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Augen76 t1_j6iyg1g wrote

Reply to comment by bdzz in Denmark wins third consecutive world championsship in handball by Kanstrup-

Given American Football is by far the most watched I've always been baffled how Rugby isn't even on the radar. To a lesser degree baseball and cricket. Handball feels similar as say to basketball.

In certain respects it feels like the US forged its own sports for the most parts and by the 1990s it became crowded. The only team sport breaking in has been soccer/football and that has the advantage of being the biggest sport in the world. Even that has been a tough long road over the decades. Years ago I thought Lacrosse might, but it continues to reside in the periphery of US sport culture.

I'd be surprised for any team sport to break into the collective psyche beyond an Olympic curiosity.

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InvincibleJellyfish t1_j6isdnh wrote

Reply to comment by Longhag in Denmark wins third consecutive world championsship in handball by Kanstrup-

Why the garbage bag?

Interval training, squat and benchpress (general strength training), is what most handball players do besides the actual training for the sport.

If you're not used to throwing a ball with one hand, you'll have a very hard time transitioning from soccer, and your forearms especially and hands will be underdeveloped strength wise.

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jdblawg t1_j6innwy wrote

Reply to comment by Outlander_-_ in Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett arrested on public intoxication charge in Dallas by HeStoleMyBalloons

Sure its trashy and he likely has an alcohol problem but comparing him to Manziel is a stretch. He isnt a major NFL prospect and Manziel didn't win one National Championship, much less two. Manziel didnt amount to shit. Bennett is already a legend. If he wants to ride off into the sunset drunk as piss he can do what he wants. Most likely though he will buckle down and get this shit under control.

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