One of the most unheralded and beautiful elements of sport… well, of good sport, anyway… is the thing that the Japanese call Ma. Ma, or negative space, as it is sometimes called, is well-known in the spheres of art, design, architecture, drama, dance and music but, when used properly, is also one of the most powerful tools available to an athlete or sports team. This is … [Read more...]
Nothing better than a “hit up”… but
In recent weeks I have noticed that some of the more flamboyant National Rugby League teams have been breaking the unwritten rule that, when in possession deep in their own half of the field, big forwards must make “hit ups” to gain field position. Teams like Parramatta and Eastern Suburbs have occasionally taken the riskier option of making a few passes to get the ball away … [Read more...]
Super body surfing – The Master, Dix Ozier, and his tips, tricks and traps of the ancient art – (Part 2)
Body surfing is not mucking around in the shore break for people who can't ride a board. It's serious business! Get the low down on the sport for supermen right here! Former masters swimming world champion and world record holder, Dix Ozier, talks to Timothy Edwards about his first aquatic love, body surfing. Here in Part 2 Dix shares some tips to help beginner body surfers … [Read more...]
Super body surfing – The Master, Dix Ozier, discusses the why and how of the ancient art – Part 1.
Why should anyone want to learn to body surf? I mean really body surf. I mean its not a real sport like surfing is it? Isn't body surfing just playing around in the surf because you can't ride a board? True body surfing masters go into fits over such heresy! Such ignorance! Of course body surfing is a real sport. And it's a real form of surfing. The experts might even say its … [Read more...]
Assists versus stuff ups. Where do Australian guards stand?
Directly comparing players in basketball can present problems. The Australian hoops journalists like to focus on Ben Simmons and Patty Mills as our two NBA guard superstars. Joe Ingles is more of a small forward than a two guard, but he often gets thrown into the discussions about the Boomer’s potential potent back court rotation as well. Dante Exum and Matthew Dellavedova, for … [Read more...]