On the Ball by Alf Alderson


ISBN
9781912983872
Published
Binding
Hardcover
Pages
96
Dimensions
123 x 186mm

Whether you're a FOOTBALL fan, a PADEL pro, a TENNIS aficionado or a CRICKET enthusiast, you'll love this fascinating collection of *more than 200* sports facts.

Did you know...

A standard basketball has about 4,118 'pebbles' on its outer surface?All Major League Baseball umpires must wear black underwear in case their trousers split?Padel was invented by a Mexican businessman in the 1960s?Like the sound of these facts and want to know more? Then On the Ball is essential reading. Featuring obscure, unbelievable, intriguing and engaging facts about some of the world's most popular ball sports, discover more than 200 fascinating nuggets of information on the sports, the balls, the players, the history and more.

Find out why the number of dimples on a golf ball can make you a better player, what the fastest recorded serve is in a tennis match and who is the world's highest-earning ball player. All this makes this miscellany a must-have for any sports trivia fans.
EOFY 2025 Book Frenzy
21.24
RRP: $24.99
15% off RRP



Instore Price: $24.99
On the Ball is scheduled to be released in 2 months 24 days.

Other Titles by Alf Alderson



RRP refers to the Recommended Retail Price as set out by the original publisher at time of release.
The RRP set by overseas publishers may vary to those set by local publishers due to exchange rates and shipping costs.
Due to our competitive pricing, we may have not sold all products at their original RRP.