The Football Faq!((PLEASE READ BEFORE STARTING A THREAD ABOUT FOOTBALL Q's))

[toad1]

binding, feet, stance, funny business, i don't know much but do u have anything specific you would like 2 know.


best thing to do is find an old front row and play agaisnt him worked wonders for my proping

but things i like my hooker to do are:

1. actually put a hit on/in
2.to bind as high as he can
3. be consitant with his stance i prefer side/side rather than one foot behind the other.
4.keep ur shoulders square and stick ur chest out.


anymore and id have to reveal some of my dirty tricks of the trade

[jwest529]

Anyone got tips on hooker techniques in scrum?

u need to set the level of the scrum, get low at first and force ur props to stay low with you, don't go to their level, as for hooking the ball, just have ur half-back put the ball between the props leg as long as you attempt to hit the ball, they arent going to call not in straight (unless u get a real dick ref)

lmk if you need any other tips

[gurbir]

hey im a flyhalf and i was just looking to improve my kicking technique, both my drop kicking technique, and my place kicking, are there any links you guys could recommend to help me out with thise and also any sort of speed/agility drills geared towards flyhalves, and i have cones and an agility ladder.

[ruga buga]

That seems kinda stupid

The best players should play regardless of age

Truth is spoken here

There is an age limit for playing in the tight 5. If you are under 18, you are not allowed to play prop, hooker, or lock. However, you can play backrow, or in the backs.

That is ****. They either play or don't play... I can't agree with people make made this rule up

theres a rugby thread,
i love you guys
( yes homo )

leamy is king

Spencer is king

How many reps for cleans?

5x3 is what is promoted I think but I would prefer 5x1, 3x1 or 8x1

Have you considered Rippetoe's?

Idea !

Centre lookin for a good training routine 2days per week.

Yea i cant get to a gym everyday no more so need a 2 day trainin routine. Currently 10stone 6lbs but i want to get up to around 11/12stone without gaining much fat so i can still out run people.

I go to the gym 2days a week but i have a Curl bar, dumbells and 40kg free weights in my house. Need some ideas on what to do.

Thanks in advance
(Reps) Not the most but hey, every little helps

Rippetoes
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A / B as post abovve said

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As far as I am aware no such age restriction exists when it comes to playing in the tight 5 in Australia. We have has younger guys playing at hooker and lock with no problems.

I tend to stay fairly up to date with these kind of things and I haven't ever heard of it here.

Reps to Ruga Buga for a):making this thread and B) extensive response above.

[N10CT]

As far as I am aware no such age restriction exists when it comes to playing in the tight 5 in Australia. We have has younger guys playing at hooker and lock with no problems.

I tend to stay fairly up to date with these kind of things and I haven't ever heard of it here.

Reps to Ruga Buga for a):making this thread and B) extensive response above.

Um... the two year rule applies to all players in Australia, not just tight-five players.

[ruga buga]

Um... the two year rule applies to all players in Australia, not just tight-five players.

that makes more sense

[ruga buga]

hey im a flyhalf and i was just looking to improve my kicking technique, both my drop kicking technique, and my place kicking, are there any links you guys could recommend to help me out with thise and also any sort of speed/agility drills geared towards flyhalves, and i have cones and an agility ladder.

I saw a video of some coach with danny cipriani (wasps fly) try looking for it on youtube. Great video... Cant comment cause im a forward, it just wouldn't be right if i tried to help a 10 with his kicking

[monatu]

Um... the two year rule applies to all players in Australia, not just tight-five players.

whats the 2 year rule?

[N10CT]

whats the 2 year rule?

It gets complicated but basically

"If players are within two years of age of the Upper Age limit of the competition, then no exemption is
required."

You can get an exemption etc. Not long ago a year 10 could play schoolboy 1sts no problem, now there is a bunch of paperwork.

They've also change rules in colts etc. For example in QLD, before this year if you were a colts player and played premier grade you couldn't go back to colts. Now you can go back to Premier Colts.

Reds flanker Poutasi Latuafutu (sp) played premiers one day when he was ineligible, not sure if he was under 18 or what.

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Um... the two year rule applies to all players in Australia, not just tight-five players.

Yep I have heard of that one before, just nothing that specifically targets tight-five players under 18.

[Dickyw]

hey im a flyhalf and i was just looking to improve my kicking technique, both my drop kicking technique, and my place kicking, are there any links you guys could recommend to help me out with thise and also any sort of speed/agility drills geared towards flyhalves, and i have cones and an agility ladder.

Really try talking to your coach about kicking, its kinda one of the things you have to feel out for yourself, not many kickers kick the same way. In general though pretty much all kicks you need to keep your head down, point your foot, follow through as much as possible and KICK TO A TARGET.

[Rugby_Dog]

Hey after playing lock for some time now i have started to train as a back row, problem is in the fitness tests all the back row are quicker and fitter than me (although i have more strenght) the thing is are i never seem to be in the thick of it while playing (only touch at the mo)
What i'm asking is any Flankers 6, 8 to give advise on where to stand? Do i always go close to the Rucks, Mauls or just stay in line?
I do watch loads of Rugby but never noticed flankers and where they are before.

Just looking for some advise from more expericed players.


Thanks

[Will87]

Hey after playing lock for some time now i have started to train as a back row, problem is in the fitness tests all the back row are quicker and fitter than me (although i have more strenght) the thing is are i never seem to be in the thick of it while playing (only touch at the mo)
What i'm asking is any Flankers 6, 8 to give advise on where to stand? Do i always go close to the Rucks, Mauls or just stay in line?
I do watch loads of Rugby but never noticed flankers and where they are before.

Just looking for some advise from more expericed players.


Thanks

thats a sign of a good flanker... you should never notice them because they are here there and everywhere. The only time you shoudl notice them is when they are doing good work!! Stealing balls etc... flankers are the unsong hero's of rugby!! They do everything!!

[ruga buga]

thats a sign of a good flanker... you should never notice them because they are here there and everywhere. The only time you shoudl notice them is when they are doing good work!! Stealing balls etc... flankers are the unsong hero's of rugby!! They do everything!!

Agreed. Flankers are everywhere basically. They are getting more and more recognition nowadays along with the rest of the forwards barring no. 8 which I feel has had alot of recognition over the years compared to the rest of the forward pack

[Sex_Pistol]

Hey after playing lock for some time now i have started to train as a back row, problem is in the fitness tests all the back row are quicker and fitter than me (although i have more strenght) the thing is are i never seem to be in the thick of it while playing (only touch at the mo)
What i'm asking is any Flankers 6, 8 to give advise on where to stand? Do i always go close to the Rucks, Mauls or just stay in line?
I do watch loads of Rugby but never noticed flankers and where they are before.

Just looking for some advise from more expericed players.


Thanks

well, as people say, they are everywhere. But a lt of the time they are first into a ruck, then they step aside let the fat bastards grunt it out and get ready to tackle, inercept, run with the backs, hit next ruck etc. whatever.





guys, is it true that your allowed to collapse mauls now? I havent played in a while but my my mates dad said you were.

[ruga buga]

well, as people say, they are everywhere. But a lt of the time they are first into a ruck, then they step aside let the fat bastards grunt it out and get ready to tackle, inercept, run with the backs, hit next ruck etc. whatever.





guys, is it true that your allowed to collapse mauls now? I havent played in a while but my my mates dad said you were.

yes, you are allowed to collapse the maul now as long as you are not from the side and come through the gate

[Sex_Pistol]

damn, some poor guys gonna get his neck broken soon. collapsing mauls could be pretty dangerous stuff.

[ruga buga]

damn, some poor guys gonna get his neck broken soon. collapsing mauls could be pretty dangerous stuff.

I have to agree, I don't like this new rule change

[toad1]

i think its more of a bringing down. i think ill have a field day when it becomes leagal to collapse them. ill no longer have to use my trick of falling over in the maul someting i learned from watchin the italians.

is it true that the ELV's are getting played worldwide next season or just in prem 3 in scotland. i read in on one of the clubs websites and as i am yet to go back to training i havnt herd from my club(which i dnt have).

[N10CT]

i think its more of a bringing down. i think ill have a field day when it becomes leagal to collapse them. ill no longer have to use my trick of falling over in the maul someting i learned from watchin the italians.

is it true that the ELV's are getting played worldwide next season or just in prem 3 in scotland. i read in on one of the clubs websites and as i am yet to go back to training i havnt herd from my club(which i dnt have).

Worldwide from August 1, 2008.

[monatu]

Worldwide from August 1, 2008.

This mean we should be doing more cardio in the coming off-season, rather than letting the cardio go and focusing on bulking up as much as possible?

[N10CT]

This mean we should be doing more cardio in the coming off-season, rather than letting the cardio go and focusing on bulking up as much as possible?

Well that would depend on individual circumstances and level of play. There weren't too many players at s14 who didn't come back as big or bigger this year (only a few lost some size while alot of teams bulked up). The game can be faster under the ELVs but it can also be alot slower if you want to play it that way.

[toad1]

i better get back in training fast then so i can get used to the new rules although i dnt think i should be effected by them that much being in the front row will need to be fitter tho and get used to alot more ball watching as ive noticed(well i think) the ball gets kicked more with the elv's.

i dnt really know all the rules anyway i allways just play the ref and thier rules as i have found most have different rules anyway.

[Sex_Pistol]

How much weight and strength do you guys lose during season?


Im actually hoping to start bulking again just before next season.

[LessThanLuke]

I stopped playing half way through this season. Was interfering with my lifting. Might start again next year. Dunno if I've still got the speed to play on the wing. Might start doing sprints again.

[ruga buga]

I stopped playing half way through this season. Was interfering with my lifting. Might start again next year. Dunno if I've still got the speed to play on the wing. Might start doing sprints again.

DAMN strong wing

[Will87]

i think its more of a bringing down. i think ill have a field day when it becomes leagal to collapse them. ill no longer have to use my trick of falling over in the maul someting i learned from watchin the italians.

is it true that the ELV's are getting played worldwide next season or just in prem 3 in scotland. i read in on one of the clubs websites and as i am yet to go back to training i havnt herd from my club(which i dnt have).

welll no offence but it is dick heads like you that cause alot of problem!! No offence i hope that you are one of the t*ats that breaks his neck!! Collapsing the maul is the worst thing ever! Usually **** players that are so lazy to do anything else has to do it.

Last person that collapsed a maul against my team ended up in hospital with head injuries!! got the **** stammped out of him!! It is so wrong collapsing them!!

[ruga buga]

welll no offence but it is dick heads like you that cause alot of problem!! No offence i hope that you are one of the t*ats that breaks his neck!! Collapsing the maul is the worst thing ever! Usually **** players that are so lazy to do anything else has to do it.

Last person that collapsed a maul against my team ended up in hospital with head injuries!! got the **** stammped out of him!! It is so wrong collapsing them!!

people who collapse mauls should get rucked the F**k out of in my opinion

[LessThanLuke]

DAMN strong wing

. Wing or Outside Centre. Running over people is my game lol