Performance analysis of passing and tackling in rugby.

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Sam Cullen 1204 Mr Cassel

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The phases I will be using to analyse my performer will be:

  • Preparation
  • Execution
  • Results
  • Recovery
  • Over all efficiency

The main strength I observed during my analysis of performance was passing and tackling.

 Preparation:

The performer has adopted a good body position by placing their hands straight out in front of them to create a target in preparation to receive the ball. The performer’s feet are also positioned shoulder width apart with the outside foot facing the ball and the inside foot behind it. This creates a stable and functional body position to receive the pass. The positioning of the arms is crucial as it can help to move the ball away from contact efficiently and effectively. The positioning of the feet can also give the performer an advantage over the defence as they can easily and effectively sidestep the opponent or quickly change directions to draw their opposite number creating much needed gaps in defence.

Execution:

Now the performer is in the correct body position the execution of the pass can be assembled. Firstly if passing the ball to the right raise the right elbow just below shoulder level, then with the left elbow brings it inwards towards the ribs making sure a firm grip is placed on the ball. Once this position has been adapted, push the ball briskly across the upper torso keeping your arms out straight in front of you to assure optimum accuracy of the pass.

Recovery:

Once the pass has been executed the performer should follow the ball and try and hit  new running lines creating more gaps in defence and greater options for his team mates, however, this can change quickly due to the environment as his team mate that has received the ball could have either dropped the ball or been tackled immediately. If this situation arises then the performer should either re-gather the ball quickly and effectively to obtain possession or if a ruck has already been formed re-aline in attack shouting orders to his team mates as where and when he wants them to  run effective and dynamic lines to punish his defence. An example of a player who does this is Newzeland’s Dan Carter; he can cut deference’s apart with his fast hands and great decision making under great amounts of pressure.

Results:

 If the pass is executed effectively it can create loopholes in defence. This allows attackers to hit the gaps and gain more yards and even that all important try, However, if the pass is executed poorly then it can result in a knock on and an advantage or a scrum penalty to the other team losing much needed possession forcing more pressure on the team.

Overall Efficiency:

If the pass is performed efficiently and correctly it is extremely effective and can change a game of rugby. The pass needs to be performed well, consistently throughout the game as any errors can lead to either an intercepted try or a loss of possession. When the pass is executed with a great amount of skill it can be very aesthetically pleasing. In this example the performer was executing the pass with a high ability; delivering the into the extended arms of a fellow attacker. The pass was fluent, efficient, controlled, and consistent when repeated throughout the game. The players increased the effectiveness of the pass by running effective lines of attack to receive the ball showing no loss of momentum.

Awareness:

The performer’s peripheral vision was well attained throughout, this is because the performer always knew where his support players were and passed them the ball accordingly. However this could also be due to the effectiveness of the communication by him and his team mates displayed in their surroundings. The performer consistently spotted gaps in defence and delivered the ball into the gaps or attacked the line himself. In defence the performer was also aware of the positioning of the attack and the channels they were using to use serge of attack. His reaction to this was using quality communication to instruct his players were to reline in defence to close the gaps.

Fitness:

His cardiovascular fitness was considerably good; he maintained a high-level of skill and the level of his decision making was consistent and efficient throughout. There was no evidence to suggest that the performer was struggling with the pace of the game as his was consistent with keeping the same intensity throughout game. The level of the performers fitness was clearly a stand out factor as the game was drawing to an end. This was noticeable as other players fitness began to deteriorate effecting their performances.

Strengths: 

The performer had strengths in the majority of his skills, fitness and tactical aspects of the game. These are as follows –

Tackling:

Preparation:

The performer has a strong body position which is crucial when executing the tackle. This is because if the performer’s body posture and positioning is wrong unnecessary damage can be inflicted. The body position he has adapted is very good, his feet are spread shoulder width apart which in turn will evenly distribute the weight of his body causing a very strong equilibrium. The performer should always be on the balls of his feet to be able to pursuit the tackle efficiently; if the performer does not use this technique then he can be caught flat footed resulting in the attacker either sidestepping around him or executing a handoff taking him out the game completely. The positioning of the performers neck is neutral, if his head is caught looking upwards when the contact is made then he could cause serious injury to the base of his neck so the right positioning is crucial.

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Execution:

When the preparation stage has been completed the performer should execute the tackle in the following ways; the performer should push off the balls of his feet using his legs to generate full power when driving in for the tackle, the leading point of contact should be made with the shoulder rather than the arms or the head. This prevents the chance of the opposition attacker bursting through the arms of the performer because the shoulder is more rigid as it has the weight of the entire body behind it also. However the arms are still ...

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