Best training for rugby league?

Question

Im 16, i played basketball all my life but im going to play league next yr.

ive played for school and with friends and im really good at touch but thats a whole different game compared to tackle.

im about 175cm and 60kg and im fairly fit and a decent speed in running and my tackling isnt too bad but it could be alot better.

most people say i would play on the wing.

can anyone give me advice or good training drills or tips

and what an ideal weight for my height would be?

thanks :)

Answer 1

playin basketball your whole life will mean you will have very good hand and eye coorindation compared to other players. because you are new to the game, quick and fairly light compared to some the wing does seem like the ideal position. training for rugby league varies depending on yoru position although a lot of coaches dont realise this. for a winger, speed drills over 20-30 are important.

you will have natural agility from basketball so no need for short sharp stuff

do some upper body and lower body weights, start off with no weights and a lot of repetitions. A forward for example may want to lift a heavy weight fewer times but you need light weights as many times as you can for musclar endurance. i recommend push ups, crunches, dips, squats (very important for leg strength).

dont forget on the wing you will need to practice catching high balls under pressur with people running at you because you will face that in a game. hope this helps

Answer 2

dude i play rugby and i jus turned 17. if you can take a hit *hard hits with no pads) and can run and can hit hard your good.

im about 5'5 and 130lbs. ill tell you right now. this is a mans sport not a boys sport

Answer 3

Get bigger.

Answer 4

Speed and general ball skills probably won't be a problem - stamina might be though. Work on short burst speed and a good step.

In RL your greatest gain will probably have to be upper body strength for defense and fending opponents.  

Answer 5

well if you want to increase your running speed follow these steps exactly:

Place your left foot in front of your right

Then do the same with your right

Do this repeatedly really fast