In Jason Tee and Mike Ashford's e-learning course, Turn your game model into a training session, they set out how you can solve a performance problem. For example, how would you improve your double tacking or quick ruck ball or passing out of the tackle.
They suggest you break down coaching the problem into four stages. Depending on your current players' understanding, you can start your next training session at any one of those stages. MORE
Jono Farrell says, having researched the top teams and their success rate around the ruck, it’s clear the players have defined roles. By creating the mindset and system, you can develop the skills you need for quick ball. MORE
Putting a defender into a weak tackling position allows the attacker to either win the contact situation or fix them to pass onto a player in a better position. Here’s how to “sit down” a defender.
“Sitting down” is where an attacker makes a defender plant their feet and stop moving forward. In other words, the defender rocks back onto their heels and looks as if they are “sitting down” on a chair. MORE
Work on your kickers’ specific technique so they can develop their natural kicking ability into a repeatable, accurate skill under pressure.
An ideal session to run and then encourage players to use as homework. Challenge the players to practise with their stronger and their weaker foot.
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We want to improve all the players’ skills in equal measure, but there’s never enough time. Instead, work on specific core skills to match the roles and responsibilities of each position.
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Depending on the latest guidelines for social distancing, use these three exercises to see if your players can complete the job of executing skills under intense pressure, even if it doesn’t look pretty. MORE
10 hand-eye coordination skills to improve your rugby handling skills. All you need is a rugby ball and a small area of space making these the perfect exercises to practice at home or in the garden. MORE
