Alone he hit a golf ball against a water tank with a cricket stump.
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Little did he know that due to this positive, isolated activity, he would become one of the best the world had ever seen.
He may not have been in the pandemic our world today is currently experiencing, but he isolated himself to become the best he could be.
The greatest cricketer to take the pitch, Sir Donald Bradman used his alone time to hone his craft, and created a legacy. Now we can too.
As many of us worry about what tomorrow will bring, we could use today to become the better us for the future.
Using only a stump and golf ball, Bradman hit the ball off a water tank in Bowral family home where he grew up.
This solo, activity would have rapidly developed his hand and eye coordination which would later go on to help him become the greatest batsmen the sport has seen.
We all know Sir Donald Bradman's sporting accomplishments, but seem to forget his lone, grassroots beginnings.
Bradman is remembered as the world's leading batsman, an astute captain, selector, administrator, author and national icon.
We can make something happen with our quarantined time also.
Let us now what ideas you have for honing your sporting skills.
- Please email our sportswriter Matt Welch at: matt.welch@southernhighlandnews.com.au
