INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Countering is when a player sneaks in from the corner of the court and very quickly moves toward the neutral zone to attack an opposing player. It’s a risky move, and it can only be performed by a single (and brave) countering player. If you’re countering, be speedy and go for the element of surprise.  Reserve countering for when you’ve only got a single ball on your side.  Countering is a good move to break out after there’s been an elimination. Players might be distracted, and this is the time to strike! Because counters are all about speed, they’re hard to dodge. You may not be able to jump fast or high enough straight up into the air to get away from this ball. Do a back dive or side-jump to avoid these tough throws. Be extremely careful when you do a back dive. These dangerous moves could injure you, especially if you hit your head on the ground. Try and absorb the fall on the fleshy part of your bottom, and keep your head and neck up off the floor. This tricky move is called the “butterfly and the bee.” Throw one ball up in the air to confuse your opponents. While their attention is on that ball, throw a second ball straight at them. Dodgeball can be a fun and even quirky game. If you’re in a league that allows cartwheels and coordinated jumps, do them! You’ll have fun with these slightly weird strategies, and they’ll confuse your opponents.  Time a group jump or a cartwheel by using a codeword. Make sure that these moves don’t get you eliminated. Only do them if you’re sure you can dodge balls while you’re distracting the other team with your unexpected skills. This is called a drop-catch. Hold the ball you’ve got in front of you, inviting the other team to target you. Drop the ball, and catch a ball that’s been thrown at you. Only do this if it looks like you’ll be able to catch one of the incoming balls. Otherwise, continue dodging the balls, or keep hold of the ball you’ve got to block them.

SUMMARY: Have a corner player ready to counter opponents. Dive or side-jump to dodge countering. Eliminate your opponent by distracting them with two balls. Add distractions to your game plan. Trick your opponents into throwing you a ball you can catch.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Ionic compounds contain a metal and a nonmetal. Refer to the periodic table of elements to see what categories the elements in the compound belong to. For a two element ionic compound, the naming is simple. The first part of the name is the name of the metal element. The second part is the name of the nonmetal element, with the suffix “-ide.” Here are some examples:  Al2O3. Al2 = Aluminium; O3 = Oxygen. So the name would be “aluminium oxide.” FeCl3. Fe = Iron; Cl3 = Chlorine. So the name would be "iron chloride." SnO2. Sn = Tin; O2 = Oxygen. So the name of this compound would be Tin Oxide. Metals in the D and F blocks of the periodic table are known as transition metals. Their charge is written with a Roman numeral when writing out the compound name. This is because they can have more than one charge and make more than one compound. Example: FeCl2 and FeCl3. Fe = Iron; Cl2 = Chloride -2;  Cl3 = Chloride -3. The names would be iron(II) chloride and iron(III) chloride.

SUMMARY: Know what makes a compound ionic. Build the name. Recognize and name transition metals.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A quarantine tank is important as it keeps a fish away from the rest of your aquarium. It is highly reccomended you use a quarantine tank before acclimating your fish to your main aquarium. If a fish you just bought is sick, you do not want the infection to spread to the rest of your tank. After buying a new fish, purchase another tank to use as a quarantine tank.  You do not need to get a fancy tank. A simple 10 to 20 gallon tank should be big enough for a quarantine tank. You can purchase an aquarium at a pet store. You can also order one online. As with a regular aquarium, your quarantine tank should have some kind of filtration system. This will keep your fish safe and healthy during the quarantine period.  If possible, go for a tank with a built in filtration system. If your tank does not have a built in system, purchase a filtration system at a local pet shop. Install it in the tank when you get home, following manufacturer's instructions. This will keep the water at a safe temperature for your fish. You should also get a thermometer to record the temperature. You want to make sure the temperature is safe before transferring your fish to the quarantine tank.  An aquarium may have a built in heating system. If yours does not, you can buy one at a pet store. The proper temperature depends on the type of fish you have. Ask at the pet store what a safe temperature for your fish would be. The quarantine tank should be similar to your regular tank. Once your fish is ready to be transferred to the regular tank, you want the transition to be as smooth as possible.  Take water from your main tank, using a bucket or cup, and fill up your quarantine tank. Once the quarantine tank is full, you can turn on the heater and filtration system. Watch your fish closely during this time. Before introducing a fish to a tank of other aquatic life, you want to make sure it does not have any diseases. Diseases can spread fast in a fish tank.  Common infections include things like fin rot, vibriosis, and mouth rot. Usually, you would treat infections with antibiotics. Antibiotics may be administered to a fish's tank, or you may give your fish food with antibiotics. Symptoms of infections changes in color, frayed or rotting fins, a lack of appetite, gray marks on the scale and fins, and open sores on a fish. If your fish has an infection, make sure it is treated and symptoms are gone before transferring your fish to the main aquarium. If two to three weeks pass without incident, you can transfer your fish to the regular tank. You would repeat the same floating process you used to acclimate your fish to the quarantine tank.  You will have to net your fish and place it in a bag filled with water from the quarantine tank. Make sure to seal the bag with a metal clip or rubber band. Float the bag in the regular tank for 15 minutes, cut the bag open, and roll down the edges an inch. Transfer half a cup of water to the bag every 4 minutes until it's full. Discard half the water in the bag, and float it in the tank again. Once again, transfer water every 4 minutes until the bag is full. Net the fish and transfer it into the main tank.

SUMMARY:
Get your tank. Install a filtration system. Add a heater. Fill the aquarium with water from your main tank. Monitor your fish for 2 to 3 weeks in the quarantine tank. Repeat the floating process to transfer the fish to the regular tank.