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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Education/Credentials College Degree
Awards and Honors Forwards MVP 2004 Season Back Bay Sharks, Newport Beach Ca., Division 1.
Expert: Nick Vujnovich Date: 7/11/2008 Subject: Passing(rugby)
Question Hi, I play scrum half for my school team and I was wondering if you could give
me a few tips on passing with my wrong hand.
Thanks, Charlie.
Answer Hello Charlie
Slowly but surely is the answer here mate. Lots of practice.
A simple drill is to get a bag of balls and a buddy to pass to, or one ball and a "x" on a wall.
Make passes out to your distance of best accuracy and power. This distance may only be 5 feet but just find out the distance that you can pass to comfortably and consistently.
Next: at a step at time make the distance bigger. Never make a move out until you have mastered the new distance (say 8-10 passes in a row). Make 5 feet into 6 feet , into 7, 8, 9, 10...
It might take 2 or 3 1 hour sessions to comfortably increase your distance by 3 feet. But do not rush and allow that mistake will happen while improvement occurs.
Keep in mind: timing and accuracy are far more important than a "power" pass. In a game situation make sure you are not rushing.
For some more drills try www.coachingrugby.com
See if a senior player or specialist coach will take the time to observe your pass and help correct any issues.
