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Youth Rugby

Author : Kevin Till

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 268 pages

File Size : 24,88 MB

Release : 2022-06-01

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1000583325

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Book Description

Youth Rugby provides a summary of the latest and most up-to-date research evidence in relation to developing the youth rugby player. The book provides an overview of the latest scientific research for key topics related to the youth rugby player across the codes of rugby (union, league and 7’s; mainly league and union in youth players) whilst also summarising the quality of the evidence available and the limitations of this research and highlighting key future research directions. The book covers a range of fundamental scientific topics relating to paediatric exercise science, human physiology, youth athletic development and high-performance sport. Each author is an experienced researcher within their respective discipline related to the youth rugby player. The book includes chapters on: • Long-term athletic development, growth and maturation, talent identification and the physical demands of youth rugby training and match-play. • Physical characteristics and the current evidence behind training methods to promote desired physical qualities. • Fatigue and recovery, the tackle, psychosocial development, nutrition and injury prevalence and prevention. This text is essential reading for all scientists, students and applied researchers wanting to develop world-class, evidence-based programmes for their youth athletes.



Mini and Youth Rugby

Author : Ellaine Gelman

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 177 pages

File Size : 17,99 MB

Release : 2015-10-08

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 147291869X

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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 defense It also includes an introduction to the bigger issues away from the pitch that parents and coaches must deal with, including: - How to develop the right ethos for a rugby team - Coaching boys versus girls - Elite player development This essential guide contains information on all game situations, with simple explanations of essential techniques and tactics to be learned, before moving on to more advanced explanations of the skills required of the game. Accessible and practical, this book is packed full of useful coaching advice, complete with diagrams and full-colour photographs. www.miniandyouthrugby.com



Coaching Youth Rugby

Author : Keith Richardson

Publisher : Crowood

Page : 207 pages

File Size : 26,57 MB

Release : 2014-02-28

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1847976123

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Book Description

Written by an experienced rugby coach, Coaching Youth Rugby is an essential guide for all coaches, parents and teachers. This one-stop practical resource will give a new coach everything they need to deliver fun, dynamic, player-centred practice sessions and guidance on how to run a team. Coaches at all levels of the game will find material and ideas aimed at helping them to formulate simple strategies to suit their level of player ability. Contents include: practical small-team games and drills, enabling coaches to run active and fun sessions for young players; ideas for teaching fundamental rugby skills, from passing and handling to tackling, kicking, scrum and lineout; coaching theories explained in an uncomplicated and easy-to-understand manner.With field-tested, age-specific information to help you learn how to communicate with players, parents, other coaches and officials, Coaching Youth Rugby will help you manage your team on match days and provide measures for ensuring player safety. Includes full details on the new RFU Continuum. A one-stop practical resource that is fully illustrated with 60 colour photographs and 100 diagrams.



101 Youth Rugby Drills

Author : Chris Sheryn

Publisher : A&C Black

Page : 143 pages

File Size : 44,40 MB

Release : 2013-08-30

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1408165538

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Book Description

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 players develop. Fun, educational and challenging, all drills are illustrated and 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 - attacking and defensive patterns. As well as easy-to-use instructions, each drill contains information on the equipment needed, the space required, how to construct a safe and effective training session and how to organise the players.



Youth Rugby

Author : Kevin Till

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 45,52 MB

Release : 2024

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 9780367612474

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Book Description

Youth Rugby provides a summary of the latest and most up-to-date research evidence in relation to developing the youth rugby player. The book provides an overview of the latest scientific research for key topics related to the youth rugby player across the codes of rugby (union, league and 7's; mainly league and union in youth players) whilst also summarising the quality of the evidence available and the limitations of this research and highlighting key future research directions. The book covers a range of fundamental scientific topics relating to paediatric exercise science, human physiology, youth athletic development and high-performance sport. Each author is an experienced researcher within their respective discipline related to the youth rugby player. The book includes chapters on: - Long-term athletic development, growth and maturation, talent identification and the physical demands of youth rugby training and match-play. - Physical characteristics and the current evidence behind training methods to promote desired physical qualities. - Fatigue and recovery, the tackle, psychosocial development, nutrition and injury prevalence and prevention. This text is essential reading for all scientists, students and applied researchers wanting to develop world-class, evidence-based programmes for their youth athletes.



Rugby For Dummies

Author : Mathew Brown

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 403 pages

File Size : 36,66 MB

Release : 2009-08-26

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 0470677082

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Book Description

Now updated–a practical guide to understanding rugby, North American—style Filled with illustrations and photographs of drills and shape-up exercises, Rugby For Dummies tackles North American rugby rules, levels of play, and how to coach junior players as well as adults. This revised edition includes the scoop on the fall 2007 rugby World Cup in France, expanded coverage of women’s rugby, and updated information on North America's best players and teams.



Mini and Youth Rugby

Author : Ellaine Gelman

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing

Page : 178 pages

File Size : 15,42 MB

Release : 2015-10-08

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1472918703

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Book Description

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 defense It also includes an introduction to the bigger issues away from the pitch that parents and coaches must deal with, including: - How to develop the right ethos for a rugby team - Coaching boys versus girls - Elite player development This essential guide contains information on all game situations, with simple explanations of essential techniques and tactics to be learned, before moving on to more advanced explanations of the skills required of the game. Accessible and practical, this book is packed full of useful coaching advice, complete with diagrams and full-colour photographs. www.miniandyouthrugby.com







101 Youth Rugby Drills

Author : Chris Sheryn

Publisher : A&C Black

Page : 129 pages

File Size : 24,54 MB

Release : 2009-01-01

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1408104172

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Book Description

The practice bible for youth rugby coaches. Designed specifically for younger players, 101 Youth Rugby Drills contains a range of progressive practice drills to help young players develop. Fun, educational and challenging, all drills are illustrated and 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 attacking and defensive patterns. As well as easy-to-use instructions, each drill contains information on the equipment needed, the space required, how to construct a safe and effective training session and how to organise the players.