Emily Johnson

1. Emily Johnson Learning Rugby

2. Outline • Field Positions • Basics • Lineouts • Scrums • Rucks • Kickoffs & Running the Ball

3. Field Position

4. Basics • Two types of players • Forwards = defensive players • Backs = offensive players • Scoring • Points can be scored by touching the ball in the “try zone” or by kicking • Tries are worth 5 points, kicks are worth two • The intro to this video game provides a bit more detail! • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODVdObtcVGY&feature=youtu.be

5. Lineouts • A lineout occurs when a ball is kicked out or a player with the ball is forced out of bounds. • Players form pods and lifts to try and win possession of the ball.

6. Scrums • A scrum is formed when there is a penalty. • Each team creates two rows of players that bind up, head-to-head. • The ball is rolled into the scrum, and both teams use their strength to try and gain possession of the ball.

7. Rucks • Rucks occur after a player is tackled. • If the player secured the ball on the way down, the two teams will form a bridge over the tackled player and the ball. • The objective is to push the other team back from the ball in order to maintain/gain possession.

8. Kickoffs & Running the Ball • Kickoffs occur at the beginning of each match and after a try is scored. • The receiving team wants to gain possession quickly in order to advance on the field. • The ball can only be passed backward. • This results in the formation of flat line passing.

9. END Thank you!