Overview:
Rugby: Steps to Success is loaded with all the fundamentals, position-specific techniques, and key tactics needed to be a winner in rugby union competition. Authors from England's Rugby Football Union provide the expert instruction and special insights for getting an edge on an opponent.|
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With its 73 drills and 176 illustrations, Rugby: Steps to Success is the sport's perfect practice and learning tool. Step-by-step, players will develop and refine basic individual skills, then move on to execute intermediate-level team tactics. |
Contents:- Preface
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Introduction
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The Game of Rugby Union
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Step 1 Ball Handling: Maintaining Possession Starts Here
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Step 2 Passing and Receiving: Gaining the Attacking Edge
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Step 3 Footwork: Beating Your Opponent
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Step 4 Tackling: Attack Without Possession
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Step 5 Kicking: Achieving an Advantage
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Step 6 Contact: Controlling Continuity
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Step 7 The Front Five: The Providers
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Step 8 The Middle Five: The Users
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Step 9 The Back Five: The Finishers
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Step 10 Mini-Units: Attacking in Small Groups
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Step 11 Tactics and Strategies
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Rating Your Progress
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Glossary
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Reviews:
An extremely well documented book, with systemic steps to develop rugby - an invaluable resource for the developing rugby coach and supporter.
Les Cusworth, Assistant Coach, England Rugby Union Team
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About the Author:
Tony Biscombe has more than 25 years of Rugby Union Coaching experience. As a member of staff of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), his assignments have included coaching in France, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Japan, The West Indies and Germany. In his current role as Divisional Technical Administrator for the RFU, Biscombe evaluates coaches working at all levels of the game, helps to develop elite youth players and provides technical support and resources for the England team. |
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