THE BREAKAWAYS (FLANKERS) ROLE The breakaway’s role is primarily focused on winning possession of the ball, disrupting the opposition’s attack, and providing support to their own team’s attack. The breakaway’s main responsibility is to compete for the ball at the breakdown, which is when players from both teams converge on the ground after a tackle. …
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SKILLS BEFORE DRILLS
WHY SKILLS SHOULD BE TAUGHT BEFORE DRILLS Why coaches should focus on developing skills before drills when playing rugby union: Building a strong foundation: Skills are the foundation of rugby union, and without a strong foundation, players will struggle to perform drills effectively. Coaches should first focus on developing the fundamental skills of rugby, such …
ROLES OF A LOCK
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A LOCK In rugby union, the second rower, also known as the lock, plays an important role in both the scrum and lineout. Here are some of the key responsibilities of a second rower: Scrum: The second rowers form the second row of the scrum, behind the front row. They …
STRUCTURED OR UNSTRUCTURED
STRUCTURED OR UNSTRUCTERED PLAY Rugby union is a sport that requires a combination of structured and unstructured plays to be successful. Structured plays refer to pre-planned moves or tactics executed by the team in a methodical manner, while unstructured plays refer to spontaneous moves or improvisations made by individual players or the team as a …
ADMIN ROLE
THE ROLE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR An administrator in rugby union plays a crucial role in managing the operations and development of the sport at various levels, from grassroots to professional. The administrator’s responsibilities can range from overseeing the day-to-day running of a club or team to managing the entire national or international rugby organization. At …
SCREEN ATTACK PLAYS
THE SCREEN (OR BLOCKING) PLAY Rugby union is a sport that requires a combination of brute strength, tactical awareness, and skillful execution to succeed. One of the most important aspects of rugby union is the ability to launch successful attacks and score points. One way to do this is through screen attack plays. Screen attack …