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|Shooting sports are effective at improving one's personal responsibility, as well as physical and mental discipline, and one's awareness of traditional and American constitutional values.<ref>Campbell, Jack (September 29, 2008). [https://gunowners.org/op0302/ 15 Benefits of the Shooting Sports]. ''Gun Owners of America''. Retrieved July 1, 2019.</ref> | |Shooting sports are effective at improving one's personal responsibility, as well as physical and mental discipline, and one's awareness of traditional and American constitutional values.<ref>Campbell, Jack (September 29, 2008). [https://gunowners.org/op0302/ 15 Benefits of the Shooting Sports]. ''Gun Owners of America''. Retrieved July 1, 2019.</ref> | ||
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| + | |Cricket World Cup - Lords Cricket Ground, London | ||
| + | |Cricket gained popularity in the 17th century, when English aristocrats started playing it. They decreed that cricket would be played in ‘a gentlemanly manner’ , which means no sledging, cheating, bodyline bowling , temper tantrums or excessive appealing. If the batsman knew he was out, he should ‘walk’ even if the umpire decided otherwise. | ||
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Revision as of 03:35, July 2, 2019
Here is a growing list of the most conservative sports, and why:
| Sport | Championship | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis | Wimbledon | Men are called "gentlemen" and women players are called "ladies"; a strict dress code for players is enforced; the umpire can award points against players who violate rules such as being improperly coached by signals during a match. |
| Shooting sports | NA | Shooting sports are effective at improving one's personal responsibility, as well as physical and mental discipline, and one's awareness of traditional and American constitutional values.[1] |
| Cricket | Cricket World Cup - Lords Cricket Ground, London | Cricket gained popularity in the 17th century, when English aristocrats started playing it. They decreed that cricket would be played in ‘a gentlemanly manner’ , which means no sledging, cheating, bodyline bowling , temper tantrums or excessive appealing. If the batsman knew he was out, he should ‘walk’ even if the umpire decided otherwise. |
References
- ↑ Campbell, Jack (September 29, 2008). 15 Benefits of the Shooting Sports. Gun Owners of America. Retrieved July 1, 2019.