Answer the following questions

A. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences.

1. What was coach Achrekar's first impression on Sachin?

Achrekar's first impression on Sachin was that he felt he was too young to make the camp.

2. Why did Sachin feel that the schedule of the camp was ‘rigorous’?

The camp has a session every morning and evening. After practice Sachin would be tired by the end of the day. So Sachin felt the camp was rigorous.

3. What did serve as a very personal coaching manual to Sachin?

Sachin's brother Ajit gave him a note containing some thoughts about batting. This served as a very personal coaching manual.

4. Why was Sachin asked to change the school?

Sachin's school had no cricket facilities. He wanted to pursue cricket seriously. So he was asked to change school.

5. What was the condition laid down by Sachin’s father for changing the school?

Sachin's father said that he could change schools if Sachin was reaily serious about playing cricket.

6. How did the act with the one rupee coin help Sachin become a good cricketer?

The act with the one rupee coin taught Sachin, how to concentrate even when physically drained. 

7. What did help Sachin build his physical and mental stamina?

Sachin repeated the practice right through his summer holidays. The routine helped him build up physical and mental stamina.

8. Which incident triggered the coach to be angry on Sachin?

Once, Sachin bunked his daily evening practice to watch an inter-school cricket match not anticipating that Sir would be there. So the coach was angry.

9. Why do you think Achrekar punished Sachin?

I think Achrekar punished Sachin because he was not aware of his potential.

10. ’I owe myself to him’ - What does Sachin mean by this?

Achrekar Sir made Sachin a great cricketer. He is grateful to him and his training. So he means to comment 'I owe myself to him'.

B. Answer the following in a paragraph of 120-150 words:

1. 'Achrekar was a sincere coach'. Substantiate.

Lesson : Learning the Game

Author : Sachin Tendulkar

Theme : Prudent of a coach

Achrekar was a cricket coach at Shardashram in Mumbai. He ran summer camps. He selected the players after watching them closely. He agreed to let Sachin join his summer camp. He identified the potential of Sachin. He gave rigorous practice in the morning and evening. Sachin impressed Sir by his batting. Sir recommended the changing of school. Sachin moved to Shardashram which had all the facilities. Achrekar was kind and a very strict coach too. He never accepted the excuses. He also punished Sachin on one occassion. He was angry with Sachin bunked his evening practice. He advised him not to play insane games with other boys. He was a strict disciplinarian. Sir made Sachin a great cricketer.

2. Narrate in your own words the hardships underwent by Sachin to become a great cricketer.

Lesson : Learning the Game

Author : Sachin Tendulkar

Theme : There is no substitute for hard work

Sachin was born in Mumbai. He was interested in cricket from childhood. His brother introduced Sachin to a coach at the age of 11. Cricket coach Achrekar trained Sachin. He got selected to the summer camp. The sessions were held everymorning and evening. Sachin practised hard at the nets. Sachin had only one set of clothes. He had to wash his clothes after each sessions. The break was insufficient for the clothes to dry out properly. He had rigorous practice for several hours. He was tired by the end of the day. Sir placed a one rupee coin on the top of the stumps. If Sachin managed to get out the coin could be his. Atlast Sachin collected the coin. Sir made Sachin a great cricketer. Sachin owed himself to Achrekar.

3. Quote the sentences which you find most inspiring from ‘Learning the Game’. How do they inspire you? Explain.

Lesson: Learning the Game

Author: Sachin Tendulkar

Theme: Prudent of a coach

'Practise hard and see what magic can transpire'

'Choose something you enjoy and really want to do and you will be successful'. These are the most inspiring sentences I find in this lesson 'Learning the Game'.

The cricket coach Achrekar sir advises Sachin Tendulkar through these sentences. He was a coach in Shardashram Vidhyamandir School. He ran a camp too. Sachin joined the camp at the mercy of the coach. He impressed the coach. He underwent a rigorous training in the camp. He loved playing cricket. He travelled from Bandra to Church gate either by bus or train. He bore all the difficulties carrying his kitbag daily. He was often embarrassed by the conductors in the buses. His coach did not allow him to play with his friends. He was strict and would spot him in the crowd and drag him out. He would come up with excuses but Sir would have none of it. Though he hated being dragged off he looked back and admired Achrekar's wisdom. Sachin chose cricket, practised very hard and became a prominent cricketer following the advice of his disciplinarian coach. He openly said that he owed himself to Achrekar Sir.

"Self-belief and hard work will always earn success"

ESSAY

PARAGRAPH FOR TOPPERS:

Synopsis:

• Introduction

• The master coach – Achrekar

• The master blaster – Sachin

• Schedule at the camp

• A one rupee coin

• Father's support

• Conclusion

Introduction:

"Learning the Game" is an extract from Sachin's autobiography. Cricket has become the sporting mindful of youth. Sachin is a cricketing icon. He has reached the crest of achievements in international cricket. In this lesson he shares the initial years in learning game.

The master coach - Achrekar:

Achrekar was a sincere cricket coach. He was in Shardashram, Mumbai. He ran summer camps for students. Sachin's brother took Sachin to Achrekar. Sir agreed to let Sachin join his summer camp. Sachin failed to make an impact. Soon sir understood his talent and admitted him. He identified the potential. Sir placed a one rupee coin on the stump. Sachin could take it if he managed to avoid getting out. Sir was angry when Sachin bunked his daily practice. Sir made Sachin a great cricketer.

The master blaster - Sachin:

Sachin was born in Mumbai. He was interested in cricket from childhood. His brother introduced Sachin to a coach at the age of 11. Cricket coach Achrekar trained Sachin. He got selected to the summer camp. The camp had sessions every morning and evening.

Schedule at the camp:

The camp had two sessions of practice at Shivaji park. Sachin practised hard at the nets. He would be very tired. Sachin had only one set of clothes. He had to wash his clothes after each sessions. The break was insufficient for the clothes to dry out properly. Sachin worked hard through out the day.

A one rupee coin:

At the end of the training. Sir would place a one rupee coin on the stumps. Every bowler in the camp would be asked to bowl with Sachin. If Sachin managed to get not out, the coin could be his. Atlast, Sachin collected the coin. 

Father's support:

Sachin's father supported him whole hearted. When Sir suggested Sachin's change of school, Sachin's father agreed. His father would come to the camp to take Sachin home. He bought him a special fruit cocktail.

Conclusion:

Achrekar was a strict disciplinarian. He made a Sachin a great cricketer. Sachin owed himself to Achrekar.

PARAGRAPH FOR AVERAGE STUDENTS:

Sachin was born in Mumbai. He was interested in cricket from childhood. His brother introduced Sachin to a coach at the age of 11. Coach Sir Achrekar trained Sachin. Achrekar was a sincere cricket coach. He was in Shardashram in Mumbai. He ran summer camps for students. He identified Sachin's potential. The camp had sessions every morning and evening. Sachin practice hard at the nets. Sachin had only one set of clothes. He had to wash the clothes after every session. Sachin worked hard throughout the day. At the end of the training, Sir would place a one rupee coin on the stumps. If Sachin managed to getout the coin, it could be his. At last Sachin collected the coin. Sir, gave more practice to Sachin. It would drain out all his energy. He made Sachin a great cricketer. Sachin owed himself to Achrekar.

PARAGRAPH FOR LATE BLOOMERS:

• Sachin was born in Mumbai.

• He was interested in cricket from childhood.

• His brother introduced Sachin to a coach at the age of 11.

• Sir, identified the potential of Sachin.

• Everyday after practice Sachin travelled in bus.

• Sir advised Sachin to practice hard.

• Sachin worked hard with dedication.

• Sir made Sachin a great cricketer.

• Sachin owed himself to Sir.