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  Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Sports and Exercise Science

  Fetched: November 21st, 2008, 8:37am CST

  School of Health Sciences - Robert Gordon University / Date of entry: 20/11/08

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  The Wembley dream

  Posted: November 21st, 2008, 7:13am CST

  SMALL SIDED FOOTBALL: 48 five-a-side teams will head to Wembley on Sunday for The FA UMBRO Fives Finals.
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  Erase the memories

  Posted: November 21st, 2008, 5:31am CST

  FA TROPHY: Nantwich Town are looking to make up for their recent FA Cup exit when they face Warrington on Saturday.
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  Hayes hope for progress

  Posted: November 21st, 2008, 5:31am CST

  FA TROPHY: Hayes & Yeading United take on league rivals Chelmsford City hoping for a celebratory drink afterwards.
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  Swayne's goal challenge

  Posted: November 21st, 2008, 5:31am CST

  FA TROPHY: Andover are hoping star striker Kyle Swayne can keep his goalscoring up to cause an upset at Newport.

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  Field Settings: Off spin, old ball, good wicket, long format

  Posted: November 21st, 2008, 5:08am CST by David.Hinchliffe

  This article is part of "The complete guide to cricket field settings" series.

  On good batting wickets, your off spinner is little more than a stock bowler. However, you are still trying to take wickets. With the right field (sometimes called 'in-out') and tactics you can run through a side by forcing errors, especially when bowling at the tail towards the end of an innings.

  Bowling to this field

  Patience and confidence in your tactics is the key, even when getting hit. The wicket is not on your side so you are trying to force an error from the batsman.

  Pitch the ball up at a length of around 12-14 metres from the bowlers popping crease. Aim to get the batsman playing forward. Combine this with a line that allows the ball to hit the top or just miss off stump. If there is any turn this may be just outside the off.

  The close fielders put pressure on, making it hard to score from defensive nudges. If the batsman decides to take you on to remove these fielders you improve your chances of a slip/keeper catch, stumping, bowled through the gate or caught in the deep.

  Extra cover and mid off are key positions for you, stopping drives which will be most batsmen's escape route from the pressure. Place extra cover too square and he becomes redundant.

  Bowling variations

  When conditions are not in your favour, the clever use of variations can help you take wickets. The key is to learn and practice these as much as you can as none are easy skills to master.

  • Flight. The ability to vary place the ball in the same spot but with different heights on the ball is very deceptive. On good wickets you can vary the flight of almost every ball, or just throw in the odd flatter/loopy ball if you feel the batsman is in a rhythm.
  • Arm ball. The ball that drifts away from the right hander is an excellent way to get players caught at slip. Pitch it further up and with a middle stump line.
  • Doosra. If you can bowl the one that goes the other way (a rare skill), bowl it at middle stump on a length and hope it catches the edge or the top of off stump.

  Avoid bowling

  Like all fields, loose bowling can be punished, but you do have protection in key areas to try and restrict the easy flow of runs.

  • Too fast and flat. The odd flatter ball is good as a variation, but if the batsman realises you are firing it in they can work the ball around for singles and twos using the pace of the ball and the gaps in the leg side ring.
  • Long hops (especially wide of off stump). Just short of a length is hard to get away, but genuine short balls can be hit for boundaries, especially on the unprotected square off side.
  • Half volley length. You are looking to encourage the batsman to drive but genuine half volley length can be hit for boundaries straight or through cover.

  Field Variations

  • Deep square leg can be set to save the single either square or just behind to stop the sweep shot.
  • Deep midwicket can be moved into orthodox or short midwicket to attack further or encourage hitting over the top across the line.
  • Short point can be moved to short third man to save the single.
  • Leg slip can go squarer to backward square leg or deeper to short fine leg to prevent the sweep.

  Batting against this field

  

  This is a field that encourages you to play your shots and make an error. There are a lot of places to score runs, but unless you are well set and confident they all carry a certain risk.

  Defend with soft hands. Avoid pushing at the ball early on and knocking it into a close fielders hands. Pounce on anything to cut or pull along the ground. If the bowler is too flat and pushing it through without much turn, you can go harder at the ball using the pace to get it into the large gaps.

  As you gain confidence, look to drive with care. It's generally safer to drive off the back foot where you can work the ball into either side. At first drive straight, but be prepared to open out into cover drives when you have a feel for the pace and turn of the wicket. You can use your feet to upset the bowler's line but be watchful for variations in pace and flight to try and put you off your rhythm. When in doubt, play defensively.

  Avoid hitting over the top unless you really have the bowlers number.

  If you are a confident sweeper (or reverse sweeper) there are two large gaps behind square for scoring boundaries. This will quickly be plugged but usually a close fielder goes back taking a little pressure off you.

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  Crewe edge Cup thriller

  Posted: November 21st, 2008, 3:47am CST

  FA YOUTH CUP: Crewe edged past Stockport on penalties in an FA Youth Cup thriller at Edgeley Park.

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  Rugby League World Cup records £2m profit

  Posted: November 21st, 2008, 3:44am CST by mglendinning

  Rugby League World Cup records £2m profit
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  Rotterdam to host 2010 Grand Depart

  Posted: November 21st, 2008, 3:43am CST by mglendinning

  Rotterdam to host 2010 Grand Depart
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  LTA sells stake to AELTC

  Posted: November 21st, 2008, 3:42am CST by mglendinning

  LTA sells stake to AELTC
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  Mudra Group launch 10 integrated

  Posted: November 21st, 2008, 3:41am CST by mglendinning

  Mudra Group launch 10 integrated
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  MP & Silva acquire ATP Qatar Open rights

  Posted: November 21st, 2008, 3:39am CST by mglendinning

  MP & Silva acquire ATP Qatar Open rights
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  Poverkhnost acquire UEFA Champions League and Europa League rights

  Posted: November 21st, 2008, 3:38am CST by mglendinning

  Poverkhnost acquire UEFA Champions League and Europa League rights

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  Lecturer

  Fetched: November 20th, 2008, 6:22pm CST

  Biomechanics and Sports Injuries / Department of Sport Health and Exercise Science - University of Hull / Date of entry: 20/11/08
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  Research Fellow in Sport Business Management

  Fetched: November 20th, 2008, 6:22pm CST

  Faculty of Business Environment and Society - Coventry University / Date of entry: 20/11/08
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  Sports Development Officer

  Fetched: November 20th, 2008, 6:22pm CST

  The Sports Centre - University of Essex / Date of entry: 20/11/08
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  Professor of Sport and Exercise Science (part time)

  Fetched: November 20th, 2008, 6:22pm CST

  Institute of Sport and Exercise Science - University of Worcester / Date of entry: 20/11/08

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  Vacancy - Swim 21 National Independent Panel Member

  Posted: November 20th, 2008, 9:29am CST

  Closing Date 12 December 2008
  Salary - Volunteer Post

  the asa is the National Governing Body for Swimming and its associated disciplines in England with the headquarters situated in the centre of Loughborough.

  Swim 21 is the asa's Club Development model - a planning tool, based on the principles of Long Term Athlete Development, enabling clubs to help athletes, teachers, coaches and administrators to achieve their full potential. It focuses particularly on the needs of athletes - striving to provide them with the best possible support and environment.

  Applications are invited for the volunteer post of Swim 21 National Independent Panel Member. The role is instrumental in ensuring that the key performance indicators, established in the corporate plan, are achieved and that the work of Swim 21 is being monitored and evaluated effectively.

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  British Universities and Colleges Swimming Championships 2008 (25m)

  Posted: November 20th, 2008, 8:14am CST

  14 to 16 November 2008 - Ponds Forge, Sheffield.

  The University of Bath finished in second place in the final standings of the BUCS Short Course Swimming Championships. The University were up against stiff competition from a total of 72 universities and notched up a total of 280 points. Loughborough’s total of 399 was enough to finish top, while Stirling came third with 244.

  Over the weekend swimmers produced many personal best times in addition to setting new BUCS records. Amongst the new records were new marks for Exeter's Liam Tancock swimming for Loughborough (50 Free 21.97, 50 Back 24.35 & 24.03 and 100 Back 52.44)

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  Spend one pound on the national lottery and you'll change someone's life

  Posted: November 20th, 2008, 7:46am CST

  For every pound you spend on the national lottery, The Big Lottery Fund invests a percentage in community groups and projects that improve health, education and the environment.

  The Big Lottery Fund is now considering funding projects for 2009 to 2012 and wants to know where you think the money should be invested.

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  Are high tech swim suits heading for a ban?

  Posted: November 20th, 2008, 7:16am CST

  According to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald, swim coaches are considering banning the controversial swimsuits that contributed significantly to the rewriting of the record books before and during the Beijing Olympic Games. Swimming coaches are reported to have been in talks and are preparing to make a recommendation to Swimming Australia's board on the suitability of the suits, in particular the Speedo LZR Racer.

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  Change4Life - The healthy living revolution starts here

  Posted: November 20th, 2008, 7:10am CST

  We all need to be more active and eat more healthily to halt the rising tide of obesity. If we do nothing, by 2050 90 per cent of today's children will be overweight and at risk from serious diseases - that's the message issued by Health Secretary Alan Johnson as he launched the Change4Life coalition.

  Change4Life is a lifestyle revolution involving thousands of local organisations and charities which will help mums, dads and families eat well, move more and live longer. Under the banner Change4Life, the Government is aiming to galvanise support from everyone in the country from grass roots organisations to leading supermarkets and charities.

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  Keane denies charge

  Posted: November 20th, 2008, 5:54am CST

  DISCIPLINARY: Sunderland manager Roy Keane has denied a charge of improper conduct.
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  Oadby's Cup dream over

  Posted: November 20th, 2008, 5:20am CST

  FA YOUTH CUP VIDEO: Oadby Town's dreams of a Third Round tie with Liverpool were dashed by Leeds United.
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  Linnets shoot through

  Posted: November 20th, 2008, 4:54am CST

  FA VASE: Runcorn Linnets progress to the Third Round, after a thrilling shoot out victory over Alsager Town on Wednesday.

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  Venues for 2012 Olympic Games to move

  Posted: November 20th, 2008, 3:57am CST by mglendinning

  Venues for 2012 Olympic Games to move
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  LPGA Tour schedule to shrink in 2009

  Posted: November 20th, 2008, 3:56am CST by mglendinning

  LPGA Tour schedule to shrink in 2009
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  Euro 2012 host dissolves agency overseeing preparations

  Posted: November 20th, 2008, 3:55am CST by mglendinning

  Euro 2012 host dissolves agency overseeing preparations
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  Manchester United reported to OFT

  Posted: November 20th, 2008, 3:54am CST by mglendinning

  Manchester United reported to OFT
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  WSFF confirm speaker line-up

  Posted: November 20th, 2008, 3:53am CST by mglendinning

  WSFF confirm speaker line-up