Rugby: Steps to Success - 2nd Edition (Steps to Success Activity Series)

Biscombe, Tony

ISBN 10: 0736081739 / ISBN 13: 9780736081733

Published by Human Kinetics, 2009

Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00074248394

Synopsis:

This brand new four colour edition covers all of the skills, tactics and strategies the reader will need to improve their play and dominate on the pitch. With 13 progressive instructional steps, the reader will learn all aspects of the game. Detailed descriptions, illustrations and photo sequences demonstrate the essential skills, including footwork, ball handing, tackling and kicking. 90 drills are featured to improve practice drills, each featuring a personal scoring system to gauge and accelerate progress. After mastering the individual skills, the reader will learn to apply them in match play. From retaining possession to attacking the opposition's weaknesses, they will learn the strategies to dominate the pitch. The reader can become a complete player and help lead their team to victory. As part of the popular "Steps to Success" sports series, with more than 1.5 million copies sold worldwide, "Rugby: Steps to Success, 2nd Edition" will elevate performance to new heights in all facets of the game.

About the Author: Tony biscombe was already a very experienced rugby teacher and coach of 25 years, when he joined the Rugby Football Union as a Development Officer for the North of England in 1989. In this role he completed many coaching assignments around the world on behalf of the RFU. His career with England spanned 10 years, 123 Internationals and 3 Rugby World Cups. In 2003 he was part of the backroom staff of the England team that won the Rugby World Cup in Australia. The defeat by South Africa in the Cup Final of 2007 was his last game and he retired from his role on December 31st the same year. Peter Drewett was a Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science Lecturer at the University of Exeter and worked for England Rugby for 14 years, in a variety of roles, before taking up his position as Director of Rugby and Head Coach at Exeter Chiefs.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Rugby: Steps to Success - 2nd Edition (Steps...
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 2nd Edition