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Rugby Skills, Tactics and Rules 5th edition
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Description
This fifth edition of Rugby Skills, Tactics and Rules has earned a reputation as the best book for learning the fundamental skills of rugby union.
It provides an attractive, easy-to-read and straightforward discussion of the key components of the game, from player positions and tactics to different kinds of set plays, passes and moves. This great-looking book cuts through the jargon and tells coaches and players what they really need to know.
Key features include:
- Colour photos of top players from around the world
- Sections on the tactics and strategies needed to win the game, including the basic skills of running, passing and tackling
- Specially created diagrams to explain critical aspects of moves and tactics
- Drill variations
- A user-friendly glossary
This is essential reading for anyone looking to get the most from their game.
Table of Contents
1 Rugby is a Team Sport
2 Basic Skills: Running
3 Basic Skills: Passing
4 Basic Skills: Catching
5 Basic Skills: Tackling
6 Basic Skills: Attitude
7 Specialized Skills
8 Set Play: The Scrum
9 Set Play: The Line Out
10 Set Play: Starts, Restarts & Endings
11 Phase Play: Tackle, Ruck & Maul
12 Defence
13 Attack
14 Options
15 Coaching
16 Tactics
17 The Laws
Glossary
Index
Links and resources
Product details
| Published | 12 Nov 2020 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 5th |
| Extent | 176 |
| ISBN | 9781472973870 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Sport |
| Dimensions | 252 x 190 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |


















