Rugby Revealed: Reaching Your Rugby Potential

Author:   Gavin Hickie ,  Eilidh Donaldson
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:  

9781472916181


Pages:   240
Publication Date:   27 August 2015
Format:   Paperback
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Rugby Revealed is the definitive guide to rugby in terms of the roles and responsibilities of each individual position and how they combine to create a tactically astute rugby team. This engaging guide to rugby union will help coaches and players understand the modern game, giving practical advice to achieve maximum results with optimum technique. With its mix of contributions from leading names, practical coaching advice and player statistics, Rugby Revealed includes: · the roles and responsibilities of each position in 15-a-side rugby · correct technique for core skills · the mechanics of the set piece · the elements for a successful attack and defence Professional players such as Jamie Roberts, Aaron Smith, Johnny Sexton, George Ford, Cian Healy, Manu Tuilagi, Keven Mealamu and Marcos Ayerza, and leading coaches, including Stuart Lancaster, Mike Cron, Dr Dave Alred, Mike Ford, Brendan Venter and Sir John Kirwan, are some of the 101 top names who share their insights into the game. This highly accessible guide will help new, emerging and developing players and coaches reach their rugby potential.

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Author:   Gavin Hickie ,  Eilidh Donaldson
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Sport
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.633kg
ISBN:  

9781472916181


ISBN 10:   1472916182
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   27 August 2015
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Contributors Preface Introduction SECTION 1: THE POSITIONS Forwards Prop Hooker Lock Back row Backs Scrum half Fly half Centre Wing Full back SECTION 2: THE SKILLS Core Skills Catch and Pass Run Tackle Communication Set Piece The Scrum Lineout Communication Open Play Defence Attack Scoring SECTION THREE: TEN WAYS TO BE A BETTER PLAYER Index Acknowledgements

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Playing professionally is perhaps every rugby player's dream - and this book may just make it a reality. With expert advice from leading coaches and players, you can rest assured that the tips and guidance concerning offence and defence, positioning on the pitch and much more are of the highest standard to enable you to reach your rugby potential. School Sport


Playing professionally is perhaps every rugby player's dream - and this book may just make it a reality. With expert advice from leading coaches and players, you can rest assured that the tips and guidance concerning offence and defence, positioning on the pitch and much more are of the highest standard to enable you to reach your rugby potential. School Sport the ideal Christmas gift for the rugby fan in your life. If you know someone who wants to kick like Johnny Sexton, tackle like Jamie Roberts, pass like Aaron Smith, scrummage like Cian Healy or control the breakdown like Steffon Armitage then this book shows them how intouchrugby.com a perfect holiday gift for any young player...unique, engaging, nicely-written and supremely useful. It's easy to just jump in and read one section, or absorb it cover to cover Goff Rugby Report


Author Information

Author Website:   www.LineoutCoach.com

Founder of popular rugby website, LineoutCoach.com, Gavin Hickie is passionate about helping young players and coaches reach their rugby potential. Head Coach of Dartmouth College and Head Coach of the USA Rugby All Americans, Gavin has over 25 years' experience in the sport, including a decade at the top of the game as a professional player for Leinster, London Irish, Worcester and Leicester Tigers, along with representing Ireland at various levels in 15s and 7s. In addition to coaching, Gavin shares his expertise as an analyst for leading rugby publications. Eilidh Donaldson is the creator of sports news hub Tweetsport, regular blogger, passionate rugby supporter and an integral part of the LineoutCoach team. Her consultancy Ginger Midget helps grow businesses in the sports sector.

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