RUGBY
Analysis of Performance – example questions
1. Rules (and their role in sport), regulations and terminology
1. How many officials are there in a game of Rugby Union/League?
2. What is the role of the official(s)?
3. Give me three different violation signals from the referee?
4. Describe the scoring system for rugby. Refer also to the number of points.
5. What should the official(s) check regarding equipment and safety before the game starts? , jewellery, playing area, post pads, boot studs, PPE etc
6. When would an official stop the game and how does he/ she indicate?
7. Explain the size of the pitch
8. Give 5 rules and explain them.
9. Explain the scoring system.
10. What are the duties of a referee?
11. What is the official size of the ball?
12. How far, officially, should the ball travel from kick off?
13. How high should the cross bar be from the playing surface?
14. Explain the rules of and teaching points to good passing in rugby.
15. Explain where each position stands on the pitch
16. Explain the role of 2 different positions e.g. their main job.
17. Name the positions on the field & how are they different to other sports?
18. What is a ruck?
19. Describe when a try is scored and the rule regarding double movements?
20. When a referee draws a rectangle after a try what is he doing?
21. What protective gear do players wear these days and why?
22. What are the rules regarding replacing a front row player?
23. Has the video referee improved the game?
24. What are rules regarding a line out/ scrummage?
2. Observation and analysis
1. Describe exactly what you see happening
2. Explain why he/ she is performing the way he/ she is
3. How does this affect the overall performance and implications for a game?
4. Observe a performer and analyse their tackling technique
5. Observe a performer - what are their strengths and weaknesses? How would you correct their weaknesses?
6. Watch player A and analyse what you see in relation to their tackling or passing or kicking technique?
7. Watch player A for 2 minutes. Explain what you see regarding strengths and weaknesses. How would you correct his / her weaknesses ie. Practices you would use?
8. Describe exactly what you see happening
9. How does the weakness affect the overall performance and implications for a game?
10. Describe 3 different types of tackles and the teaching points for each.
11. What are the teaching points of a rucking / mauling?
12. What coaching points could be emphasised when teaching the basic tackle to young players? (think feet, legs, body, hands, head)
13. In a match situation, what suggestions could you give to help a player prepare mentally for tackle / kick / ruck / scrum?
14. What are the progressions for teaching a front on tackle?
3. Evaluation & Recognising Strengths & Weaknesses
1. Identify a perfect model in your sport
2. What are their a) sport specific skills b) components of health related fitness and c) components of skill related fitness that makes them the perfect model?
3. If you were to watch both the perfect model and the observed player performing the same skill, what differences and / or similarities would there be?
4. If you were to compare your own performance to the perfect model, what differences / or similarities would there be?
5. Describe what makes up the modern day “perfect” attacking player?
6. What strategies would you use to encourage a player who lost their first game badly?
7. How would you use a video or report to bring certain evaluative points to a player’s attention?
8. Can you name and evaluate a professional player as to why he/she is the perfect model for the game?
4. Planning strategies, tactics, practices and training to Improving performance
1. Having identified the weaknesses of the player, as a coach what practices / strategies would you use to improve his/ her performance?
2. What methods of training would you use to improve his/ her performance?
3. What practices / strategies would you use to improve your performance?
4. What methods of training would you use to improve performance?
5. What are the progressions for teaching the Maul / Ruck / line out?
You did a 6 week PEP program on improving your………………… ‘cardiovascular fitness’:
6. How would this in turn improve your ability to play rugby union / League(maintain high work rate/skill level throughout the game/more efficient)
7. What methods of training would be most beneficial to rugby union/ League? Interval/fartlek (why?) Similar to a game scenario.
8. Explain a training session for rugby union/ League using interval training.
9. What type of training method would you use in rugby union/ League? Continuous training
10. How will this improve your overall performance in rugby union/ League? overall cardiovascular fitness… ability to keep on going throughout the game without the skill level decreasing
11. Give an example of circuit training for rugby union/ League?
12. Before any training or match we need to warm-up why is this?
13. What are the 3 different stages of a warm-up?
14. Can you explain a usual 30min warm up before a professional game?
15. Can you set up a one-month training program for a player with weak tackling skills?
16. Devise a practice to improve catching.
17. Suggest how the tactic of disguise could be used in a game of rugby union/ League
18. Your opponent is a strong aggressive player what would be your game plan.
19. Describe one tactical play.
5. Understanding the principles and roles of leadership to improve performance
1. What do you understand by leadership?
2. What characteristics determine a good leader on a Rugby pitch?
3. Who are the leaders in sport?
4. Explain what you think makes a successful coach
5. What’s the difference between formal and informal leadership?
6. What should a good coach do after a match?
7. How do the officials affect the performance of a game?
8. Explain the role of a referee - maintain a safe and fair game.
9. Explain the role of a captain - Motivate, lead by example, tactical changes on pitch
10. Explain the role of a coach - Motivate, tactics, team selection, plan trainings, manage
11. How can a coach improve a players performance before a major rugby tournament?
12. How might a coach deal with a rugby player who consistently under performs in tournaments?
13. How might your coach motivate you when your performance plateaus?
14. How do the referees affect the flow of play?
15. How differently would you prepare for School County trials?
16. How might England be planning for the next World Cup?
17. How does Ben Morgan influence England’s team performance?
18. How would you coach an England team against the All Blacks?