This is done using either a special bat mallet or using an old cricket ball, knocking against the bat face and rounding off the edges. After this you can start to hit a few short catches with an old ...

International cricket is played in two different forms - Test matches and limited-overs games. Here are the key differences between the two. The easiest way to tell Test and limited-overs cricket ...

Track cycling is one of the most exciting sports in the world. It has been on the go for over 100 years! The beginning of track racing was as far back as the 1880's. The length of the track has varied ...

Any tackle in the penalty box is risky and when that whistle blows it's heart-sinking time. So what is a penalty? It's the result of any foul which would normally lead to a direct free-kick that is ...

Handles the ball after receiving it from a team-mate direct from a throw-in Touches the ball again with their hands, before it is touched by another player, after releasing it from their possession ...

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They are designed to quickly replace the fluids which are lost by sweating. They also provide a boost of carbohydrates. The body prefers to use glucose as its source of energy. Sometimes it is better ...

Fielding is a crucial part of cricket and there are many areas where a fielder will be placed. The position names can seem a little strange to the untrained eye. You can field in the slips, at gully, ...

Regulation football is played by two teams of 11 players but there is a variety of formations that can be employed. In a European competition, Premiership or League match, three subs from a nominated ...

Way back in 1963 during a Five Nations showdown with Scotland, Wales half-backs Clive Rowlands and David Watkins decided to use some unusual kicking tactics. Because it was so wet and muddy they ...

They need to be strong so that they can apply a lot of force to the water on each of their strokes. The extra muscle power makes them heavy. The average weight for a male world-class rower 90-95kg ...

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