I was not a sporty kid. I thought I might have been turning a corner when I was in Std 4 (year six) when I caught a ball on the full during the end-of-term sports day. Fuelled with confidence I went for it again. And yes, I caught another ball on the full during rounders….and managed to rip all the ligaments in my thumb and had to have my hand strapped up for weeks.

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Making your body move (Stuff)