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4, 3, 2 passing

4, 3, 2 passing

Work on lots of passing for a reason with this busy activity that puts attackers under constant pressure to execute their skills accurately.
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Four drills to improve forwards’ handling

Four drills to improve forwards’ handling

Close-quarter passing ability leads to fewer turnovers and greater penetration. Use this to teach players when to use which techniques. B...
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The three primary principles of passing

The three primary principles of passing

Hartpury Bucs Women’s 2s head coach JAYNE ISHERWOOD explains the core passing skills that should be in every session. Focus on one princi...
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Kick-off drop-kicks

Kick-off drop-kicks

A good kick-off can place the opposition under stress. Ensure kickers have a consistent approach to make it a repeatable good habit.
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Learn how to play at pace from the ruck

Learn how to play at pace from the ruck

Use a quick recycling game to stress defences, win the breakdown with three players and attack with width. By ex-England Women’s coach GR...
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Developing more intelligent support players

Developing more intelligent support players

A Game Intelligent player knows why they make the right decisions and so carries them out more often. Dan Cottrell shows you how to impro...
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Clearing pass to an invisible target

Clearing pass to an invisible target

Improve the pass from the base of a scrum or ruck by helping your players understand that the pass goes in front of the receiver. The key...
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Lose the passing curve

Lose the passing curve

Eliminate inconsistencies in the way the ball is moved across the body so your players can pass more accurately off both hands.
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    Track the ball carrier

    Track the ball carrier

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