Squash is a funny sport. We’ve all heard about it and probably know a select few that play it, but it still isn’t a majorly popular sport. Can any of you remember Squash in the 2012 London Olympics? No? That’s because it’s not yet an Olympic sport either. Continue reading
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Foil in love with fencing
Few sports have as gruesome a background as fencing. The art of swordsmanship used to be a matter of life and death and, while the stakes are not quite so high these days, the basic skills required have remained largely unchanged for centuries. I went along to North Kesteven Sports Centre to film a Flipguide on the sport, and have a go myself. Continue reading
Frisbee throwing that’s ultimate
Flipside was back at the University of Lincoln this week, where I presented a Flipguide on Ultimate Frisbee – check that out here. I have never seen or played the sport before so I was coming to it with fresh eyes and first impressions. Continue reading
The great thing about table tennis
I paid a visit to the University of Lincoln Sports Centre to have a go at table tennis and produce a Flipguide, which can be found right here. Admittedly, it is not the first time I have picked up a paddle. In fact, I was rather good back in my school days, but that was many years ago, and any skill I may of once had has long disappeared. Continue reading
The Imp’s Revenge
Before Christmas I wrote about the formidable, gruelling, painful 12-mile obstacle course known as Tough Mudder. Since completing Tough Mudder, I have spoken to many people who like the idea in theory, but consider being electrocuted, crawling face down in mud under barbed wire and running through bales of burning haystacks somewhat… extreme. Continue reading