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.

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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.
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  • A Defensive line (flat line) is a good tactic to use when being attacked by the opposition because there is not much space for the opposition to break through.

c) The five most important fitness components needed by an outside are:

  • Stamina is needed by an outside centre in rugby because a player in this position (or any rugby position) is constantly moving around for eighty minutes therefore stamina is needed. Also because if the player does not have a sufficient level of stamina or else he or she will build up an Oxygen Debt. This happens ...

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