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What's makes spinners so successful? What are the qualities and mindset required to be a good T20 spinner? What's the perfect length to bowl in T20s? New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi explains the art of spin bowling in T20s.

Why is an archer's drawing hand more muscular than other? How many arrows does an archer shoot in a day? What is an anchor point, and why is it crucial? India's top recurve archer, Atanu Das, answers all that and more in Firstpost Masterclass

The face of fencing in India for the past few years, Bhavani Devi, took off the mesh mask to give us a glimpse behind it. In this edition of Firstpost Masterclass, she explains the nuances of the sport.

Among all the shooting events, nothing tests a shooter’s endurance, balance, and their shooting skills quite like the 50m rifle 3-position event. One of India’s foremost shooters in the discipline, Anjum Moudgil explains the nuts and bolts of the 50m rifle 3-position event.

Former India sailor and Arjuna awardee Girdhari Lal Yadav explains the basics and technicalities related to sailing and why it is a tussle between man and nature.

In Firstpost Masterclass, Aditi Ashok speaks about her journey, challenges of a female golfer in India, the nitty-gritties of golf from the mental, physical and dietary perspective, before acknowledging she hopes her career leads to a revolution for women's golf in the country.

How to switch off and switch on during a match? What do goalkeepers think during a penalty corner? How to master shoot-outs? India's ace custodian PR Sreejesh answers all these and more in the latest edition of Firstpost Masterclass.

One of the senior members of the Indian Hockey Team, Rupinder Pal Singh deconstructs the skill of drag-flicking which has had such a massive influence on modern hockey. 

Kamlesh Mehta has been involved with the sport for five decades and boasts an impressive CV. For 25 years he held the record of winning the most number of National Championships (eight) before it was broken by Sharath Kamal last year.

What is off-road biking? What does a typical day at Dakar Rally look like? How to attain the perfect bike-body balance while riding at 150kmph? In this edition of Firstpost Masterclass, CS Santosh, the first Indian to complete Dakar Rally, discusses all about high-speed motorsports.

What is the correct stance in badminton? How should you align your body to add power to your smash? How to construct a rally? Chief national coach Pullela Gopichand dwells on these and more in latest Firstpost Masterclass.

In this edition of Firstpost Masterclass, Neeraj Chopra talks about the science of javelin throw, discusses why the discipline is not just about strength, and reveals the importance of strong knees and stronger ankles for a javelin thrower.

What are fitness and recovery protocols? What transforms elite athletes into mean, high-performing machines? Can you get six pack abs naturally? Ramji Srinivasan, the fitness trainer of the 2011 World Cup-winning team, explains in this latest edition of Firstpost Masterclass.

In this edition of Firstpost Masterclass, Tejaswin Shankar dons the professor's hat as he breaks down the science behind taking flight in a very special class of High Jump 101. 

How to bowl fast? Are fast bowlers born with something extra? What are the body mechanics involved in bowling fast? What's an ideal run-up? Former India pacer and a mentor to a host of fast bowlers, TA Sekhar, sheds light on the intricacies of the unnatural art.

In this edition of Firstpost Masterclass, Jwala Gutta speaks on the technicalities of doubles badminton, challenges, and other important aspects of her sport.

In this edition of Firstpost Masterclass, Rohan Bopanna breaks down the single handed backhand, the technique behind it, how it differs from surface to surface, the love affair that fans have with it and much more.

In this edition of the Firstpost Masterclass, Vidit Gujrathi dives deep into the mental and the physical aspects of chess, his training, playing style, and what it takes to be a Super Grandmaster.

Satnam Singh may be the most recognisable basketball player from India, but Amjyot Singh Gill can proudly claim to be one of the best that this country has ever produced. While Satnam has had the limelight on him, Amjyot has been consistently creating history in the background. 

In this episode of Firstpost Masterclass, Fouaad Mirza dissects the nuances of equestrian riding. Mirza won India its first individual medal in 36 years ― a silver, besides also contributing to a team silver medal ― in the eventing discipline at the Asian Games in 2018 and then earned India a quota place at the now deferred Tokyo Olympics in January this year.

Growing up in the Himalayas, it was only ordained that ice and snow would be an intrinsic part of Shiva Keshavan's life. The fact that he ended up being India's premier winter athlete, thus, doesn't come as a great surprise.

Dutch manager Eelco Schattorie has been on the coaching and management side of football for close to 25 years. Right from overseeing the youth development sides to managing seniors teams in India, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, Schattorie has a wealth of experience when it comes to football management. Schattorie's tryst with India started with Prayag United in 2012 when they used to play in the I-League. Later, he had stints at East Bengal and then in the Indian Super League (ISL) with NorthEast United and Kerala Blasters. In his only season with NorthEast, he ensured the club qualifies for the playoffs for the first time, winning the first-leg semi-final but eventually losing the tie 4-2 against Bengaluru FC. Last season, Schattorie was the head coach of Kerala Blasters but it was a disappointing campaign with Kerala finishing seventh and winning only four matches.

Deep Dasgupta grew up idolising Sunil Gavaskar, although his primary role was that of a wicketkeeper. A right-handed batsman, Deep represented India in eight Tests spread across South Africa, India and West Indies in the early 2000s before transitioning into commentary. Deep is regarded as an astute reader of the game, and has made a successful foray in online coaching on his website (https://deepdasgupta.com/) . Here, he breaks down the technical aspects of wicketkeeping.

Amrinder Singh is one of the best goalkeepers in the country, and currently plies his trade at Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League.

Shooter Suma Shirur won a silver and a bronze medal at Asian Games, a gold, silver and bronze at the Commonwealth Games. At the 2004 Athens Olympics, she finished eighth in the 10m air rifle final. Same year, she shot a maximum 400 points possible in the qualification round at Asian Shooting Championships - a joint world record.  In this edition of Firstpost Masterclass, Shirur talks about the importance of breathing, how physically taxing the sport can be, the technicalities involved in just the standing position and the challenges of a coach.

In this edition of Firstspot Masterclass, Srihari Nataraj decodes the various aspects of swimming. He talks about the training methods, diet, mental strength, body language and more.

Two-time Olympian Vikas Krishan Yadav, at 28, is a veteran in the ring. After a promising start to his career that saw him win a gold at the 2010 Youth World Championships, Vikas went on to win medals in almost all major international events – Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Championships, and World Championships. Keen to break his Olympics duck and get the only medal missing from his illustrious collection, Vikas, who competes in the 69kg division, has dabbled in professional boxing too, winning both his bouts in a brief stint in 2018. Currently locked at his Bhiwani home, the pugilist spoke to Firstpost on the science behind his brutal sport.

Murali Kartik wanted to be a genetic engineer, but fate and a fair bit of hard work meant that he ended up playing cricket for India. A left-arm spinner in the classical mould, Kartik picked up a total of 61 international wickets across formats for India. In this masterclass, Kartik breaks down the art of finger spin.

Hello and welcome to Firstpost Spodcast. In today's episode, we discuss gold medal wins for Mary Kom and Simranjit Kaur at 23rd President's Cup, Max Verstappen's German Grand Prix title and other results. 

Hello and welcome to Firstpost Spodcast. In today's episode, we discuss former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson's application for Team India role, MS Dhoni joins Indian Army’s Parachute Regiment, results from Pro Kabaddi League and Ultimate Table Tennis and more. 

In today's episode of Spodcast, we discuss PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy's win in the first round of Japan Open, former India captain Sourav Ganguly's surprise reaction to not see Shubman Gill and Ajinkya Rahane in India's ODI squad for West Indies tour and more. 

In today's episode, we discuss India skipper Virat Kohli has retained his number one position in the latest ICC Test batsmen's rankings, Canada's Dejan Papic to become head coach of Indian national table tennis team and more. 

Hello and welcome to Firstpost Spodcast. In today's episode, we discuss Jaipur Pink Panthers' and Haryana Steelers' opening their PKL 2019 campaign with wins, Lasith Malinga to quit from ODIs and more. 

Hello and welcome to Firstpost Spodcast. In today's episode, we discuss India's gold medal win at Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships, squads for West Indies tour, PV Sindhu's loss in the final of Indonesia Open and more.

Hello and welcome to Firstpost Spodcast. In today's episode, we discuss postponement of Indian cricket team's selection meet, PV Sindhu's  performance at Indonesia Open, India's gold rush at shooting Junior World Cup and more

Hello and welcome to Firstpost Spodcast. In today's episode, we discuss Indian shuttler's performance at the Indonesia Open, Manchester United's victory over Perth Glory, Hima Das' gold medal win at Tabor Athletics Meet and more.

Hello and welcome to Firstpost Spodcast. In today's episode, we discuss India's Intercontinental Cup campaign, Indian shuttlers' show at the Indonesia Open, ISSF Junior World Cup results and more.

Hello and welcome to Firstpost Spodcast. In today's episode, we discuss Simon Taufel's view on umpiring in World Cup final, ICC Rankings, Wrestling Federation of India's take on World Championship trials and more.   

Hello and welcome to Firstpost Spodcast where we'll discuss England's thrilling win over New Zealand to win their maiden Cricket World Cup title, Novak Djokovic clinching Wimbledon and more.  

Hello and welcome to Firstpost Spodcast where we'll discuss England's win over Australia in Cricket World Cup semi-final, Serena Williams-Simona Halep showdown in Wimbledon and more

Hello and welcome to Firstpost Spodcast where we'll discuss India's defeat to New Zealand in World Cup semi-final, Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal's Wimbledon rivalry and more

Hello and welcome to Firstpost Spodcast.  In today's episode, we discuss India-New Zealand's semi-final clash, results from Wimbledon, Mirabai Chanu's gold medal and more. 

Hello and welcome to Firstpost Spodcast.  In today's episode, we discuss results from Wimbledon 2019, I-League clubs' plea to PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Dravid's appointment at NCA and more. 

Hello and welcome to Firstpost Spodcast. In today's episode, we discuss USA's FIFA Women's World Cup triumph, India's defeat to Tajikistan at the Intercontinental Cup and cricket news from the World Cup and The Ashes.

Hello and welcome to Firstpost Spodcast. In today's episode, we discuss Rafael Nadal's victory over Nick Kyrgios, West Indies' campaign at the World Cup, Arjen Robben's retirement and other football transfer news.

In today's episode, we discuss England's impressive victory over New Zealand at the ICC Cricket World Cup, Ambati Rayudu retires from international cricket and more.

Hello and welcome to Firstpost Spodcast.  In today's episode, we discuss India's victory over Bangladesh at the ICC Cricket World Cup, Roger Federer's slow start at SW19, Tottenham's new signing and more. 

Hello and welcome to Firstpost Spodcast. In today's episode, we discuss Sri Lanka's win at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Vijay Shankar's injury, Cori Gauff's dream Wimbledon start and more

Hello and welcome to Spodcast.  In today's episode, we discuss England's all-round show against India at the World Cup, Austrian Grand Prix, Dutch MotoGP, NBA free agency and more.

Hello and welcome to Firstpost Spodcast where we discuss Pakistan's crucial win at ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, boxer Neeraj Goyat injured in car accident, Chennaiyin FC's AFC Cup run and more.