Thursday, June 11, 2015

Gearing Up For A Youth Rugby Competition In Town

By April Briggs


Whoever says that rugby is an easy game has either not played it themselves or is completely underestimating the sport. Its not easy for the primary reason that it is very physical. Unlike board games like chess or some endurance games like track and field and swimming, rugby is more like a combination of anything.

The challenge is not only limited to the wide field that they have to navigate. Rival team with a hoard of strong players will be the bigger barricade. But for those who are playing the sport, this is where the real fun starts. Its the unique and challenging treat that this kind of event can offer that is the major reason why events such as the Raleigh youth rugby are viewed by many.

If you are interested to take part in the sport yourself, you may. But this does not just come easily. Deciding to play is very different from actually getting hands on with the game. Even if you are very familiar with how it is played and the technicalities involved in it, you will still need to prepare. Here are some of things that you should do from your end as a preparation.

Have the right mindset. Yes rugby is a physical sport. But even before the body can perform, there is the brain that we have to consider. Players manage to get into the game because they have the right mindset for it. They know why they are there and have already set their minds to their team goals. How about you. What do you think of this experience.

Physical fitness. With the right mind comes the next step which is to beef up your physical condition. If you are already practicing some sort of regular exercise routine, then you will just have to make some revisions to strengthen areas of your body. If you are totally new to this however, you will have to start from scratch and may need the assistance of some athletes to devise an effective training routine.

Get to know the game better. If you think knowing the basic rules and regulations is enough to bring you to the win, then you are wrong. Apart from the information that you can find in books, there is also a need to learn about winning strategies, best practices, common faults incurred by players and the like. Be sure you know more than what you do now.

Risks. Considering the fact that this is very physical, its only right to expect of injuries as a big possibility. The recovery of this will be dependent on the nature of it. Be sure you know enough of the risks and are ready to take it. Unless you come to a resolution on this matter, it will be hard for you to start.

Assess your own strengths and weaknesses. You might not have thought about this before. But the things that you are good and bad at can generally affect how you perform. By knowing your strengths, you can work on improving it more to cover up for your weakness.

You cannot just decide to play without preparing. Make sure you prepare enough. Start evaluating your readiness now.




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