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Ultras attack & defence

Ultras attack & defence

by Dan CottrellDan Cottrell
Using games, this session aims to pressurise both sides into more accurate execution, motivated by wanting to win. The ‘ultras’ add some extra pressure.

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    Behind the scenes with: Bath Academy

    RCW editor Dan Cottrell goes to Bath to see how their Academy operation works. In this special, he outlines eight key takeaways for coaches ...
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    Get your session buzzing with these warm-up activities. By using games, chaos and movement, players use the key physical literacy skills in ...
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    Being authentic, player relationships and 'why?'

    Tom Page, coach with the University of Bath and Midsomer Norton, shares his three key lessons from 10 years of performance and grassroots ...
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    Challenging players of differing abilities

    Jake John explains how you can utilise ’attribution theory’ in your coaching.

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    Create a creative defence

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