Rugby - I will be analysing the position of outside centre (positioned in the backs) and the demonstrator who I will be looking at will be Johnny Mulholland.
GCSE PE
GCSE PE Coursework
Section 1 – What sport/activity will I look at?
The sport that I will be looking at will be rugby and I will be analysing the position of outside centre (positioned in the backs) and the demonstrator who I will be looking at will be Johnny Mulholland. Johnny will perform a variety of different tasks depending on his strengths are weaknesses.
Section 2 – Skills, tactics and fitness components needed in the sport/activity.
a) Five of the most important skills for an outside centre are:
- Tackling is needed by an outside centre in rugby because a player in this position needs to break down the opposing sides attack to try and gain possession of the ball and also to prevent a try from being scored.
- Side stepping is needed by an outside centre in rugby because a player in this position needs to be able to be able to move past any challenging players whilst attacking with the ball.
- Kicking is needed by an outside centre in rugby because when a player in this position is backed into deep into there own half they need to be able to clear the ball quickly and accurately.
- Passing is needed by an outside centre in rugby because a player in this position needs so they can offload the ball when approached by an opposing player.
b) Three tactics that are used when playing rugby are:
- Man marking is a good tactic to use when marking in rugby because no player is left un marked there fore the chances are far less of a try being scored.
- An Offensive line (diagonal line) is a good tactic to use when in possession of the ball because the backs are able to build up more momentum and speed before they receive the ball so they have a greater chance of breaking tackles.