How to Play the Position of Number 8 (No. 8) in Rugby Union

How to Play the Position of Number 8 (No. 8) in Rugby Union
Author: Chris Miles
Publisher: Develop a Player
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2018-02-08
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780648253570

The purpose of this book is to provide the player, family, coach and player's support network with the information needed for positional excellence in the position of Number 8 (No. 8) in rugby union. The objectives of this book are: 1. To provide the reader with an understanding of the natural physical and mental development of young players in the sport of rugby union. 2. To explain the demands of rugby union and use that information to help guide the player's development. 3. To provide a blueprint for the core conditioning needed to achieve results in the game of rugby union. 4. To provide an insight into what selectors and coaches are looking for at a representative level. 5. To provide FREE access to a professional player development portal www.developaplayer.com whereby the player can record and share their rugby development with friends, family, coaches, sponsors, and selectors.

Ultimate Crush

Ultimate Crush
Author: Katsuyuki Kiyomiya
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2006-09-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1430303212

(Paperback) SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE EDITION TO CELEBRATE RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 BEING AWARDED TO JAPAN.The true story of Katsuyuki Kiyomiya's miraculous five years (2001-06) coaching Japan's top university rugby team, written by the coach himself as the bestselling "Kyuukyoku no Shouri" (pub. Feb. 2006), translated by Ian Ruxton. Kiyomiya's record over five years is: Played 70, Won 62, Drawn 1, Lost 7 with wins over Toyota Verblitz, New Zealand Universities, Oxford and Cambridge. Tipped as a future coach of Japan, in March 2006 he became head coach of Suntory Sungoliath in Japan's Top League. The tragic sub-plot is the murder in Iraq in 2003 of rugby player-diplomat Katsuhiko ("Katsu") Oku who invented the ULTIMATE CRUSH slogan. Reviewed in Rugby World, February 2007 issue. (This Paperback is also on amazon and other retail websites. The Hardcover and Download are only available on lulu.com.)

The RFU Guide to Coaching Positional Skills

The RFU Guide to Coaching Positional Skills
Author: Rugby Football Union
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2011-11-22
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1408170256

Written and endorsed by the RFU coach development team based at Twickenham, this book takes every position in the 15-a-side rugby union team and gives a series of specific drills, practice sessions and tips for coaching players to perform their unique duties. From high-ball drills for full-backs to mauling sessions for the front row, this is the first book that isolates and teaches the skills required of each position on the field. The RFU coach development team, comprised of eight positional coaches, is at the forefront of the worldwide development of coaching best practice. Each drill and session is fully supported by line drawings, photographs and guidance on coaching.

How to Play the Position of Loose-Head Prop (No. 1)

How to Play the Position of Loose-Head Prop (No. 1)
Author: Chris Miles
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2019-03-18
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1543749607

The purpose of this book is to provide the player, family, coach and player’s support network with the information needed for positional excellence in the position of Loose-head Prop (No. 1) in Rugby Union. The objectives of this book are as follows: 1. To provide the reader with an understanding of the natural physical and mental development of young players in the sport of Rugby Union 2. To explain the demands of Rugby Union and use that information to help guide the player’s development 3. To provide a blueprint for the core conditioning needed to achieve results in the game of Rugby Union 4. To provide an insight into what selectors and coaches are looking for at a representative level 5. To provide free access to a professional player development portal www.developaplayer.com whereby the player can record and share their Rugby development with friends, family, coaches, sponsors, and selectors

How to Play the Position of Hooker (No. 2)

How to Play the Position of Hooker (No. 2)
Author: Chris Miles
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
Total Pages: 101
Release: 2019-03-18
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1543749623

The purpose of this book is to provide the player, family, coach, and player’s support network with the information needed for positional excellence in the position of Hooker (No. 2) in Rugby Union. The objectives of this book are as follows: 1. To provide the reader with an understanding of the natural physical and mental development of young players in the sport of Rugby Union. 2. To explain the demands of Rugby Union and use that information to help guide the player’s development. 3. To provide a blueprint for the core conditioning needed to achieve results in the game of Rugby Union. 4. To provide an insight into what selectors and coaches are looking for at a representative level. 5. To provide free access to a professional player development portal, www.developaplayer.com, whereby the player can record and share their Rugby development with friends, family, coaches, sponsors, and selectors.

How to Play the Position of Tight-Head Prop (No. 3)

How to Play the Position of Tight-Head Prop (No. 3)
Author: Chris Miles
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2019-03-18
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 154374964X

The purpose of this book is to provide the player, family, coach, and player’s support network with the information needed for positional excellence in the position of Tight-Head Prop (No. 3) in Rugby Union. The objectives of this book are as follows: 1. To provide the reader with an understanding of the natural physical and mental development of young players in the sport of Rugby Union. 2. To explain the demands of Rugby Union and use that information to help guide the player’s development. 3. To provide a blueprint for the core conditioning needed to achieve results in the game of Rugby Union. 4. To provide an insight into what selectors and coaches are looking for at a representative level. 5. To provide free access to a professional player development portal, www.developaplayer.com, whereby the player can record and share their Rugby development with friends, family, coaches, sponsors, and selectors.

Rugby For Dummies

Rugby For Dummies
Author: Mathew Brown
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2007-10-12
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 047015327X

Fully revised and updated with the latest rugby information! For every rugby enthusiast at every level of interest Whether you're new to rugby or a scrum veteran, this friendly guide is for you. Inside you'll find easy-to-understand explanations of the rules and positions, plus in-depth lessons on skills, fitness training, and winning techniques. Add in entertaining stories from rugby in North America and around the world, and you've got the definitive book on rugby! Explanations in plain English. "Get in, get out" information. Icons and other navigational aids. Tear-out cheat sheet. Top ten lists. A dash of humor and fun. Discover how to: Master rugby's basic rules. Devise winning strategies as a player or a team. Appreciate rugby's colorful history. Understand the game at local, national, and international levels. Get [email protected] Find listings of all our books Choose from many different subject categories Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com

How to Play the Position of Hooker (No.2): A Practical Guide for the Player, Coach and Family in the Sport of Rugby Union

How to Play the Position of Hooker (No.2): A Practical Guide for the Player, Coach and Family in the Sport of Rugby Union
Author: David Christopher Miles
Publisher: Develop a Player
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2018-01-09
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780648253501

The purpose of this book is to provide the player, family, coach and player's support network with the information needed for positional excellence in the position of Hooker (No. 2) in rugby union. The objectives of this book are: 1. To provide the reader with an understanding of the natural physical and mental development of young players. 2. To provide an appreciation of the statistics of modern rugby union and use that information to guide the player's development. 3. To provide a blueprint for the elite conditioning needed to help young players achieve results in the modern game of rugby union. 4. To provide an insight into what selectors and coaches are looking for at the representative level. 5. To provide FREE access to a professional player development portal where the player can record and grow their own player profile. 6. To achieve excellence in the key aspects of a competitive team sport.

Soft Computing in Artificial Intelligence

Soft Computing in Artificial Intelligence
Author: Young Im Cho
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2014-07-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319055151

This book explores the concept of artificial intelligence based on knowledge-based algorithms. Given the current hardware and software technologies and artificial intelligence theories, we can think of how efficient to provide a solution, how best to implement a model and how successful to achieve it. This edition provides readers with the most recent progress and novel solutions in artificial intelligence. This book aims at presenting the research results and solutions of applications in relevance with artificial intelligence technologies. We propose to researchers and practitioners some methods to advance the intelligent systems and apply artificial intelligence to specific or general purpose. This book consists of 13 contributions that feature fuzzy (r, s)-minimal pre- and β-open sets, handling big coocurrence matrices, Xie-Beni-type fuzzy cluster validation, fuzzy c-regression models, combination of genetic algorithm and ant colony optimization, building expert system, fuzzy logic and neural network, individual role adaptation for team sports, application of polynomial neural networks, recursive neuro-fuzzy algorithm for water management, application of interactive genetic algorithm, and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model. This edition is published in original, peer reviewed contributions covering from initial design to final prototypes and verification.

Introduction To Becoming and Remaining RugbyFit

Introduction To Becoming and Remaining RugbyFit
Author: James Andrew Haskell
Publisher: James Haskell Health and Fitness Ltd
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2015-03-15
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0995544603

As a professional rugby player and renowned athlete, James is widely known for his elite athleticism and commanding physique. As such, it would be fair to say James Haskell knows a thing or two about getting and keeping fit, as well as preparing to play rugby.Since the beginning and the publication of his very first blog, James's mission has been to provide clear, concise information to help both aspiring male and female rugby players, as well as general fitness enthusiasts, to achieve their health and fitness goals.There is an awful lot of information in this book, which equally applies to a number of other sports, aside from rugby, as well as general training advice.At the very heart of James Haskell Health & Fitness exists a burning passion for rugby. Like no other sport, rugby tests all elements of true fitness: speed, strength, power, agility, balance, endurance and co-ordination. These sit alongside all of rugby's other core ethics and values; such as teamwork, unity, working for each other, respecting the referee, the opposition and leaving everything on the field of play.James has been inundated with requests from people all over the rugby world to provide specific rugby focused training, fitness and nutritional advice well, now he has answered the clarion call.