How to play the position of Hooker (No.2): A practical guide for the player, coach and family in the sport of rugby union

The purpose of this book is to provide the player, family, coach and player’s support network with the information needed for positional excellence in the position of Hooker (No. 2) in rugby union. The objectives of this book are: 1. To provide the reader with an understanding of the natural physical and mental development of young players. 2. To provide an appreciation of the statistics of modern rugby union and use that information to guide the player’s development. 3. To provide a blueprint for the elite conditioning needed to help young players achieve results in the modern game of rugby union. 4. To provide an insight into what selectors and coaches are looking for at the representative level. 5. To provide FREE access to a professional player development portal where the player can record and grow their own player profile. 6. To achieve excellence in the key aspects of a competitive team sport.