Full Description
The ideal introduction to mini and youth rugby for parents and coaches, showing how young players should be properly introduced to the game of rugby. Including sections on:- the game and the rules- positions in rugby- drills for passing, catching and scoring- skills for attack- skills for defenseThis essential guide contains information on all game situations, with simple explanations of essential techniques and tactics to be learned, before moving on to more advanced explanations of the skills required of the game. It also includes an introduction to the bigger issues away from the pitch that parents and coaches must deal with, including:- how to develop the right ethos for a rugby team- coaching boys versus girls- elite player developmentAccessible and practical, this book is packed full of useful coaching advice, complete with diagrams and full-colour photographs.www.miniandyouthrugby.com
Contents
Introduction - FRN1: Creating the right ethos for a rugby2: Rugby Fundamentals3: Getting started - rugby kit needs, proper nutrition and importance of proper warm-up drills4: Focus on Parents5: Focus on Coaches6: Attacking - including strategy and drills7: Defense - including strategy and drills 8: Rules - Rules for different levels, how to react to changes to age-grade rules9: Future - chapter focusing on children's future in rugby
