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| outside center | 10/7/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: hey, i am 15 and play outside center in Ontario Canada, do you have any tips on training i could do ...
A: You need to focus on keeping your aerobic fitness base while building strength and bulk. Also taking ...
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| fitness | 10/5/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: i am enjoying it as i am reading through the sports paper or magazine. But iv got this question. ...
A: G'day Gerhard. It is usually a combination of beep test and specific exercises that focus on the ...
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| Rugby participation in the UK | 10/2/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I am currently researching rugby for coursework, and i need to work out thisWith reference to two ...
A: You might try formally asking the Australian Institute of Sport for data. I figure you will ne to ...
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| Line Out Lifters | 9/29/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: recently since being placed in the first team as a flanker I've been placed with a problem, that is ...
A: There are a lot of issues here. Fist your team should be dedicating set time to practicing your ...
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| rugby | 9/27/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: but i was just wondering if there is anything i should know about Flanker thanks 4 answering :D
A: Read over my old answered questions I get a lot on Flanker. Also read my answers on takling. Here ...
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| Flanker | 9/27/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: Hey Nick! I asked a question awhile back regarding Flankers. The season has just started, and I'm ...
A: Here are a few things you can put in your head prior to games that more advanced flankers do: Turn ...
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| winger | 9/26/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: Im 12 years in UK school year 8 im 5 ft tall but im really light im only just over 6 stone. im ...
A: Wing is not my strong point but I will do my best. I can suggest the book "rugby for dummies" a good ...
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| Rugby or Touch in Irvine | 9/21/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I'm from NZ and I've just moved to Irvine for work on a fixed term contract. During my time here, ...
A: in all honesty I haven't had the chance to chase up the girls at coast. Here is the link to their ...
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| Lock help | 9/21/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I'm brand new to the sport of rugby and I joined my college rugby club. I know very little from my ...
A: I always suggest the book "rugby for dummies" also there are some great websites with rugby drills, ...
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| Rugby or Touch in Irvine | 9/19/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I'm from NZ and I've just moved to Irvine for work on a fixed term contract. During my time here, ...
A: Welcome to Orange County California. I myself am in Costa Mesa and work close to Irvine off the 405. ...
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| Fly-half tactics | 9/18/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I've been playing fly-half for three years at my university. My inside center is the best runner on ...
A: I would ask this question to your coach. It is safest to run his game plan as much as possible. If ...
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| place kicking | 9/16/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: in my spare time i go dwn the local field and practise my place kickin with my friend. i find it ...
A: try to come from an angle. Have your friend scream in your face as loud as he can while setting up ...
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| Determining Position | 9/11/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I am a 5'10" 190-lb. 22-year old with several years of experience playing rugby in Texas. I ...
A: The questions you ask are good ones they show that you have put some thought into the position. I ...
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| rugby, loose head prop | 9/10/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: i've only been playing rugby for a year, i've only ever played for my school team, we didnt do that ...
A: I am very sorry I have taken so long to get back to you. Below are some links and advice for ...
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| Mental side of tackling and crash balling | 9/10/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I play second row (and occasionaly back row) and have done for a bout 6 months (I'm 15). Mostly my ...
A: Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. I had the same issue at your age and until someone ...
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| Second Row | 9/10/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: My son (13) has played scrum half from the age of seven, over this summer he has grown about 15cm ...
A: I try not to give fitness advice. I always suggest getting involved in an athletics club or finding ...
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| Boots | 9/9/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I was about to buy high top rugby boots for my son, (hooker) I found a site that suggested the right ...
A: Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. I can't think of a site. You might want to try a ...
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| "Weak" Hand Passing | 9/9/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I'm 15 years old and have just started senior rugby at my school after 4 years of junior rugby, but ...
A: sorry it has taken so long to get to you. I recently answered a question like your so I have ...
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| Should I change position because I'm playing with older players? | 9/9/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: Sorry my subject title doesn't make much sense-It'll take a while to explain. I'm 15, have been ...
A: Sorry it has taken so long to get to you. If you coach will put you in the starting line up if you ...
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| catching a high ball | 9/9/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I'm a coach, busy with a presentation on catching a high ball. Could you please help me with some ...
A: I will try to keep it as simple as I can. The player should; Call for the ball Make sure they are ...
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| Front row size discrepancy | 9/8/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: Nick, I'm looking for a second opinion. My son's school wants him to play at tight-head prop. He's ...
A: That is a tough one. A tall prop is not all bad if the coach is well versed in the technique needed ...
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| Determining Position | 9/8/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I am a 5'10" 190-lb. 22-year old with several years of experience playing rugby in Texas. I ...
A: It is not that you are over analyzing the change it is that I feel you are under estimating the ...
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| touch football | 9/6/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I am a College student and I would like to find out the following questions that is specifically for ...
A: First are you asking about touch football or touch rugby. I ask because I am not familiar with the ...
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| Second Row | 9/5/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: My son (13) has played scrum half from the age of seven, over this summer he has grown about 15cm ...
A: I will put some good links below with regards to rugby over all. The one for him to focus on the ...
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| Fitness and weight training | 9/4/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: i am 14 years old and i am training to play rugby. Can you recommend any web sites or a program for ...
A: Here are a few links below. I also suggest joining a local athletics club or a gym with quality ...
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| tackling | 8/26/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: ) im 13 . 6ft tall and weigh 10 stone and i play blindside flanker for dunstable but i also play ...
A: The league tackle can be useful in union especially if you are at risk of the guy you are tackling ...
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| Changing Positions | 8/23/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I started playing rugby this year. I played for my high school than for a local club team. I've ...
A: Sorry to take so long to get back to you. 8 Man is a position that requires impact play. The 8 man ...
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| What position should I play? | 8/18/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I have been playing rugby for 5 years now at school, and am 17 going on 18. The coming season is my ...
A: OK mate, first thing is first: get as fit as you can. No matter what position you end up playing in ...
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| how to be a better flanker | 8/16/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: i live in Singapore.I am 1.6m tall and 40kg.I play u14 rugby. I am 13. My season has just ended. I ...
A: At your age you can't do much about your size. You will only grow as fast as your body wants to. The ...
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| western MA youth rugby teams | 8/10/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I resently became interested in rugby, and i was wondering if there was any youth rugby teams in ...
A: The guys at USA Rugby should be able to point you towards and exsisting league and team in your area ...
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| Size and weight | 8/9/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: well theres 3 weeks of pre-season left just weighed myself there tonight, 16st 5lbs, and im 6 foot ...
A: I would like to see a few trainings and games then do a measured fitness test to see where you are ...
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| tackeling | 8/4/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: i play at nom 8 for u 15 and i want to get better at tackling i am ok at tackling but i need some ...
A: I get this question a lot so please understand why I have cut and pasted a recent answer below. Good ...
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| defending | 8/4/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: when attacking my OC is very fast so we are almost unstoppable. but when defending he trys to tackle ...
A: While I am not a backs expert it seems that your real problem is why you are left marking 2 players. ...
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| "beefing up" | 8/2/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: im am 14, 50kg and 170cm. i am a winger and i was wondering if you could give me tips on how to ...
A: At 14 just keep up with fitness. Get to a point where you can easily do 40 or 50 press ups and wide ...
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| ABC's | 7/31/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: Could you give me a clear definition of how ABC's occur in play? Could you tell me when it is used, ...
A: G'day Phil, I have to admit you have me stumped. I have never heard of what you are talking about. ...
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| Flanker / No.8 | 7/31/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: Hey Nick! I'm 14, and i'm soon to move into the u15s for my towns team. I've played as prop and ...
A: There is a lot to learn for each position so I will try to keep it to a few simple points on each. ...
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| Rugby Rule regarding tackling or contact above the shoulders | 7/31/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: Nick, I am a fellow Expert under the American Football section. I have a question concerning the ...
A: G'day Victor, If you cut and paste this link to your browser locator it should take you to the ...
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| shepherding and inside breaks | 7/27/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: Hey, i'm a wing from south africa. I play for my university's third side but were the strongest in ...
A: G'day Francois, It is a tough call mate as I personally have trouble visualising the exact ...
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| underweight for rugby | 7/26/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: I have been playing rugby for 5 months i am age 27 10 half stone and 6ft 1 in am i too underweight ...
A: That is a very subjective question. What position are you? If you are an outside back you could be ...
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| Props | 7/26/2008 | Nick Vujnovich |
Q: Well anyway Iv done well this past season i won player of the season and scored 10 tries. I have ...
A: I suggest making sure you do the basic as well as you can. Extreme focus on the task at hand be it ...
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