NH Stoolball Tournament 7th June 2009
7th June 2009

The rain held off to enable this annual event to take place, and I arrived just as the group stages were coming to a close. NH were to play arch rivals Dorking with the winner going through to the final - no tension there then! Dorking were fielding a very young side (with the exception of Sue and Penny!!!) and batted first; follow the game in the pictures

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So, Dorking to bat and young Sara waits patiently
So, Dorking to bat and young Sara waits patiently
She attacks from the start
She attacks from the start
With a bit of a 'stand and deliver' attitude reminiscent of a few cricketers I know, but effective never the less
With a bit of a 'stand and deliver' attitude reminiscent of a few cricketers I know, but effective never the less
The experience of Jan doesn't seem to be stemming the flow of runs
The experience of Jan doesn't seem to be stemming the flow of runs
As the ball is hit to all parts
As the ball is hit to all parts
And Dona's bowling suffers a similar fate
And Dona's bowling suffers a similar fate
And Dona, if you've followed other stoolball stories in the gallery, is a canny lass
And Dona, if you've followed other stoolball stories in the gallery, is a canny lass
But the run fest continues
But the run fest continues
The keeper has to be on her toes
The keeper has to be on her toes
Jan is replaced by Kaz
Jan is replaced by Kaz
But Sara is still literally throwing her bat at the ball
But Sara is still literally throwing her bat at the ball
Dona was getting the treatment, but sooner or later the guile will get ya!
Dona was getting the treatment, but sooner or later the guile will get ya!
For example, this beautifully flighted slower ball floated past the swipe and bowled her
For example, this beautifully flighted slower ball floated past the swipe and bowled her
whereas the quicker delivery can almost take your head off! Innings over.
whereas the quicker delivery can almost take your head off! Innings over.
So, Kerry and Jackie to open needing 44 in 4 overs and the fearsome Sue to open the bowling - she's quick - and Kerry is casual (or just happy to put bat to ball)
So, Kerry and Jackie to open needing 44 in 4 overs and the fearsome Sue to open the bowling - she's quick - and Kerry is casual (or just happy to put bat to ball)
Believe me, she is quick!
Believe me, she is quick!
Kerry gets in her stride
Kerry gets in her stride
as does Jackie
as does Jackie
Now, if you're standing in front of the wicket which is about head high, it's odds on that sooner or later you'll have to fend one off your face!
Now, if you're standing in front of the wicket which is about head high, it's odds on that sooner or later you'll have to fend one off your face!
The crowd are looking worried - the run rate isn't high enough
The crowd are looking worried - the run rate isn't high enough
Kerry gives it everything, but alas is caught
Kerry gives it everything, but alas is caught
Enter Kaz with only one thought - runs - this went for 4
Enter Kaz with only one thought - runs - this went for 4
And this went for 4
And this went for 4
And this went for 6.... don't believe me? Ask the umpire
And this went for 6.... don't believe me? Ask the umpire