an Entertaining Introduction to the Game for Mums & Dads.
First Statement of Responsibility
Ann Waterhouse
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Aachen
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Meyer & Meyer Sport
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2015
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
(94 pages).
SERIES
Series Title
Made Simple.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; What is rugby?; Origins and history; The rugby World Cup; Scoring points; Passing the ball away from the passage of play; Playing positions; Your child's position; Forwards; Front row forwards; Second row forwards (locks); Back row forwards; Backs --; their roles and play; Half-backs; Three-quarter backs (or just the three-quarters); Full-back; So now that they have a position, what happens next?; Washing season and kit purchase; Washing and cleaning tips; Kit purchase; Boots; Headgear; Body armour; Protection for the teeth; The game; The pitch. Playing a gameTouching down --; scoring a touchdown or try; Tackling skills; Tap tackle; Kicking the ball; (1) Conversion kicks; (2) Penalty kicks; (3) Clearance kicks; (4) Very high (clearance) kicks; Forward play; Line-outs; Scrums; What really happens in a scrum --; the referee's input; Mauls and rucks; Infringements (various) to be avoided, including dangerous play; The high tackle; The (accidental) forward pass; The hand-off; Pulling down the scrum; Holding onto the ball; Offside; Foul play in general; Advantage being played after an infringement; Injuries and protective clothing. Learning how to lose gracefullyRugby sevens; Supporters' etiquette; Final thoughts; A simple glossary of terms.