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By: Guest Writer for Arab America
How to Get into American Sports
Are you looking to get into American sports, but you are not sure how? America has many fantastic sports, including baseball, football, and basketball. They are ingrained in the local culture that you will feel that you are missing out if you do not get into any of these sports. As with many things you’re new to, it can feel daunting at first because there is so much to learn, but there are a few quick ways to get into these sports, showing you why they are so popular and could help you feel at home in the States.
Join Online Communities
As you might expect, the internet is a brilliant resource when it comes to American sports. Joining an online community for the sport that you have an interest in will allow you to speak to fans who have a passion for the sport, ask questions, and learn all about the sport.
Watch A Local Team
Sports are such as important part of American culture that they are hard to escape, so it should not be too tricky to find a local team playing whether this is a professional team, a high school team, or even an amateur team playing in the local park. This is always a great way to engage with the local community, and the atmosphere that you get at any live sport is a key part of what makes them so special, even if this is just a minor league team.
Sports Betting
Placing bets on a sports betting site is also a great way to engage with American sports because it can add excitement to any game; plus, there are so many options when it comes to betting, so it can be a good way to learn about different aspects of the game in addition to who the top teams/players are (based on the odds of the fixture).
Listen to Commentators During Live Games
Obviously, watching games on TV is a great way to get into American sports and learn about them, but you will find that you will learn a whole lot more by listening to the commentators along with the pre-game, halftime, and post-game analysis. For a beginner, this will help you know what to look out for, what common tactics are used, and who the important players/teams are.
Documentaries
Documentaries are another good way to learn about a sport, and in 2020 there are many excellent documentaries to choose from, including series that follow a team for an entire season and show behind-the-scenes footage, which will give you a great insight into professional sports. Many good ones will cover the history of the sport and show you why they are such an important part of American culture.
Hopefully, this post will help you get into American sports and see what all the fuss is about. Sports are a huge part of American culture and immersing yourself in this can help you feel settled and make new friends.
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