This wide-ranging dictionary contains a wealth of information on all aspects of history, from prehistory right up to the present day. It includes biographies of key figures in world history, historical summaries for each country, and entries on religious and political movements, international organizations, and key battles and places. The second edition has been thoroughly updated to include recent changes in world affairs.
An overhead hit in badminton is a hit that requires to hold the  racquet somewhere above the head level in order to hit. It doesn't  matter if it's off to the right or left â¦ sides, just if it's hit  above your head. A powerful overhead hit is also known as a smash,  which the shuttlecock is being smashed down across the net and is  driven down towards the ground in the opponent's court. These are  usually aimed at kill points, points that are near the boundary  lines.
Instead of âpointsâ in football or ârunsâ in baseball, we use âpinsâ in bowling. Strikes and Spares. Knocking down all ten pins on your first ball is called a strike, denoted by an X on the score sheet.If it takes two shots to knock down all ten pins, itâs called a spare, denoted by a /.nstead of âpointsâ in football or ârunsâ in baseball, we use âpinsâ in bowling. Strikes and Spares. Knocking down all ten pins on your first ball is called a strike, denoted by an X on the score sheet.