Magic hands and core to the try line
in Core skills, Passing & Handling
Use three main themes for the ball carrier so they can engage defenders, pass well and be able to support after they have made the pass. MORE
Perfect punting
in Core skills, Kicking & Catching
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. MORE
Tune in on position specific core skills
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. MORE
More efficient half back training and tactics
How to coach 9s to be better passers and decision makers, my Super Rugby experience. MORE
Return to play: Building intensity
in Core skills, Return to play, Rugby drills
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 handling skills to practise at home
in Core skills
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
Swerving at pace
in Core skills, Footwork and evasion
Develop the ball carrier’s ability to change direction at pace without breaking stride. They learn to lean to maintain their speed using this competitive session. Unlike a side step, a swerving player gently changes angle. Build up the skill with the players learning how to lean and run. MORE
Parent & kid: Simple catch ideas for all ages
in Core skills, Passing & Handling
William (14), Tom (12), John (9), Clara (5) and dad Jamie Green go through different ball handling ideas bouncing a ball against the wall. It shows how you can give each age group a different range of challenges. MORE
Sparta 300: Touch & run and kick backs
in Core skills, Passing & Handling
Handling enhanced training with balls arriving in the player's hands from different directions, angles and speeds. Touch & run develops catching at angle on the move; kick backs develops tests the catcher's reaction a quicker, more random return pass. Aim to get up to 30 touches in a minute of each activity. MORE
Parent & kid: Checking out the tower of power
in Core skills, Scrums & Lineouts
Use this circuit to help a player test their body position over the ball. At each station, Tony (dad) checks Harry's body position, Good warm up activity. MORE
