Sports Skills: Rugby Sports Skills: Rugby

Whether you are taking part or just watching, rugby is an exciting and dramatic sport. Discover everything you need to know about it from training to playing. Brilliant step-by-step photography will help you perfect your technique, while profiles and stats tell you more about the world's greatest players. Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.The series Sports Skills covers rules, equipment, famous competitors and major competitions through specially commissioned, step-by-step photography that clearly shows skills and techniques needed for a sport. Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important rugby skills you'll need. Full of skills tips and photos showing key techniques, you'll discover everything, from training to competing - while also finding out something about rugby stars of the past and present. Cover 3 Title page 4 Imprint 5 Table of contents 6 Introduction 8 Players, Pitch and Positions 10 Training and Kit 12 Passing 14 Catching 16 Timing Runs 18 Beating an Opponent 20 Tackling 22 Kicking 24 Union and League Differences 1 26 24 Union and League Differences 2 28 Statistics and Records 29 Glossary and Websites 30 Index 31 Publisher With informative but accessible text, the sport is brought to life. This work offers an in-depth look at the sport, from its history and beginnings to the modern game, how it's played, who plays it and the rules that govern it. Packed with facts, stats and full-colour photographs, this is the essential guide Full of skills tips and photos showing key technqiues, you'll discover everything - from training to competing - while also finding out something about rugby stars of the past and present A comprehensive guide containing everything you need to know to participate in - and enjoy - your favourite sport.