Meaning of captain's run | Babel Free

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a team training session led by the captain rather than the coach, typically held shortly before a match, often at the match venue, sometimes incorporating a photo opportunity

Australia

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“ON the Friday before an international these days, most rugby teams have a light training session supervised by the captain. The Australians call it the captain's run, and in light rain in Cardiff yesterday morning John Eales led his team-mates through their moves, the last physical preparation for the quarter-final against Wales at the Millennium Stadium this afternoon.”

“"It's been a very difficult week," admits Solomons. "We had a light run on Tuesday, what I would call a 'flush out', and a captain's run today. That's really all we could do."”

“After that, the rest of the week was a breeze — I even did the full wrestling session with the lads on the Wednesday, went through the 'captain's run', which is always a bit light-hearted anyway, and then it was just a case of running through the game plan and various plays.”

“2016 June 14, Damian George, Netball: Superstition part of match-day routine Otago Daily Times 8.45am - Head to stadium for captain's run 9am - Captain's run "We always do a walk through. Wendy [captain Wendy Frew] runs it. ["]”

“Finn Russell juggles rugby balls during the Scotland captain's run at Twickenham Stadium ahead of their Six Nations match against England”

“2023 February 4, Luke Yates, quoted in James O'Brien, "Huddersfield Giants captain Luke Yates outlines reasons for renewed optimism ahead of new season" Yorkshire Post "We'll have fewer short turnarounds so we'll have fresher bodies; a lot of times last year we were playing, two days off then the captain's run and playing again.["]”

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