Being fast on the field isn't just about running speed—it's also about your ability to change your direction, speed, or technique quickly and frequently. To improve your reaction speed, practice while a coach or friend calls (or better, uses a visual signal) for you to change your exercise. Respond as quickly as possible. Try incorporating a combination of exercises like:  Changing direction quickly when running Sprinting on command Playing “Red Light Green Light” To accelerate, you will have to extend and use your hip, knees, and ankles. When running or doing other exercises, focus on making long, even strides that stretch out. Increasing your stride length and muscle output in this way will boost your speed. While training to increase your speed at moving across the field, do not neglect your control of the ball. Remember that soccer is primarily a sport where the player's lower body moves in contact with the ground and ball. To be not only fast, but fast and in control of the ball, you must work on your agility.  Dribble at every opportunity, using all parts of your foot (outside, inside, top, and bottom). Do speed dribbling exercises by kicking the ball slightly forward and running after it. Practice changing direction quickly while dribbling and doing speed dribbling exercises. You can also do this while attempting to evade another player in order to practice using quick dribbles as a way to beat opponents. Do lateral ball drop exercises. Have a coach or partner hold a ball at shoulder height, 5.4 yards (5 meters) away from you. When your coach/partner drops the ball, attempt to reach and control the ball before it bounces a second time. Practice cone or flag exercises to increase your speed and agility. Time yourself and aim to beat your time each round.

Summary: Train to improve reaction speed. Extend your joints. Practice ball exercises.


Whether you're using a new glass or one of your old favorites, it can accrue a layer of dust or dirt just sitting in storage. Make sure it's sparkly clean -- run it under soapy water and rinse it well. Allow it to adequately dry. You don't want to paint on glass that's streaky or wet. Remove any oil, dirt, soap film, or fingerprints that will mess up your paint work.  Let the glass sit to dry for about 7-10 minutes after rubbing. If you don't have rubbing alcohol, use white vinegar; it has similar cleaning properties. You want a solid 3/4" (2 cm) of your rim to be paint free. As some paint is toxic, it's important not to paint on any surface that could reach your mouth. What's more, the paint will be more likely to deteriorate if it meets drink or your lips. Make sure the tape is even. If it's not perfect, it's super easy to adjust. Use masking or painter's tape for best results.

Summary: Wash the glass well in warm, soapy water. Clean the surface of the wine or martini glass with rubbing alcohol and a paper towel. Place masking tape on the rim of your glass.


Your introduction should pull the reader into your essay while giving them a general idea as to what the essay will be about. Use the introduction to set the time and place of the event or moment you’ll be talking about, giving the reader background information. Your body paragraphs, whether you write 1, 2, or 3, should be used to talk about your chosen summer event or moment. This is where you go into detail and explain what happened so that the reader can visualize your summer vacation. Your conclusion is where you wrap up the summer vacation essay. Explain why you chose to write about the specific moment, or what you learned from the experience. Make sure your conclusion doesn’t just copy the introduction.

Summary: Start with a strong introduction. Use your body paragraphs to talk about your moment. Write a conclusion that explains the purpose of the moment.


The Facebook Marketplace has a simple, three step process for reporting a listing that you believe is a scam, or that otherwise violates the Facebook Marketplace Community Standards. Go to the Marketplace and find the item you suspect is a scam. When you click on that post, you'll see a link that says "Report Post" on the bottom right. Click that link and follow the instructions to make your report. In the United States, you can report a Facebook Marketplace scam to the FBI using the Department's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). You can use this service if you live in the U.S., even if the scammer is elsewhere or you don't know where the scammer lives. If you live outside the U.S., you can still file a report if you have reason to believe the scammer is located in the U.S.  Go to the website at https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx to learn more about the service and file your report. The information you provide will go into a database that is used by federal, state, and local law enforcement to identify patterns of fraudulent activity. Gather all the information you have about the person who posted the scam listing as well as the listing itself. While filing a report with the FBI does not mean that law enforcement will actively investigate your case specifically, it does help their efforts and may lead to additional evidence that helps stop the scammer. Especially if the scammer appears to live in your local area, filing a police report may help authorities handle the situation. Keep in mind that someone who attempts to scam one person will likely attempt it again.  If you've already reported to the IC3, you can provide that report to your local police. Bring all the information and documentation you have about the transaction, including a print-out of any conversations you had with the scam artist through Facebook Messenger. Go to the police station in person to file your report. Do not call 911 or your country's equivalent emergency number unless there is an actual emergency and you feel your life or safety is in immediate danger. Get a copy of the police report for your records. You may want to call the officer who filed the report after a week or two to follow up if you haven't heard any news on the status of your case.
Summary: Report the item to Facebook. File a report with the FBI. Contact local police.