Learning Rugby Emily Johnson OUTLINE Field Positions Basics

Learning Rugby Emily Johnson

OUTLINE Field Positions Basics Lineouts Scrums Rucks Kickoffs & Running the Ball

FIELD POSITION

BASICS Two types of players § Forwards = defensive players § Backs = offensive players Scoring § Points can be scored by touching the ball in the “try zone” or by kicking § Tries are worth 5 points, kicks are worth two The intro to this video game provides a bit more detail! § http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ODVd. Obtc. VGY&fe ature=youtu. be

LINEOUTS A lineout occurs when a ball is kicked out or a player with the ball is forced out of bounds. Players form pods and lifts to try and win possession of the ball.

SCRUMS A scrum is formed when there is a penalty. Each team creates two rows of players that bind up, head-tohead. § The ball is rolled into the scrum, and both teams use their strength to try and gain possession of the ball.

RUCKS Rucks occur after a player is tackled. § If the player secured the ball on the way down, the two teams will form a bridge over the tackled player and the ball. § The objective is to push the other team back from the ball in order to maintain/gain possession.

KICKOFFS & RUNNING THE BALL Kickoffs occur at the beginning of each match and after a try is scored. § The receiving team wants to gain possession quickly in order to advance on the field. The ball can only be passed backward. § This results in the formation of flat line passing.

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