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.
Organizations
Education/Credentials College Degree
Awards and Honors Forwards MVP 2004 Season Back Bay Sharks, Newport Beach Ca., Division 1.
Question Hi there, I'm 15 years old, I'm 6ft 4" and weigh 95kg. Despite this I play
winger for my school and club - I am supposedly very fast. I have never been
able to touch my toes from standing or sitting, and my physiotherapist
noticed that i had very tight hamstrings when helping me with my knee after
my knee operation (arthroscopy, cartiladge and bone damage - all healed
now though).
I was wondering how big an effect my tight hamstrings have on my overall
speed, which is obviously key for a winger. I want to know, could I be faster if
I improved the suppleness of my hamstrings, and are there any ways i can
become faster? Also, how do you "cure" tight hamstrings?
Thank you, Ollie
Answer The answer to all is "yes".
To "cure" tight hamstrings adopt a Pilates or yoga routine as part of your works outs. Daily stretches and a good warm up prior to stretching is needed.
Go to the library and you can get good books on yoga, Pilates and stretching. On the net too.
Before you laugh off yoga and Pilates as for the ladies keep in mind that most professional players incorporate yoga and Pilates in some way, even if they don't know it (their trainer calls it "dynamic stretching")
It takes time but you must be consistent and make sure to never stretch a cold or sore muscle. Drink plenty of water too.
