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i-Sports and Beyond: Parvathi’s Tale of Resilience
It all started when Krishna Kumar S, 2004 world champion who played alongside George Thomas, started the academy to...
Ode to the Greatest Player of Indian History- Sachin Tendulkar
A little tribute to the greatest legend in cricket history. Via Sachin is often referred to as the God of cricket by...
The Young Guns In IPL Who Deserve The Cap!
Can the young guns of IPL make a mark to represent the national side? The yearly cricket extravaganza with...
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Cricket Swing Bowling
Swing bowling is one of the most effective techniques used by fast and medium-fast bowlers to deceive batters in cricket. Unlike straight deliveries, a swing ball moves sideways through the air before reaching the batter, making it difficult to...
Volleyball Double Contact Rule
The volleyball double contact rule determines when a player has made an illegal second contact with the ball during an attempt to play it. Under the official volleyball rules, a player generally cannot hit the ball twice consecutively. A double...
Cricket Googly Bowling: Meaning, Technique and Types
A googly in cricket is one of the most deceptive deliveries in a leg-spinner’s arsenal. It is bowled with an action similar to a conventional leg-break but turns in the opposite direction after pitching, making it difficult for the batter to read....
Types of Corner Kicks in Football
A corner kick in football is a method of restarting play when the ball completely crosses the goal line, without entering the goal, after being last touched by a defending-team player. The attacking team takes the kick from the corner area nearest...
Cricket Super Over Rules
A Super Over in cricket is used to determine the winner when a match is tied, and the applicable playing conditions provide for a Super Over. Under the ICC procedure, each team faces one over of six balls, unless its innings ends earlier because...
Football Free Kick Rules
Football free kick rules determine how play is restarted after certain offences committed by players, substitutes, substituted or sent-off players, or team officials. Free kicks are one of the most common methods of restarting play and can be taken...
Volleyball Rally Point Scoring System
Volleyball rally point scoring is the scoring system used in indoor volleyball in which the team that wins a rally earns a point, regardless of whether it was serving or receiving. This means every rally has a direct impact on the score. Under the...
Badminton Defensive Shots: Types, Techniques and Tips
A powerful attack can put a badminton player under immediate pressure, but a well-executed defence can turn the rally around. Badminton defensive shots are used to counter smashes, fast drives and attacking net shots while giving the player time to...
Badminton Doubles Rotation: Rules, Positions and How It Works
Badminton doubles rotation is the movement of players between the front and back of the court and between the left and right service courts during a rally. Understanding the rotation system is essential for maintaining the correct formation,...