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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.

Organizations
Nationwide Mortgage.

Education/Credentials
College Degree

Awards and Honors
Forwards MVP 2004 Season Back Bay Sharks, Newport Beach Ca., Division 1.

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Topic: Rugby

Expert: Nick Vujnovich
Date: 6/26/2008
Subject: Props

Question
I am thinking of changing postion to prop. But im unsure weather to go to tight or loose head. What do loose head do that tight dont. I a big ball carrier and tackler in our team so i thought prop would suit me as i am good in the scrum. Many thanks David

Answer
What position are you now David? If you are doing well I would stay there especially if you are considered a good ball carrier for your team. If you play prop your energy will be focussed on the scrum so you will not get as many runs as a number 8 or flanker.

If you are committed to play prop I would go with loose head. It is easier to come into an learn and is literally a bit looser and allows for more energy around the field.

There is a lot of good information in these links about scrummaging I suggest reading them and working closely with your coach about your desire to go to prop. He/she will be the best person to give you advice at this time.

Srummaging:

My favourite: http://www.coachingrugby.com/rugby/coaching/unitskills/scrum/buildingthescrum.ht...

http://www.usarugby.org/media/EDocs/scrum.pdf

http://www.texasyouthrugby.com/download/748/docs/Building_the_scrum.pdf

All technique: Scrum, Running up the Ball, Tackling

http://www.rugbysmart.co.nz/plan/technique.html

http://www.rugbytactics.com/

http://www.talkrugbyunion.co.uk/

Skills and Technique, video:

http://www.joberrugby.com/

Fitness:

http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/in particular speed and power: http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/plyometric.html

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