Presentation
Obviously Rugby is incredibly challenging game both mentally and physically. A number of physical attributes required, no matter what position you play, such as strength, power and speed. Today this article will focus on speed, why it is important in rugby, how you can improve it and why it’s great for training your goals!
Why is speed important?
In all sports, fast athlete is a good athlete. Speed is one of the most important characteristics of an athlete can build as it will make the difference between making challenge and do not tackle and scored a try or not to score a try, these are things that make a difference. Remember: a forward that is both fast and powerful will be able to break through tackles and go breakdowns quickly. A back showing great speed will be able to avoid tackles and Sprint for the try line or sprint in defense to make them try to save tackles!
Add my pace
There are a number of training tools that you can use to improve the running speed. First, strength and resistance training in your lower body will help to develop leg strength and power, which is an important factor in the overall total body speed. Every rugby player should return movements such as squats and leg presses as well as power exercises like cleans. This should then be combined with some kind of sprint training.
Usually short bursts of short duration with a relatively short rest. For example, a useful drill when the rugby pitch is running from the try line 22, walk to the halfway line, sprint to the next 22, then walk to the try line.
Other ways to improve the speed are overloaded just your body and use the tools to increase the drag such as parachute running and use bungee rope, but it is reserved for advanced athletes and those who are able to get their hands on this type of equipment.
The benefits of running
Regardless of your goals sprint training is great for your health and fitness, helps increase fat burning capabilities and is also a good way to increase your muscle gains. So many choices in just one discipline!
Sprint training can be taken up by anyone, and with almost no special kit usually required, all you need is a garden or rugby pitch, some decent football shoes or trainers and you’re away!