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Game Stats For Coaching Youth Football

I have kept game stats for every youth football game I have coached. I must know which of my players are being effective on game day. There always seems to be the ultimate practice player who disappears on game day. The stats serve multi purposes on game day as well as for later.

On game day, you want to be able to track the following things:

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The success of your first down plays
The success of your primary running plays
The success of your primary passing plans
Your leading rusher
Third down conversions
Fourth down conversions
Leading tacklers
Opponent's leading rusher
Opponent's leading tackler

With the Game Day Stats Sheet I use you can review all of the above quickly. It is a great simple tool for gathering data as the plays develop. It is a job for a parent who will be at all the games. The benefit for that parent is they get to go up and down the sidelines. In the last few years, I have had other parents help the Stat parent by giving him jersey numbers.

The sheet contains Down, Distance, yard location, run stats area, pass stats area and defensive notes area. It is very easy to use during the actual youth football game.

The other reason for keeping stats is that you can pass out copies at the year-end party. One of my assistants for the last couple of years makes an awesome set of "player cards" for each player. He then adds some of the stats along with a picture of each kid. This has been a big hit with the kids and parents. In past years, I have had a youth football yearbook, which also contained the full year stats.

Game Stats For Coaching Youth Football

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Bloons Tower Defense - Game Review

The 1st in a series of 3 Bloons tower defense games created by Ninjakiwi has a minimal variety of defense towers and only 1 level in which to play the game through. This already demonstrates that the game is short lived and isn't anywhere up to the game originality provided by the first ever Bloons game.

The general idea of the game is to pop all the balloons that float around the given path using a collection of defense towers that you can deploy. Each round gets harder because more balloons float past, some of which are harder to pop and also move faster. Every time you pop a balloon you receive points in which to use to buy more towers and upgrades.

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The dart tower is the first of the 5 defense mechanisms and is simply a giant monkey that fires a single dart at the oncoming balloons, being a no thrills tower it provides little visual appeal or excitement and is rather ineffective at popping balloons without the upgrade of piercing darts and long range radius. You can obtain both upgrades straight away, before the game starts.

The tack tower is the second defense weapon in line, it spits out 8 tacks at a time, but you won't find it popping 8 balloons in a row, there is no strategic point on the circuit in which to place it to make full use of all tacks. This weapon is very useful in taking out heavy groups of balloons, especially when you upgrade it with faster shooter and extra range options.

There are a maximum of 2 upgrades for each tower which makes the game pretty limited, especially in comparison to the 2nd and 3rd games in the series. It means you soon run out of variety and something to look forward to later on once you have stacked up enough points.

The game play of Bloons tower defense is as good as it can be. It's easy to deploy your towers wherever you like, there's no real difficulty in picking up the controls as it's a simple point and click game. With the game being so simple there is no risk of any freezing or slowing of play whatsoever.

Considering there were many flash tower defense games out before Ninjakiwi even contemplated releasing their own, such as the desktop tower defense game, there was little effort put into this one. It lacks any variety in what you would term 'baddies' or balloons in this case. Even though they pretty much stuck with the balloon concept for the series, more imagination could have been placed on the kind of balloons being used, for example some could have had a mind of their own or been a bit more gruesome looking rather than plain old party balloons...

After the first 10 rounds the game becomes a lot more difficult, with balloons moving rapidly across the circuit, so a wise choice in tower deployment is vital. The idea here is to see if you can survive some of the more difficult rounds whilst resisting the temptation to add additional weaker towers. Somewhere along the line you will have to hold out for longer in order to be able to afford a stronger form of defense such as the ice tower in order to make surviving the later rounds realistic.

Both the ice and bomb tower offer nothing special in terms of visual appearance, effects and creativity. They are both fairly bog standard and won't provide any temptation for you to play on beyond this point with only the Super Monkey being left to deploy. By the time you can afford Super Monkey you will be most likely fed up of the game and will have exited out.

Game Verdict

The first tower defense game fails to live up to the original Bloons series in my opinion and lacks the imagination to bridge the gap over many boring levels of the same old balloon popping defense strategies. My advice would be to quickly move on to the 2nd and 3rd game in the series.

Playability: 10/10Graphics: 5/10Originality: 4/10Game Detail: 3/10Addictiveness: 5/10Final Score: 54%

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Game Of Thrones AudioBook Review

Television writer and career author George R.R. Martin is fast approaching the landmark to becoming a legend in contemporary literary history with the grandest of epics ever written in recent times - A Song of Fire and Ice - that begins with the book titled A Game of Thrones. Launched in 1996, the first book was truly a trendsetter and an apt harbinger of a wonderful epic series that has been continuously published by Bantam Books. With time, formats in books are read all over the world have undergone a sea change, necessitating the creation of the audiobook. In this article I have attempted an unbiased and just Game of Thrones audiobook review.

A Game of Thrones story wonderfully creates a world of fantasy replete with medieval sensibilities and ambiance, and contains a rich abundance of detailing, excellent use of intriguing political scenarios, a multi-layered social order as prevalent in those times. The real story encompasses several different regions - from old pin forests to harsh mountain landscapes, from resplendent castles to rich cities, nomad camps to vast scorching deserts. The book opens with a sense of summer fading away and much foreboding days of winter looming ahead. It is worth mentioning as part of the Game of Thrones audiobook review, how wonderfully the narrator Roy Dotrice captures this aura in the recorded format of the book.

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In any case, it is quite difficult for an audiobook to match the standards of a previously published and vastly popular book that has been read by scores of people. This Game of Thrones audiobook review is however of the opinion that this is exactly where the audible format of this particular book scores equal to the readable one. Although the Game of Thrones is an extremely popular book, it was published way back in 1996. Over the next 15 years 5 more epic tales of the series have been launched, necessitating people to go back and take a look at the original characters and people from the first book, time and again. As part of the Game of Thrones audio book review, it is right to state that whenever people have wanted to go back and take a quick recap of the first book, they have been more prone to choose the audio format for it saves them a lot of time as they can listen to it while simultaneously doing other important works.

The Game of Thrones audiobook review would also like to shed light on a prominent inadequacy of the audible format of the book. It lies solely in the fact that several listeners who are first time users of the audio format of this particular book have complained of their inability to comprehend what the narrator is saying. This may be due to the accentuated English of narrator Roy Dotrice or due the fact that the places and characters in the book are so large in number that quite often it becomes pretty difficult to keep track until and unless one has read through the actual story. However those who have read the book previously and are using the audible format for recap purposes faced no such difficulty due to their familiarity with places and characters.

Game Of Thrones AudioBook Review

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Introduction to the Game of Carrom

The game of Carrom is also called as Carroms which is known as a family game played on tabletop. This game has a similarity between the games, table shuffleboard and billiards. Carrom game has many kinds of names across the globe, such as carum, carrum, karam, karom, karum or simply called Indian finger billiards. The origin of this game is unsure; according to some sources this game of Carrom has an Indian origin, while some say that it has a Chinese origin. Countries like Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and North Africa seem to play a role for the origin of the Carrom game. However in the West this game is somewhat similar to billiards.

The game of Carrom is played on plain plywood which is about 74 centimeters or 29 inches. The border of the playing board in bounded with wood bumpers. Here instead of balls like in billiards, here wooden disks are used. It is also called as Carrom coins or pucks. Generally there only four types of coins, black, white, red and a striker. The aim of the game is to strike the coins with the help of the striker and move them into the corner pockets. The red colored coin/puck is called the 'queen'. Carrom can be played with two to four players. The Carrom board has variations; it is available in smaller size for children and boards with larger corner pockets for beginners to learn the tricks and practice the game.

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The American version of the game is quite different as the game is played with cue sticks with checkers or chess like patters in the middle of the board. You can note that, the corner pockets of the board are much larger than the traditional/original Carrom board. The American Carrom was played in 1950s and 1970s in South California, using larger square board and with cue sticks and wooden rings. The Filipino Carrom is played in Philippines which is called 'pool table' or 'Karombola'. The Australian Carrom is similar to the Indian Carrom which is know by the trade mark 'Puckpool' which is played using hands without cue sticks. However the Australian Carrom is played only with eight coins, black and white coins plus with a queen or crown puck. The International Carrom Federation (ICF) is the international governing body for the game of Carrom, which has delegates from Sri Lanka, Malaysia, India, Germany, Maldives and Switzerland. The ICF sets the Laws for the Carrom game.

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EA Game Testing Jobs - Best Way to Land a Game Test Job

With the way things are lately, a lot of individuals just like yourself are wanting to get a good job that they enjoy but they can't. What is even worse is that in most cases there isn't enough jobs to go around.

That is with the exception of the gaming industry. The gaming industry is a billion dollar industry with open positions, especially with those that are looking to land ea game testing jobs.

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Ea is looking for a certain group of gamers to test their latest unreleased games right now. But unfortunately, even though the gaming industry is very lucrative, there are going to be a ton of gamers just like you that are trying to land one of the ea game testing jobs that is available.

And just like any job, you are going to want to stand out in your application to earn one of the ea game testing jobs that is available. Having the chance to play and test unreleased games before they come out in public can be very exciting. Especially when you get to keep the games and get paid for a job well done.

For these reasons is why you should want to do every thing possible to stand out ahead of the competition. And usually most hirer's will see the same things in a majority of the applications they get.

And a lot of gamers end up disappointed because they thought they were more than good enough to land a career in the gaming industry. You see, the gaming employers are looking for a certain group of gamers to test the latest unreleased games for them. Statistics only go so far especially when there are thousands of gamers posting the same credentials.

And if you are serious about landing one of the most lucrative ea game testing jobs available there is now a cheat sheet with your name on it. The cheat sheet explains down to the wire what the gaming employers want. All you simply need to do is to deliver on what these employers want to get the edge on the rest of the thousands of gamers out there that are going to get their applications rejected.

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Dragon Fable Game Review

Dragon Fable is one of the most ambitious and best RPG games ever to grace the internet. Most free to play browser-based games simply don't have the production values to rival games that are available on home consoles. Dragon Fable however, is one game that offers more value than even most full priced video games.

This is mainly because exclusive members of the game can have access to items and new areas. The game is constantly updated so there's always something new for you to explore in Dragon Fable. The only downside to this is that you have to pay for these services. To obtain a standard upgrade it will cost you .95 while an ultimate upgrade is .95.

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You can still have fun with Dragon Fable as there is a lot of quests and hours of gameplay here on offer even for non members. Setting up an account is free and there's no downloading data so you can start playing the game almost immediately.

The first thing you have to do is choose and create your character. Much like many other RPGs you have a choice on what type of class you would like to be as. You have the choice of being a strong warrior, a stealthy rogue or a crafty mage. Depending on what class you choose, you will have access to different attacks in the game.

The great thing about Dragon Fable is that you can change the look of your character almost completely. Not only can you change the style of your hair but your skin color can be bright red or blue even. The range of options available is nothing like in much other RPG games I've played recently.

Once you start going you will witness how pretty the game really is. Although it's not output in HD, the 2D visuals are still beautiful. The quality of animation on this game is something you would see on a Saturday morning Disney cartoon. The only downside to the graphics is the background. They are bland and not as detailed as most of the character models.

As you start the game you will see a priestess with a mysterious black box. After you save her from the enemy she disappears into the forest. It's not until you reach level 30 that you realize she has a dragon inside the black box that you can use as a companion on your long adventure.

Before you can do all that, there's the usual long road of leveling up and defeating a lot of baddies. Combat in this game is hardly complicating and is one of the more accessible systems I've played in a long time. It's a traditional turn-based system but there are no complicated menus that you have to wade through to use your items and skills. This is because skills are learnt each time you reach a new level while items are easy to use each time you are in battle. There are still shops in this so you can upgrade your equipment, but I thought thus system was helpful for new players to the RPG genre.

Another great thing about combat in this game is that your health and magic points gradually replenish after each battle. There's never the fear that you've used too much skills or potions like it is in most other RPG games. I found it quite satisfying as there's nothing worse than facing a boss with low health and with no potions left!

As aforementioned, Dragon Fable offers hours of fun whether you're a paying member of the game or not. Sometimes I forgot I was playing this game for free as the quality of this game is simply that amazing. The only thing that may disappoint some people is the lack of any music. Nevertheless, Dragon Fable is still a great RPG game that all RPG gaming fans should check out.

Dragon Fable Game Review

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Yugioh Trading Cards - The Yugioh Collectible Card Game

First published in 1996, Yugioh is a collectible card game that is a bit complex to play. Individual players or teams are entitled to handle a number of trading cards and dozens of decks. Each card boasts either a good or a bad imaginary character, which originally is taken from the Yugioh anime series. The characters can be imaginary beasts, or dragons, and the players need to use their magical powers to summon these creatures. Because of the many different Yugioh trading cards available, players can really customize their game and play creatures of a variety of natures, be it weak or powerful.

The Yugioh trading cards are grouped into three. There include the starter decks, structure decks, and the booster packs. The booster cards are what players use primarily for card distribution. For instance, in Konami's case, the booster pack is consists of five random cards. Each set is composed of fifty to sixty cards of different faces. In areas where Upper Deck cards are sold though, the booster packs are composed of nine cards that are randomly assorted. The whole set contains a couple or a number of cards that are combined as one. Regardless of distributor though, booster packs often contain larger amounts of card pieces and are frequently reissued or reprinted.

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The Starter decks of Yugioh trading cards are made for beginners to use. The mechanics of the game and its basic game play revolve around the use of these cards. Just like the booster packs, these too feature a variety of different imaginary characters, but all are patterned from the ones seen in the second anime series. Each deck contains cards from forty to fifty pieces, a rulebook, and a game mat. If you are playing with the United States-made starter deck, you'll have seven decks available, including the Yugi, Kaiba, Joey, Pegasus, Yugioh!, Jaden Yuki, and Syrus Truesdale.

The Structure Decks, finally, are made for the advanced players to employ. The Yugioh trading cards contained by this set are made to put emphasis on a particular strategy. Since they are made for the advanced players, the individual cards are more powerful and often come in combos. Each of the structure decks holds 40 cards, aside from a rule book, a game mat, and a small leaflet that highlights recommendations or suggestions on how to improve the value of the deck. In addition, the Yugioh structure decks are made in accordance to the standards maintained by the Advanced-Format Forbidden Card list.

The Yugioh trading cards further evolve to contain several other decks to be used for the game play. There are the evolution starter decks, which have been developed and released to boast cards of slightly different features. Other than that, there are the type and character structure decks, which also are composed of cards of different faces. Whatever type of Yugioh trading cards you get, each of them serves a purpose unique from any other.

Yugioh Trading Cards - The Yugioh Collectible Card Game

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Best Flight Sim Game - Why I Prefer Flight Pro Sim

I recently played the best flight sim game I have experienced, called Flight Pro Sim. If you have ever dreamed of flying, but could never had the ability or the money to make that dream come true, a great option is a flight sim game. An important part of a sim game is realism.

Some of the features of Flight Pro Sim that I really enjoyed include:

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A large choice of aircraft from a 1903 Wright flyer to modern military jets, helicopters and gliders; Time synchronization with real word time Accurate planet and star placement for realism The option of using a keyboard, joystick or yoke Over 20,000 airports with accurate runway locations - you can land at your local airport! Instruments that realistically model real world instrument behavior Accurate system failure recreations - including vacuum system failure Multiple screen displays - if you can connect the hardware, this game will support it Air to air refueling features Network ready - you can connect and play with others online World scenery features You can retrieve data from the nearest airport to add accurate atmosphere readings such as temperature, dew point, pressure density, wind (three dimensional) and visibility You can change the weather in flight to add storms or whatever other situation you think you can handle. Create your own graphics including terrain, airports and airplanes.

This is the best flight sim game because the physics of the game are realistic. The cockpits of the planes are accurate, from plane to plane. It will make you feel like you are behind the controls of any plane or craft you choose from the list, and gives you a detailed look at what a pilot experiences.

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Game Testing at Home - Can You Get Extra Money by Getting Paid to Test Video Games From Home?

Can you really get paid by doing game testing at home? By reading every word of this article you will find out whether or not you will be able to get paid from game testing at home. A lot of people feel that there is a lot of questions that still needs to be answered when it comes to getting paid from testing games at home. Some gamers wonder why companies would pay ordinary gamers to test games.

And others wonder if they would actually pay gamers to test video games at home. As you know, the gaming industry is a popular industry. In fact it is a billion a year industry that you should be getting a share of the pie. Normally companies like Nintendo, acclaim and ea would have programmers test their games for them.

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But this gets to be very expensive because of the long over time hours they have to pay them for not only programming the games, but also testing the games as well. To save money, major companies have looked to gamers to test games for them. And don't worry, gamers also get paid well for testing video games from home.

But the challenge is actually getting hired for game testing at home. Most simply submit applications and then wait to get a call back. Pretty soon weeks go by and then months begin to drag. NO phone call, no email, no nothing. The reason why is major gaming companies are looking for certain traits and qualities in the gamers they decided to hire to get paid for game testing at home.

But thankfully, the exact things companies are looking for are all outlined in guidelines which make getting hired and paid for game testing from home rather easy. It's much better to have exactly what you need to get hired on the spot than to waste time submitting applications that get nowhere. I know you are going to want to use the guides to your advantage to get paid to test video games from home for a living or to make some extra money on the side.

Game Testing at Home - Can You Get Extra Money by Getting Paid to Test Video Games From Home?

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Video Game Emulators - Should You Use Them?

Have you ever heard of video game emulators? Do you want to know more about what they are and how they work? A video game emulator is a type of computer program invented to use one computer system to help it act like a different system. There are actually many different types of computer emulators out there and many different ways in which they are used.

For the sake of video games, this can be beneficial because it allows a player with a modern computer to play video games from older systems or platforms without going out to purchase that original system or machine. In fact, you can even use game emulators to play games for platforms that are now obsolete. Some people just use them because they prefer to play the games on their PC instead of the console.

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Console emulators can work by recreating the other system and making it compatible with your computer. The most popular use for these is to revisit games from past consoles without having the console system anymore. If you enjoyed games on your Atari, Nintendo, original Playstation, Sega and more, you might be able to find your favorite games on an emulator.

Video game emulators are also sometimes used to "mod" or modify these older games and to translate them into different languages they may not have originally been available for. People have even created new games for the older game consoles to be played with emulators.

The idea of playing your favorite old console game on your new PC at home may sound exciting but it's important to note that there is also a great deal of legal controversy regarding video game emulators. So is it legal?

The question of legality with video game emulators involves copyright. If the original copyright of the game belongs to the game developer, does anyone else have the right to recreate that game for a different platform? The controversy centers on the video game downloads, or ROM's, in this situation.

The video games are subject to copyright and it can be illegal to download them if you have not purchased the serial rights to own the game. It can also be a violation to use them when you have not purchased the game. So video game emulators are legal but downloading pirated video games or ROM's is not.

Most websites that offer video game emulators come with a disclaimer that warns you not to download any video games that you do not already own the original, paid version of. When this warning is disregarded and people begin to download games they do not own rights to play, this becomes a legal issue.

While video game emulators are still a controversial issue, it is not currently illegal to own the emulators themselves. However, it's important that you become fully aware of copyright laws before downloading any video games to use with these emulators.

Video Game Emulators - Should You Use Them?

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