https://grandathletejournal.co.uk/Read the patterns, people and traditions behind sport.enhttps://grandathletejournal.co.uk/the-second-touch-why-possession-can-matter-more-than-the-first-pass/https://grandathletejournal.co.uk/the-second-touch-why-possession-can-matter-more-than-the-first-pass/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:00:00 +0000GamecraftThe second touch in soccer can turn a recovery into an attack. Learn why securing the ball and creating a useful next option can matter more than a first pass.https://grandathletejournal.co.uk/round-robin-or-knockout-two-ways-to-shape-a-tournament/https://grandathletejournal.co.uk/round-robin-or-knockout-two-ways-to-shape-a-tournament/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000RulesRound-robin or knockout formats shape every contest differently. See how repeat matches, elimination, and scheduling change the route competitors take.https://grandathletejournal.co.uk/why-team-captains-became-part-of-the-game/https://grandathletejournal.co.uk/why-team-captains-became-part-of-the-game/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000TraditionsWhy team captains became part of the game: see how the role grew from practical needs for coordination and representation, and why duties vary by sport.https://grandathletejournal.co.uk/the-myth-of-the-one-size-fits-all-playing-position/https://grandathletejournal.co.uk/the-myth-of-the-one-size-fits-all-playing-position/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0000RolesA playing position changes with a team’s shape and approach. Learn how to read the same role across different formations and match situations.https://grandathletejournal.co.uk/a-first-day-at-a-multi-sport-event-choosing-what-to-watch/https://grandathletejournal.co.uk/a-first-day-at-a-multi-sport-event-choosing-what-to-watch/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0000EquipmentPlan a first day at a multi-sport event around the rules, rhythms, and roles that interest you, while leaving enough room to watch how each game unfolds.