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WorksheetsY7 Rugby Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
