Rugby Union for Dummies
(Sprache: Englisch)
If you get a big kick out of rugby but still feel you could sharpen up your knowledge of the game, this friendly guide is for you. Inside you'll find easy-to-understand advice on the basic rules and pitch positions, plus in-depth lessons on ball skills,...
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If you get a big kick out of rugby but still feel you could sharpen up your knowledge of the game, this friendly guide is for you. Inside you'll find easy-to-understand advice on the basic rules and pitch positions, plus in-depth lessons on ball skills, fitness training, and techniques to outwit your opponents - all illustrated with entertaining stories from British and International rugby's back pages, and coverage of England's historic 2003 World Cup victory.
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Introduction.Part I: Rugby: Roots, Boots, and All.
Chapter 1: Rudimentary Rugby.
Chapter 2: The Aim of the Game.
Chapter 3: Grab Your Rugby Gear.
Part II: Getting Down and Dirty.
Chapter 4: Location, Location, Location: Positions on the Pitch.
Chapter 5: Laying Down the Laws.
Chapter 6: Honing Your Skills.
Chapter 7: Breaking Down the Breakdown.
Chapter 8: Leaping Lineouts.
Chapter 9: Talking Tactics.
Chapter 10: Talented Training.
Chapter 11: Coaching.
Part III: Welcome to Planet Rugby.
Chapter 12: The World Cup.
Chapter 13: The International Scene.
Chapter 14: Home and Away.
Chapter 15: The Domestic Scene.
Part IV: Following the Game: The Informed Fan.
Chapter 16: Compulsive Viewing: Rugby on the Screen.
Chapter 17: Keeping Up with the News.
Chapter 18: Spectating and Sobriquets.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 19: The Ten Best British Players of All Time.
Chapter 20: Ten Matches Made in Rugby Heaven.
Chapter 21: Ten Peculiar Facts about Rugby.
Part VI: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Honour Boards.
Appendix B: Glossary.
Appendix C: Key Rugby Organisations.
Autoren-Porträt von Nick Cain, Greg Growden
Nick Cain is a rugby writer for The Sunday Times. He edited Rugby World mamgazine for nine years, and co-wrote The Lions Diary
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autoren: Nick Cain , Greg Growden
- 2006, 2nd ed., 384 Seiten, mit Abbildungen, Maße: 24 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 0470035374
- ISBN-13: 9780470035375
Sprache:
Englisch
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"... Packed full of concise explanations...boasting some eye-catching graphics...a great introduction to the joys of the game..." (England Rugby, September 2003)"...essential reading...a perfect book for dipping into from time to time..." (Midland Independent, 25 October 2003)
"...ideal for newcomers or amateur players looking to move their skills forward...cheeky yet informative...essential reading..." (Dorset Echo, 2 November 2003)
"...a cheeky but informative guide..." (Shields Gazette, December 03)
"...Defiantly one for the collection for the uninitiated and the most hardened of rugby fans alike..." (Scotland on Sunday, 15 Februay 2004)
"...Rugby Union For Dummies is a brilliant book that explains everything about the oval ball game..."(Ladsmag, Issue 12)
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