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How to play rugbyKnow and
understand how to
play rugby and feel at home in a rugby game. The basics of starting,
attacking and defending.
Know what is going on, enjoy
the game!
When
you learn how to play,
be
flexible. The
more you are flexible,
when you move
and think, the more you will find
it easy to play. Next thing you know, you`re a good player!
The
rugby field playing
area or rugby pitchThe laws of the game specify every detail
about the
rugby field. Knowing the layout will help you understand the game.
So,
start here
on how
to play rugby
with an easy introduction
to some rules through an explanation of the
field. Then you know the rugby
field and what it all means
so you feel
confident when you get out there!
The
rugby field
is also known as a rugby pitch. For
some more background
and insights look
into the rugby pitch
To know just how much
running you
will have to do and how much room you have to move, look at
the rugby
field dimensions.
There
will be few times when you need to run the length of the field.
Concentrate
on great acceleration and being as fast as you can over 10 to 40 metres
- and learn how to sidestep (see elsewhere)!
Objective
of the gameThe objective is to win the game. To
win you must score
more points
than the opposition. The best and most exciting way to
do it is with tries. Be certain you know
where and how you ground the ball
when you score rugby tries.
You
also score points
when you kick
penalties and dropped goals. You are able to do that
when you are good at rugby kicking.
Remember,
score more points!
- ALWAYS!
When you know the basic
rugby rules. it will help you
know how to play rugby so you are
confident and make things happen.
Rugby
players, positions and skills
You need to know where you fit in.
Rugby is a good game
for people of all shapes, sizes, qualities and skills. Look at these details about
rugby players to see where you will fit in.
Work
out where you fit in. Find
the individual
skills and qualities needed for each of
the rugby positions you might play
There
are basic skills
you need for every
position. Find out more. You get a quick feeling for
the skills. Whizz
through the skills pages now
then they will be in the back of your mind
working away at what you need and how you
improve at rugby
handling
rugby
catching
rugby passing
rugby kicking
and
rugby sidesteps.
How
to play rugby is very much about individual skills.
Starting the gameThe
game is 40 minutes each
way, with a short break at half time.
There
are a number of options
at the kick-off. You need to know
where the ball may go and why especially
if you are kicking! Find out about what may happen at
the
rugby kick-off.
Basic play - timing and perceptionWhen
your team has the ball you
use team work to move the ball
towards and eventually onto
or over the opposition goal-line where
you ground it and score
points for a try!
When
your team
doesn`t have the ball - GET
IT BACK!
Rugby
is very much about being in the right place
at the right time. You
are a better
player when you
have good
rugby timing.
Minds can play tricks under
stress especially on the rugby field. Find
out how you have an
advantage when you can
affect rugby
perception.
Rugby Attack!Your
team has the ball and you want to score
tries.
Know as much as
possible about how to control
the ball.
When
you have the ball, treasure it - start a rugby attack.
Rugby Defence!When
they have the ball
they can score. You must
stop them!
That`s not all - you
must get the ball back.
How?
- with solid rugby defence!
Rugby support playYou will enjoy yourself and be successful in rugby
when you provide quality support play. Support play is
mainly about what you do when you don't
have the ball and how you can help your ball carrier.
When you provide excellent support you stay alert and you are a key player in the game You make it much more likely you will make good decisions when you carry the ball forward.
Make sure you are an expert in rugby support play.
When the flow of the game breaks down and you are allowed to enter contests for the ball so you need to know what to do. One example is when rucks form.
Make sure you know all about rugby rucking.
When play breaks down a maul may form and a different type of contest takes place.
Make sure you know all about rugby mauling.
Rugby
Set
piecesAnother major aspect of how to play rugby is the set
piece. Lineouts
and scrums
are set
pieces, used to restart
play.
When the ball "goes into touch" play
stops, you restart with a lineout. Forwards
from the two teams compete
for the ball.
When rules are broken in
a minor way
and no
penalty is awarded,
play
is restarted with a scrum. Again,
forwards compete for the ball.
The
rugby lineoutLineouts restart
play when the ball "goes
into touch".
The forwards contest for possession
of the ball. Find out how play restarts with the
often
spectacular set piece - the
rugby lineout
The
rugby scrumWhen minor
infringements occur the match official stops play.
Play is then restarted
with a cleverly devised contest for possession of the ball.
A contest of strength, bulk and
technique involving the
coordinated efforts of 2 opposing
packs of 8 forwards each - the
rugby scrum.
SummaryHow
to play rugby is to
continually focus on controlling the ball and
scoring points.
Play is continous
unless the ball goes out of play or a
player breaks the rules. Even
then (if a player breaks the rules) play may continue
if it is to the advantage
of the
other team.
Focus on fitness and
good
individual rugby skills,
including being able to sidestep,
of course!.
You
can do this alone if necessary or with a few friends. Do this and you`ll always find a game.
Remember, be a good
sport without
the opposition, there wouldn't be a game!
Above all,
enjoy it - that`s
how to play rugby!
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