{"title":"Nathan Leamon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNathan Leamon\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling narratives that delve into the world of sports with insight and vivid storytelling. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eHitting Against the Spin\u003c\/em\u003e, blend analytical observation with the passion and drama inherent in athletic competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful exploration of athletes' experiences and the challenges they face, told with nuanced understanding and a keen eye for detail. Leamon's writing captures both the physical and psychological dimensions of sport, making his books a captivating read for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hitting-against-the-spin-by-nathan-leamon-9781472131263","title":"Hitting Against the Spin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFascinating and insightful . . . lifts the curtain to reveal the inner workings of international cricket. A must-read for any cricketer, coach or fan\u003c\/strong\u003e - Eoin Morgan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis path-breaking book should be compulsory reading for commentators and captains - and all cricket fans\u003c\/strong\u003e - Mervyn King\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClever and original but also wise\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ed Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow valuable is winning the toss?\u003c\/em\u003e And how should captains use it to their advantage? Why does a cricket ball swing? Why don't Indians bat left-handed? What is a good length and why? Why are leg-spinners so successful in T20 cricket? Why did England win the World Cup? Why do all Test bowlers bowl at either 55 or 85mph? Why don't they pitch it up?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll cricketers long to know the answer to these questions and many more. Only fifteen years ago it would have been difficult to answer them - cricket was guided only by decades-old tradition and received wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eData has changed everything. Today we can track every ball to within millimetres; its release point, speed and bounce point are measured as are how much the ball swings, how much it deviates off the pitch, the exact height and line that it passes the stumps, and multiple other variables. \u003cem\u003eHitting Against the Spin\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of that data, and what it can tell us about how cricket really works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeading cricket thinkers Nathan Leamon and Ben Jones lift the lid on international cricket and explain its hidden workings and dynamics - the forces that shape cricket and, in turn, the cricketers who play it. They analyse the unseen hands that determine which players succeed and which fail, which tactics work and which don't, which teams win and which lose. They also explore the new world of franchise cricket as well as the rapid evolution of the T20 format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRevolutionary in its insights, \u003cem\u003eHitting Against the Spin\u003c\/em\u003e takes you on a fascinating whistle-stop tour of modern cricket and sports analytics, bringing cricket firmly into the twenty-first century by revealing its long-kept secrets. This is the most important cricket book in decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430850838764,"sku":"9781472131263","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781472131263.jpg?v=1774558295"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nathan-leamon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}