The Shopwada Journal

Game-day notes

Sizing help, team-order tips and gear ideas for golf, bowling, billiards, pickleball and archery — from the Shopwada team.

Darts player throwing at a dartboard in a pub wearing a blue and white grunge quarter-zip dart jersey

How to Throw Darts: Stance, Grip, Aim and Release

A beginner guide to throwing darts: stance, grip, aim, release, mistakes and practice drills.

3 min read
Pickleball player hitting a dink just behind the kitchen line in a black American flag pickleball shirt

Pickleball Kitchen Rules: The Non-Volley Zone Explained

The kitchen rules in plain English: volleys, stepping in, momentum, serves and common myths.

3 min read
Angler in a white long-sleeve American flag fishing shirt, sun hat and sunglasses casting from a flats skiff

How to Avoid Sunburn While Fishing: A Full Sun Plan

A layered sun plan for anglers: clothing, sunscreen, missed spots, shade and a quick checklist.

4 min read
Motocross rider in a black and neon green number 07 jersey jumping past a trackside flagger waving a yellow flag

Motocross Flags Meaning: Every Flag Color Explained

A chart of every motocross flag color, what it means and what to do on the track.

4 min read
Pickleball player in a stars and stripes eagle wing t-shirt calling the score before serving in a doubles game

How to Keep Score in Pickleball: Doubles and Singles Guide

Pickleball scoring made simple: the three numbers, 0-0-2, a worked example and singles rules.

4 min read
Pickleball player in an American flag pickleball t-shirt unpacking his paddle and gear courtside at a tournament

What to Bring to a Pickleball Tournament: Full Checklist

A packing checklist for tournament day: gear, food, papers, clothes and first-timer tips.

2 min read
ATV rider in a black and red quad graphic jersey checking his red ATV tires before a trail ride

ATV Safety Tips: Golden Rules, Gear and Tips for Kids

The core ATV safety rules, gear basics, tips for young riders and a pre-ride check.

3 min read
Mom kneeling on the approach teaching her young son in a black and blue bowling polo to roll a ball with bumpers up

How to Teach a Child to Bowl: Step-by-Step Parent Guide

A simple plan for teaching kids to bowl, from the first ball to the first team shirt.

3 min read
Rabbit hunter in a camo beagle and rabbit cap and orange vest following two beagles along a winter field edge

Best Time to Hunt Rabbits: Season, Time of Day, Weather

When rabbits move most: season, time of day, weather and where to find them.

2 min read
Youth league bowler in a navy and gold quarter-zip bowling polo releasing the ball as teammates cheer

How Do Youth Bowling Leagues Work? A Parent Guide

A parent guide to youth bowling leagues: weekly format, handicap, age, cost and team shirts.

3 min read
Bowler in a black and white purple flame bowling polo holding her ball while waiting her turn on the approach

Bowling Etiquette: Basic Rules and What Not to Do

The basic rules of bowling etiquette, from the approach to league night.

3 min read
ATV rider in a blue and black quad graphic riding jersey kicking up dust on a desert dirt trail

What to Wear Riding an ATV: Head-to-Toe Gear Guide

Head-to-toe ATV riding gear, plus summer, cold weather and tour tips.

2 min read
Pickleball player in a mint green pickleball t-shirt ready at the kitchen line on an outdoor court

History of Pickleball: From 1965 Backyard to Boom

From a 1965 backyard game to a national craze: the pickleball timeline.

2 min read
Kid in a black, white and neon green bass fishing shirt holding up a bluegill beside his dad on a pond bank

How to Take Kids Fishing: A First-Trip Guide for Parents

A simple plan for a kid's first fishing trip: spot, gear, bait, clothes and fun.

3 min read
Turkey hunter in a camo wild turkey long-sleeve shirt sitting against an oak tree with a box call in spring woods

What to Wear Turkey Hunting: Camo, Colors and Layers

Camo head to toe, the colors to avoid and how to layer for spring gobblers.

3 min read
Upland hunter in a camo pheasant hunting shirt and orange cap walking a golden field as his pointer flushes a pheasant

What to Wear Pheasant Hunting: Head-to-Toe Guide

Blaze orange, brush pants, boots and layers for a day of walking up roosters.

3 min read
Young kid in a black and neon green motocross jersey riding a small youth dirt bike on a backyard track

What Age Can a Kid Ride a Dirt Bike? Age and Size Chart

Age, height and engine size chart for young riders, plus first-ride gear and safety tips.

3 min read
Angler in a black and white carp hunter long-sleeve fishing shirt holding a carp on a lakeside dock

How to Get Fish Smell Out of Clothes (Step by Step)

A cold-water method to remove fishy odor, plus care tips for printed fishing shirts.

3 min read
Enduro rider in a pink and black number 09 motocross jersey crossing a muddy rocky forest trail

Enduro vs Motocross: Racing, Bikes and Gear Compared

Track vs trail: how enduro and motocross differ in racing, bikes and gear.

3 min read
Duck hunter in a camo and white black-lab shirt waiting in a marsh blind at sunrise with his retriever

Best Time to Duck Hunt: Morning, Evening and Weather

Morning vs evening, the weather that moves ducks and how the season changes the best time.

3 min read
Angler in a blue long-sleeve mahi-mahi fishing shirt fighting a fish with a bent rod on an offshore boat

What to Wear Deep Sea Fishing: A Head-to-Toe Guide

Head-to-toe clothing and a packing list for a day offshore.

3 min read
Darts player in a black and blue marlin graphic quarter-zip polo throwing at a pub dartboard during a 501 game

How to Play 501 Darts: Rules, Scoring and Checkouts

The rules of 501 darts, from the cork to the double-out.

3 min read
Pool tournament player in an American flag 8-ball fire polo breaking the rack in a billiards hall

How Do Pool Tournaments Work? Formats, Races and Tips

Brackets, races, handicaps and what to bring to your first pool tournament.

3 min read
Predator hunter in a white and camo coyote hunting hoodie sitting by a tree in the snow as a coyote approaches

What to Wear Coyote Hunting: Camo, Color and Layers

Camo, color, layers and scent for coyote hunting, plus what to wear around camp.

3 min read