EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
in Attack, Return to play
Sometimes the players are not perfectly aligned from an attacking ruck and have to adjust their running lines accordingly. This game-like session helps to adjust. This is a good session to mix up forwards and backs. You can also identify decision-makers who happily take on the role of the first receiver. MORE
Does your team train like Tarzan and play like Jane? How can you up the intensity in training to replicate more match-like conditions? Try a colour-coded session. MORE
in Email Newsletters, Return to play
As we start to get back to training, we need a range of games and activities which will suit the latest regulations. However, they also have to be purposeful. That means they can be used throughout the season. MORE
in Footwork and evasion, Mini tag, Return to play
Get your ball carriers used to running forward to score tries. This session can be run as a warm-up or as a proper tackling session as well. Often players fail to run forwards even when they know the try line is that way. This session should encourage them to attack a space in front them and go for it. MORE
in Footwork and evasion, Mini tag, Return to play, Rugby drills
Develop your players’ go-forward skills with evasion in this competitive scenario. It’s easy to set up and you can add lots of variations. Even though some of the players will “cheat” by not exactly stepping to the side of the cones, their swerves and go-forward will help them replicate these skills in a match situation. MORE
in Return to play, Rugby drills, Warm Ups
Use this fun warm-up game to test the players’ passing, evasion and decision-making skills. The defenders use rolled-up socks as cannonballs, though they could equally use rolled up bibs. Thanks to Ray Smith who coaches with the Old Reigatians Girls for the inspiration for this activity. Set up the pitch, with a safe zone to... MORE
in Rugby coaching, Team Management
Don’t leave key decisions on your day-to-day coaching to chance. If you think you will be able to use common sense when something happens, you could be fooling yourself. MORE
in Passing & Handling, Rugby drills
Clear, concise and accurate communication is a vital element in support play. Help your players establish language they should be using in games. MORE
in Podcast, Rugby Coach Weekly with Dan Cottrell, Rugby drills
Dan Cottrell finally corals the RCW Round-Up Rodeo host Phil Llewellyn into his own round-up as they delve into the detail of Phil's thoughts on coaching. After interviewing over 40 coaches in the last three months for his show, it was time to put Phil into the hot seat. MORE
in Rugby drills, Scrums & Lineouts
Give the front jumper every chance to be lifted well by ensuring your front lifter has a strong base and chest close to the jumper. MORE
