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Book Synopsis

A highly illustrated and fully revised guide to the key components of rugby union.

Now in its fifth edition, Rugby Skills, Tactics and Rules has earned a reputation as the best book for learning the fundamental skills of rugby union. It provides an attractive, easy-to-read and straightforward discussion of the key components of the game, from player positions and tactics to different kinds of set plays, passes and moves. This great-looking book cuts through the jargon and tells coaches and players what they really need to know.

Key features include:

- Color photos of top players from around the world
- Sections on the tactics and strategies needed to win the game, including the basic skills of running, passing and tackling
- Specially created diagrams to explain critical aspects of moves and tactics
- Drill variations
- A user-friendly glossary

This is essential reading for anyone looking to get the most from their game.



Table of Contents
The Joy of Rugby 1 Rugby is a Team Sport 2 Basic Skills: Running 3 Basic Skills: Passing 4 Basic Skills: Catching 5 Basic Skills: Tackling 6 Basic Skills: Attitude 7 Specialized Skills 8 Set Play: The Scrum 9 Set Play: The Line Out 10 Set Play: Starts, Restarts & Endings 11 Phase Play: Tackle, Ruck & Maul 12 Defence 13 Attack 14 Options 15 Coaching 16 Tactics 17 The Laws Glossary Index Links and resources

Rugby Skills Tactics and Rules 5th edition

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      Publisher Bloomsbury
      Imprint Bloomsbury Sport
      Published 12 November 2020
      ISBN-13 9781472973870
      978-1472973870
      ISBN-10 1472973879
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      Sport Ball sports / ball games

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A highly illustrated and fully revised guide to the key components of rugby union.

      Now in its fifth edition, Rugby Skills, Tactics and Rules has earned a reputation as the best book for learning the fundamental skills of rugby union. It provides an attractive, easy-to-read and straightforward discussion of the key components of the game, from player positions and tactics to different kinds of set plays, passes and moves. This great-looking book cuts through the jargon and tells coaches and players what they really need to know.

      Key features include:

      - Color photos of top players from around the world
      - Sections on the tactics and strategies needed to win the game, including the basic skills of running, passing and tackling
      - Specially created diagrams to explain critical aspects of moves and tactics
      - Drill variations
      - A user-friendly glossary

      This is essential reading for anyone looking to get the most from their game.



      Table of Contents
      The Joy of Rugby 1 Rugby is a Team Sport 2 Basic Skills: Running 3 Basic Skills: Passing 4 Basic Skills: Catching 5 Basic Skills: Tackling 6 Basic Skills: Attitude 7 Specialized Skills 8 Set Play: The Scrum 9 Set Play: The Line Out 10 Set Play: Starts, Restarts & Endings 11 Phase Play: Tackle, Ruck & Maul 12 Defence 13 Attack 14 Options 15 Coaching 16 Tactics 17 The Laws Glossary Index Links and resources

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