Im 14 and im 5'2 and i play rugby but im only 80 pounds what can i do?

Question

how can ii build strength and what position shuld i go for

Answer 1

Let me just say this little fella, you don't want to be a forward. Anywhere in the back line is good depending on your speed, passing skills, how well you read to game, technique and how well you can tackle.

I play on a woman's team, I am the second smallest person, i started on the wing because of lack of skills and experience but i have worked my way up to first five.

A person your size should worry less about getting really big, work on ball skills and speed, work on reading the game. If you start on the wing it is easy to be able to watch the game and what other people do. It is also a good position to build confidants.

It's hard to tell you what to improve because you really haven't gave us much information about you or how you play, or what positions you have already tried?

Answer 2

A rowing machine would probley be the best way to build up strenght or swimming because it works all your body! Dont realy use weights on your arms because you dont need to for rugby do squats(Get technique right before you do anything) and leg machines because you need to use them the most in rugby! Also do core work like the bridge ask your coach about it or look it up on the internet! Size doesnt matter  as much everyone thinks it does, I`m 6'1 and 150 pounds and i play under 16 im about the same size as my teams second rows and i play srcum half but obvioulsy you wont be able 2 play 2nd row, prop or hooker! But prob go for somwhere in the backs!

Answer 3

wellll......are you really fast? If so, i would suggest playing a position such as wing, where (while you should gain some weight because of the roughness of the sport) your main focus is running to score. As for putting on weight and strength, you should eat a lot of protein (even going with protein supplements if you are working out, though you may want to wait a few years to do this) and just trying to run for cardio and do some typical lifting at a local gym. Keep at it, and you'll def get somewhere! good luck! :) Also, you're still young, you're still growing, so no worries.

Answer 4

Scrum half or wing, probably wing. Don't lift weights, just do 25 slow pushups every other night. Eat lots and lots and lots of something... you might want to try not crapping for a while just to see if you actually gain any weight.

Answer 5

Dude,

Forget about what Damian says, I'm 20, 165cm (5ft' 4), and 70kg. When I was your age I was the same height and probably about 50kg, yet for the four years I played rugby in school I was run-on 1st XV hooker and utility flanker.

It doesn't matter how big you are it depends where your skills lie. For me, I had a talent for tackling and throwing lineouts. Being small and quick, meant I could act as a utility back when necessary. So thanks to, Nwat9, who said you can't be a hooker or play in the forwards, well, mate, you can!

After I finished school I developed my kicking skills and now I play in the backline, mostly at halfback, but have the capacity and skill to play in the forwards as well.

At your age I wouldn't worry about bulking up, because it won't make much difference, not until your about 16 or 17 will working out change your build. The time you spend working out is better spent honing your skills and making the ball just an extension of your own body. As a small bloke though, odds are you will be pegged for the backline, so practice your ball-handling skills and kicking. Make sure you keep up your speed and agility. And one of the handiest skills to learn is to be able to kick with both feet, coaches really appreciate a player this.

And good luck mate.

Answer 6

Workout A

Run for 20 minutes.

Every week add 2 minutes to your running time. Running can be hard so change it up between the rower, step mill, NOT the stepper, use the step mill, or elliptical. Take your pick, it is better to have variety and give your joints a break.

Workout B

This is a full body workout and will take about an hour

- do exercise then move to next

- do in order

- repeat entire set 3 times then move to next set

Set 1

Squat and press - use dumbbells x12

Weighted Uppercuts with 1/4 squat and twist at top x25/side fast

Bent over row x12

weighted Jabs x25/side fast

Set 2

Push up into Dumbbell Deadlift x12

In a square start in centre hop left back to centre, hop forward then back to centre, continue for all sides of the box 20times around box fast

Dips hands on bench x 12

Ball Slams x25/side fast

Set 3

Jump up on box and extend arms forward x 12

walking lunge x12/leg

wall squat and bicep curl x 12

band rear delt pulls

Set 4

Good morning with weight in hand x15

lift med ball across body from low to high and twist x15/side fast

weighted sit up x 15

Workout C

This workout is to be done in the aerobics room.

Follow this pattern:

- run up and back 2X perform exercise

- repeat 3 X,

- every 4 - 6 weeks you can repeat 1 more time up to 6

- follow above plan with next exercise

- continue the above instructions until all exercises are complete

Exercises

1 - push up feet on ball

2 - shoulder press seated on ball

3 - one arm row

5 - bent over flys

6 - lie on your side and push up with one hand and raise leg

7 - good morning on ball

8 - weighted crunch on ball

Answer 7

Dude, give it up!

Sure you can get away with being little on the wing and at half back but . . . make no mistake about it, there are some very good half backs and wings who could not be described as little.

Rugby is just one of those contact sports where size does very much count. There are more large than little people playing the game.

At 80 pounds you will be an exception to the rule if you can establish a regular spot in many teams.

And I know the little people of the world will unite to trash my response to this question, but being light and fast in itself is simply not a virtue to qualify as a good team mate.

You are going to have to have an exceptional quantity of heart going up against guys who are literally twice your size.

If you have the heart . . . all power to you mate.

Answer 8

lift weights and eat food!

Answer 9

Size and strength will develop in years to come so dont worry about weights instead work on fitness and skills such as passing both ways, kicking (goals and punting), and tackling. If you can can perfect skills like this by the time you've fully grown youl be in a position no matter what size you are and as for right now id recommend half back but youl need to spend your spare time passing!

Answer 10

TRUST ME

youd be a great scrum half

scrum half needs to be the smallest on the team,needs to be quick to get the ball out of the ruck,scrum or maul

you need to do it without being seen

look at argentinas scrum half,he is realy small,and best in the world(argentina is 3rd in the world maily because of him)

if u play wing or center you will get too hurt

scrum half doesnt get hit much

i play rugby,its my life

must peolp that small wont survive as a wing

you re the PERFECT size for #9

dont worry too much on streanth (backs dont need to,cause fwds are the men for streanth.backs need speed and endurance),

Answer 11

you should be a scrum half.  It's a position thats well suited for the smaller type person.  You'll need to get great passing skills since that'll be the primary function of your position.  In addition, good tackling skills will easily vault you to the top of the roster.  You'll also need to have a decent boot because from time to time you'll need to make a box kick.

Answer 12

eat food

Answer 13

I'm 5'1", about 95 lbs, and I'm fully grown! I've played rugby for about two years and I'm always wing. Wing is a great position for those of us who are small. Being small is actually an advantage due to the fact that our reflexes are naturally better. Smaller people also have a tendency to be faster. Personally, I wouldn't worry to much about size. It's the technique and how you play the game that's important. Even as small as I am I've taken down players who are over 6' tall and 200+ lbs. Biggest piece of advice in tackling: make sure you lock your arms when you go for the tackle. This ensures that your opponent will go down! Good luck and sorry this is so long!