Inside Cricket - The Art of Anticipation

Ever wondered how a batsman facing a fast bowler like Shoaib Akhtar can possibly make contact with the ball, let alone make a caluculated batting decision? It's not easy, in fact, the batsman must begin preparation for his shot before the ball has even left the bowler's hand. Batting in cricket relies heavily on the 'art of anticipation', read on to find out more plus training tips for developing improved anticipation skills.

This article was first published in the November edition of Inside Cricket, 2008.

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Rugby League Week - Bodies of Evidence

Different League playing positions require different physical attributes. Research is now giving us a better understanding of how forwards and backs differ physically. Not surprisingly, forwards bear the brunt of more tackles than backs but backs are likely to do more free running than forwards. The article below outlines physical differences between the two playing positions, how this impacts on performance and how these are considerations for training. This article was originally published in Rugby League Week on 14.03.2008.

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Rugby League Week - Artful Dodgers

We've all watched in awe of players like Wests Tigers Benji Marshall pulling off evasive moves and dodging opponents in a seemingly effortless manner. He might make it look easy but there's more to a well executed side step in League than you might think. Read on to find out more.This article was originally published in Rugby League Week on 12.03.2008.

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Australian Auto Action - Hotzone

'Hotzone' was my first article published in November of 2007 in Australian Auto Action. This article is a four page feature discussing two very large threats to racing driver safety. While you will instantly think of the danger of collisions to drivers, you may not consider the threats of heat stress and inhalation of toxins to driver health. Though drivers often experience cabin temperatures in excess of 50 degrees celcius, hyperthermia (elevated core temperature) can occur in drivers at much lower temperatures. Heat stress is as much a threat to drivers of open-wheelers as tin-tops - read more to find out why plus how overheating affects driver responsiveness and the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.

This article was originally published in Australian Auto Action on 07.11.2007.

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