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What is the net height for girls' high school volleyball?

A quality net consists of top and bottom horizontal bands of canvas or vinyl running the entire length of the net, with cords to keep the top and bottom taut during play. Nets used in competition typically measure 39 inches wide and between 31 feet, 6 inches and 33 feet in length. The net extends slightly beyond the court width of 29 feet 6 inches, which also measures 59 feet in length.

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What are some different marine trackers?

Marine trackers use global positioning satellites to determine the locations of various types of vessels and to report the location of tracked vessels at regular intervals. The cruise ship tracker provides an interactive map along with a list of the names of more than 100 cruise ships, along with the exact latitude and longitude of each ship. The tracker also reports the date and exact time of the report according to Greenwich Mean Time and the radio call signal of each ship.\nThe tall ships tracker tracks the location of vessels designated as tall ships by the Sail Training International orga..

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What is the highest scoring college football game?

Though the Cumberland College football program was discontinued before the 1916 season, due to a scheduling mix up, Cumberland was added to the Georgia Tech schedule. Coach Joe Heisman reminded Cumberland College of the $3,000 forfeit fee if the game did not go on. To avoid the forfeit fee, the Cumberland College student manager quickly gathered 13 students, who were mostly fraternity brothers, to face the Georgia Tech football team.\nThe game is often considered payback for the Georgia Tech baseball team's humiliating 22-0 loss to Cumberland the previous year. Both teams were coached by ..

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How can you find NASCAR qualifying lists?

The qualifying lists at NASCAR.com have statistics about the speed of each qualifying lap, along with manufacturer and sponsor information. Results for every race and practice sessions are also provided. The site is available in English and Spanish, and it features the latest NASCAR news, updated standings for each series and TV schedules. Preview shows, post-race analysis and full race replays are also offered by NASCAR.com.\nESPN.com provides comprehensive NASCAR coverage, with detailed qualifying lists and profiles for each driver.\nNASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) is..

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What is a J-frame revolver?

The first J-frame ever manufactured was the five-shot Model 36, also known as the Chiefs Special, in 1950. The J-frame revolver has since been manufactured in models that take .22 LR, .22 Magnum, .38 S&W Special, .327 Federal Magnum and .357 Magnum ammunition; the revolvers that use smaller calibers generally hold more ammunition. Three hammer designs are also available: shrouded, the exposed Chiefs Special and the fully enclosed Centennial.

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What are some well-known bicycle brands?

Trek began in 1976 and achieved considerable success in 1990 with its MultiTracks line of hybrid bicycles. These hybrids combined the comfort associated with mountain bikes and the speed of road bikes. It released its Y Bike in 1995, which won a design and engineering award from Popular Mechanics. In 1997, Lance Armstrong signed with the racing team Trek sponsored, and he rode Trek bicycles during his racing career.\nGary Turner started GT in 1972, and the company became famous for its Triple Triangle design. This design, which is unique among bicycles, reduces rear wheel vibrations, which hel..

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How do you choose self-defense classes?

Practical fighting maneuvers tend to be the simplest ones. In a fight, the adrenaline rush overrides fine motor function often necessary for complex maneuvers, such as the joint locks in aikido. Conversely, it's not always a good idea to focus on martial arts that teach exclusively debilitating or lethal combat moves. Not only should technical practicalities of moves be taken into account, the legal consequences should be considered. Few situations require lethal force, and excessive force could create legal complications.\nNot only should a good self-defense class teach fighting techniqu..

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What is the difference between ancient Olympics and modern Olympics?

The Olympic games are believed to have occurred in 776 B.C. in Olympia around the time of the birth of Homer. The ancient Olympics permitted only people of Greek descent to participate. Because of this limitation, only a few people were able to participate. The modern Olympics is open to all types of participants.During the ancient Olympics, only the male athletes were allowed to take part in the games. In the modern Olympics, both male and female athletes are allowed to participate.In the ancient Olympics, only the winners would be recognized out of all of the men who participated. In the mo..

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What are some effective practice drill plans for baseball?

A good infield-outfield routine is an essential practice element for most any baseball team, and is the standard way that most teams prepare immediately before a game. The basic drill consists of hitting a few balls to each player on the field in succession. Start with the outfielders, then move on to the infielders. The idea is to give each defensive player a chance to warm up and practice by making plays that are similar to those they will be experiencing during the game.\nBesides standard batting practice, offensive drills that put emphasis on specific aspects of the baseball swing are effe..

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How can you find out the wrestling results for your local school district?

Specific regions often have their own local websites that provide more details about school teams and individual wrestlers. For example, CalGrappler posts results, news articles, rankings and college signings for California wrestlers. Regional athletic associations such as the South Dakota High School Activities Association and the North Carolina High School Athletic Association typically cover wrestlers from all of the school districts in the area.

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