How to Get Pumped Up for Rugby

Rugby is a demanding sport that requires cardiovascular fitness as well as physical toughness. Players don't wear pads or helmets and yet they tackle and abuse each other in an effort to recover the ball and get it into their end zone. Mental preparation in important for a player to be at his best when he first steps onto the field. Getting pumped up for a rugby game requires focus and visualization techniques.

Instructions

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      Warm up and stretch yourself out before the game. This helps loosen your muscles, which helps to prevent injury. Likewise, stretching can help you relax and focus on the game ahead. Visualize yourself playing well in the rugby game as you warm up and stretch.

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      Watch exciting rugby games on video. Watching matches such as the 2007 Rugby World Cup game between Fiji and Wales or the 1980 brawl in the Grand Final at Lang Park can get your adrenaline flowing and help you get energized for the upcoming game.

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      Listen to high-energy music. Rugby is sometimes a brutal sport so metal music or rap can help get you into "fighting mode."

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      Talk to your teammates. There are usually 15 players in a union game, and being in a group before going out onto the field can help increase the feeling of solidarity. The enthusiasm of a few players can spread to everyone else on the team, so you can have a whole team of pumped up players come game time.