Rugby Skills, Tactics and Rules 5th edition

by Tony Williams, John McKittrick

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781472973870
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	01/12/2021
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	734,142
Product dimensions:	7.51(w) x 9.87(h) x 0.43(d)

About the Author

Tony Williams has written 18 rugby books including biographies of All Black legends Sean Fitzpatrick, Zinzan Brooke and Michael Jones.

John McKittrick is a highly respected international rugby and sevens coach. He has also coached 15-a-side rugby at development and age group level. He first began coaching sevens at provincial level with the North Harbour Union and guided them to five New Zealand sevens titles. From 2001 to 2005 he was coach of the USA sevens team in the IRB World Series and two sevens Rugby World Cups.

Table of Contents

The Joy of Rugby 6

1 Rugby is a Team Sport 18

2 Basic Skills Running 32

3 Basic Skills Passing 40

4 Basic Skills Catching 48

5 Basic Skills Tackling 54

6 Basic Skills Attitude 66

7 Specialized Skills 72

8 Set Play the Scrum 86

9 Set Play the Line Out 94

10 Set Play Starts, Restarts & Endings 104

11 Phase Play Tackle, Ruck & Maul 116

12 Defence 126

13 Attack 132

14 Options 140

15 Coaching 144

16 Tactics 148

17 The Laws 158

Glossary 162

Index 169

Links and resources 173