Here, if you need

‘Here, if you need,’ the war cry of netball - the best game in the world.

It’s so simple. So understated. So utterly committed.

Broken down, the statement means simply - if you need me, I’m here. It’s an offer that’s made without messy conditions because the terms of the contract are that I’m ‘here’ but only if necessary or wanted. I’m ‘here if you need’ and located conveniently and can assist.

Perhaps if all life was a little …