Ball Sports

The much-loved former England player, Guardian cricket correspondent and TMS broadcaster tells the story of his life in cricket for the first time. In April 1974 new recruits Viv Richards, Ian Botham …

This is the second time Felix Linden (A-License and certified DHB young talents’ coach for competitive areas) gives insights into his understanding of diverse and focused handball training in the boo …

In 'Lawn-tennis, ’ James Dwight meticulously explores the burgeoning sport of lawn tennis during the late 19th century, a period marked by cultural shifts and increased leisure activities among the m …

On leaving school in 1969, Brian signed as an apprentice for Aston Villa who had just been relegated to the Third Division for the first and only time in their history. He made his senior debut on 30 …

Once described as the worst golfer never to have won a major, Mortimer Merriweather is a complex character with virtually nothing to show for 60 years of golf at the lowest level. Decades of abject f …

SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2020 – RUGBY BOOK OF THE YEAR This is a complete history of the Welsh rugby union team – told by the players themselves. Based on a combination of pai …

’A bit of a shock… The very definition of an easy read.’ Telegraph From the 1966 Euro Final the influx of money into English football grew stratospheric, and so did the wealth of the footballers an …

Over the last thirty years, the English Premier League has grown to become the richest and most popular league in football – and the Irish have been at the heart of its success since the very beginni …

In 'The Cricket Field, ’ James Pycroft offers a comprehensive exploration of the game of cricket, intertwining detailed descriptions of rules, gameplay, and personal experiences with sharp observatio …

In 'Winning His Game, ’ Ralph Henry Barbour explores the competitive landscape of teenage athletics through a gripping narrative that captures the spirit of determination and camaraderie inherent in …