By Mattie Knight


With so many crowds having witnessed the Rugby World Cup recently, this is a sport which more and more people are becoming interested in. There is no doubt, it definitely is exciting watching a wing running towards the try line as the opposing team misses a tackle. It is no wonder why more people are attracted to this magnificent sport. Raleigh youth rugby has also taken off in a big way, and this is exciting to watch.

The most important factor in improving skills in any team is by finding a good coach. Many retired players will tell you that working as a team is essential. There may be a couple of excellent players on the team, but one can't leave it up to one person to do all of the work.

One has to work as a team in this sport. One can't rely on one very good player to do the work. Everyone has to do their job. There are different positions involved as players move up towards the try line. Some players are fast, and others have more strength. Some are blessed with their kicking abilities and are good in the line out. All of this adds up to the team work.

Knowing about these rules from a young age and focusing on the game as well as on the mental status, will help the player in the future. Players who become too emotional need to be mentored because they will start to lose focus. One can become competitive, but you can't turn your emotions into something which is aggressive which in turn leads to rough play.

Many countries are not used to this game and see it as a dangerous sport. However, there are many rules that players have to stick to. Coaches make sure that the youngsters stick to these rules early on, so they don't get out of hand later on and become injured. Players will be aware that they are not allowed to tackle a player without the ball, for example.

A good coach will help players stay motivated. They will encourage them when they are doing well. However, they will also encourage them when they feel that the player is feeling despondent because they are not performing as they should. Of course, there are different styles of coaching methods available.

Discipline is needed during this time because it is a sport where one has to remain focused and you can't just do this as a hobby. You have to make sure that you are eating the right foods, you have to go to the gym, and you have to attend practice sessions. You have to wake up early and this means older children are not going to be going out on weekends with their friends. They will have to sacrifice this. However, it is a healthy lifestyle and one can meet a lot of friends, which will tell you that it is a great way of socializing.

Parents who encourage and motivate their children will help them grow in the sport. They need to be supportive, both in the emotional sense as well as with physical chores. Parents who attend matches are appreciated by children, and it will help them develop in their sport.




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