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.

Positional Play

Positional Play
Author: Allen Wade
Publisher: Reedswain Inc.
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1997
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781890946104

What are the demands of the back Defenders in the modern game & what skills attributes are needed to meet them head on? What discusses the role of this vitally important position & address in detail it`s ever increasing involvement in attack. Chapters on Role, Responsibility & Attributes; Tactical Roles: Individual & Group Tactical Skills: Advanced Techniques & Training. Full of diagrams & defending schemes. EXCELLENT.

Positional Play: Midfield

Positional Play: Midfield
Author: Allen Wade
Publisher: Reedswain Inc.
Total Pages: 194
Release: 1997
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1890946095

This outstanding book examines the role, responsibilities and attributes of the modern midfield player. How, When and Where to defend or attack. Diagrams and exercises to help develop the individual and Group Tactical Skills necessary to excel in the most demanding position on the pitch are clearly presented. Other chapters include Tactical Roles, Advanced Techniques, and Training.

The Blizzard - The Football Quarterly: Issue Twenty Three

The Blizzard - The Football Quarterly: Issue Twenty Three
Author: Jonathan Wilson
Publisher: Blizzard Media Ltd
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2016-12-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

First published in December 2016, Issue Twenty Three contains 18 articles in 6 sections, including: Paul Simpson on the end of Ron Knee and Private Eye's relationship with football; Joe Devine talks to David Icke about football's role as an opiate to suppress the masses; and Rupert Fryer with a selection of nutmegs for the ages.

The Complete Guide to Sports Training

The Complete Guide to Sports Training
Author: John Shepherd
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2013-05-31
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1408109379

The Complete Guide to Sports Training is the definitive practical resource for anyone wishing to improve their performance and for coaches looking to get the best out of their athletes. It demystifies sports science and provides athletes and coaches with the basic building blocks they need to maximise performance. Starting with the basics and progressing to the specific elements all athletes need - speed, endurance and power - this invaluable handbook explains the theory in simple, easy-to-understand terms before discussing the most effective training methods and techniques, as well as giving guidance on developing a training plan, sports psychology and training younger and older athletes. This is the first time such a wealth of sports science knowledge has been available in one book and written in such an accessible style, and should become the sports training handbook for athletes, coaches and sports science students.

Rugby Union For Dummies

Rugby Union For Dummies
Author: Nick Cain
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2011-02-25
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 111999182X

If you're new to the sport or you feel you could sharpen up your knowledge of the game, this guide is for you. Inside you'll find easy-to-understand advice on the basic rules and pitch positions, plus in-depth lessons on ball skills, fitness training, and techniques to outwit your opponents - all illustrated with entertaining stories from British and International rugby's back pages. In addition, you get a grounding in the local, national and international reaches of Rugby Union Rugby Union For Dummies 3rd Edition: Features an in-depth and up-to-date look at the Laws that form the beautiful game Covers all you will need to know about talking tactics and is perfect for anyone looking at swatting up on rugby for the World Cup and beyond Advises on all you will need to know to get stuck in and play Contains a new chapter on sevens as the sport will be a demonstration sport at London 2012 and a full sport at Rio 2016

Athletic Journal

Athletic Journal
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 522
Release: 1922
Genre: Athletics
ISBN:

Vols. 9-10 include proceedings of the 8th-11th annual meeting of the American Football Coaches Association and of the 3d-6th annual meeting of the National Association of the Basketball Coaches of the United States.