For example: Kershaw walks none and gives up one hit over 7 innings, 1/7 = 0.143 WHIP. If that hit was a home run, his ERA would be 1.28. But it if was just a hit, his ERA would be 0.00 which doesn't fully dictate what happened. To better show the difference, say he scatters 3 walks and 4 hits, but no runs. His ERA is still 0.00, but now his whip has jumped to 1.00. You can take that two ways, either he gets out of trouble, or he's gotten lucky to avoid giving up runs.

Summary: Add walks and hits given up by the pitcher in his outing. Divide the above total by the total number of innings pitched.

If you feel your singing voice is awful, it is likely because you're not using specific parts of your body correctly. When singing, stand or sit up straight. Keep your mouth slack, flexible, and loose, and exhale gently. Sing from your diaphragm to project. When you push your voice forcefully or strain it, your body will tighten up. This will, in turn, strain your throat muscles and you will lose much of your tone and air supply. If you're pushing your voice, it will sound out of tune or will crack and break. Several singers struggle with proper tune and pitch. One way to perfect your pitch and tune is to play notes on the piano and imitate them with your voice. You can also use apps, like Vanido, to help perfect your pitch. If you're really struggling with your voice, try this vocal fix. Watch your jaw move as you say "A-E-I-O-U". Determine what vowels your jaw closes on. It is likely the vowels E and U. Try again, taking care to keep your jaw propped open. Practice singing while keeping your jaw equally open. This may take a lot of practice to perfect but will eventually become natural. Having your mouth open equally on all sounds will help keep a uniform and even voice. If you're struggling to keep your jaw wide, wedge your fingers or a piece of cork in your mouth and try again. Practice until you no longer need the wedge to keep your mouth open. Vibrato is the way to change pitch in your voice. It allows your singing to be breathy and charismatic. Knowing how to control your vibrato is a good thing, as some contemporary singers, like Ariana, have a small amount of vibrato so having the control is important. Your vibrato may sound messy or feel loose and sloppy in your throat at first. Don't worry -- just keep practicing and it will become more natural and sound better over time. When you're working on your vibrato, imagine your voice spinning out of your mouth like a laser. Practice vibrato techniques. For example, stand in front of a mirror. Press on your chest with your hands then raise your chest up. Breathe in and exhale, while holding your chest steady. Sing a note and hold it as long as possible without moving your chest. Halfway through, press down with your hands but keep your chest raised to meet the pressure. Relax the back of your neck and keep your jaw open wide as you belt out the note. Imagine the air in your mouth swirling while tucking your chin slightly and keeping your chest raised.

Summary: Use your body to sing. Don't push your voice. Sing in-tune. Use an instant vocal fix. Get natural vibrato.

In the United States, this is called the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) Standard of Perfection. This book describes every recognized breed and what it should look like. Having the standards for every recognized breed will allow you to figure out what breeds you like best and what they should look like. Having the standard will also help prevent you from getting a rabbit that will not do well on the show tables. Breed standard books are typically available on the websites of breed appreciation groups, such as the American Rabbit Breeders Association. Many of the small-sized breeds are typically easy to handle for beginners. They also use less cage space and eat less food than the bigger breeds, so they are cheaper to care for and are a good choice to start with. Some of the dwarf and smaller-sized breeds with easy temperaments include: Dutch Mini Rex Holland Lop Polish Lionhead Do not get a more challenging breed, such as Netherland Dwarf, Britannia Petite, or any of the running breeds, unless you are experienced at showing rabbits or you are located near a competent breeder who can help you. These rabbits require skills to handle, breed, and pose. Overall, they can simply be more challenging to the beginner despite their smaller size. If you really want to show dwarf rabbits, get some skills with small-sized rabbits first. Once you have some experience, you will then be able to care for and show dwarf breeds more successfully.

Summary: Buy a breed standard book. Select the breed best suited for your level of expertise and accommodations. Avoid certain dwarf and full-arch breeds if you are just starting out.

Run cold water over your affected skin for several minutes, but don't soak the area. Use plain soap to cleanse away the oil. Wash as soon as possible to reduce your chances of developing a rash or having the oil spread across a larger area. It's best to use a wash cloth to apply the soap over the affected area. However, the soap lather should protect your hands from exposure to the oil if you must use your hands to apply the soap. The water needs to be running in order to remove the oil. If you soak in water, the oil will mix with the water and affect more of your skin. Avoid using hot water, which opens your pores. It could cause your skin to absorb more of the oil. You can use a cotton swab soaked in rubbing alcohol or an alcohol wipe. It's best to do this within 10 minutes of contacting the plant to avoid a rash, but you can do it later to remove any oil that's lingering on your skin. Don't rub the wipes on areas that didn't contact the oil. You don't want to accidentally spread it. After using 1 piece of gauze or cotton swab, throw it away. Jewelweed is often called nature's natural poison ivy remedy. It is a low growing leafy bush that produces yellow and orange bell-shaped flowers. Mash up some jewelweed to make a paste, then apply it to your rash. Leave it on until it dries, then rinse it away with cool water. Jewelweed helps by countering the oil contained in the poison ivy. It can help you avoid a rash or reduce the intensity of your symptoms. Only use paste you made from the jewelweed itself. Don't rely on extracts and soaps made from jewelweed, which aren't as effective. You can apply more jewelweed paste if you desire. You can purchase jewelweed online if you cannot find the plant.
Summary: Rinse your affected skin immediately after suspected contact. Dab the area with rubbing alcohol to remove the oil. Crush up some jewelweed if you're stuck outdoors.