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<blockquote data-quote="unskilz" data-source="post: 167347"><p>To work on your passing skills and kicking skills you have to get out there and dedicate yourself to the sport. Find a buddy and spend as much time passing as possibly. Even though it's easier to use your dominant hand, try using your weaker hand more. You have a lot of work and it's never to early to start. There are some weighted balls you can buy called pass developers. Also, there are balls attached to cords that snap right back to you. Those would help a lot, I believe, if you aren't able ot go outside with a buddy often and pass the ball around. Just have a ball with you at all times and make sure you are also comfortable kicking with both feet. If you won't be playing scrum-half, the coach will probably put you in at wing. If you are a good kicker you could play fly-half. Depending on your team's "style", you might be able to play outside center or fullback. But I doubt the former.</p><p></p><p>Watch a lot of rugby. Even if you can only get your hands on a few matches, watching them over and over will subconsciously get you used to game strategy, decision making, and most importantly the rules of the game.</p><p></p><p>I recommend you hit the gym 3-4 times a week, and also do a lot of running as it will help massively with your game. Scrum-halfs are known for their fitness.</p><p></p><p>Make sure you get 8 hours of sleep a night, and eat a healthy diet. I wouldn't worry too much about cutting the bad foods out of your diet (I would recommend eliminating carbonated soda drinks as they are horrible for athletes... there's a lot of science backing this up if you research it) as I would incorporating a lot of good, whole carbs (for slow digesting) and protein. Whey protein is the most common form of protein insofar as shakes are concerned, and they are a good idea. There are some weight gainer powders out there that also have a load of good carbs (like CytoSport). You don't need to go out and get Creatine, if anything that would come down much further down the road. Stay away from steroids.</p><p></p><p>Trust me, if you hit the gyms, you will see results. You will get stronger and bigger as long as you work hard.</p><p></p><p>Remember, do not substitute healthy, hearty meals for protein/carb shakes. These are not adequate substitutes for solid foods. Before you work out, make sure you at 3 hours before so your carb stores are full (so you an have energy) and after you should take a shake (whey protein is fast acting and helps repair muscle).</p><p></p><p>Drink a lot of water, and I mean a lot. Keep yourself hydrated. Go out and buy a 32 oz Nalgene bottle (or something similar) and try to drink at least 5 of those a day.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="unskilz, post: 167347"] To work on your passing skills and kicking skills you have to get out there and dedicate yourself to the sport. Find a buddy and spend as much time passing as possibly. Even though it's easier to use your dominant hand, try using your weaker hand more. You have a lot of work and it's never to early to start. There are some weighted balls you can buy called pass developers. Also, there are balls attached to cords that snap right back to you. Those would help a lot, I believe, if you aren't able ot go outside with a buddy often and pass the ball around. Just have a ball with you at all times and make sure you are also comfortable kicking with both feet. If you won't be playing scrum-half, the coach will probably put you in at wing. If you are a good kicker you could play fly-half. Depending on your team's "style", you might be able to play outside center or fullback. But I doubt the former. Watch a lot of rugby. Even if you can only get your hands on a few matches, watching them over and over will subconsciously get you used to game strategy, decision making, and most importantly the rules of the game. I recommend you hit the gym 3-4 times a week, and also do a lot of running as it will help massively with your game. Scrum-halfs are known for their fitness. Make sure you get 8 hours of sleep a night, and eat a healthy diet. I wouldn't worry too much about cutting the bad foods out of your diet (I would recommend eliminating carbonated soda drinks as they are horrible for athletes... there's a lot of science backing this up if you research it) as I would incorporating a lot of good, whole carbs (for slow digesting) and protein. Whey protein is the most common form of protein insofar as shakes are concerned, and they are a good idea. There are some weight gainer powders out there that also have a load of good carbs (like CytoSport). You don't need to go out and get Creatine, if anything that would come down much further down the road. Stay away from steroids. Trust me, if you hit the gyms, you will see results. You will get stronger and bigger as long as you work hard. Remember, do not substitute healthy, hearty meals for protein/carb shakes. These are not adequate substitutes for solid foods. Before you work out, make sure you at 3 hours before so your carb stores are full (so you an have energy) and after you should take a shake (whey protein is fast acting and helps repair muscle). Drink a lot of water, and I mean a lot. Keep yourself hydrated. Go out and buy a 32 oz Nalgene bottle (or something similar) and try to drink at least 5 of those a day. [/QUOTE]
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