The word ” PELOTON ” is of French origin, meaning little ball or platoon.
In cycling, it refers to the main group of riders – riding in formation.
The purpose of the peloton is to create leverage – to do more with less – hence creating what is effectively an ‘elastic band effect’, which saves the finite energy of the lead rider in the team.
It’s about FORMATION, COLLABORATION, ALIGNMENT and UNITY .
By riding close and behind other riders (drafting, slipstreaming), the reduction in drag is dramatic.
The peloton travels as an integrated unit similar in some respects to birds flying in formation.
It is like an orchestra in virtuoso.
It is this“PELOTON EFFECT” which has been proven by sports scientists to be energy efficient
– with studies showing an energy conservation of up to 40%.
It works in all forms of sport and life as well.
Cricket is no exception.
But, when the ‘PELOTON EFFECT ‘simply does not exist – the very opposite actually occurs.
The energy loss in the team (and individuals) can be a staggering 40 %.
It is this staggering loss of energy that puts any team on the back foot from the outset.
No matter what smiles or brave faces the Proteas may try to put on after their “change room pep talks”– their peloton does not exist.
Destructed by continued chaotic and inconsistent boardroom decision making.
Interference from board level destructs all.
Over time an ongoing “bottle neck ” board constraint takes an exacting toll on all the players – and coaches.
It chokes one.
The result is the team become “The Losers” before the game even begins – no matter what team spirit the captain or coach tries to muster up.
Each and every player can only take so much before they make their own individual calls in sport & life.
Over a protracted period “Mental Exhaustion” comes dominantly into play – and ” Playing Form” evaporates – while hope diminishes.
Quinton de Kock is no exception as an exceptional player – and an exceptional human being.
He has watched for too long how the the Proteas are finding it near impossible to turn a ship with a broken rudder – a dysfunctional board.
With no peloton in CRICKET SA, and very little hope of things changing for the better, Quinton de Kock in making his own “self preservation / family call” – has made the right move for now.
Sometimes the world’s best players take breaks though ‘forced’ injury – sometimes they take breaks through ‘forced’ circumstances – often it is all for the best.
“I’m doing what my heart is telling me is best.” Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock, as one of South Africa’s most beloved cricketing sons, can always return, when things right themselves at the top of Cricket South Africa.
Sometimes, hope does spring.
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ROB
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