AboutNick Vujnovich Expertise I can answer most questions in detail but I am best used for "Forward" positions especially the "tight 5" and the scrum. I am a front row guy myself. I have good knowledge of game strategy and tactics. I cannot give detailed help with kicking myself but I can suggest general training applications and point you towards good resources. I am a New Zealander living in Southern California, USA.
With regard to fitness or weight training: please understand that you are best going to a gym and getting first hand consultation from a qualified trainer. The risk of injury is too great for me to simply give you a program without being able to analyze your fitness or capabilities in person.
I really suggest going through my previously answered questions as well. The most common repeat questions refer to tackling.
Experience I have played rugby from the age of 5 (I am 33 now) I have played "Premier" rugby in New Zealand, London, California, Colorado. I have coached youth, Mens and Womens rugby.
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Expert: Nick Vujnovich Date: 5/8/2008 Subject: hooking the ball
Question so the scrummy is throwing in from the left, but you say attempt to hook with your right? i tried hooking with my right but by the time it gets over there its way too late... im attempting to do it with my left but haven't done too well... any suggestions?
Answer I didn't explain well enough.
You need to have your hips angled towards the whole/ ball with your right foot in front of your left. Let the props do the pushing you focus on the hook so try to keep loose.
Strike at the ball, don't wait for it to come to you. If you pick up one or two penalties getting it right in a game so be it. Strike hard and strike fast, it should be a quick aggresive move, like a quick punch.
You may want to have your half back do a quick put in. So he puts the ball in as soon as the scrum comes together. Tell him not to muck around and get it in quick and to push the envelope as much as possible to get the ball to your feet. Again if he picks up one or two penalties pushing the envelope getting it wright so be it.
