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.
Question Why do rugby kickers put the ball on the tee the opposite way from american
football kickers? It seems to be put on the tee with the top point leaning
forward...
Answer I am not a kicking expert by any means Kevin but I believe it has to do with the shape of the ball and the fact that in rugby you are often kicking towards the post from an angle. In rugby the ball is taken back from the point the try was grounded to make the kick.
The shape of the ball allows for better accuracy in rugby as does the angled run up "kicking around the corner".
In Football the kick is taken in front of the posts and the ball's pointy shape means that placing the ball pointing back makes for better contact with the kicker's foot. The run up is straight on to the ball usually.
A long time ago rugby did the same thing with a dead on run up (the "Toe Hack")to kick but technique simply evolved over time.
