Observe a top-view animation of hammer throw

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To execute a forearm pass, a player assumes the basic defensive position (knees bent, feet spread, one foot slightly in front of the other). The outstretched arms are brought together with thumbs together and rotated downward. The ball is met by the forearms with a shoveling motion of the arms. The pass should be made with a flowing, coordinated motion of the legs, body, and arms.

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Watch this video to learn more about the history of the FIFA World Cup.

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Overview of the first Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia, Greece.

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Long jump, front and side views.

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Reviving the medieval sport of jousting.

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Pole vault, side view.

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Comparison of four different Olympic hurling objects: the hammer, the javelin, the discus, and the shot put.