Football is more than just a game; it’s a team sport that thrives on communication. For young girls entering the world of UK football, learning to pass, shoot, and defend is crucial, but equally important is developing effective communication skills. These skills not only enhance their performance on the pitch but also empower them off […]
Level Up Your Game: 3 Keys to Football Success
The best team in the world is the year 9 girls football team. Here are some tips to make you even better! Communication Football is a team sport, and that means talking to each other! Call for the ball, tell your teammates where the opponents are, and encourage each other. Don’t be afraid to shout […]
Life’s Innings: A Cricketing Commentary on the Gospel
An alternative Gospel commentary, with a bit of a Somerset spin (pun intended!): Imagine life as a cricket match. We’re all batsmen out on the pitch, facing the bowling attack of temptation, hardship, and sin. Sometimes, life bowls us a real googly – a curveball that leaves us stumped and unsure. It can feel like […]
Cricket – The batsman didn’t offer a shot
In cricket, the phrase “the batsman didn’t offer a shot” means the batter made no attempt to hit the ball with their bat. This usually means the batter either left the ball completely alone or tried to block it with their legs or body. This matters because of the Leg Before Wicket (LBW) rule. If […]
Spin Bowling
Imagine you’re playing a game where you roll a ball to knock down some objects at the other end. Spin bowling in cricket is like adding a twist to that game. Instead of just rolling the ball straight, you make it spin as you release it. This spinning motion causes the ball to change direction […]
Cricket – The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern Method
The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method (DLS) is a mathematical formula used in cricket to calculate a fair target score for the team batting second in a limited-overs match that has been interrupted, usually by rain or bad light. Why is it needed? In a limited-overs match, each team has a fixed number of overs to bat and […]