Y7 Rugby Quiz

What is the rule called when a player drops the ball forwards?

• Knock-on

• Forward pass

• High tackle

• Offside

What is the signal a referee gives for a forwards pass?

• Moving both arms above the head in the direction of the defending teams try line

• Moving one hand in the direction of the defending teams try line

• Putting an arm out straight in the direction of the defending teams try line

• Mimicking the arm movement of a lateral pass

Which description most accurately defines the offside rule?

• An imaginary line running horizontally across the pitch inline with the ball at the point of a tackle

• An attacking player stood in front of the ball carrier

• An attacking player being passed to when behind the defending line

• A defending player standing next to a receiving player when they are passed the ball

Which component of fitness would be most useful to a rugby player when they are attempting to catch a ball?

• Co-ordination

• Balance

• Strength

• Power

If a rugby player wanted to improve their ability to evade defending players, which component of fitness would help them the most?

• Agility

• Cardio-vascular endurance

• Reaction time

• Flexibility

In what situation would muscular endurance be most useful to a rugby player?

• To chase an attacking player down the whole length of the pitch after having supported a teammate on the attack

• Sprinting for the try line from 10 meters out

• To throw a long lateral pass

• To maintain performance levels in the last 10 minutes of the game

What type of pulse raising activity would be most important for tag rugby?

• Lots of fast running movements involving changes of direction

• Lots of upper body movements involving the arms and shoulders

• Lots of jumping and bounding activities

• A long slow jog around the pitch

Which of the following dynamic stretches would be most important to a player warming up for full contact rugby?

• Neck rolls, arm circles and shoulder shrugs

• Opening and closing the gate

• Lunges and "feed the chicken" stretches

• Ankle and hip rotations

Which of the following muscles would be most appropriate for a rugby player to stretch to avoid a muscular injury to the legs?

• Quadriceps

• Abdominals

• Trapezius

• Latissimus Dorsi

Which of the following muscles would be involved in the lateral passing movement?

• Deltoid

• Gastrocnemius

• Hamstring

• Gluteals