Till, Kevin

The Young Rugby Player: Science and Application

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ISBN 13:
9780367612320
author:
Till, Kevin
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Routledge
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 x 2 centimetres (0.7
Genre:
Sports & Recreation, General, Sports & Recreation,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£41.77

Description

The Young Rugby Player: Science and Application provides a comprehensive overview of recent research on preparing, developing, and performing young rugby players. This book offers practical applications and key take-home messages for practitioners to deliver evidence-informed coaching and support. It covers essential topics such as growth and maturation, talent identification, and the demands of youth rugby, as well as physical, psycho-social, technical, and tactical development. The book also addresses important issues like nutrition, injury, concussion, and injury prevention, including considerations for female young rugby players. This text is valuable reading for coaches, sport scientists, strength and conditioning coaches, and academics interested in the science and practical application of working with young rugby players.

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