The remarkable history of The Ashes in Australia from 1877 to 2017. The extraordinary illustrated history of the 175 Test matches played between Australia and England since the inaugural match at the MCG in 1877, with a focus on the most memorable moments, results, characters and controversies unique to Australia. The Best - Snapshots of the 10 leading runs scorers in Ashes Test in Australia (Hobbs, Bradman, Hammond, Hill, Gower, Cowdrey, G Chappell, S Waugh, Sutcliffe, Armstrong) and the 10 highest wicket-takers (Noble, Barnes, Trumble, Willis, Lillee, McGrath, Giffen, Botham, Warne, Turner) and what made them so special in Australia. The Traditions - Short essay on what makes each Ashes venue in Australia unique, with reference to a Test moment that is most readily identified with each ground. The Local Heroes - Vignettes on the most celebrated individual performances by Australia players in Ashes Tests at home. The Visiting Conquerors - Some of the enduring efforts of England players in the antipodes. Highlights, Lowlights and Limelight - A collection of moments that stand-out for varying reasons. Milestones - A collection of memorable moments that ensured names are enshrined in Ashes folklore.
The official Aussie Cricket Team Activity Pack Pack contains: 2 booklets - Colouring Book and Activity Pad 4 crayons header card Learn all about the rules of Cricket while colouring in some awesome action poses and doing some puzzles. You will love the new HarperSports range of colouring books for kids who love their sport. So let's get started and most of all have fun! this edition also includes cool ASHES activities.
THE OFFICIAL AUSSIE CRICKET TEAM STICKER & ACTIVITY BOOK Learn all about the rules of Cricket while colouring in some awesome action poses and doing some puzzles. You will love the new HarperSports range of colouring books for kids who love their sport. So let's get started and most of all have fun! Containing over 70 colour stickers, 32 pages of colouring in and activities. this edition also includes cool ASHES activities.
Coaching Youth Cricketgives you the tools you need to become a successful coach, even in your first season. Written by the Australian Cricket Board--the country's leading cricket authority--this complete guide combines the basics of coaching and cricket in one concise resource. It is essential reading for beginning coaches of 6- to 14-year-old athletes. Beginning with the basics, the book addresses the primary responsibilities and essential qualities of a good coach. You will learn fundamental coaching skills, including how to - communicate with players, parents, fans, umpires, and other coaches; - teach sport skills sequentially; - plan, organize, and conduct effective practices; and - prevent injuries and provide emergency care. The remainder of the book focuses specifically on how to teach cricket to children. A thorough overview of the sport answers any questions you might have about rules, equipment, game procedures, positions, and scorekeeping. You'll also find indispensable advice on teaching basic cricket skills--from throwing to wicketkeeping--along with more than 50 drills to improve your players' skills. Last but not least, the book presents team tactics and practice games that promote leadership and team spirit. Filled with 162 helpful illustrations, Coaching Youth Cricketwill help you meet the challenges and experience the rewards of coaching young players.
Written from the viewpoint of the changing room and the middle of the pitch, Team England's Ashes Diary is a blow-by-blow account of England's progress in the most dramatic Ashes series in history. With England's improvement under Michael Vaughan, the 2005 Ashes series was eagerly anticipated by all sports fans; all tickets were sold out months in advance. The first day at Lord's saw Australia spectacularly bowled out for just 190, and then England were 92 for 7 in reply. It seemed as though we'd seen one of the greatest days of Test cricket ever. In fact, it was only the beginning of a remarkable series... England went on to lose that match, before winning the second Test by 2 runs (the closest Ashes victory in history), drawing the third (when they failed to dismiss Australia's last pair), and then winning the fourth amid scenes of unbearable tension to go into the last Test with an unbeatable 2-1 series lead. In this fascinating inside account, the players reveal their emotions at key moments, and explain how they set about taking on the formidable Aussies. Packed with brilliant photographs of the best action and behind-the-scenes moments, this is a book that all who have thrilled to cricket this summer will want to keep and treasure for years to come.
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