EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
01/19/2019 |
There are over 3000 different pages of content on this site. Here's a guide of where to start if you want to solve the following problems. MORE
01/13/2019 | Tackling
Develop good footwork in the last few steps before the tackle. First, to power into a tackle situation, and then to adjust as the tackle target moves either to the left or the right. This activity uses low-impact outcomes with tackle tubes to focus on the technical aspects of the skill. MORE
01/5/2019 | Rugby coaching
Teach the basics of the game, with a game, playing walking rugby. Stop the game to highlight key areas and ask the players for solutions. MORE
11/13/2018 | Email Newsletters
Need to inject some new ideas in training. Sometimes the old games have run their course. Well, for the time being anyway. Here are some fun games which are quick to set-up and, with few rules, give the players new challenges. Though they are primarily aimed at mini-tag, you can easily adapt them for older players. I think you find the energy generated quite uplifting. MORE
08/28/2018 | Mini tag
Participation and fun are the core outcomes for under 7s. However, concentrate on: Evasive running to score tries - that is running forward but able to step to the side of a defender. Catching and passing - probably when the players are static. Don’t worry about defence. MORE
07/20/2018 | Mini tag
Use simple “house” rules in training and games to help reduce the chance of selfish players dominating your team’s possession and preventing you scoring more tries. MORE
02/25/2019 | Rugby drills
Challenge your players to work out better ways to use the 22m drop-out as a way of pressurising the opposition. This fun game promotes accurate kicking, hard chasing and role understanding. MORE
02/3/2019 | Rugby drills
Create a heads-up defensive system where the players are far more aware of the situation in front of them. That means they know if they can commit to a dominant tackle, or have to hold their position to ensure the attacking team can't exploit gaps. MORE
01/6/2019 | Rugby drills
Split your playing group into three teams. Two teams on, one off. Play in a narrow channel, swapping teams when there's an error or a try. MORE
03/10/2019 | Rugby drills
03/6/2019 | Contact
03/4/2019 | Passing & Handling
02/24/2019 | Rugby drills
02/23/2019 | Rugby drills
02/22/2019 | Core skills
03/19/2019 |
The miss pass is frequently misused. When executed at the right time, it releases attackers but too often allows defenders to drift out and push the attack towards touch. This session will develop the understanding of when to use a miss pass - or not. MORE
03/18/2019 |
All your players have to be able to clear away defenders at the breakdown. Though you won’t want your 9 or 10 to do too much of this work, they may be the first ones there. This session forces players to learn and creates confidence to ruck more. MORE
03/12/2019 |
The angle and timing of the support player makes an offload (pass out of the tackle) work. Because the ball carrier is falling over or being manhandled by the defender, he needs to be confident that support is in place for him to release the ball. This session works on the different angles a support player can take. MORE
03/16/2019 | Rugby drills
Improve the body positions to drive in a maul, scrum and through a ruck with this simple body drive warm up. MORE
12/30/2018 | Rugby drills
Use this activity to warm-up players' footwork and handling the ball skills. In particular, it develops avoiding obstacles without losing speed. MORE
12/29/2018 | Rugby drills
Use this warm up exercise to develop quick reactions as well as awareness of your opponent's movements. You can use cones instead of ladders. MORE
03/22/2019 | Rugby coaching
Another pulsating Six Nations came to an end with a fascinating weekend of rugby. For anyone with any national allegiance in their blood – your heart will be looking forward to some time off. MORE
03/21/2019 | Rugby coaching
Ignore the grumbles of your players – an under-inflated ball can have a number of training benefits. So before you next pump the balls up, consider using a flat ball to enhance your team’s skills… MORE
03/19/2019 | Rugby coaching
We know that a strong culture makes for better teams but we must recognise that ambitions and motivations are not necessarily the same as they were 15 years ago. Understand this and you can build a better culture. MORE
03/12/2019 | Team Management
All the stars we see on TV started out just like your own players – learning the basics and building on them year on year. Here are four ideas to help youngsters be like their international heroes… MORE
03/21/2019
Win the contact area and you win quick ball in attack. Quick ball means the chance to attack defences when they are at their least prepared. MORE
03/19/2019
Whatever the level you coach, you will need to develop the players' individual skills. That is the ability to produce a technique under pressure. MORE
03/14/2019
Will defence win the Six Nations this year? Wales have been so impressive in keeping out opposition teams that they could be Grand Slam winners in 2019. MORE
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