Sevens should never be viewed as an abbreviated form of rugby. Rather, it is rugby magnified, and a closer inspection of the overall skills of rugby.This exciting and essential new edition of Coaching Rugby Sevens offers clear direction on how to coach and play the game of rugby sevens. Emphasising the three key principles of space, alignment and movement, all game situations are covered in detail, focusing on both attack and defence.Each ...

Whether you're trying to enhance your performance as an athlete or just attempting to lose weight, including some form of strength training into your exercise regime is crucial. However it's also important you make sure you're following the right sort of strength training diet and nutrition plan to really reap the benefits. If you aren't eating the right kinds of foods then you won't actually make the most of each strength training session you undertake. However if you aren't sure about wh...

Designed specifically for younger players, 101 Youth Rugby Drills is the practice bible for youth rugby coaches. It contains a range of progressive practice drills to help young playersdevelop. Fun, educational and challenging, all drills are illustratedand cover the essential technical skills required to introduce rugby,including:- warming up and cooling down- handling the ball- running with the ball- running off the ball

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

Essential guide to the non-contact sport of Tag Rugby - a safe and fun way of introducing rugby to under 10s.Tag rugby, the RFU's official version of the game for under-7s and under-8s, is the perfect entry into the world of rugby. A non-contact sport, using Velcro-attached tags on a tag belt, it can be played safely by girls and boys together as young as five years old.The second edition of this popular book, endorsed by the RFU, contains:- Rules of...

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, catchi...

The ideal introduction to mini and youth rugby for parents and coaches, showing how young players should be properly introduced to the game of rugby.The book Includes sections on:- The game and the rules- Positions in rugby- Drills for passing, catching and scoring- Skills for attack- Skills for defenseIt also includes an introduction to the bigger issues away from the pitch that parents and coaches must deal with, includi...