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Rugby For Dummies, Fourth Edition teaches you the essential elements of the fast-growing sport of rugby, so you can follow all the action--and get ready for the U.S.-hosted 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups. This helpful Dummies guide also gives you the information that you need to start playing or coaching rugby. You'll get clear explanations of the rules, insight into strategy and tactics, and info on all the most popular tournaments around the globe. Learn about the rugby greats of yesterday, plus get updates on the most significant changes at every level, from high school to international level. This new edition covers the evolution of the laws that govern play and looks at how the women's game and the sevens version of the sport have grown.
* Learn how rugby is played, including necessary skills and strategies for winning
* Take a look at the most entertaining North American and international rugby competitions
* Get tips for joining a rugby team or becoming a rugby coach
* Familiarize yourself with the history of previous World Cups in time for the next one
This is the perfect Dummies guide for anyone who wants to better understand all aspects of the game of rugby.
Rugby For Dummies, Fourth Edition teaches you the essential elements of the fast-growing sport of rugby, so you can follow all the action--and get ready for the U.S.-hosted 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups. This helpful Dummies guide also gives you the information that you need to start playing or coaching rugby. You'll get clear explanations of the rules, insight into strategy and tactics, and info on all the most popular tournaments around the globe. Learn about the rugby greats of yesterday, plus get updates on the most significant changes at every level, from high school to international level. This new edition covers the evolution of the laws that govern play and looks at how the women's game and the sevens version of the sport have grown.
* Learn how rugby is played, including necessary skills and strategies for winning
* Take a look at the most entertaining North American and international rugby competitions
* Get tips for joining a rugby team or becoming a rugby coach
* Familiarize yourself with the history of previous World Cups in time for the next one
This is the perfect Dummies guide for anyone who wants to better understand all aspects of the game of rugby.
Mathew Brown is one of America's most prolific rugby writer/producers. He's written for FOX, MediaZone Rugby, and The Rugby Channel and has produced hundreds of live rugby matches, tests, and shows for broadcast TV and streaming.
Patrick Guthrie is a leader in the development of rugby competitions and broadcast opportunities across the Americas. He was involved in the broadcast of the Epson Cup, Pacific Rim, the Women's Super Series, the Americas Rugby Championship, and more.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Rugby: Roots, Boots, and All 5
Chapter 1: Rugby's Beginnings, Allure, and a Basic Overview 7
Chapter 2: The Basics 17
Chapter 3: Grab Your Rugby Gear 31
Part 2: Getting Down and Dirty 41
Chapter 4: Location, Location, Location: Positions on the Pitch 43
Chapter 5: Laying Down the Laws 61
Chapter 6: Understanding the Fundamentals 71
Chapter 7: Playing the Game 91
Chapter 8: The Art of Scrummaging 107
Chapter 9: Lineouts: Restarting from Touch 119
Chapter 10: Individual Skills 135
Chapter 11: Tactics and Teamwork 157
Part 3: Welcome to the Oval Planet 175
Chapter 12: The World Cup 177
Chapter 13: The International Calendar 195
Chapter 14: North American Rugby 209
Chapter 15: Amateur Rugby in North America 225
Chapter 16: Collegiate, High School, and Youth Rugby in North America 233
Part 4: Coaching and Refereeing 243
Chapter 17: Coaching 245
Chapter 18: Coaching Certification and Advancement 257
Chapter 19: Managing the Game: The Referee 265
Part 5: Following the Game: The Informed Fan 273
Chapter 20: Get Your Game: Rugby on TV 275
Chapter 21: Spectating and Staying in Touch with Rugby News 283
Part 6: The Part of Tens 295
Chapter 22: The Ten (or So) Greatest North American Men 297
Chapter 23: The Ten (or So) Greatest North American Women 305
Chapter 24: The Ten Best Rugby Moments 311
Glossary 319
Index 327
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe, Sport |
| Produktart: | Nachschlagewerke |
| Rubrik: | Hobby & Freizeit |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | 368 S. |
| ISBN-13: | 9781394170548 |
| ISBN-10: | 1394170548 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: |
Brown, Mathew
Guthrie, Patrick |
| Hersteller: | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstr. 12, D-69469 Weinheim, amartine@wiley-vch.de |
| Maße: | 233 x 186 x 22 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Mathew Brown (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 17.04.2023 |
| Gewicht: | 0,71 kg |
Mathew Brown is one of America's most prolific rugby writer/producers. He's written for FOX, MediaZone Rugby, and The Rugby Channel and has produced hundreds of live rugby matches, tests, and shows for broadcast TV and streaming.
Patrick Guthrie is a leader in the development of rugby competitions and broadcast opportunities across the Americas. He was involved in the broadcast of the Epson Cup, Pacific Rim, the Women's Super Series, the Americas Rugby Championship, and more.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Rugby: Roots, Boots, and All 5
Chapter 1: Rugby's Beginnings, Allure, and a Basic Overview 7
Chapter 2: The Basics 17
Chapter 3: Grab Your Rugby Gear 31
Part 2: Getting Down and Dirty 41
Chapter 4: Location, Location, Location: Positions on the Pitch 43
Chapter 5: Laying Down the Laws 61
Chapter 6: Understanding the Fundamentals 71
Chapter 7: Playing the Game 91
Chapter 8: The Art of Scrummaging 107
Chapter 9: Lineouts: Restarting from Touch 119
Chapter 10: Individual Skills 135
Chapter 11: Tactics and Teamwork 157
Part 3: Welcome to the Oval Planet 175
Chapter 12: The World Cup 177
Chapter 13: The International Calendar 195
Chapter 14: North American Rugby 209
Chapter 15: Amateur Rugby in North America 225
Chapter 16: Collegiate, High School, and Youth Rugby in North America 233
Part 4: Coaching and Refereeing 243
Chapter 17: Coaching 245
Chapter 18: Coaching Certification and Advancement 257
Chapter 19: Managing the Game: The Referee 265
Part 5: Following the Game: The Informed Fan 273
Chapter 20: Get Your Game: Rugby on TV 275
Chapter 21: Spectating and Staying in Touch with Rugby News 283
Part 6: The Part of Tens 295
Chapter 22: The Ten (or So) Greatest North American Men 297
Chapter 23: The Ten (or So) Greatest North American Women 305
Chapter 24: The Ten Best Rugby Moments 311
Glossary 319
Index 327
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe, Sport |
| Produktart: | Nachschlagewerke |
| Rubrik: | Hobby & Freizeit |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | 368 S. |
| ISBN-13: | 9781394170548 |
| ISBN-10: | 1394170548 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: |
Brown, Mathew
Guthrie, Patrick |
| Hersteller: | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstr. 12, D-69469 Weinheim, amartine@wiley-vch.de |
| Maße: | 233 x 186 x 22 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Mathew Brown (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 17.04.2023 |
| Gewicht: | 0,71 kg |
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