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What is the role of the umpire in baseball?
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The umpire is a member of the field not affiliated with either team, and sworn to impartiality. It's the umpire's job to watch closely and announce the result of each play. There are typically a few umpires at most games: one at home plate, and one at each of the other three bases. Some games also place two umpires in the outfield. The umpire at ho
What makes the sport of korfball different?
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Korfball is the only mixed-sex team ball sport in the world. Each team must field four female and four male players and the fluid nature of the game, where defenders and attackers regularly swap positions, means that there is no advantage or disadvantage either way. It also means that goal scorers and defenders regularly exchange roles so not only
What is Goalball?
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Goalball is a highly competitive sport played three-against-three, indoors on a gym floor--primarily by blind and visually impaired athletes. Games are usually quite competitive and exciting to watch. Two teams play on either end of the 60x40-foot court. Players are blindfolded to make the game fair. This is due to not all blind persons being total