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Adjusting training games to develop attacking shape

Adjusting training games to develop attacking shape

In essence, I wanted to create defensive games which would force attacking teams to realign with more depth. The rewards were aimed squar...
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Ask Dan “Should you set goals for weak tacklers?”

Ask Dan “Should you set goals for weak tacklers?”

Our problem is that one of our players, who is not small (quite tall and lean), despite training okay with tackling, during a game just d...
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Defensive systems from set piece

Defensive systems from set piece

My U15 team has leaked lots of tries from scrums and lineouts recently. What are the best ways to defend from these set pieces?

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Combating a lack of aggression

Combating a lack of aggression

In my Ask Dan post, I answer a question I get asked regularly: “my players are skillful but lack aggression when it comes to games - how ...
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Help: U16s who are like scared kittens

Help: U16s who are like scared kittens

I coach boys ages 14-18, they have the skills and ability...but so often they play like scared kittens. How can I build fire and desire i...
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ASK DAN: Help! We are too bunched and can't exploit space

ASK DAN: Help! We are too bunched and can't exploit space

At Under 10s, players struggle to recognise that a couple of passes open up the game. Instead of passing to space they simply run there. ...
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Help! Is there a session I can use to bring the full back in on the narrow side after a lineout?

Help! Is there a session I can use to bring the full back in on the narrow side after a lineout?

Subscriber question: Is there a session I can use to bring the full back in on the narrow side after a lineout?
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HELP! Can you suggest a play we could run from our dominant set piece?

HELP! Can you suggest a play we could run from our dominant set piece?

Q: “We’re good at winning our set-piece ball but often struggle with the ensuing phase. Can you suggest a move we could run from the set ...
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Rugby Coach Weekly Issue 185

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  • Special issue dedicated to the inner workings of the England U18s coaches
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    Attack from a standing start

    Attack from a standing start

    RCW editor Dan Cottrell adds more context to two practices.
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    Winning the support race

    Winning the support race

    Get over the ball first and there is a chance to prevent turnover of the ball, or win it. This looks at attack and defence support options.
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    Spin out of contact

    Spin out of contact

    Encourage the ball carrier to spin just before the tackle – the footwork needs experimenting with because it can unbalance players.
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    Flat speed

    Flat speed

    A player sometimes has to come forward from a standing start and must make best use of the space in front of them to beat defenders and ...
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    Speaking in riddles

    Speaking in riddles

    A guide to different strategies for getting our message across and why we must strike a balance between questions and direct instruction to ...
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    Not using two balls in a training game

    Not using two balls in a training game

    Using two balls in training may increase energy, but it can disrupt realistic game scenarios and problem-solving opportunities.
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    3v3 chop and turnover

    3v3 chop and turnover

    Use this game to develop good defensive line speed, with the aim of getting the ball carrier to ground quickly and regaining the ball.
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    Lineout bumps

    Lineout bumps

    Use this activity as a warm-up before more physical lifting exercises. It works on speed, footwork and efficiency for lineout-pod players.
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    Backwards set piece

    Backwards set piece

    This session looks at simple set-piece recovery strategies, mainly involving one player retaining the ball and staying strong, and team-...
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    Lineout: good and bad

    Lineout: good and bad

    Aims to develop a relationship between the lineout and what happens in the phase afterwards, depending if the lineout works or not.
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    Fix a defender and pass

    Fix a defender and pass

    Holding defenders to open space for receivers to move into is a key skill. Colin Ireland and Dan Cottrell present key points to help ...
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    Know your audience

    Know your audience

    Clarity in communication is essential for both writing and coaching—Edward T. Thompson’s advice applies to both.
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    Practise set-piece horrors

    Practise set-piece horrors

    RCW editor Dan Cottrell adds more context to two practices.
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    How to empower players

    How to empower players

    Steve Smith explains how Lichfield introduced a player-led skills programme to improve engagement, learning and development with the club’s ...
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    Don't make 3v2s simple

    Don't make 3v2s simple

    RCW editor Dan Cottrell adds more context to two 3v2 practices.
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    Juggle, catch, pass

    Juggle, catch, pass

    This great warm-up game prepares players to take a bad pass and then make an excellent instant pass to ensure the attack keeps going.

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