Hi,
After an almost 20 year break from the game (kids, job, etc) I have joined a rugby team and am loving the challenge of getting back into the swing of regular training however my techniques and grasp of the game are rusty to say the least. I would go so far as to say I'm almost at square one. However, I am eager to learn the skills necessary and I feel much more focussed on the game compared to when I was in my late teens when I was playing regularly.
I am naturally a second row (either loose or tight). It might sound blindingly obvious but if anyone could offer advice on the following questions I would be most grateful. I am, of course, attempting to supplement training with online videos and watching back old games on Youtube.
My two main queries are these:
1.As a second row is my job (broadly speaking) to chase after the ball as much as possible so I arrive at break-downs and rucks first to avoid getting in the way of the backs.
2.When it comes to tackling is it best to make an impact with the right or left shoulder.
Any additional advice would be most welcome.
After an almost 20 year break from the game (kids, job, etc) I have joined a rugby team and am loving the challenge of getting back into the swing of regular training however my techniques and grasp of the game are rusty to say the least. I would go so far as to say I'm almost at square one. However, I am eager to learn the skills necessary and I feel much more focussed on the game compared to when I was in my late teens when I was playing regularly.
I am naturally a second row (either loose or tight). It might sound blindingly obvious but if anyone could offer advice on the following questions I would be most grateful. I am, of course, attempting to supplement training with online videos and watching back old games on Youtube.
My two main queries are these:
1.As a second row is my job (broadly speaking) to chase after the ball as much as possible so I arrive at break-downs and rucks first to avoid getting in the way of the backs.
2.When it comes to tackling is it best to make an impact with the right or left shoulder.
Any additional advice would be most welcome.