Q: Removing ivy from structures can be a bit tricky, as you don’t want to damage your walls/fences in the process of removal. You will mostly use your hands, but will also need gloves, garden shears, a hose/water, a wire brush, and dish detergent or weed killer. Start by hosing down the ivy with a bit of water, as this will soften the vines and roots a bit in order to make them easier to pull off. When you begin to remove the ivy, start from the top and work your way down, as this will give more time for the water to soak into the thicker vines near the bottom and make tugging easier for you. In order to prevent damage to your fence/building, use only your hands to gently tug the ivy away. If you come to a strong or thick vine of the ivy, use your gardening shears to snip it and then pull it off using your hands. Be as gentle as you can, because if you pull the ivy too hard it is likely to remove some of the wood or brick/mortar that is supporting your structure. When you’ve gotten all of the largest sections of ivy, including the vines and leaves, pulled off of your structure, you can use your stiff bristle or wire brush to scrape off the small tendrils the plant may have left behind. Use a dry brush to start, and wipe away as much of the plant as you are able. Fill a bowl or bucket with water and a strong dish detergent, and then continue scrubbing the walls down using this mixture and your stiff bristle brush. This will kill off any remaining plant on the structure, and help to wash off any debris or grime left behind from the ivy. If the tactics above don't do the job, try a weed killer. Make sure to choose one that will not damage surrounding plants or building materials, and follow all safety precautions on the label. It may take some time for the weed killer to take effect.
A: Prepare your supplies. Make the ivy easier to remove. Begin pulling the ivy off your structure. Brush off the remaining ivy. Wash off your structure. Apply weed killer.

Q: This will allow you to make associations between what you already know and what you're learning. When test day comes, these associations will help you remember the material better.  Be sure to ask yourself if you understand the material, however. If you don't understand, then ask yourself more questions about how it fits into what you are learning. Ask yourself, "How does this relate to something I already know?" or "Does it relate to other data, observations, stories or subjects?" Write the new concept in the middle of your notes and circle it. Next, draw lines straight out from the circle to create connections to related concepts; these are your secondary concepts. Circle the secondary concepts and create connections to tertiary concepts. Keep doing this until your run out of associations. Metaphors will help you connect seemingly different ideas and concepts to each other. This is a powerful way to remember complex ideas. If you're learning about economic cycles, try relating it to a wave as it rises and falls. As a wave slowly forms, reaches a peak and then crashes, so does the economy.
A: Ask yourself questions as you take notes in class and learn new concepts. Draw a concept web illustrate their relationships to each other. Use metaphors to connect unlike concepts.

Q: Spend at least 20 minutes reading at home every day. You will be amazed by how much vocabulary you will learn and how much better your writing will be. You don't have to limit your reading to literature. Read anything you like: newspapers, blogs, history books, poems. The wider variety of reading you do, the better. In fact, you are actually reading by reading this! When doing homework, take a short break about every 20 minutes. Stand up, stretch, walk around, rest your eyes, and drink a glass of water. Short, rejuvenating breaks are better than long ones that distract you or make you groggy. Set a timer so that you don't forget to take your breaks! Try to stick to your timer too. Don't take a break too early. This means not waiting until the last minute to do assignments and giving yourself plenty of time before the due dates to review and revise your work. If an assignment is due the next day, don’t wait until after dinner to begin doing it. If it is due in two weeks, do not wait until the middle of the second week. Start assignments as soon as possible. If your teacher offers to look at your paper ahead of the deadline, take advantage of this. Try to finish a draft early and submit it to them for comments. Set clear limits for your homework. Don’t try to read an entire novel overnight. Doing too much at once will overwhelm you and cause burnout. Cramming almost never works, even for people who say they work best under pressure. Pace yourself and study in the few days leading up to the test, rather than only the night before or morning of the exam. Remember that good rest and exercise make for a clear mind. Break down your subject into parts. If you're studying a novel, break it up by chapter or segment. If you're doing grammar, separate it by part of speech or usage.
A: Set aside time to read for fun. Take frequent breaks. Pace your deadlines. Avoid doing too much at once. Don't cram the night before a test.

Q: In most sports, a player's position determines their location on the field or court. In volleyball, however, each player moves in a clockwise direction prior to every serve. It's important that you and your teammates stay on top of the ongoing rotation and become confident playing from every possible position.  Your position in the rotation is not the same as your player position. Defensive players, for instance, will remain on the defensive until the rotation shifts them to the front of the court.  Playing out of the correct rotation could earn you a fault or even cause you to lose a point. Sharpening your own technique will only get you so far. In order to increase your scoring potential during competitive play, it will be necessary to practice as a unit with your entire team. Ultimately, teamwork is more important when it comes to consistent scoring than having the hardest strike or the best block.  Be sure to incorporate both offensive and defensive drills into your practice to get some experience playing both sides of the net.  If possible, break into smaller teams and face off in a scrimmage to simulate competitive play and enhance your ability to come out on top in fast-paced rallies. Regular practice is key to maintaining and developing your skills, both as an individual player and as a team. A good coach will keep you on a tight practice schedule and look for ways to bring the best out of each player. Teams who practice hard play hard. Treat your practice sessions with the same seriousness you would a championship-level game.
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Pay close attention to your rotation. Drill team plays constantly. Practice frequently.