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How to pass This video is going to show you how and how not to pass remember Only pass backwards

HOW TO PASS To make a good pass the passers have to be accurate, judge the weight needed, and send the ball at the correct height. Failing to meet just one of these aspects will probably result in the receiver having to slow their run or not catching the ball at all. The lateral pass is the most basic of the three but enables players to pass the ball over both short and long distances. Players start with the ball in both hands, using their fingers to control it. They must look at the intended recipient, and then swing their arms in that direction. Use the hand and arm furthest from the receiver to push the ball, just use the other hand as a guide. As players loosen their grip on the ball, they flick their fingers and wrists, so the fingers point towards the target. Players keep their eyes on the ball. After they have passed the ball, they follow the pass to support their teammate in possession.

How to tackle. Remember tackle Below shoulder height

HOW TO TACKLE This is used to introduce players to a tackle situation. This is used to practice tackling before tackling on feet. Description: The tackler must keep their eye on the ball carrier. He also needs to make sure he makes contact with the shoulder putting his cheek along side the ball carriers theigh. The ball carrier should turn his body to his team and present the ball arms out away from the oppisition so the ball can easily be picked up by his team.

How to catch How to catch Remember the basket

HOW TO CATCH It is important to get hold of the ball in a way so that it can be manipulated quickly for the next action by the player, be it contact, offloading, passing or receiving a pass to then kick for touch. These simple tips can help you identify problems and develop drills: Keep your eyes on the ball all the time. Extend your arms, hands and fingers to receive the ball. Use both hands to catch the ball whenever possible. Keep the ball off or away from the chest when receiving it. Only bring it to the chest if taking contact. Do not expect the ball to go straight to hand. Be flexible enough to adjust (which follows the principle of keeping your eyes on the ball). Be prepared to receive a pass at any time. The ball has a nasty habit of leaping around, especially in close quarter situations.

How to ruck This is one of the most important part of the game Use all your power

HOW TO RUCK When a tackled player goes to ground, they must release the ball immediately. As soon as that happens, the opposition will want to get their hands on the ball, and the team in possession will not want to give it away. According to the laws, "the ruck is a phase of play where one or more players from each team, who are on their feet, in physical contact, close around the ball on the ground". So to gain possession, both sides must try to drive over the ball to make it available for their team-mates.

How to marl

HOW TO MARL What makes the maul different to the ruck is that the ball is not on the ground but in hand. But like the ruck, the offside line is the "hindmost" foot of the last team-mate bound to the maul. Players can only join in from behind that team-mate. Anyone who comes in from the sides will be penalised by the referee. Players joining the maul must have their heads or shoulders no lower than their hips and must have at least one arm bound to a team- mate. The team not in possession of the ball cannot deliberately collapse the maul. This is for safety reasons. Penalties can also be given for attempting to drag players out of the maul. However this can be allowed if players are legitimately dragging out members of the opposition who have ended up on the wrong side.

Drop kicking If you get a drop goal the it is 3 points you also use drop goals for the start of the game.

HOW TO DROP KICK Kicking in rugby can be used as a defensive or an attacking tactic, depending on the situation. It is a good way to clear the danger if the team are under pressure. However with a good kick over the top of the opposition the pressure can be put on them. The drop kick is used to score drop goals when the opportunity arises. Description: Again target selection is the first part of the kick, once this has been decided the kickers eyes should be focused on the ball. The kicker holds the ball upright at waist height, a little less than arms length in front of their body. They place their fingers down the seams on both sides of the ball. Release the ball, with the head down, over it, and just as the ball comes into contact with the ground, bring the foot through to strike the lower half of the ball. Kickers should keep their eyes on the ball as it leaves the foot and maintain balance on their non-kicking foot.

KICKING

HOW TO PLACE KICK Kicking in rugby can be used as a defensive or an attacking tactic, depending on the situation. It is a good way to clear the danger if the team are under pressure. However with a good kick over the top of the opposition they can be the team under pressure. The place kick is used to start the game, for a conversion attempt after a try, and for a penalty kick. With this kick players use a tee to hold the ball up off the ground to help make better contact with the ball, increasing their accuracy and points score. All teams have a place kicker, but the angle of the ball on the tee, and run up varies greatly from player to player. Description: Kickers tee the ball up at their preferred angle (start with it upright, first time kickers). Look at the posts and take the wind into account when lining up for the kick. Once kickers are lined up and ready they should keep their eyes on the ball. Place the non-kicking foot beside the ball and the kicking foot behind it, then take around 5 steps straight back and 2 to the side of the non-kicking foot. This will vary for each player, everyone needs to find a position comfortable for them. Move towards the ball, place the non-kicking foot back beside the ball where it started. Keep the head down looking at the ball, with the non-kicking side arm out horizontally for balance. Extend the kicking leg through the ball, pointing at the posts on the follow through. Do not watch the ball as it leaves the foot, but keep the head down until a few seconds after the kick.

POSITIONS Tight head prop1In the scrum Hooker2In the scrum/ruck/maul/ball carrier Loose head prop3In the scrum/ruck/maul/ball carrier Lock4In the scrum/ruck/maul/ball carrier Lock5In the scrum/ruck/maul/ball carrier Flanker7In the scrum/ruck/maul/ball carrier Flanker6In the scrum/ruck/maul/ball carrier No 88In the scrum/ruck/maul/ball carrier Scrum half9Loud/kicks a bit Fly half10Kicker/communication/loud speaker Inside centre12Physical runner /good catcher Outside centre13Physical runner/good catcher Left wing11Fast Right wing14Fast Fullback15Good catcher and fast

The Pitch

BASIC RUGBY RULES Rugby union is a territorial, full-contact, team game, inclusive of all shapes and sizes, where 20-stone bulldozers are valued just as highly as small, pacy whippets. It is hard to imagine another British sport where 245lb prop Jason Leonard could stand in a World Cup-winning team alongside 5ft 8in winger Jason Robinson. During the course of an 80-minute match, two sides of 15 players and six substitutes, officiated by a referee and two touch judges, try to outscore each other. The game lasts for two 40-minute halves on a grass pitch with an H-shaped goal post at each end. If you are a newcomer to the sport, the information here will outline the basics of rugby from scoring to set pieces, so use it increase your enjoyment when it comes to watching the big games, or as a first step in your own playing career. Even Jonny Wilkinson and Martin Johnson had to start somewhere...

Quiz 1.Which way do you pass

QUIZ 2. Can you tackle above shoulder height

QUIZ 3. How big can a rugby pitch be

QUIZ 4. How may points for a penalty

QUIZ 5. How many points for a try

ANWSERS 1.BACK

ANSWERS 2. NO

ANSWER METERS

ANWSERS 4. 3

ANWSERS 5. 5

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