Josh Koop

I have loved to play outdoor games since I was a little kid, as I grew up I found more games and I also found out about alternate rules. I started Outdoor Diversions with Matt to help get this information out to everyone so they can enjoy these games as much as I do!

17 Laws of the Game Soccer: Learn Them, Live Them

By Josh Koop on August 5, 2020

There are governance based overarching laws that apply to playing soccer and are important to understand and memorize. Soccer rules and regulations are maintained and updated annually by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). This board consists of eight members, four of whom come from FIFA. The other four members come from England, Scotland, Northern […]

Can Soccer End in a Tie? Why This Isn't Bad but Amazing!

By Josh Koop on August 5, 2020

Since my daughter loves playing soccer and has become a goalkeeper I have started working hard to learn all the intricacies involved within a soccer match. One of the first things I began to investigate once my daughter started to play is how the game is played and how a winner is determined. This led […]

Poor Parental Behavior Driven by Poor Positive Parenting

By Josh Koop on August 5, 2020

Over the last couple of years, as my daughter has progressed in soccer leagues, both rec and competitive, I have begun to notice a change in the behaviors of the parents and even some of the coaches. Gone is anything around positivity and learning and developing. The parents I speak of yell at the referees […]

How To Walk on a Slackline? Balance Is Your Key

By Josh Koop on June 28, 2020

I have always been fascinated by people who could walk across a thin line of rope. As a kid, I thought it was the coolest thing. I also thought it was something only “talented” people could do. In reality, it is something practically anybody can do, and you can start learning how to slackline in […]

What Archery Events Are In The Olympics?

By Josh Koop on June 25, 2020

The Olympics is the pinnacle of sports, where the best athletes from each country compete. Because of this, many archers aspire to shoot at the Olympics, putting in the hours needed to hone their skills. So, what archery events are in the Olympics? Four archery events occur in the Olympics. First, you have the men’s […]

Is Bowling Difficult? How To Score Higher Than 100 or 200

By Josh Koop on June 2, 2020

Truth be told, bowling is not an easy game. Contrary to what many people think, bowling is not just about throwing and knocking down pins. In fact, for you to be able to bowl over a 100 and higher you will have to put in a lot of effort. Essentially, there is a considerable amount […]

How to Learn Slacklining: Mastering the Basics for Enjoyment

By Josh Koop on May 20, 2020

If you were considering picking up slacklining, for hobby or balance, it’s much more doable than it first seems. Learning how to slackline doesn’t require much in the way of prerequisites, though a level of sportiness is helpful, it’s far from a requirement. Thus, with the right precautions, you could learn to be a great […]

Is Bowling a Sport? Is Bowling Easy to Learn?

By Josh Koop on May 19, 2020

Over the years, there has been a raging debate on whether bowling is a sport. Irrespective of various opinions that have been shared, it's essential to look at this query critically and establish the facts. Bowling can be a game, a sport, or a recreational activity. Also we'll look at if it's easy to learn […]

What Are the Different Types of Archery Bows?

By Josh Koop on May 18, 2020

When I first started learning archery I only knew of the old longbow and the recurve, when I started to dig in and learn more I found that there was a lot more options available!

What is Tandem Skydiving? A Thrill Without The Worry!!!

By Josh Koop on May 13, 2020

Many people wonder about sky diving and what is tandem skydiving as opposed to solo jumping. Well today we are going to cover tandem skydiving and what it is so you can make an informed choice!

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