EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
in Kicking & Catching, Rugby coaching videos, Rugby drills
Work on the basics of taking a drop kick, both to score points by kicking at goal in open play or, more commonly, for taking restarts, like kick offs. MORE
in Mini tag, Podcast, Rugby coaching
Wilbur Kraak, a senior lecturer and rugby researcher at Department of Sport Science, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, has recently published his findings on the effects of a skills specific coaching education programme on the skill level of mini-rugby players. Working with Jacques Basson, their conclusions shed further light on what good practice design looks like... MORE
in Footwork and evasion, Passing & Handling, Rugby drills, Warm Ups
Set your players up for the session with this competitive warm-up game which helps them use footwork, communication and in the development, passing skills. MORE
in Contact, Rucking & Mauling, Rugby drills
Not all rucks are made the same and neither are the players. Especially in the forwards, the difference in height can mean they need to explore varied techniques. Here’s how… MORE
in Rucking & Mauling, Rugby drills
A lot of rugby is a race – who’s first to the ball. In this activity, it’s who’s first to the ruck and then who’s first to be in a strong position to win or retain the ball. MORE
in Rugby coaching, Rugby coaching videos, Rugby drills
Here is a new contact activity, and how I would introduce it to players who've not seen it before. The activity itself works on good techniques in the ruck area and decision making around the tackle. This is part two, when I add some knowledge to their current understanding, to build up their skillset. MORE
Craig Gunn and I tackle some of the more difficult parts of coaching, especially with younger players. MORE
in Attack, Rugby coaching videos, Rugby drills
Use this physical session to work on scoring and preventing scores very close to the line. MORE
in Defence, Rugby drills, Tackling
Tackling in pairs helps players work together to bring down the ball carrier, and gives weaker players the confidence to make a contribution in the tackle. MORE
in Rugby drills
Professional rugby on TV show cases lots of skills. Here are three to look out for that you can get your players to replicate in training and bring into their game-play. MORE
