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Beginner’s Guide to Rugby

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There are many Singaporeans who love to watch and even play rugby. For some, rugby is an easy to understand game – see which team scores or loses the ball. However, it does not end there. It is important that you learn many things before deploying yourself into the field. There are many rules that govern the game and for newbies, it might be a little confusing.

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Take time in learning few things about it to be successful. Here are basic rules that you need to know before actually playing rugby:

Grounds: What is different about rugby grounds is that it has lines everywhere. Some are dashed some are solid. You need time to be familiar with the grounds. For example the red dashed line is the space from the touch line to the lineout’s front. The purple dashed line on the other hand signifies the minimum distance for restart kicks or kick offs.

Equipment: You only need the ball. Rugby is interesting because of its odd shape. It is not round. With the right knowledge, you will know where the ball is going to bounce so you can catch it.

Players: There will be a maximum of fifteen players in the team and there will be seven substitutes permissible.

Clothing: Of course you need to consider proper clothing. Standard gear includes shorts, socks and boots. The most important item is boots so it is important that you feel comfortable wearing it for optimum playing experience. As to the stud length, it should not exceed more than 21 mm.

Time: There will be two forty-minute halves with ten minutes break.

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Match officials: In rugby, there will always be a referee and 2 touch judges. Being an official is not easy so they your support.

Points: The points will depend on kick goals and tries. Points are also awarded depending on the method. For example, a penalty try will give cost or earn you 5 points, conversion 2 points, penalty goal 3 points and drop goal 3 points.

Fouls: Fouls refer to instances where you play against the rules of the game. Players should know to be fair to keep injuries minimal.

Now that you know things about rugby, it is time that you physically enjoy the game. Actually there are plenty of things left uncovered like the starts, restarts, tackles and the like. If you have plenty of time and eager to learn, look for another soul with the same passion. There are many rugby fanatics around. Look for a group or club then start enjoying the game.

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What You Need to Know About Hypnic Jerk

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Some are familiar with hypnic jerk some are not. If you are not aware of hypnic jerk, it is time that you know it. Have you ever woken up with a sudden jerk minutes after you started falling asleep? Maybe you experienced it but failed to put a name on it. That is called hypnic jerk. Hypnic jerk is common so you are not alone.

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According to research, about 70% of the population experience hypnic jerk at some point in their lives. With this, it is imperative that you know some facts about it and share it to your fellows. Here are some things that you need to know about hypnic jerk:

Different Names

Many people call it hypnagogic jerk, sleep twitch, sleep start or night start. Some even call it jump because it physically resembles “jumping” experience when a person is startled. It doesn’t end there because it is often accompanied by falling sensation.

Causes

According to the study conducted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, there are different causes of hypnic jerk. Others experience the jerk because of caffeine, anxiety, alcohol, strenuous activities before sleeping, fatigued and stress. However, hypnic jerks are also experienced by healthy people. A study conducted by the Journal of Neutral Transmission said that hypnic jerk happens during the non-rapid eye movement. This is a sleep cycle and during this time, there is a sudden muscle action movement. Hypnic jerks are common to children ages eight to twelve years old.

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Possible Explanation

There are many theories surrounding hypnic jerk. The first theory tells that it happens as the nervous system relaxes. When transitioning to sleep, the nervous system slows down as well as breathing, muscles and temperature. While relaxing, the nerves will misfire thus the muscular spasm. Another theory is while relaxing, the brain will get confused and it will think that you are falling. It then sends signal to the legs and arms to move to an upright position thus the jerking.

Is it a Disorder?

The world already has many sleeping disorder, so is this another disorder? Hypnic jerks are normal unless you experience difficulty in breathing. If this is the case, you have to consult your doctor right away. There are many sleep clinics here in Singapore so you should not worry. Can this be prevented or stopped? No, it is not possible to prevent or stop it because it is a common occurrence. However, you can try many lifestyle changes like lessening caffeine and alcohol intake, avoiding strenuous activities before sleeping and many more.

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