Article: The factors that could play into your decision might be anything from how fast or well the ball is bowled, to the length and rules of the match being played.  Shorter matches usually make for more attacking shots as batsman have less opportunity to score runs. Longer test matches that can go for up to five days tend to result in more defensive plays. Front foot shots are most often used to play a ball that is delivered between ankle and thigh height. Back foot shots are better for balls that are between the thigh and head. Once you identify the height which the ball will likely arrive, you can shift your weight to the front or back leg to play the corresponding shots. Watching the progress of the ball is important, as it will help you to determine when and where to hit it. There are several ways to be called out in cricket. When batting keep these rules in mind in determining how aggressive to be with your shots.  Prevent the ball from hitting the wicket. Avoid being hit in the legs by the ball in front of the wicket. This may result in the batsman being out by leg before wicket. Avoid giving catches to any fielders on the field. Avoid edging the ball to the wicket-keeper. It takes a great deal of skill and practice to be a great batsman. Be patient and wait for the right shot to play.
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Decide whether to take an attacking shot or defend the stumps. Move forward or back. Keep your eyes on the ball. Avoid being called out. Hit the ball with the bat with precise placement, timing, and strength to avoid the fielders on the field.
Article: In the days leading up to your competition, you want to be well rested and eat food that will give you the energy and concentration to perform well. Try to get eight hours of sleep in the days before a competition, and don’t skip breakfast the morning of the big day. What you eat specifically varies depending on the competition, but you’ll generally want to raise your blood sugar with fruits and focus on carbohydrates to maximize your energy. Avoid overeating, and be sure to go to the bathroom before your competition begins. If your competition is outdoors, different weather conditions can definitely affect your strategy. If, for example, you’re a sailor, you’d want to know the weather to know which type of equipment to use, such as a different spinnaker. A wet course might require different shoes for a runner or different tires for a cyclist or off-roader. Arriving early offers plenty of benefits, in addition to the obvious one of not missing your competition. An early arrival also allows you to scout out the location of the event, as well as your competitors. You won’t feel rushed or stressed either, as you’ll have plenty of time to prepare, suit up, and check your equipment, if necessary. Try not to chit-chat too much immediately before your competition. This can distract you from the competition in a bad way and harm your focus. Other competitors might try to engage you to intentionally try to distract you, which you don’t want either. Find some space to yourself to clear your mind of everything except the task at hand. For example, you might find a corner to listen to music with your headphones. You might also take some extra time to yourself getting ready in the locker room, backstage, or parking lot, for example. Remember the visualizations you did as you prepared? Before the competition, do one last visualization of what you’re about to do. See your competition through from beginning to end, focusing on each part and only each part as it comes. The competition should now your primary focus. Now that it’s competition time, you’re ready to perform what you’ve been practicing and execute your visualizations. It’s time to focus entirely on the task at hand.  Don’t linger over mistakes during the competition. If, for example, you don’t get the fastest start off the blocks in a track meet, avoid lingering on that by focusing on the next turn. Don’t think about the outcome. Just as you’re not dwelling on the past, try not to get distracted by the future either. Staying present is not necessarily easy, but it is important to staying focused on the competition and everything you’ve practiced. If your mind wanders, don’t worry about that either. Refocus and keep going. Remember, this is what you’ve been preparing for, and you have a plan. Follow the plan, give 110%, and stay focused. The rest will take care of itself.
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Rest and eat up. Check the weather. Arrive early. Avoid distractions. Revisit your visualizations. Concentrate on execution. Give it your all.
Article: If you are a student trying to pull out literary devices to gain an understanding of the mechanics of a poem, your definition will be very different from someone who is simply reading for enjoyment. Generally speaking, the "meaning" of a poem isn't a singular thing, but is instead an interpretation formed by the reader and supported by the text. If you are a student in a class on poetry, or studying a unit on poetry in your literature class, your goal will likely be outlined by your teacher or professor. If you are reading the poetry of a favorite author for fun, your goal might be to understand that author's point of view.  Speaking broadly, the goal of the academic study of poetry is to understand the poem critically through the use of literary devices (sometimes called literary terms). By using these established tropes, or patterns, you can support your opinions and interpretations.  Musicians' goal may be to gain a better understanding of prosody, which is the rhythm and patters of stress in language. Many kinds of poetry fall into specific stress patterns, also called prosodic patterns. By understanding how systems of sounds work together, a musician can more intentionally craft lyrics to fit sound. While you probably won't need to be armed to the teeth with an understanding of literary devices to enjoy reading poetry, a little knowledge can shed considerable light on the poem you are reading. The following terms and descriptions are commonly occurring literary devices that might be useful to you:   Allusion - a figure of speech the author uses to refer to a specific thing, event, place in a passing reference. Diction - the choice of wording or particular expressions that an author chooses in his work. Foreshadowing - clues that hint at future events in the author's writing. Form: the distribution of elements in a poem, sometimes regulated by rules of structure, sometimes free and irregular. Imagery - the use of words and phrases, as chosen by an author, to evoke a mental picture in the mind of the reader. Metaphor - the comparison of two distinct subjects, as in: the world is a stage. Personification - the attachment of human traits to something not human. Point-of-view - the angle of perception through which the writing unfolds, in many cases, completely separate and different from considerations of the author. Rhyme - the repetition of the same or similar sounds in two or more words. Simile - the comparison of two distinct subjects using the words like or as, as in: she was built like a refrigerator. Each literary device that you notice will give you an opportunity to apply a question to the poem. Why has the author chosen this particular technique? Why did he decide on this choice of words? Why did he use this particular metaphor in this particular place? You don't need to read an Emily Dickinson biography to understand and enjoy her poetry. But by knowing the time period she lived in and the highlights of her career, you will be able to think about things from her perspective better. This improves your chances of understanding. A pencil or pen and paper will allow you to record your impressions, jot down unfamiliar words, and mark passages that might be difficult for you to understand. This can also be helpful for highlighting and remembering literary devices while reading.
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Define "understand" for yourself. Establish your goal. Familiarize yourself with the basics. Prepare yourself to ask questions. Do some light research. Equip yourself for note-taking.