Thursday, May 20, 2010

So We Begin, Summer 2010

Excellent practice last night, team, over 50 rugby-playing kids out there, learning about rugby. That's fantastic, hopefully on our way to 80+ kids, maybe even 100. Bring a buddy to practice, or two or three.

WATER: Bring water to practice. This is a player responsibility.

Jerseys are ordered, and will be in by approximately 10 June. You can't get your jersey until you are registered and have all required paperwork turned in.

Tackle Players: Take a look at the video of the week--also linked from the splash page of our website. This is how we are going to train in the basics of the tackle. Concentrate on these aspects
  • Focus on the body core, not head, eyes, ball or feet
  • Keep a light, moving, dancing stance
  • Place the lead foot forward, with the lead hand to the center of the body core
  • Keep the head up, eyes open, with the back straight
  • Shoot the arms forward on both sides, and link up in back
  • Take the ball carrier down, then immediately get up and go for the released ball

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