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How to be a better winger?
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<blockquote data-quote="gingergenius" data-source="post: 228989"><p><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Bull @ Nov 13 2008, 06:12 AM) <a href="http://index.php?act=findpost&pid=359904" target="_blank"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div></p><p></p><p></p><p>Bang on. Try coming into the line in the 12 channel at pace and at an interesting angle.</p><p></p><p>Also, assess what size you'll be in future. If you've had a big growth spurt already then your final height will be hovering around 6ft give or take an inch or so. That means you're no beast, but neither are you a midget. Beasts tend to steer towards bumping off tacklers; midgets should have good feet. You should be average height for a winger which means you should have a decent step and be quite strong. If you haven't had your growth spurt yet and are already 5'11 then start watching tapes of Matt Banahan and Jonah Lomu...</p><p></p><p>Practise finishing. Wingers main job is scoring tries. So work on sliding in to the corner; you're much harder to tackle that way. And get a good strong hand off sorted out, and practice banging the ball down with your other hand.</p><p></p><p>Work on your kicking game as if you were a fullback. As an extra, practice chips and grubbers through as this is often a way to exploit space behind a solid defensive line.</p><p></p><p>Obviously work on your speed, especially acceleration.</p><p></p><p>Don't be a pussy. Think of the respect you get off your mates for making a big tackle; adrenaline should mask any bumps and bruises you pick up. I was always a lightweight compared to most people on the field but I had a reputation for being a hard tackler - go out there thinking you'll f*** anyone up who tries anything and that you won't be dominated. There's always players who think they're the dog's ******** or who think they can bully their way around. Don't let them. Be the most arrogant little **** on the pitch and you'll find your play can start backing that up. Even if your team's **** you don't want to come off the pitch with anyone thinking that you're a pussy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gingergenius, post: 228989"] <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Bull @ Nov 13 2008, 06:12 AM) [url='index.php?act=findpost&pid=359904']<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div> Bang on. Try coming into the line in the 12 channel at pace and at an interesting angle. Also, assess what size you'll be in future. If you've had a big growth spurt already then your final height will be hovering around 6ft give or take an inch or so. That means you're no beast, but neither are you a midget. Beasts tend to steer towards bumping off tacklers; midgets should have good feet. You should be average height for a winger which means you should have a decent step and be quite strong. If you haven't had your growth spurt yet and are already 5'11 then start watching tapes of Matt Banahan and Jonah Lomu... Practise finishing. Wingers main job is scoring tries. So work on sliding in to the corner; you're much harder to tackle that way. And get a good strong hand off sorted out, and practice banging the ball down with your other hand. Work on your kicking game as if you were a fullback. As an extra, practice chips and grubbers through as this is often a way to exploit space behind a solid defensive line. Obviously work on your speed, especially acceleration. Don't be a pussy. Think of the respect you get off your mates for making a big tackle; adrenaline should mask any bumps and bruises you pick up. I was always a lightweight compared to most people on the field but I had a reputation for being a hard tackler - go out there thinking you'll f*** anyone up who tries anything and that you won't be dominated. There's always players who think they're the dog's ******** or who think they can bully their way around. Don't let them. Be the most arrogant little **** on the pitch and you'll find your play can start backing that up. Even if your team's **** you don't want to come off the pitch with anyone thinking that you're a pussy. [/QUOTE]
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