EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
in Fun rugby games, Passing & Handling, Small-sided games
This great warm-up game prepares players to take a bad pass then make an excellent instant pass to a team mate to ensure the attack keeps going no matter what quality of ball first received. MORE
in Fun rugby games, Passing & Handling, Small-sided games
Often players get into bad passing habits by using their whole body rather than just their core – this game only permits passing from the upper body, arms and core to guarantee accuracy. MORE
in Fun rugby games, Passing & Handling, Small-sided games
Put players under pressure by making them complete a passing circuit in an allotted time. This game also works on accuracy of pass, communication and teamwork against the clock. MORE
in Fun rugby games, Passing & Handling, Small-sided games
Get players used to holding the ball, running with it then passing it – and doing so in a limited timespan. This possession game gives players just three seconds to do everything. MORE
in Fun rugby games, Passing & Handling, Small-sided games
Too often a good position is lost because over-eager players try passing to exploit a gap out wide when there is a better space in front of them. This game teaches “play what is in front of you”. MORE
in Fun rugby games, Passing & Handling, Small-sided games
This passing game has been given an extra dimension by giving each ball a numerical value and injecting extra pace into proceedings once a certain number has been reached. MORE
in Fun rugby games, Passing & Handling, Small-sided games
Sloppy passing is a common trait so get your players concentrating on the ball by putting numbers and symbols on it and making them pass only that ball to specific targets on your call. MORE
in Fun rugby games, Passing & Handling, Small-sided games
Once players have got the hang of concentrating in Having a ball 1, bring in balls from different sports to ensure concentration levels remain high while also working on handling skills. MORE
in Fun rugby games, Small-sided games, Tackling
Not all tackles are made face to face or moving in lines. Sometimes players have to emerge from a ruck or previous contact and track back to cover – this game works on tackling from different angles. MORE
in Fun rugby games, Small-sided games, Tackling
Attack as a line, defend as a line and constantly let each other know what you want and what you expect of others – this game combines handling, tackling and support and creates overloads. MORE
