U8 MINI-TAG | HANDLING 5 ACTIVITY: Pick up and pass race 1. Split your players into pairs. Make one from each pair A, the other B. Put all the balls in the middle of the circle (you can spread them out or keep them bunched). 2. Have the players run around the outside of the circle. The […]
U8 MINI-TAG | HANDLING 4 ACTIVITY: Running crossovers 1. Split up your players so there are at least two standing by each cone. Give a ball to one player at each cone. 2. Have the ball carrier at each cone run across the area and give the ball to the player at the cone on the opposite […]
U8 MINI-TAG | HANDLING 3 ACTIVITY: Run onto a pass 1. Divide your players into “runners” and “feeders”. Line your runners up behind the two starting cones and put your feeders on either side between the second and third cones. 2. When you shout “go” the runners race forward. Just as they pass the second cone, they […]
U8 MINI-TAG | HANDLING 2 ACTIVITY: Rugby netball 1. Split the players into two teams and put one player from each team inside a scoring zone. Throw the ball to one team. Their aim is to get the ball to their team mate in the scoring zone – but only by passing, they cannot run with […]
“Cat-flapping” is an exciting way to build core handling skills for close contact. It enables players to offload on the move out of the back of their hand and maintain continuity. Why use it By using the four points of contact and then two (as taught on page 8), players can pass the ball out […]
By Paul Tyler, Scottish Rugby Union level 3 qualified coach, former SRU rugby development officer and a qualified referee “Sealing” is when a support player attaches himself to the tackled player on the ground to prevent defenders competing for the ball. Sealing is illegal as not only does it prevent a fair contest for the […]
Jim Love, former New Zealand Maori coach and coach of Italian side Rugby Viadana. Use a variety of kickoff tactics that can be interchanged during a match. Consider where the opposition is most vulnerable and also what it is most likely to do with the kick-off receipt should it win it. Focus on opposition kickers. […]
This activity is based not so much around making the tackle but how to assist a team mate who has already made contact with a ball carrier.
Even vital cup matches can sometimes be less stressful that having to plan and organise a practical session on a coaching course. Here is my survival guide – from someone who has been on both sides of the fence on many occasions. 1. Make two plans You are asked to make a formal plan. Follow […]
From Rugby Coach Weekly The miss passer has to engage his defender before passing and then follow his line through to get into the defence. Here’s how to teach this skill from the very beginning. Why use it Works on the core skills of making the pass and then the running line of the miss passer […]
