EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
in Contact, Core skills
Improve different types of ball placement with the added bonus of work-rate to get back into the game. You can see how much Dylan enjoys the challenge. Dad Mark is on the camera and stick. MORE
in Core skills, Passing & Handling
Handling enhanced training with balls arriving in the player's hands from different directions, angles and speeds. Blind pairs test the reactions of the catcher; single-hand pass develops the feel of the ball in each hand. Aim to get up to 30 touches in a minute of each activity. MORE
in Core skills, Fitness & Conditioning
Tony, with his sons, Charley and Harry show us how to work on some core fitness, using a ball and a garden chair. MORE
in Core skills
Using tic-tac-toe as a distractor, give kid a work out with this traditional with loads of fitness variations. Trystan and Sam, Dylan and Mark gives us their variations. Both dads (that's Mark and Sam) said that their son's didn't notice they were doing some conditioning, they loved the game more! MORE
in Core skills, Passing & Handling
Handling enhanced training with balls arriving in the player's hands from different directions, angles and speeds. Late reaction tests footwork and agility; diagonal lifts works the passing action from the core. Aim to get up to 30 touches in a minute of each activity. MORE
in Core skills, Passing & Handling
Handling enhanced training with balls arriving in the player's hands from different directions, angles and speeds. High catch tests movement skills; ball blind drop engages extra senses. MORE
in Core skills, Passing & Handling
Handling enhanced training with balls arriving in the player's hands from different directions, angles and speeds. Ball retrieve tests footwork and coordination; catch, pop, roll, pop works the arms and core. Aim to get up to 30 touches in a minute of each activity. MORE
in Contact, Core skills
Quick ruck ball starts with flawless presentation. In the latest in our technical series, we explain how to ensure your players are spot on with their technique so that the 9 gets the ball on a plate… MORE
in Contact, Core skills
Add extra bite to your players’ ball-placement technique by giving them these X-factor ideas. Every detail makes a difference to the speed and quality of your possession at the ruck. MORE
in Contact, Core skills, Rucking & Mauling, Rugby drills
Most ball placement drills are carried out without opposition – which isn’t realistic. To ensure your players learn the right shapes, use this low-impact session on the “jack knife” technique. MORE
