EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
in Passing & Handling, Rugby drills
Here are some fun ways to challenge your 9 or any player passes from the back of a ruck. Using pieces of equipment, you create unusual passing scenarios. It means that the passer has to find solutions, then adjust their feet to pass accurately. Also, the receiver has to time their run, based on the way the passer has adjusted themselves. MORE
Running up and down the pitch in straight lines passing the ball will improve handling - not much though. And it's hardly inspiring. Instead, mix up your handling activities to challenge your players to think and play differently, and start to replicate the many game scenarios they face. MORE
in Contact, Rugby drills
When a ball carrier is close to the tackler, he needs his support players to give him information on what to do next. Work on this communication and contact skills with this rip-roaring session. MORE
in Rucking & Mauling, Rugby drills
Moving onto the ball at pace should be a crucial part of your team’s key outcomes. Using depth can mean less pressure from defenders on the receiver and lets him focus on catching the ball. MORE
The more you can replicate game situations, the more players can transfer their techniques and skills. Here are four scenarios where the players have to make lots of decisions. MORE
in Rucking & Mauling, Rugby drills
Every team should have an effective maul in their locker. So use this session to work on the basics, which means ensuring your players all drive in the right direction while still protecting the ball. MORE
in Defence, Rugby drills
The scrum-half usually plays a sweeper role. But if your first line of defence is missing a player, he might have to step up to cover. Improve your 9’s defensive decision-making with this activity. MORE
in Rucking & Mauling, Rugby drills
Build up the best techniques for winning quick rucks with this warm-up ruck drill. The players develop the right footwork and body angles and body shapes to drive away threats from the ball. MORE
Good scrum ball is one of the most powerful sources of possession, whether you are trying to score tries or simply clear your lines. As a coach, you may have been lucky enough to play in the forwards and know your way around the scrum. However, there’s so much that’s new, it’s important to know... MORE
in Passing & Handling, Rugby drills
Improve your players' confidence to pass after they've been tackled with this simple "soft-landing" offloading exercise. MORE
