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and you are never quite sure what you might glide into. it also helps to know that walls don't move. best to avoid them. >> there's nothing more thrilling than a little skydiving action, is there? throw a tennis ball and some rackets in the mix, and you have the ultimate tennis match. back and forth they go. but where's the net? after a grueling serve and volley affair, it's only natural to relax and have a drink. even at 10,000 feet? does anyone else feel light-headed? >> when it comes to flying
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through the air, these motorcycle guys are experts. just rev up the bike, speed up the ramp, into do a fancy trick in the air, land safely on the other side. our first two daredevils opts for the old kick your legs off the like and land. then comes rider number three. ouch. not exactly the smooth landing he was looking for. looked like he was fine until he hit the top of the ranch. then the motorcycle takes off on him. from here, no place to go but down. time to find a soft place to land, stunt guy, and some serious pain reliever. >> it also takes tons of planning and attention to detail setting up a truly
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amazing basketball shot. after all, you really only get one chance to get it right while the camera is rolling. these guys gave us some inside access to how they do what they do. once things are all set up, it's time to give it a shot. and as usual, these guys don't disappoint. ♪ >> how do they do it? we are not sure. but when it comes to basketball shot trickeration, no one can do it much better. >> this one uses a basketball, but it looks like they are running a football play. he throws a perfect pass to the hoop. can we look at that again in slow-mo? cool. there is all kinds of stuff going on here. he takes the snap, drops back,
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fakes it. i don't know why, nobody is playing defense. and then hits the basket in ack of a moving truck. >> this one is the perfect combination of basketball and golf. >> this one's for all the marbles. >> ever my perfect 7-iron here. >> that was well struck, and it is in the hole -- or basket. >> some shots bring you pain, while others bring you joy. no trick photography here. this is the world's longest basketball shot. >> just one hell of a shot. >> yes! what! oh, my god! >> yes, and it counts. >> big-time.
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catcher actually ducks out of the way to let it happen. a moment earlier. >> what kind of pitch do you want to three here pauley? >> i want to send a message. >> chin music? >> exactly. >> chin music as in duck out of the way and let the ump have it. >> it was almost like the catcher just ducked. >> yep, being a referee can sure be hazardous to your health. here the ref simply does his job. but our defeated wrestler is so jacked up, he can't stop himself from doing something really, really stupid. hey, pal, you are not supposed o head butt the ref. gee, that sucks. the fans were looking forward to seeing a pile driver. all we have here is the ref taking a nap. so disappointing.
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>> the great thing about indoor soccer is that there is like no danger of getting head butted. but the ball sure can pack a punch, in your face. it would sure suck to be that by. one minute you are looking to score, and the next, you get a real up-close look at the ball. >> seems whether you are playing on the pitch or simply watching it, danger lurks. here we have hundreds of fans who think nothing of climbing a fence to get a better look at the action. but the fence can't handle the weight, and it comes crashing down, fans and all. there are some injuries here, but no one died in what could have been a catastrophe.
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>> when it comes to flying through the air, b.m.x. riders often set the standard. they are constantly working on new tricks. his guy needs to keep working. >> whoo! >> even with some protective gear on, he still sports a few scars for his ends. that is quite a boo-boo, fella. >> whoo! >> not sure of the severity of his injuries, one of the bystanders calls the authorities for help. they soon arrive, check the guy out and viewed the stunt through a video camera. assured that the stunt rider is not seriously injured, they decide to leave the scene, perhaps in search of some dessert. >> in snowmobile racing, when
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the ice starts flying at the track, that is when things start getting really interesting, if not a little scary. these high-speed racing machines are supposed to handle well on the snow and ice. but when it is time to hits the brakes, well, all betts are off. -- all bets are off. watch out people. lean up on aisle five, clean p on aisle five. >> horseracing doesn't normally have the same icy issues at the track, but at times things can get to the point where it is extremely difficult just to hang on, as in grab the horse around the neck and cling to his mane and gallop towards the finish. >> come on, horsey, slow down!
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please? i need to make a trip to the little jockey's room. >> like jockeys, these ski jumpers always flirt with speed and danger. they are fearless. ♪ >> for this one the object is to ski down the ramp, launch yourself in the air and land on a surface above where you take off? it looks difficult, doesn't it? that is because it is. if you don't get the right speed and elevation off the ramp, you might find yourself caught between a rock and a snow plate. things could have been much worse. a little higher or a little lower, this girl -- that's right, this girl -- could have been carried off on a stretcher.
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>> in soccer, unless you're a goalie, it's against the rules to use your hands, except if you are trying to get away from a defender. then all bets are off. that's going to earn you a dreaded red card, fella, and a lecture from your coach on playing well with others. be nice now. >> and what is going on here? now that is the spirit. two mascots from rival teams trying to fire up the crowd. this guy loses his head, but he's not done. this is a flat-out donnybrook. get outta my way, peacemaker man. despite all the action, no harm done as these two warriors have the pro text of their suits to cushion the blows. ut hey, they sure are animals.
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>> if you really want to watch a fight, you will go to a hockey game, where sometimes you may get the thrill of watching players play hockey. after all, it is one of the few team sports out there where beating the crap out of your opponents is not only allowed, it is encouraged. this brawl is interesting when you look at one player's gesture of support for his teammates. atta boy, richie. way to take him out. i love you, man. >> many competitors follow the philosophy if it's got an engine and the ability to go fast, they are going to try to race it. that philosophy apparently includes a.t.v.'s.
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but some racers also struggle with that, as in too many a.t.v.'s on a track increasing the probability of a collision, which equals pain. and racers flying through the air when they should be riding their bikes. maybe they should try something safer, like chainsaw juggling. >> it seems we are addicted to watching people flying through the air because you never know what is going to happen when they come down. the goal here is to guide towards the earth and make a soft flashy landing. that is pretty good. but it is not quite as easy as it looks. in fact, just a slight miscalculation or a shift in mind at this height and speed can help you learn the true meaning of hard water. towel, please? and an ice pack.
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>> then again, amateur thrill seekers are always looking to make a big slash. and sometimes they get it right. and if you want to double the fun, you should be willing to take twice the risk. a second look shows just how close these two came to a mid air collision. >> you don't have to be a daredevil or even an athlete to walk-on the wilder side of sports. check out the ring card girl here. it looks like this is her first day on the job. she was supposed to walk inside the ring with the numbered card
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to indicate what round is next. as you can see, she has some trouble getting this done. hey, you didn't think she was hired for her brains, did you? she carefully enters the ring, but when she holds up the card, something is missing. oh, right, the number. thanks for the assist, old dude. at the end of the next round, our card girl proves she works better with experience. she enters the reineke without much trouble and saunters around the ring with the proper number. however, she is a little top-heavy, and making a proper exit through the ropes proves to be a challenge. nice job. next time we will get someone to show you the ropes. >> perhaps this guy should also get someone to show him the ropes, on the slopes.
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>> [beep]. >> because he finds out first hand the meaning of the word agony. >> aahh! >> are you ok? >> are you ok? >> [beep]. to achieve with this jump. geronimo! that is what they say when they jump out of planes, isn't it? they jumped out of a plane and took this bike with them. why? beats me. t like you can right it -- ride it. but with a perfect landing, you can hit the ground grinding or something. >> up next, field hockey in the back of a moving truck?
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>> once you reach the water, kayaking is usually a good time. the thrill of battling the white water. the skill of steering your one-man craft around and through all of the danger spots . the support of your colleagues and bystanders as you navigate the treacherous course. the epic failure when you go crashing into the rocks, battering and bruising your body. >> oh. that was ugly. >> well, you try to get by without that last one. but sometimes lessons learned in testing your limits are a bit painful. looks like a separated shoulder to me. >> it really hurts right there.
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aahh! >> and a trip to the nearest medical facility. >> cyclists provide their fair share of excitement as they look to separate themselves from the rest of the pack, or their bike. hatever. >> this cyclist takes his act to a different course with the same basic result. pain. dude, you can't do that. ever hear of taking a dirt nap? this might not exactly qualify, but with his errant landing, he will need some extra did he those -- detergent for
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soiled pants. this is one serious face plant. >> in snowboarding, they call this fancy rail riding action grinding. nice. ♪ >> and this, well, that's just nuts. >> are you ok? ♪ >> in the category of sports oddities, well, this ain't no ordinary race. while it takes place at a real your ack, this is not normal speedway event. in this one you have to have a wagon, catcher, boat or
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something else hitched to your truck as you speed around the track. and we are not talking about high speed left turns either as the campers are required to drive across the infield as well. no elaborate teams or pit crews here. >> no. >> just hitch up your cargo and give her some gas. under these conditions, it is easy for a driver to lose his load. for all its road hazards, collisions and crack-ups, the catcher race makes for a great old time down at the track. >> of course there are other ways to have fun with a truck. and if it is an 18-wheeler we are talking about, it is the perfect place for grown men to engage in a field hockey game. that's right, field hockey in the back of a moving
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tractor-trailer. why not? what else would you expect from a group of dudes with skirts and sticks and a little time to kill. it is not all that easy to play the game under these conditions either. but something tells me these guys don't care about the final score as long as they can get physical with each other and the truck driver doesn't fall asleep at the wheel, they will score a good time. >> and finally, something truly different. the object of this contest is to slap your opponent silly, try to maintain your composure as he slaps you back. the end result, we are not exactly sure what to make of it, but it sure is stupid. >> that's the greatest [beep]
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