Think Rugby: A Guide to Purposeful Team Play [Paperback]

Jim Greenwood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2000 | Series: Rugby

Written by one of Rugby Union's most respected coaches and thinkers, this book has guided and inspired players throughout the world since the mid-1980s. It is written in a clear and easily-read style. This systems book aims to get both coach and player working more productively, through practical advice on keeping sessions fresh and purposeful; tried and tested methods of improving tactical decision-making to enhance whole-team possession; and focusing on dynamic attack in the forwards and effective positioning in the backs.

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About the Author

Winner of the National Coaching Foundation's prestigious Geoffrey Dyson Award, Jim Greenwood was a distinguished player before shaping the game internationally with his renowned coaching techniques. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: A&C Black; 3 edition (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0713654406
• ISBN-13: 978-0713654400
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,678,686 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very deep- expands your mental strength of the game., April 17, 1999

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This review is from: Think Rugby: A Guide to Purposeful Team Play (Paperback)

Mr. Greenwood went into great detail about the Tactical Decision Making that goes on during a match. Not only does this book expand a players thinking capability on the pitch, but many of the methods of thinking can be used off the pitch. Do not buy to help out your physical game, but your mental game.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awsome Resource, June 19, 2006

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Steven R. McEvoy "MCWPP" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Think Rugby: A Guide to Purposeful Team Play (Paperback)

Thing Rugby is am amazing book for any coach, player or even fan of rugby. It will help you develop as a player or coach. This is a resource no team should be without. One of it's primary focus's is to help you learn to think and play as a team, from the coach down to the reserves. Definitely a must read for any Rugby Enthusiast.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THINK Rugby, July 8, 2007

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Skyler J. Vander Molen "Skyler" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Think Rugby: A Guide to Purposeful Team Play (Paperback)

I'm only part way through this book, but so far it's been great. I have a hard time slowing the game down in my head during play and analyzing what's going on. This book has helped me to relax a bit, take my time, and think about what the other team is doing and what I should be doing to beat them. Overall, great book. Can't wait to finish it now.