Touch Rugby Research Paper
Certificate in Sports
Fitness & Health Level 2
Touch Rugby
June, 2015
Waimakariri Krystal Koha
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Matt Atiga
Introduction
In this assignment I have prepared a report based on the history, objective and spirit of Touch Rugby.
Rugby has developed greatly in the last 10 years and the emphasis has moved away from 10 man rugby to ball in hand. Therefore ball security and retention have the utmost importance in determining how a team can control and utilise the ball they have, to secure the outcome of a match.
Ball security and retention can only be maximised by having effective support in all attacking sequences. Support can enhance the number of phases a team can execute by assuring ball security at the …show more content…
History
Touch was used as a training technique for Rugby League teams in Australia during 1963 and wasn 't considered a sport.
Eventually people turned from Rugby League to Touch as a safer alternative. The first official Touch game was held in late 1968, Played by South Sydney Touch-Football Association at Pioneer Park, Malabar. From there, it had spread throughout every other state in Australia.
Touch rules were standardised, although an official rule book was not developed until 1980. In September 1981 the sports name was officially changed from “Touch-Football” to “Touch” though Touch is also known as “Touch-Rugby”. The first recognised international game was a test series played between Australia and New Zealand at South Melbourne cricket ground on the 23rd of March in 1985, the game then continued to spread to multiple different countries. …show more content…
The ball may be passed, knocked or handed between onside players of the attacking team. Who may in return run or otherwise move with the ball in attempt to gain terittorial advantage and score. Defending Players prevent the attacking team from gaining teritorial advantage by touching the ball carrirer. Either defending or attacking Players may initiate the touch. The wining team is the team with the most tries at the end of the game.
Spirit
Touch Rugby encourages detemination for a team to know the values of hardwork, it also promotes leadership and sportsmanship, which both fall under a value of respect and trust. The participation and willingness of a team creates a bond or unison giving a lot more confidence to the team to comumincate and work together. This avertises a healthy lifestyle and a positive attitude, delivering an act of responsibility on and off the field.
Vital Principles:
Team Work
Team Bond
Living a Healthy and Active Lifestyle
Having a Positive Attitude
Confidence/Self-Esteem
Knowing the Values of Hard Work
Willingness
Participation
Determination
Responsible
Leadership
Fitness & Health Level 2
Touch Rugby
June, 2015
Waimakariri Krystal Koha
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Matt Atiga
Introduction
In this assignment I have prepared a report based on the history, objective and spirit of Touch Rugby.
Rugby has developed greatly in the last 10 years and the emphasis has moved away from 10 man rugby to ball in hand. Therefore ball security and retention have the utmost importance in determining how a team can control and utilise the ball they have, to secure the outcome of a match.
Ball security and retention can only be maximised by having effective support in all attacking sequences. Support can enhance the number of phases a team can execute by assuring ball security at the …show more content…
History
Touch was used as a training technique for Rugby League teams in Australia during 1963 and wasn 't considered a sport.
Eventually people turned from Rugby League to Touch as a safer alternative. The first official Touch game was held in late 1968, Played by South Sydney Touch-Football Association at Pioneer Park, Malabar. From there, it had spread throughout every other state in Australia.
Touch rules were standardised, although an official rule book was not developed until 1980. In September 1981 the sports name was officially changed from “Touch-Football” to “Touch” though Touch is also known as “Touch-Rugby”. The first recognised international game was a test series played between Australia and New Zealand at South Melbourne cricket ground on the 23rd of March in 1985, the game then continued to spread to multiple different countries. …show more content…
The ball may be passed, knocked or handed between onside players of the attacking team. Who may in return run or otherwise move with the ball in attempt to gain terittorial advantage and score. Defending Players prevent the attacking team from gaining teritorial advantage by touching the ball carrirer. Either defending or attacking Players may initiate the touch. The wining team is the team with the most tries at the end of the game.
Spirit
Touch Rugby encourages detemination for a team to know the values of hardwork, it also promotes leadership and sportsmanship, which both fall under a value of respect and trust. The participation and willingness of a team creates a bond or unison giving a lot more confidence to the team to comumincate and work together. This avertises a healthy lifestyle and a positive attitude, delivering an act of responsibility on and off the field.
Vital Principles:
Team Work
Team Bond
Living a Healthy and Active Lifestyle
Having a Positive Attitude
Confidence/Self-Esteem
Knowing the Values of Hard Work
Willingness
Participation
Determination
Responsible
Leadership