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captain's run

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

a team training session led by the captain rather than the coach, typically held shortly before a match, often at the match venue, sometimes incorporating a photo opportunity

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia

Examples

  • 2016 June 14, Damian George, Netball: Superstition part of match-day routine Otago Daily Times 8.45am - Head to stadium for captain's run 9am - Captain's run "We always do a walk through. Wendy [captain Wendy Frew] runs it. ["]
  • 2023 February 4, Luke Yates, quoted in James O'Brien, "Huddersfield Giants captain Luke Yates outlines reasons for renewed optimism ahead of new season" Yorkshire Post "We'll have fewer short turnarounds so we'll have fresher bodies; a lot of times last year we were playing, two days off then the captain's run and playing again.["]

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