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Improve your rugby - rugby sidestep

Play rugby and you enjoy yourself.

Play rugby, have a rugby sidestep and you really enjoy yourself.

Why? Because it gives you more options!

You do things others believe impossible.

You have options available that opponents are not even aware exist. You create chaos!

"He could change direction by almost ninety degrees I knew that, but at ninety miles an hour! No one told me that"

(Legendary player Gareth Edwards about being beaten by sidestepper Gerald Davies. Gareth An autobiography, 1978)

What is a rugby sidestep?

This rugby video includes several different examples

you beat and baffle opponents!

See yourself...
...get out of trouble via a route thought impossible
...attack through a gap thought not to be available
...create space or gaps by manipulating opponents
...create chaos

Invaluable and exhilerating for you
Devastating and demoralising for your opposition
Inspiring and encouraging for your team
Entertaining and exciting for anyone watching

Sidestep opposition in a flash!
It`s how many famous rugby players become famous!

That try - the most famous rugby sidestep

Phil Bennett features in many rugby videos. Watch Phil, a true rugby great, as he uses a couple of variations of the rugby sidestep.

This is one of the best rugby clips around, showing one of the great rugby tries. Many judge it to be the Greatest Try Ever in the history of rugby.

As a player there is nothing more exhilarating. Imagine you are Phil Bennett (just like the rest of us!)

As a spectator there`s nothing more exciting. Listen to the crowd and Cliff Morgan the commentator (“Brilliant. Oh, that's brilliant!”).

Cliff is a Rugby Legend. He knows what he`s talking about!

Go to the Phil Bennett rugby sidestep in Barbarians v All Blacks 1973

Questions about rugby and the sidestep

- What is a rugby sidestep? A clever way of beating other rugby players
- Why do they say sidesteps are exciting? Because it`s true!
- What do they look like? Fantastic! See rugby video on this site.

- In a flash, but are talked about for years? It is true!
- What rules of rugby relate to a sidestep? Just the basic rugby rules.
- Where can you do a sidestep? Anywhere! Not just on a rugby field.

More quick questions
- Which rugby players do them? Players in all rugby positions can.
- Me, produce “something from nothing” with a sidestep? Absolutely!
- I am new, help? Learn the basic rules of rugby then the rugby sidestep!

- What do I need? Strong legs, strong ankles, believe it`s possible.
- Where can I see a rugby sidestep? Look for good rugby videos.
- Can I get a sidestep? Yes! Find out how from someone who knows.

And some more!
- More than one sidestep? Sort of, there are a few variations.
- Could I be a sidestep sensation? You have got to believe it, practice!
- Is it easy to do a sidestep? It is easier than many think it is.

- Still talking about sidesteps from 30 years ago? True! See rugby clips.
- Have fun with sidesteps? Certainly! For the rest of your life!
- Am I young/old enough to learn? Probably, if you think so!

Rugby - what you need to sidestep

I still run through the streets doing mine, but I do wait till dark, don`t want locking up now do I!

But rugby is the real home of the sidestep...
...and you need to be confident...
... in many aspects of rugby to be a good sidestepper

Besides knowing the ball, the pitch and the basic rules...
...know how to play rugby.

Know the rugby positions...
...and those most suitable for your likes and dislikes...
...physique and temperament

Master the core skills.
To make the most of your sidestepping ability...
...practice enough to make sure...
...you are good at...

handling, so you keep hold of the ball
passing, so you pass the ball well, even in unusual situations
catching, so you catch the ball well, even in difficult conditions
kicking, so you kick well to support or to get out of trouble

I was 19 and played rugby but had never seen or heard of a sidestep.

Then I saw David Watkins do something magical playing for Salford.
I was inspired. I experimented, practiced and played a great deal and ended up being able to do some clever things myself.

You can learn to sidestep anytime...
...even if new to rugby...
...you can take it all in at the same time....
...practice one thing...
...done enough practice...
...go on to the next thing and practice that

Get sidestepping as soon as possible...
...the younger you learn, the longer you`ll love it.

Evading opponents is a basic skill.
Just like all the others...
...sidestepping is straight forward if...
...you follow me...

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Rugby Positions - in a pack of forwards or running with the backs...
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Rugby catching - how you get your hands on the ball
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Rugby passing - good passing...catch it all here
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Rugby kicking - these boots weren`t made for walking
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Peter Dawson - a rugby nobody, knows sidesteps as well.
Absolutely riveting information about Peter Dawson and the rugby sidestep - get stepping!

Welsh Rugby Sidesteps - how is it the Welsh are so good?
Think Welsh rugby, think sidesteps. Think sidesteps, think - well, you must know the answer to that!

Australia rugby - little deception involved
I am a former rugby player. I have recently seen wallaby action.I know about Australia rugby and deception and I provide details of my deceptive practices.

NZ Rugby Sidesteps - plenty before, fewer now?
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Asian Rugby Sidesteps - use the power of the sidestep
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Rugby golden oldies - the golden treasure trove of rugby
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History of Rugby Sidesteps - the rise and fall... and rise again?
The history of rugby sidesteps does not clearly indicate the origin of the skill and the way it developed is shrouded in mystery.

Rugby information. From DVD, Video clips, web sites blogs-
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Rugby game - spot the sidestep Learn how. Really see them.
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Rugby sidestep blog - easily visit recent pages
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