MOVEMENT PREPARATION OF RUGBY PLAYERS AT THE INITIAL STAGE AND WAYS OF ITS DEVELOPMENT

This article analyzes the issues of movement preparation of athletes engaged in rugby at the initial stage of training. The main objective of the research is to assess the level of motor skills, physical qualities, and general preparedness of rugby players during the initial training period, as well as to determine effective ways for their development. During the research process, the main components of movement preparation—speed, agility, balance, strength, and coordination—were examined from both theoretical and practical perspectives. In addition, the influence of methods and training tools used during the training process on movement preparation was identified and their effectiveness was analyzed. The obtained results showed that the systematic development of movement preparation at the initial stage creates an important foundation for athletes’ training in subsequent stages. The results of the study have practical significance for improving the planning and methodology of rugby training sessions.