Rugby Training Session

I've always felt a unique surge, a rush, of adrenaline playing rugby. I see it as an escape from the confinements of the cyclical activities of each day's dosage of stress and unfavourable events. Truly, today's training session was no exception.

Typically, we started out with a few 'conversions' and then rounds around the field. Without further ado, we began our dynamic stretches and quick feet exercises. I've always seen this as a particularly effective team bonding session in disguise. With everybody in synchronised movements, throughly enjoying ourselves as a team, its difficult not to feel the 'ACS Spirit' within us.

Our next period involved the team splitting up into forwards and backs. My position as a flanker or second-row, depending on the situation, would invariably involve the scrum. We would practice this for what seemed like years, until our pack achieved the right and balanced amount of force, allowing for effective scrumming in future matches. In addition to this, we would do line-outs. Usually, I would be assigned the role of either front jumper or back jumper. Needless to say, this took a lot of practice, and a lot of time. Indeed, perfecting our line-out techniques and interweaving this with successful catches is no easy task.

After countless practices, we would regroup and conduct several team-runs as a full 15 team. We would especially practice our rucking abilities, trying to shorten the time between the tackle and the team's support. Essentially, this was the main crux of our team's gameplay and strategy.

Despite these physically draining activities, I would emerge from the field with a sense of accomplishment because not only was this a means of relieving stress, but also a means of enjoying myself with friends and coaches alike. Truly, rugby is incomparable.