INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is very important. Concrete is caustic, and it can cause burns if it gets onto your skin. Make sure that the gloves are waterproof. For every 80-pounds (36.3-kilo) of concrete, you will need 3 quarts (2.8 liters) of water. If you want to color your concrete, pour the liquid cement color into the water, and give it a stir. Keep your face away from the mixer, so that the dust doesn't get onto your skin. It might be a good idea to wear a dust mask of some sort for this part. As you continue to add water, the concrete will get softer and mushier. Once the concrete is done mixing, dump it into a wheelbarrow while the mixer is still running. If you need to add more water, do so sparingly. Put your glove on, and give the concrete a squeeze. The concrete should feel like wet oatmeal and hold its shape.

SUMMARY: Put on some safety goggles and gloves. Calculate how much concrete and water you will need. Pour half of the water into the mixer. Turn the mixer on, and add the dry mix slowly. Let the mixer run for 1 minute, then add the rest of the water. Let the mixer run for 3 to 5 minutes, then empty the cement into a wheelbarrow. Test the consistency.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When you're not serving, it's common to take on a basic volleyball stance. Your feet should be placed slightly wider than your shoulders, your weight should be forward on your toes, and your knees bent. Make sure your hands are palms-up and resting comfortably on your knees. Unlike the opinions of many, volleyball is an intense sport. During a match, players can go the equivalent of a couple of miles in distance. A basic serve gets the ball over the net and into the other court to start the rally. This can be done anywhere behind the serve line. A serve that immediately scores a point (only touches the server's hands) is referred to as an "Ace." Most commonly, this is done by hand, fist or arm. More experienced players can try an overhand serve: Toss the ball in front of you. Raise your dominant hand in the air. Bend your elbow to bring your hand closer to your shoulder. Straighten your elbow and strike the ball with the outside of your hand. Less experienced players can serve underhanded. Hold the ball in your hand out in front of you. Make a fist and pull your dominant hand down and to the side. Your elbow should be slightly bent, and your thumb should be stretched across your fingers. Strike the ball at waist level using the front side of your fist. The ball should hit your fist against your bent thumb and index finger. the ball. This is the most commonly used shot for returning a serve. Ideally, you would "pass" it to the setter on the team. The bump is the first in a 3-move play. Make a fist with your left hand and wrap your right hand around it. Both thumbs should be flat against the top of your hands with your thumbnail facing upward. Rotate your elbows until the flat side of your forearm is facing upward. Your arms should be straight out in front of you at a slightly downward angle, and your elbows should be locked. Move so that the ball is directly in front of you. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and wait until the ball is at the same level as your waist. Allow the ball to strike your forearms about 2 to 6" (5 to 15 cm) above your wrists. When the ball makes contact with your forearms, push up with your legs and angle your "platform" toward your target. Typically, you will not set the ball on the return of serve. Instead, you will use the set to get the ball into the air so that another player can bump it or spike it. Hold your hands in the air and make a triangle window you can see through. Place your feet shoulder-width apart, and bend your legs slightly. Hit the ball with your fingertips when the ball reaches eye level. Push upward with your legs as your strike the ball. If you slap it with the palm of your hand, in a real game, that will be called out for "lifting," like you actually caught the ball and just lifted it back up. This is also known as the "attack." Approach the ball and lift your dominant hand. Your hand should be curved into the shape of the ball, and your elbow should be bent. Jump up and strike the ball with your palm. Reach as high as you can for maximum power. The ball should travel over the net but sharply downward so that it is difficult for the other team to return it. For the (three) players at the net, this is used to stop an attack, or spike. There are two types of blocks: An offensive block aims to keep the ball on the opponent's side of the court. The timing must be exactly right to jump up, predict the trajectory of the ball, and slam it back onto the opponent's side. Ideally, it sends the ball straight to the floor. A defensive, or soft, block is used just to stop the power behind the ball to make it easier to send back. The ball hits the blocker's palm, rolls along their fingertips (losing power) and is received by another player. A block does not count as one of the three hits allotted to a side to get the ball over the net. This is mainly a term for a dive -- a spectacular play where the player saves the ball right before it hits the ground. It involves a great level of reflex and agility. In diving, players land on their chests with their arms stretched out. It is very important to do this safely as injury is likely if done wrong. Seasoned players employ a rolling technique to minimize the risk of injury.

SUMMARY: Learn the basic stance. Practice your serve. "Bump" Practice setting. Know how to spike. Be ready to block. Dig.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you or your child has dyspraxia, physical activity is one of the best things you can do to help build motor skills. Try to set aside at least 30-60 minutes of time for physical activity every day. For adults dealing with dyspraxia, going to the gym, going swimming, taking fitness classes, or taking up a non competitive sport such as swimming or dance can all help. For children with dyspraxia, signing them up for a sport like taekwondo or soccer, or getting them lessons for activities like swimming and dancing are a good way to set aside some regularly structured time for physical activity. Simple at-home activities like a game of catch or tossing a bean bag can help a child with dyspraxia build their coordination. Set aside 10-15 minutes each day to play coordination-building games with your kid. Not only will this help them with their hand-eye skills, it also give you some extra quality time together. Both children and adults with dyspraxia can have trouble gripping pens and writing clearly. Typing can still pose a challenge, but is often easier than adjusting writing skills. Sign yourself or your child up for a typing class specifically focused on speed-building. Ask your child's school of they offer assistive programming in this area. They may be able to set your child up with a typing tutor that specializing in working with motor skills disorders. This type of training is designed to help those with dyspraxia improve their movements as well as their visual, hearing, and language skills. Talk to your doctor about finding a physical therapist in your area that offers perceptual motor training. This training is based on using sequences of tasks that are challenging, but not so challenging that they inspire the person to quit during the process. Often, these exercises require the participant to integrate different motor and sensory information.

SUMMARY:
Schedule physical activity every day. Practice coordination through play. Take typing classes. See a physical therapist for perceptual motor training.