What Is A Hatrick?

Introduction

     Have you ever heard of your friends talking about that amazing hat trick last night? But do you know what a hat trick really means? Well, a hat trick is when you have three successes in any sport. But how did this hat trick thing get started? Well, according to Wonderopolis.org,"Although many people understand that a hat trick means accomplishing a particular feat three times during a game, not many know where the term came from. As it turns out, the term can be traced back to England and the sport of cricket.

In 1858, HH Stephenson took three wickets in three balls — a feat that doesn’t happen very often in cricket. According to legend, a collection was taken to honor Stephenson’s achievement, and he was presented with a hat bought with the proceeds. Others believe that the term may have also developed from the practice of “passing the hat” around to collect donations to reward a spectacular athletic feat. The person performing the act would then be given the cash from the hat. But what about the “trick” part? In the mid-1800s, magicians had begun developing new tricks, such as pulling rabbits or other small animals or objects out of hats. Since incredible athletic deeds seem a bit magical — and might require a bit of luck — the term may have become popular because of its association with these popular magicians’ tricks."

How Is It Used Today?

     Today, there are many hat tricks in many different sports. A hat trick applies to lots of sports including soccer, cricket, and hockey. In fact, there are also different, and more difficult hat tricks! A flawless hat trick is when a player scores three consecutive goals in the same game without anyone else scoring a goal in between or interfering with the three consecutive goals. A golden hat trick is when a player scores three goals with different parts of their body. In order to score a golden hat trick, a player must score one goal with their left foot, one goal with their right foot, and finally, one goal with their head. However, this term can also relate to not only to scoring goals but also amazing or incredible feats. For example, a player can have a hat trick of assists or a hat trick of strikeouts. So, as you can see, a hat trick can be used in many different ways today.

Conclusion

     In summation, a hat trick is when you have three successes in any game. This idea was first created when a cricket bowler named HH Stephenson took three wickets in three ball, something that does not happen very often in the game of cricket. Since then, the term hat trick has been used to describe three consecutive successes. Many famous and impressive player such as Lionel Messi, Radamel Falcao, or Cristiano Ronaldo have all dreamed of such moments in their career. The term hat trick can also  be used to describe not only three successes but also three other things in a row. For example, three consecutive assists can also be said as a hat trick of assists. 

A Question To You

     Do you think that scoring a hat trick in world league soccer is a big deal? If so, then why?