Know the Game: Complete skills: Rugby

Author: Simon Jones
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472921585
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66

Book Description
A complete guide to rugby skills for players aged 7-10. The Know the Game Complete Skills series is a perfect introduction to a sport for every budding player. Compiled from the individual Know the Game Rugby titles, the book will teach young players the basic skills they need to start enjoying the sport – by giving them plenty of simple practice drills and showing how the star players do it. In this book, players will learn : Passing, catching and kicking Rugby terms Positions in rugby Passing Catching Kicking Tackling, contact, teamwork and tactics Scoring a try Avoiding a tackle Tackling Contact Teamwork Tactics Clearly illustrated and written by a professional coach, this book will give every young player the all the skills they need to enjoy rugby.

Rugby Games & Drills

Author: Rugby Football Union
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1492582972
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 298

Book Description
Improve technique, game sense and fitness levels with the aid of Rugby Games & Drills. Developed by one of the game’s top coaches and endorsed by the Rugby Football Union, Rugby Games & Drills contains over 115 games and drills designed to bring out the very best in players, regardless of age or ability or rugby code. This book is packed with the most effective games and drills for improving core skills such as handling, kicking and decision making while providing tough physical challenges. In addition, the detailed descriptions with accompanying illustrations will help you make the most of training sessions and ensure you are ready for game day. Rugby Games & Drills is the ideal companion for coaches and players of both rugby league and rugby union looking to maximize talent and harness their potential.

Focused for Rugby

Author: Adam R. Nicholls
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1492582395
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
To be a complete rugby player, you must master both the physical and mental skills of the game. You must be prepared, committed and determined to succeed. You must be focused—Focused for Rugby. Authors Dr. Adam Nicholls and Jon Callard, former England International player and professional coach, pool their years of experience and offer a mental training programme designed to maximise performance on the rugby field. You’ll learn instantly applicable strategies for coping with stress, building confidence, managing emotions, and leading a team. You’ll even go inside the zone so you can be at your best in even the most pressure-filled situations. Focused for Rugby is more than a psychology text; it is a training programme that will sharpen mental skills and unleash your full potential. Expert advice and step-by-step techniques will transfer directly to your game. Focused for Rugby is your complete guide to becoming a complete player.

Rugby

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473330873
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description

Rugby Skills Tactics and Rules 5ed

Author: John McKittrick
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781988538457
Category : Rugby Union football
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Clear, concise and authoritative. Learn how to play or coach rugby to get the most enjoyment out of the game and win! The complex laws of rugby are threaded throughout the book in a way that makes them simple to understand. Explanations of the basic skills for running, passing, catching, and tackling are all covered in detail. Clear diagrams help to explain critical aspects of moves and tactics. 200 variations of challenging and useful drills. Over 180 colour photos of top players from around the world. This book discusses the spirit, traditions, and social aspects of the game.

Rugby Tough

Author: Bruce D. Hale
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 9780736036788
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 268

Book Description
Drawing on the collective knowledge of experienced players and coaches, this book prepares rugby players to withstand the rigours of the sport. It helps identify strengths and weaknesses and goes on to game strategy and improving the team's mental focus.

Rugby Union For Dummies

Author: Nick Cain
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111999182X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 428

Book Description
If you're new to the sport or you feel you could sharpen up your knowledge of the game, this guide is for you. Inside you'll find easy-to-understand advice on the basic rules and pitch positions, plus in-depth lessons on ball skills, fitness training, and techniques to outwit your opponents - all illustrated with entertaining stories from British and International rugby's back pages. In addition, you get a grounding in the local, national and international reaches of Rugby Union Rugby Union For Dummies 3rd Edition: Features an in-depth and up-to-date look at the Laws that form the beautiful game Covers all you will need to know about talking tactics and is perfect for anyone looking at swatting up on rugby for the World Cup and beyond Advises on all you will need to know to get stuck in and play Contains a new chapter on sevens as the sport will be a demonstration sport at London 2012 and a full sport at Rio 2016

Complete Conditioning for Rugby

Author: Paul Pook
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 0736098305
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
A focused conditional program has become essential to on-field rugby success. Pook presents a comprehensive training approach that builds players' physical abilities as well as the rugby-specific skills their positions require.

Rugby Skills Tactics and Rules

Author: Tony Williams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781869537159
Category : Rugby Union football
Languages : en
Pages : 166

Book Description
A rugby book for players at all levels and fans of all ages. First published in 1994, now completely revised and updated, including latest information on all aspects of the game: player positions and skills required, tactics needed to win and insight into how the game is played at top levels.

Coaching Rugby Sevens

Author: Marcus Blackburn
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408192136
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
Previous edition: published as Coaching rugby 7s. London: A. & C. Black, 2006.