If you have some time on your hands, grab your basketball and head out to your driveway to practice some skills with individual games and drills. Don’t use solitude as an excuse not to get out and play. You can compete against yourself and try to beat your own records with these one-person games.

Although Shimano manufactures multiple shifting systems (Dura-Ace, DXR, Deore DX and Ultegra), they all share a common adjustment method. Adjusting the shifting on a bike means that the tension in the cable connecting the shifting mechanism to the rear derailleur must be tightened or loosened.

When planning indoor activities and games for children ranging from age 6 to 12 years, it's important to choose activities that are both entertaining and appropriate and accessible for the entire age group.

You can encourage a healthy lifestyle with fun volleyball games that children can play in physical education classes, on the playground or in your own backyard. Adapt the game to fit the skill levels of younger children or just make the game into a fun non-competitive activity to encourage physical fitness.

Lawn bowls is a tactical and challenging game. The balls are commonly referred to as bowls or woods. Although they look round, they're not symmetrical. One side is shaved down so that the bowl travels in a curve. The bulkier side is known as the "bias."

A picnic needs more than sandwiches, chips and soda; it needs an entertaining activity. Boredom can quickly cut a picnic short, but preparing games that kids and teens enjoy will keep the young people occupied and out of trouble.

When you are at a party with multiple generations of guests, playing games is a way to connect individuals and create memories. There is something unforgettable about playing silly party games with your children and friends.

Las Vegas may conjure up images of flashing lights and tumbling dice, but the city is also surrounded by a vast array of outdoor resources. Southern Nevada is home to some of the best fishing in the state, ranging from tiny urban lakes and ponds to the vast depths of Lake Mead.

Team-building activities are a fun way to teach children teamwork, leadership, communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills. To succeed at team-building games, children have to learn to work together, listen carefully, communicate clearly and think creatively.

Unemployment and a bad economy have put many families into the low-income category. Struggling families trying to make it financially can turn to the government for financial and social services. There are hundreds of grants and subsidies available to low-income families for food, money and housing.

Professional quality pool tables are built to exacting dimensions. The World Pool-Billiards Association, or WPA, is a recognized international authority that defines the rules by which the game is played, including the markings and measurements of the table itself.

As an elementary school teacher, you may want to take your students outside to play occasionally when the weather allows. This will help them burn off energy, and also may help them function better in the classroom, according to the Franklin Institute.