Pompey Mag June July

hauling the heavy weights involved, always
with split second perfect team action.
It could perhaps be visualised as a cross
between the teamwork of a Formula One pit
crew, the fitness and impact of pro rugby
with the commitment of a world title boxing
contender.
Alex sees this as an inclusive sport, with
women’s teams, who will compete in a similar
format but with necessary safety adaptations.
Junior teams already exist carrying plywood
replica guns!
The historic format is likely to be preserved as
much as is possible, since this is a sport with
a long tradition, but where variations would
make for even greater excitement or interest
in the future, then these might be added. For
example, a “best of 3 legs” format, and longer
or changed courses, provided always that the
safety and physical demands on athletes are
sensibly managed. Much like athletics, there
could be sprints, middle-distance or marathon
runs? We shall see, but the shorter nature of
the current format is likely to be retained, as
the trend in modern sport (as with cricket) is
increasingly more bite-sized content.
As a potential spectator sport, it has all the
ingredients needed to engage the fans, whether
for live events or on TV. Multiple camera
angles and drone footage will provide detail on
technique and maybe capture the occasional
mistake, or brilliant manoeuvre. A penalty
system will be in force, as with all sports, for
rule infringements which no doubt will spark
debate, and pundits will discuss performances,
personal and team form and errors made,
before, during and after fixtures. Tactics will be
discussed, and team strengths and weaknesses
shown. A points and league system will
structure the season, whilst creating rivalry and
excitement for the fixtures, as with most pro
sports.
I am hooked already, and the crews have not
started training yet! My Pompey Command
replica shirt is on advance order. So as the
crews would say once the starting firecracker
was alight….Burning, 2,3,4,5…..Standby.
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