Product Description

The RFU Guide for Coaches - Fitness and Conditioning is the Rugby Football Union's definitive statement on the importance of fitness in the club game and the best ways to achieve the optimum condition to play effectively and safely. It is intended as a source of guidance for coaches at all levels of the game, as well as for players looking for advice on improving their fitness. Packed with drills and coaching programmes throughout, this clear and comprehensive handbook includes helpful sections on: structuring the training year; speed and agility; strength and power; flexibility; core strength and stability; diet and nutrition; fitness testing; pre-match preparation and post-match recovery; and sports psychology.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #142061 in Books
• Published on: 2005-06-15
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 234 pages

About the Author
Ian Taplin and Richard Horner work for the Rugby Football Union at Twickenham as Rubgy Development Officers.

Customer Reviews

Very commendable
I bought this book to aid my pre-season training. I have found it thoroughly informative and precise with detailed drills on aerobic, anaerobic, agility, power, strength training and much more. It encompases detailed information on structuring a 12-month fitness schedule to efficient warm-up/down sessions, as well as detailed information on nutrition and mental training. This book is very commendable and the detail with further researching references are extremely helpful if you are interested in exploring a specific form of training with even further detail. Extremely easy to read for both the novice and proffesional rugby player or coach.