Emily Johnson Learning Rugby

Field PositionsBasicsLineoutsScrumsRucksKickoffs & Running the Ball

OUTLINE

FIELD POSITION

Two types of playersForwards = defensive playersBacks = offensive players

ScoringPoints can be scored by touching the ball in the “try zone” or by kickingTries 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=ODVdObtcVGY&feature=youtu.be

BASICS

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.

LINEOUTS

A scrum is formed when there is a penalty.Each team creates two rows of players that bind up,

head-to-head. The ball is rolled into the scrum, and both teams use their

strength to try and gain possession of the ball.

SCRUMS

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.

RUCKS

Kickoff s 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.

KICKOFFS & RUNNING THE BALL

Thank you!

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