Rugby Revealed: Reaching Your Rugby Potential
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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Rugby Revealed: Reaching Your Rugby Potential
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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Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781472916204
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 08/27/2015
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 240
File size: 103 MB
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About the Author

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.
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.

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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