INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When greeting a stranger or an individual older than yourself, "hello" is rendered "yassas": pronounced "ya-sAs." If you're greeting someone who you already know or saying hi to a child, "hello" is shifted to "yassoo": pronounced "ya-sue." "Yassoo" can also be spelled "yassou." Don't worry too much about using the correct form of "hello." Unlike other cultures (especially those which use Romance languages), the distinction is not important in Greek culture and native Greek speakers themselves use "yassas" and "yassoo" freely. "Yassas" can also be used to mean "goodbye" in Greek, so it's a word you'll hear frequently. For a more formal greeting, similarly to English, you'll need to greet people depending on the time of day during which you're introduced. These greetings can be spoken along with "yassas" (hello), or can be spoken on their own, just as in English we could greet someone by saying "hello" or by saying "good afternoon." "Good morning" is the preferred greeting until about 1:00 pm, and is said "Kalimera,": pronounced "ka-lee-mer-ah." "Good afternoon" is said "Kalispera,": pronounced "ka-lee-speh-ra." "Good evening" or "good night" is said "Kalinihxta,": pronounced "ka-lee-nich-ta." The informal word for "hi" in Greek is "ya" (pronounced "yaa"). This can be translated as "hello," or "hi." "Ya" can also be used as an informal goodbye, spoken between friends or from an adult to a child. To say goodbye to strangers or in a more formal setting, you'll need to use the word "adio," pronounced: "ah-dee-oh."

SUMMARY: Say hello to strangers or friends. Give an appropriate greeting in the morning, evening, or night. Say "hi" informally.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This rope should be long enough to easily go over the head of the jumper or jumpers while the turners stand a comfortable distance apart. Face one of them and place the rope to the right or left of your feet. Have them throw the rope over your head, and jump when it reaches your other side. Get the rhythm of this jumping pattern before moving on. It takes some timing, but it can be done. Once you're comfortable running into the rope, you can practice jumping while looking between the turners instead of at them. One or two other jumpers can join you as you run into the rope, but you should approach the rope one by one. Once one person finds a rhythm, the next person should jump in. For double dutch jumping, the two turners have a rope in each hand. The turners should turn one rope, and then turn the other in the opposite direction when the first rope is halfway through its arc. Once the ropes start moving, you should jump over each rope while still facing the turners. Remember that you'll have to jump twice as fast as you would with one rope, because you'll have to jump over two ropes in each jump cycle. Double dutch is more challenging and more fun if there is more than one jumper. You can even sing songs to count how many times the jumpers have jumped. One popular song begins, "Bubble gum, bubble gum, in a dish, how many pieces do you wish?" After those words, you can start counting, "one, two, three..." to mark how many times the person or people jumping have successfully jumped.

SUMMARY: Choose a longer rope. Jump after standing between the turners. Run into the turning rope. Jump double dutch.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Believe it or not, you have something in common with everyone you meet! You just have to look around you and figure out what it is. Find something you can use to start a conversation. It doesn't have to be anything big. The longer you wait to say something, the more likely you won't do it. You don't necessarily have to say anything brilliant! You just need to get the conversation going. Even a simple "Hi!" can do it. No, don't go up and ask her for $100. Rather, ask her for a small favor. It seems weird, but when you ask someone for a favor, they want to give it to you. In fact, it tends to make them like you more. Keep it simple, like "Could you pass the salt?" or "Would you mind handing me that creamer?" It's natural to get butterflies before you go and talk to someone you like! If you're nervous, try taking deep breaths. Close your eyes and breathe in through your nose to the count of 4. Hold it for 4 counts, then breathe out to the count of 4. Make sure you're taking deep breaths from your abdomen area. Do this breathing exercise a few times to help calm your nerves. You'll need to go back and forth when talking to the girl you like! If she says something in response to your statement or question asking for a favor, talk back to her. Try to keep the topics happy and cheerful, as this is your first meeting. For instance, she might say, "Yes, coffee is the best! It warms me up from the inside!" You could say, "I know! What's your favorite type of coffee drink?" When you're having a conversation with a girl for the first time, you may start to second-guess yourself or read things she's saying in a negative way. If you can, try to combat these thoughts. Keep smiling and asking questions. Stand up tall and speak in a clear voice.

SUMMARY: Make a comment about something you have in common to spark her interest. Just say something to get the conversation going. Request something from her to encourage her to like you. Calm yourself down with deep breaths if you're feeling a little anxious. Continue the conversation by responding to her statements. Stay confident to show you're interested.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: At random intervals, or if practicing with your team or friends, at the signal of a whistle, execute a jump step. On whichever foot you stop or the leading foot when the whistle blows, drive downward with that foot and perform a small hop. Alternate which foot you drive with to build symmetry and prevent the predictability of favoring your dominant side. Remember to use proper stance: keep your knees bent, body low, and head up. You should switch between sides so that you aren't predictable to your opponents. You should practice coming to a complete stop following the pivot to limit traveling calls. If you had possession of the ball prior to performing this move and have already used your pivot, you may not pivot a second time following your hop.

SUMMARY:
Jog slowly down the court. Drive with your leading foot. Land on both feet simultaneously. Pivot once.