RICHARD LEVI the Magazine

Master the basics of sport with advice from some of South Africa’s top sportsmen and women, in SportsClub’s HOW TO How To series An WHAT’S Action- INSIDE?

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‘The first key aspect is the grip. Hold the ball with your thumb on the seam and your next two fingers on either side of the seam. It’s crucial that the seam remains upright while travelling towards the batsman because if it scrambles, the ball will not swing.’

‘Once the ball gets a little older, it will develop a rough side and a shiny side. Initially, you should place the rough side in the direction you are swinging the ball towards – this is known as conventional swing. However, when one side gets very battered and rough, it will start catching air and the ball will swing towards the shiny side, which is known as reverse swing.’

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‘There need to be at least two players from each side to constitute a lineout, but there is no maximum number of participants. The attacking side chooses the numbers and will generally use less than seven players in order to give themselves options on attack.’ ‘IN THE MODERN GAME, WHICH PLACES SUCH AN EMPHASIS ON DEFENCE, THE SET PIECE PRESENTS SOME OF THE BEST ATTACKING OPPORTUNITIES’

‘There are three roles performed by players in the lineout. The hooker is responsible for throwing the ball in. The jumpers, usually the locks ‘The lineout is a complex facet of and loose forwards, are lifted into the game and there are multiple the air to catch the ball and variations that can over-complicate secure possession. The lifter plays matters. Execution is the key, a supporting role as he hoists though, as nobody will be able the jumper and is responsible for to steal your ball if you do the bringing his teammates safely

PHOTOS: RICHARD HUGGARD/CARL FOURIE/HANNAH PETERS/SHAUN ROY/ANDREW CORNAGA/GETYY IMAGES/GALLO IMAGES PHOTOS: RICHARD HUGGARD/CARL FOURIE/HANNAH PETERS/SHAUN ROY/ANDREW CORNAGA/GETYY IMAGES/GALLO basics accurately.’ back down to earth.’

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‘KEEP YOUR EYES FOCUSED ON WHERE YOU WANT TO STRIKE THE BALL AND THE REST WILL TAKE CARE OF ITSELF’ ‘Before deciding where to go, take a look at the goalkeeper’s position and how the wall is lined up. If he’s creeping towards the middle of the goal, there may be an opportunity to score on the near side.’

‘To create more power with your kicking foot, place your standing foot as close to the ball as possible without it getting in the way.’

‘Look to strike the ball with the top of your instep, connecting with the bottom of the ball and driving up through it. Your foot must follow through in the direction you want the ball to go. Wrap your foot around the ball if you’re looking to get more curve.’

‘Place the ball with the valve in the position you would like to hit the ball, so you’ve got something to aim at. It’s also the hardest part of the ball, so you can generate more power.’ PHOTOS: MARTIN RICKETT/NICK POTTS/RYAN WILKISKY/STEPHEN POND/BACKPAGEPIX RICKETT/NICK POTTS/RYAN PHOTOS: MARTIN

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Concentrate on the batter’s body position. You will begin to see the positions they get into to hit specific shots, which will give you an advantage.

When throwing, grip the ball across the seam with two fingers on top of the ball and your thumb underneath. This is a more comfortable grip and will ensure the ball stays straight when it is thrown.

‘FIELDERS NEED TO BE SHARP, ESPECIALLY IF YOU FIELD AT When catching, keep your hands together BACKWARD POINT with your fingers facing down. When you catch BECAUSE SOMETIMES the ball, your hands must give in to your body if YOU WILL SEE THE hit directly at you or give to the side of your body BALL LATE’ if the ball is caught to the right or left of you.

Attack the ball when it comes towards you on the ground. Stay low, keeping your eye on the ball at all times. Pick the ball up on the outside of your throwing foot. The ball should be on the outside of your right foot when you’re picking it up with your right hand. PHOTOS: MORNE DE KLERK/MICHAEL BRADLEY/DUIF DU TOIT/TERTIUS PICKARD/ANDREW CORNAGA/LEE WARREN/PETRI OESCHGER/GETTY IMAGES/GALLO IMAGES/BACKPAGEPIX PICKARD/ANDREW CORNAGA/LEE WARREN/PETRI PHOTOS: MORNE DE KLERK/MICHAEL BRADLEY/DUIF DU TOIT/TERTIUS

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‘A good judoka has at least two throws they exert in many different ways.’

‘When you have been awarded points and are ahead in a fight, it is important not to lose focus. You must also ensure you keep track of how much time there is left in a fight.’

‘Your first fight is important – the key ‘You have to out-think to success is to stay positive for the first Your opponent’s moves 30 seconds or so. Your opponent must and alwaYs have a think you are controlling the fight.’ counter-attack readY’

‘Breaking the opponent mentally is key because then they are bound to be nervous and that will lead to them making mistakes.’ TO / R eu T e s/ac i O n M ages/ge TT y ages/gall ages

‘One needs a judo suit, also known as a gi. That is what judoka wear to fight and train. The judo suit is usually the first thing

avid Finc H / i ssei Ka PHOTOs: Rica R d O M OR aes/Ki Kyung-H OO n/ avid you pack when you travel to a competition.’

24-25_HOW TO PLAY (JUDO).indd 25 2015/03/19 1:45 PM NET MASTER Become a goalkeeping hero, with Reyaad Pieterse

‘Be 100% sure you want to play in the position. It comes with a lot of pressure because one mistake can cost your side the TRAINING TIPS win, whereas a striker can redeem himself after four or five errors.’ ‘Goalkeepers do the majority of training away from the rest of the squad. Keepers do their own ‘Communicating with the back four can be difficult, especially when drills which focus on technique, handling and ball skills. Extra the crowds are in full voice and the vuvuzelas are being blown. But gym sessions help keep you in you have to scream and get the message across. I try to remind my shape and I focus on increasing defenders where they should be standing in certain situations.’ my strength and core stability.’ ‘Our club takes care of us by providing meals which are very healthy, but as a professional footballer you know what kind of meals you should be eating. ‘THE KEY IS TO CONTINUALLY We try to stick to a healthy eating PROVIDE INFORMATION AND plan and some players even make use of a private dietician in order REMEMBER IT IS A TEAM GAME’ to make sure they are always in top physical condition.’

‘The key is to continually provide information and remember it is a team game. Always try to encourage your teammates with positive communication and support everyone vocally, especially after someone makes a mistake. No one makes an error on purpose and bouncing back quickly afterwards is vital.’

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shot ‘The shot is all about quick decision- making, timing and placement. First Become a master of the cover Training Tips you have to recognise that the ball drive, with Proteas women’s ‘Get your coach to drop a is pitching full, make the decision few balls to you on the half-volley to take a stride forward, and then and drive the balls through the batsman Marizanne Kapp covers, keeping your shape and place it in the gap on the off-side.’ trying to hit the ball in the middle of the bat every time.’ ‘It requires skill and finesse, so it’s ‘Then move to underarm all about timing. The better you time half-volleys, hitting through the covers and working on the ball, the more chance you will timing and shape.’ place it exactly where you want it to ‘The third step would be go, which yields far greater results overarm throws, but stand still, than using brute strength.’ not moving your feet. Drive the ball through the covers without taking a step, using only your ‘A trigger movement isn’t hands and hitting through the compulsory, but it can help you line of the ball.’ move more freely to get into better positions. As long as your head is still and you shift your weight forward, you will be able to play the cover drive with or without a trigger movement.’

‘It is an elegant shot that is easy on the eye for the spectator. It is played off the front foot on the off-side

through the covers, between point a L p i LL ai/ nthony u- y eung/ n evi e h opwood/getty images/afp photo and mid-off.’ ‘The better you time the ball, the more chance you will place it s pen C er/Christopher Lee/ p

exactly where you want it to go’ photos: Cameron

24-25_how to.indd 24 2015/12/15 9:41 AM great shot ‘The shot is all about quick decision- making, timing and placement. First Become a master of the cover Training Tips you have to recognise that the ball drive, with Proteas women’s ‘Get your coach to drop a is pitching full, make the decision few balls to you on the half-volley to take a stride forward, and then and drive the balls through the batsman Marizanne Kapp covers, keeping your shape and place it in the gap on the off-side.’ trying to hit the ball in the middle of the bat every time.’ ‘It requires skill and finesse, so it’s ‘Then move to underarm all about timing. The better you time half-volleys, hitting through the covers and working on the ball, the more chance you will timing and shape.’ place it exactly where you want it to ‘The third step would be go, which yields far greater results overarm throws, but stand still, than using brute strength.’ not moving your feet. Drive the ball through the covers without taking a step, using only your ‘A trigger movement isn’t hands and hitting through the compulsory, but it can help you line of the ball.’ move more freely to get into better positions. As long as your head is still and you shift your weight forward, you will be able to play the cover drive with or without a trigger movement.’

‘It is an elegant shot that is easy on the eye for the spectator. It is played off the front foot on the off-side through the covers, between point a L p i LL ai/ nthony u- y eung/ n evi e h opwood/getty images/afp photo and mid-off.’ ‘The better you time the ball, the more chance you will place it

exactly where you want it to go’ photos: Cameron s pen C er/Christopher Lee/ p

24-25_how to.indd 24 2015/12/15 9:41 AM HOWTO BIG SWING Learn when and how GET GOING If you would like to become a golf to use your driver, with master, these practice facilities golf pro Sipho Bujela are a good place to start … World of Golf Cnr Woodmead and Maxwell Drive, Johannesburg Tel: 011 545 8600 Web: www.theworldofgolf.co.za Momentum Golf Village 3 Bloukrans St, Centurion Tel: 012 665 5225 Web: http://centurion.golfvillage. co.za/ The River Club Observatory Rd, Cape Town Tel: 021 448 6117 Web: http://riverclub.co.za/ Mount Edgecombe Driving Range 42 Cornubia Dr, Mt Edgecombe, Durban Tel: 083 787 1539 Web: http://www.greatgolf.co.za/ PHOTOS: STREETER LECKA/STAN BADZ/LUKE WALKER/CARL FOURIE/DONALD MIRALLE/GETTY IMAGES/AFP PHOTO BADZ/LUKE WALKER/CARL PHOTOS: STREETER LECKA/STAN

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‘Chipping is done on feel SHORT more than anything, so AND you need to trust yourself’ GET GOING If you would like to become a golf master, these practice facilities SWEET are a good place to start ... Learn the art of chipping, World of Golf Cnr Woodmead and Maxwell with golf pro Sipho Bujela Drive, Johannesburg Tel: 011 545 8600 Web: www.theworldofgolf.co.za

Momentum Golf Village 3 Bloukrans St, Centurion Tel: 012 665 5225 Web: centurion.golfvillage.co.za

The River Club Observatory Rd, Cape Town Tel: 021 448 6117 Web: riverclub.co.za

Mount Edgecombe Driving Range 42 Cornubia Dr, Mt Edgecombe, Durban Tel: 083 787 1539 Web: www.greatgolf.co.za PHOTOS: JAMIE SQUIRE/EZRA SHAW/ SEAN M. HAFFEY/MARK RUNNACLES/CHRISTIAN PETERSEN/GETTY IMAGES/GALLO IMAGES PHOTOS: JAMIE SQUIRE/EZRA SHAW/

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Momentum Golf Village 3 Bloukrans St, Centurion Tel: 012 665 5225 Web: centurion.golfvillage.co.za

The River Club Observatory Rd, Cape Town Tel: 021 448 6117 Web: riverclub.co.za

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GET GOING If you would like to become a golf PERFECT master, these practice facilities are a good place to start ...

World of Golf Cnr Woodmead and Maxwell Drive, Johannesburg PUTT Tel: 011 545 8600 In the last in our series on Web: www.theworldofgolf.co.za Momentum Golf Village golf, learn the art of putting, 3 Bloukrans St, Centurion Tel: 012 665 5225 with golf pro Sipho Bujela Web: www.centurion.golfvillage.co.za

The River Club Observatory Rd, Cape Town Tel: 021 448 6117 Web: www.riverclub.co.za

Mount Edgecombe Driving Range 42 Cornubia Dr, Mt Edgecombe, Durban Tel: 083 787 1539 Web: www.greatgolf.co.za

‘Start by standing behind your ball to read the line of the putt. Look out for the way it might break and decide how the ball will roll to the hole.’

‘There are many ways of trying to read the line of your putt, but the easiest is to crouch behind the ball. If you are still not sure after that, try to get really low, which will help you judge how the ball will move.’ ‘Putting focuses on your arms and shoulders, so keeping a relaxed stance

and steady legs is good’ IMAGES/GALLO IMAGES CANNON/JAN KRUGER/JARED TILTON/GETTY PHOTOS: CARL FOURIE/DAVID

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howto through the uprights Perfect the art of goal-kicking with former Springbok flyhalfBraam van Straaten

In Summary ‘There are three important fundamentals a kicker needs to understand ‘Never kick outside your range. to become competent. The first is “space”, which is the distance between Kick close to the poles, no further the kicker and the ball in his approach. Staying straight to the ball in your than 30-35m away.’ approach is crucial, otherwise it will become difficult to get a natural knee- ‘Understand the process and principles of goal-kicking: space, lock, which in kicking terms relates to perfect timing.’ posture and alignment.’ ‘Stay straight in your approach to the ball and strike high on your foot. A good movement pattern and high kicking tee enhances the kick.’ L co LM c ouzens/getty i M ages/ga LL o ages L ker/ r ichar D h eathcote/Ma photos: Duif D u t oit/Luke Wa ‘The next fundamental is “posture”. A lot of kickers battle to keep their heads down when making contact with the ball. Keeping your body in sequence and staying tall in your approach will eliminate the “dip” [upper body lags behind in the first step and then overtakes the lower body in the second step] and “travel” [your final stride gets too big], which is one of the flaws that causes havoc in the strike zone.’

‘The final fundamental is “alignment”. Being able to stay in a straight line in your approach will enhance ‘Staying straight your knee-lock in the strike zone. In the approach, a to the ball in your goal-kicker’s upper body and lower body need to be approach is crucial’ in sequence, moving at the

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SMASHING SIXES Learn how to clear the RECORD-BREAKER ropes with Richard Levi Richard Levi once held the record for the highest score and the most sixes in a T20 international innings, scoring 117 not out against New Zealand in Hamilton in 2012, striking no less than 13 sixes. The 45 balls it took to reach his century remains a record, one ball faster than Hitting the perfect six Attacking from the start Faf du Plessis’ century against West Indies last year. Aaron Finch has since ‘Make sure you hold your head dead- ‘Stand your ground and manipulate smashed the other two records, blasting still, keep your eye on the ball and the bowler and fielders. You have to 156 against England in 2013 and hitting follow through! Always play to your scan the ground with a 360° outlook 14 sixes. That innings from Levi was in just his second international match, strengths, though. The safest shot during the powerplays. As soon as but he struggled to establish himself as to play is the pick-up pull, which is a you premeditate, you block off parts a regular in the side, playing 11 more successful shot more times than not.’ of the field and can get caught out.’ matches, all of which were in 2012.

‘Make sure you hold your head dead-still, keep your eye on the ball and follow through!’

28-29_how to.indd 28 2016/05/23 1:05 PM SMASHING SIXES Learn how to clear the RECORD-BREAKER ropes with Richard Levi Richard Levi once held the record for the highest score and the most sixes in a T20 international innings, scoring 117 not out against New Zealand in Hamilton in 2012, striking no less than 13 sixes. The 45 balls it took to reach his century remains a record, one ball faster than Hitting the perfect six Attacking from the start Faf du Plessis’ century against West Indies last year. Aaron Finch has since ‘Make sure you hold your head dead- ‘Stand your ground and manipulate smashed the other two records, blasting still, keep your eye on the ball and the bowler and fielders. You have to 156 against England in 2013 and hitting follow through! Always play to your scan the ground with a 360° outlook 14 sixes. That innings from Levi was in just his second international match, strengths, though. The safest shot during the powerplays. As soon as but he struggled to establish himself as to play is the pick-up pull, which is a you premeditate, you block off parts a regular in the side, playing 11 more successful shot more times than not.’ of the field and can get caught out.’ matches, all of which were in 2012.

‘Make sure you hold your head dead-still, keep your eye on the ball and follow through!’

28-29_how to.indd 28 2016/05/23 1:05 PM About strAuss Adriaan Strauss made his Springbok debut in 2008, and represented the team at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, where he earned his 50th Test cap Find your against Samoa. The experienced No 2 was handed the captaincy reins by Bok coach Allister Coetzee for his first Test in charge in June 2016. Strauss has also amassed 130 Super Rugby caps for the Jumpers Cheetahs and Bulls. The former Grey College scholar represented SA Schools Learn the art of the lineout, with in 2003, SA U19 in 2004 and SA U21 Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss in 2005.

Throwing to the front or back of the lineout ‘It’s generally the role of the No 5 lock to make that decision. When the team walks into the lineout, there are a lot of calls for different situations. We’ll often target where we may have a jumper and they don’t, perhaps a prop or flank. Then we’ll see if they’re moving around and look to throw to that space with an immediate call. Action will always beat reaction, so there are a lot of important triggers to ensure the throw [the action] beats the reaction [from the opposing lineout contesters].’

Fundamentals of lineout throwing ‘As a hooker, it’s key to spend time at every training session working on your lineout throwing. It’s always important to find that rhythm to your throwing, and to have that confidence in what you’re doing. Often you need to throw the ball before the jumper is in the air, so you need to trust that he will be in the correct position and height to receive the ball. The key fundamentals are rhythm, confidence and having that trust.’

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About wiese Wiese was a latecomer to the international scene. The 31-year-old from Roodepoort made his debut for Easterns in 2005. Originally a powerful batting all-rounder, Slow Wiese developed a skill for taking pace off the ball, and a string of consistent performances for the Titans earned him a call-up to the Proteas T20 side, making his debut as a 28-year-old against Sri PoiSon Lanka in 2013. He had to wait two more years to find recognition for the ODI side. Learn how to bowl the slower ball, with He has 20 T20I caps with best bowling Proteas all-rounder David wiese figures of 5-23, and six ODI caps.

Perfecting the technique Disguising it ‘The way the ball is released is all in ‘Disguising your slower ball is very the way you position your fingers on it. important. It’s all about deception and Maintaining your bowling action as if surprise. If you don’t disguise it the you were bowling your regular delivery batsman will be able to premeditate his will cause the most deception.’ shot. Only make a slight change to your action at the last second of delivery.’

When should it be used? ‘It depends on the situation. At the start of the innings when the ball is new there might be a bit of swing around, so you’d want to use the new ball for as long as possible. But once it stops swinging, you should look to start using your variations.’

Picking your targets ‘It’s important to use the slower ball to all batsmen. It makes you less predictable and more difficult to line up. But there will be players to whom you’d use the change of pace to a lot more than others.’ determine length. For the back-of-the- hand delivery, you want to be fuller The perfect length as the ball has a tendency to dip and ‘Length is important when it deceive the batsman. You could also comes to the slower ball, and the bowl a slow bouncer by bowling shorter type of delivery and batsman will and cutting your fingers across the ball.’

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ABOUT GUMEDE Tshepo Gumede began his career at the SuperSport United Youth Academy before getting his break at Platinum Stars. He won the MTN8 and Telkom BACKS TO Knockout double with Stars in 2013 after bringing solidity to the side’s backline. In 2015, he agreed to join Orlando Pirates after snubbing THE WALL Mamelodi Sundowns. Now 25, Gumede is ready to fulfil his ambitions as his Learn how to defend set pieces, with new club do battle in their maiden Cape Town City defender Tshepo Gumede Premiership campaign.

Combination is king ‘It depends on the team you are playing against and the tactics your coach wants to use, but a good way to set up at a defensive set piece is to put players in areas to attack the ball while still man-marking opponents who have good aerial abilities. A mix of zonal and man- marking is a good way to organise your defence.’

Under pressure ‘If your team is under pressure, it’s a case of all hands on deck. You need to mark your man tightly, make sure you beat him to the ball, and challenge him strongly as you attempt to clear the ball away to safety. I believe there should be a player on the line supporting his goalkeeper, especially if the other side has the momentum. Dealing with set pieces well can boost morale and give the side confidence to move forward. It also gives the team time to regroup.’

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ABOUT GUMEDE Tshepo Gumede began his career at Quick transition Get talking the SuperSport United Youth Academy ‘If you stick to your positions and ‘At a corner, or any defensive set piece, you must communicate with your teammates before getting his break at Platinum communicate well, set pieces are a at all times. Communication is so important and can be the difference between Stars. He won the MTN8 and Telkom great opportunity to turn defence into success and failure. Sometimes it can be a bit of a scramble but listening to your BACKS TO Knockout double with Stars in 2013 after bringing solidity to the side’s attack. It does depend on the tactics on goalkeeper is vital because you need to give him the best opportunity to clear the backline. In 2015, he agreed to the day, but usually you should have one danger and not add any more pressure on him.’ join Orlando Pirates after snubbing or two players further up the field who THE WALL Mamelodi Sundowns. Now 25, Gumede are ready to launch a counter once the is ready to fulfil his ambitions as his ball has been cleared from the box.’ Learn how to defend set pieces, with new club do battle in their maiden Premiership campaign. Cape Town City defender Tshepo Gumede Getting into position ‘When it comes to defending a set piece, a corner or free kick, your goalkeeper is Combination is king the man to listen to. He will determine ‘It depends on the team you are how many players he wants in the wall playing against and the tactics – it’s always a case of the three or four your coach wants to use, but a good tallest players listening to exactly where way to set up at a defensive set piece they must be positioned, with the rest is to put players in areas to attack filtering into the pre-determined areas.’ the ball while still man-marking opponents who have good aerial abilities. A mix of zonal and man- marking is a good way to organise your defence.’

Under pressure ‘If your team is under pressure, it’s a case of all hands on deck. You need to mark your man tightly, make sure PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES/GALLO IMAGES c CARTHY/BACKPAGEPIX/AFP you beat him to the ball, and challenge him strongly as you attempt to clear the ball away to safety. I believe there should be a player on the line supporting his goalkeeper, especially if the other side has the momentum. Dealing with set pieces well can boost morale and give the side confidence to move forward. It also gives the team time

to regroup.’ M DE MELO MOREIRA/MICHAEL REAVES/STEPHEN CHRIS RICCO/PATRICIA

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