Introduction to (American) Football: The Game Clock, Play Clock, and Timeouts TheOnDeckCircle 2020-06-18 | An overview of how the clock works in football, how long games are, how many timeouts a team has, and some of the strategy involved.
How to Play Football (Soccer) for Beginners TheOnDeckCircle 2022-01-21 | 0:00 - intro0:38 - football vs soccer0:55 - the pitch2:01 - objectives4:35 - players5:35 - gameplay8:12 - fouls12:35 - offside13:47 - recap
Intro to Baseball: Defensive Positioning and Shifting TheOnDeckCircle 2021-06-29 | A quick overview of some of the more common defensive alignments.
Soccer isnt an american word, why do we call it that? TheOnDeckCircle 2021-06-21 | Looking at the origins and how the word 'soccer' has been used in the past and is currently used, particularly in the United States.Original video: youtu.be/6winTSyOePg0:00 - intro, why i made this video2:08 - use in modern day us4:01 - origin7:05 - usage over time8:33 - other countries that use 'soccer'10:46 - conclusions, why you shouldn't care
Baseball: Explained for People Who Dont Baseball TheOnDeckCircle 2021-05-28 | An overview of America's past time, baseball, more so regarding its place in American society as a sport, rather than how to actually play it.Learn Baseball Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAj29Nf-lKG7V5z9zg3SSJmPVccUtNhQX0:00 - intro1:14 - rules, briefly3:38 - little league4:28 - softball5:25 - origins6:33 - mlb9:56 - boredom13:06 - stats15:55 - scandals, curses, and fun stuff19:05 - wrap up
Intro to Baseball: Starting Lineups, Substitutions, and Double Switches TheOnDeckCircle 2021-05-06 | An overview of starting lineups in baseball, how players can be subbed into the game, and what the heck is a double switch?0:00 - intro0:42 - starting lineup1:51 - baseball player states2:06 - pinch hitters2:52 - defensive subs3:26 - pinch runner4:34 - relief pitchers6:09 - double switch7:29 - recap
Can You Throw Your Baseball Glove at the Ball? TheOnDeckCircle 2021-05-01 | An overview of what happens if you throw your glove or any other equipment at a baseball during a game.
Whats a 6-4-3 Double Play? Baseballs Position Numbers TheOnDeckCircle 2021-04-20 | A brief overview of the numbers assigned to each defensive baseball position.
What is a DH in Baseball and Whats All the Debate? TheOnDeckCircle 2021-04-16 | A look at the DH and why it's so divisive among fans.
How Major League Baseball Rosters Work (Updated for 2021) TheOnDeckCircle 2021-04-12 | An overview of roster stipulations as of 2021. There were wacky requirements last year, but much has been simplified again this season.
How a Play Ends: Tackling in (American) Football TheOnDeckCircle 2021-02-17 | Looking at different ways that a play would typically end in American football.0:00 - intro0:42 - down by contact1:56 - forward progress3:24 - out of bounds4:14 - sliding5:00 - kneeling5:22 - conclusion
What Happens When Two Runners End up on the Same Base? TheOnDeckCircle 2021-02-09 | Two Runners, One Base0:00 - intro0:13 - if there's a force play1:10 - if there's no force play1:58 - tagging both runners2:41 - recap
What Happens When a Baserunner Passes Another Runner? TheOnDeckCircle 2021-02-09 | In this lengthy video, we look at what happens when a runner passes another runner on the basepath.
Four Strikeouts in One Inning? TheOnDeckCircle 2021-02-02 | Discussing the history of the weird situation when pitchers have struck out four hitters in one inning.List of occurrences: mlb.com/news/four-strikeout-innings-c265544090
How Can a Batter Strikeout, but Still Reach Base? TheOnDeckCircle 2021-01-29 | Taking a look at the rule in baseball about how a batter can strikeout, but still reach base.0:00 - intro0:23 - overview1:58 - stats3:17 - why the limits?3:41 - do you have to run?4:13 - recap
How Offsides Works in Football (Soccer) TheOnDeckCircle 2020-10-21 | 0:00 - intro0:45 - the basics1:07 - example1:23 - how to spot it1:55 - when it matters2:25 - being active2:43 - consequences3:27 - it's a trap!3:49 - when it doesn't work4:04 - recap
What is a Ground Rule Double? TheOnDeckCircle 2020-10-15 | A quick overview of ground rule doubles in baseball.
What are Ground Rules in Baseball? TheOnDeckCircle 2020-10-15 | A quick explanation of what ground rules refer to in baseball.
What Happens When a Baseball Hits an Umpire? TheOnDeckCircle 2020-10-14 | A quick overview of what happens when a batted ball hits an umpire, hence the title of the video: "What Happens When a Baseball Hits an Umpire?" This description was actually quite superfluous.0:00 - What happens when a ball hits an umpire?1:01 - How can a fly ball be caught, but not be an out?
How Penalties Work in (American) Football TheOnDeckCircle 2020-10-03 | An overview explaining the common types of penalties in American Football and how they are called.
What Happens When a Baseball Hits a Runner? TheOnDeckCircle 2020-09-16 | A quick overview of what happens when a runner gets hit with a batted (or thrown) ball during a baseball game. The infield fly rule also comes into play.0:00 - runner hit before infielders1:00 - infield fly rule stuff1:50 - two runners hit2:05 - runner hit after infielders2:52 - putout credit3:04 - review3:24 - hit by thrown ballthe infield fly rule: youtu.be/uoXtWJ4HzeE
Live Streaming Basics: Broadcasting Sports on a Budget - Part 2 TheOnDeckCircle 2020-09-11 | Not my usual content, but here’s part two of a basic overview of how to live stream a sporting event for not a lot of money. This part covers connection types, mixers, atmospheric mics, wireless sound, long cables, producers, and how to get started on your setup.Part one - youtu.be/Pacaulpoaj8LINKSaudio connection types - youtu.be/dV8rpGUoxnsproducing sound in pro broadcasts - youtu.be/DloLoFd3Qvwhow to use an audio mixer - youtu.be/oXFiXWbj7Jchow to set gain - youtu.be/1l86SOlxypshow to connect a mixer to a computer - youtu.be/MLZ889XThFwyoutube audio library - shorturl.at/befxATIMES0:00 - introduction0:13 - connection types0:55 - mixers1:28 - headphone amps1:58 - mixers (cont)2:14 - atmosphere mics2:58 - crowd mics3:29 - on-field mics4:00 - wireless and long cable runs5:09 - other sound sources5:38 - producers7:49 - make a diagram8:18 - wrapping up
Live Streaming Basics: Broadcasting Sports on a Budget - Part 1 TheOnDeckCircle 2020-09-11 | Not my usual content, but here’s a basic overview of how to live stream a sporting event for not a lot of money. This part covers why audio is important, what you have to have to live stream, types of microphones and headset vs non-headset mics. Hopefully you have something already that you can incorporate into your setup.Part two - youtu.be/3BUf-SjuXi8LINKSan nfl broadcast behind the scenes - youtu.be/im1KLxrl6ssfree streaming software - shorturl.at/bdiO2better audio for gamers - youtu.be/QmrkbWslcKsbest budget mics - youtu.be/efHViVT0YU4best broadcasting mics - youtu.be/pX38Jic0Cekat bphs1 - shorturl.at/nuUX1using a modmic in a mixer - youtu.be/pRzKfeNJ_m4phantom power (in-depth) - youtu.be/_8UTGcuAtd0warning about xlr to usb cables - youtu.be/eCpTKMXIOPcTIMES0:00 - introduction1:25 - what we’ll cover2:00 - audio is important2:39 - streaming must-haves4:19 - microphones6:22 - usb microphones9:12 - xlr mics9:42 - condenser mics10:25 - dynamic mics11:33 - what the pros use12:23 - bphs112:49 -xlrs without headphones14:17 - headphones14:33 - 3.5mm microphones15:57 - disclaimer16:05 - summary
The Infield Fly Rule: A Thorough Explanation TheOnDeckCircle 2020-09-03 | A complete look at the Infield Fly rule, and it’s younger brother the intentional drop rule.At one point I say this is in Rule 2, that applies to the NCAA rules. In MLB’s rulebook, which I actually read in this video, it is in the Definition of Terms section, which is now at the end of the rulebook.0:00 - Introduction0:49 - Basics4:10 - Foul Balls5:52 - The “Infield”6:22 - Umps Rule7:35 - Intentional Drop Rule10:37 - Interference12:06- Why not only first?13:17 - RecapComplete Intro to Baseball playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAj29Nf-lKG7V5z9zg3SSJmPVccUtNhQX
Intro to Baseball: Example Inning TheOnDeckCircle 2020-09-01 | A remake of a video I did a while back, just to illustrate the flow of a game for people who have never played or seen a game before.Intro to baseball playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAj29Nf-lKG7V5z9zg3SSJmPVccUtNhQX
An Introduction to Fantasy Football TheOnDeckCircle 2020-08-20 | An overview of fantasy football for people who have never played before. We cover different types of leagues, how teams are made, how scoring is scored, how drafts are organized, what goes on during a season, and beyond.0:00 - introduction0:44 - league types3:04 - rosters4:13 - scoring7:47 - drafting12:48 - in season20:58 - multi-season leagues21:45 - conclusion
Unique Fantasy (American) Football Leagues TheOnDeckCircle 2020-08-11 | Just offering up a variety of uncommon fantasy football league types and scoring systems for a variety of scenarios. A pretty niche topic.Positional Points Scoring: reddit.com/r/fantasyfootball/comments/2glb3i/six_years_ago_i_used_my_statistics_background_toEPA Scoring: deadspin.com/how-to-fix-fantasy-football-scoring-with-simple-advance-1676407189
(European) Soccer Explained for Americans TheOnDeckCircle 2020-08-07 | A general overview of how the main differences between soccer and American sports, with a focus on the European leagues. Covering the leagues, strategy, and player contracts.0:00 - introduction1:23 - common american objections4:24 - strategy8:07 - leagues11:29 - champions/europa league13:06 - popular teams14:21 - contracts16:19 - continued learningFor more on why I used the word soccer: youtu.be/bfuglkcRg_w
Introduction to (American) Football: Passer Rating TheOnDeckCircle 2020-07-25 | Looking at the NFL's formula for passer rating, what is good, what is bad, pros, cons, and the formula itself.
Does Playing Indoors Affect NFL Games? TheOnDeckCircle 2020-07-24 | Looking at whether or not playing indoors actually matters in NFL games.
How Overtime Works in the NFL and College Football TheOnDeckCircle 2020-06-21 | Looking at the differences between overtime in the NFL, NFL playoffs, and college football.
Intro to (American) Football: Kickoffs TheOnDeckCircle 2020-06-10 | An overview of kickoffs and how they work in American football, specifically the NFL and college.
How Downs and Yards to Go Work in (American) Football TheOnDeckCircle 2020-06-03 | An overview of how drives work in football, including downs, yards to go, and various related terminology.
Positions in (American) Football TheOnDeckCircle 2020-06-01 | An overview of the positions in American football; offense, defense, and special teams.A special thanks to Unsplash and Pixabay for the photos, these videos wouldn’t be possible without them.0:00 - introduction0:13 - line of scrimmage0:33 - offense4:04 - defense5:39 - special teams6:46 - conclusion
How Scoring Works in American Football TheOnDeckCircle 2020-05-29 | An overview of the different ways to score in gridiron, or american, football.
How to Play (American) Football: The Field TheOnDeckCircle 2020-05-26 | Describing the layout of an american football field.
What is The Elam Ending? TheOnDeckCircle 2020-05-25 | An introduction and overview of The Elam Ending, a proposal for how to end basketball games and eliminate the issue of intentional fouling at the end of games.For a (much) more in-depth breakdown read Elam's writings on the idea here: msportsfans.org/basketball/non-concerns-about-the-hybrid-duration-format-elam-ending
This Is Basketball: An Introduction for Beginners TheOnDeckCircle 2020-05-17 | A tutorial introducing the main concepts of the sport of basketball to give beginners a general understanding of the sport.0:00 - introduction0:16 - the court0:46 - teams1:12 - scoring1:40 - moving2:38 - passing3:19 - fouling4:06 - timing5:33 - conclusion
Intro to Tennis: More Terms TheOnDeckCircle 2015-10-16 | See the first into video here: youtu.be/ozTHf0rAOngWikipedia glossary of tennis: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_tennis_terms
Intro to Tennis TheOnDeckCircle 2015-10-16 | An explanation of how to play tennis from the very basics, including court layout, game play, scoring, and different shot types.Wikipedia glossary of tennis: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_tennis_terms
NFL: Extra Point Rule Change for 2015 TheOnDeckCircle 2015-08-24 | Looking at what will change with extra points in 2015 for the NFL and how much it will affect the teams and scoring.
Intro to Baseball: Pitchers TheOnDeckCircle 2014-12-04 | A look at different pitch types, getting the sign from the catcher, and different roles that pitchers play on a team.
Intro to Baseball: Stolen Bases, Pick Offs, and Caught Stealing TheOnDeckCircle 2014-12-03 | A look at leading off, getting picked off, and what it means to steal a base.
Intro to Baseball: Wild Pitches and Passed Balls TheOnDeckCircle 2014-12-03 | A look at what wild pitches and passed balls are and how they differ from errors and stolen bases.
Is Bunting a Good Strategy? TheOnDeckCircle 2014-10-06 | A general introduction to the stats of Run and Win Expectancy, with emphasis on plays that involve bunting.Win Expectancy Graphs: http://www.fangraphs.com/livescoreboard.aspxRun Expectancy Charts: http://www.tangotiger.net/re24.html
Baseball: Seven Ways to First Base TheOnDeckCircle 2014-09-19 | A silly video about memorizing the seven ways a batter can reach first base.Can you remember them all: http://www.sporcle.com/games/GeoExpert/reachingfirstbase
Intro to Football: Defensive Plays TheOnDeckCircle 2014-09-17 | A look at the common plays a defense will run.
Intro to Football: Offensive Plays TheOnDeckCircle 2014-09-10 | A look at the common plays an offense will run.
