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I'm joining a rugby team. Any tips?

  • 07-05-2012 5:02pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21


    Well basically I'm fifteen and I'm joining the rugby team in my school I've never played proper rugby before. I'm 6'0 tall so I think the natural ability is there.
    Basically looking for any tips to help me out.


Comments

  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,059 ✭✭✭Sindri


    Size has nothing to do with natural ability.

    You'll find it difficult until you learn the rules. If you do something wrong don't be disheartened, it takes ages to learn all the rules and how to properly play the game. The ruck will probably be the most difficult though. Just try your best and eventually you'll learn.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 479 ✭✭armchaircoach


    Fitness is one of the key attributes you'll need, so get working on that straight away.

    As said above, just cos your big, doesn't mean you'll be good. But at 6 foot and 15 you'll probably have a relatively easy ride for then next year or 2 untill everyone else catches up!!

    Best advice is to listen to the coaches and those who've been doing it longer. Let them recommend a position for you. But if possible try out a few and be vocal and let them know when you've found one you think your most suited at.

    Don't get put off, Its a tough game to break into, but very rewarding once your in


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 Luke!


    Yeah I know that just because I'm big doesn't mean I'm good but I'm also pretty heavy (not fat) however the main thing I'm not looking forward to is getting tackled my friend broke his collarbone and anothers knee came out of it's socket so yeah :L


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 686 ✭✭✭Flincher


    If you are worried about the injuries, then make sure you learn how to tackle properly. Make sure your technique is as good as it can possibly be. That doesn't mean that you won't get injured, but it will reduce the chances of getting a knock to the head, or landing awkwardly on an arm or leg.

    Also, when you do learn to tackle, be committed every time you make a tackle. There's no need to go around like a lunatic, but don't go in half-heartedly either.

    If you play for a few years, there is a decent enough risk if you picking up an injury, but you can reduce that by listening to your coaches. It might be boring going through a tackle step by step, especially if you are a big guy and feel that you can put people on their arses, but do listen to what they say.

    You might get away with poor technique at the moment if you are bigger than most, but lads are going to catch up with you in size over the next couple of years. When they do, you will have to rely on technique and skill to make a tackle, so make sure you learn the basics now.

    Don't forget to go out and enjoy yourself. Good luck with it.


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