride ...
The following ‘how to’ is a general guide for spearfishing shallow water (less than 15m) spearfishing, but not for open ocean or blue water spearfishing. It is written in mind ...
A nice little party trick, knowing how to run up a wall and flip will wow any crowd. Please take care and choose your surfaces carefully i.e. gravel, slippy or ...
Knowing how to do a backflip can provide you with a guaranteed impressive party trick (although it’s probably best not to be too drunk when performing it!). This is not ...
Too often are perfectly fixable inner tubes replaced and bike rides ruined by a very easily repairable puncture. The following guide talks you through how to repair a puncture on ...
Knowing how to remove water from your ears can save you much pain and discomfort. Ear infections may also result should water be left in the ear canal. Being a ...
Knowing how to draw or paint a design on a glassed surfboard can allow you to have your favourite stick painted and personalised. This 'how to' teaches you the tricks. ...
Knowing how to punch properly will prevent you from damaging your fist as well as maximising your ability focus the power. This ‘how to’ is designed for self-defence purposes only ...