"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
> Pete Wilkins said...
>>
>> I believe stepping up to the plate is originally from baseball in the
>> states. Batting plate or pitching plate? I don't really know which 'cos
>> we played rounders. :-)
>
>
> This should clear up everything!
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sShMA85pv8M
>
> Andy

That is an absolute gem! Thanks for posting.

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Pete