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Kicking Kings

Kicking Kings

Kicking is something you would rarely do in training but it is such a big part of the game that it pays dividends to get it right. Pre-se...
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Ruck, ruck and ruck again

Ruck, ruck and ruck again

Step up from rucking hard-to-ruck decision-making in this three-channel exercise that works on go forward and continuity while developing...
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Jazz up catching

Jazz up catching

Catching is a crucial skill. Minis must work on catching the ball in their hands away from the body and not with their arms close to the ...
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1, 2, 3 step: TACKLE!

1, 2, 3 step: TACKLE!

Build up the tackle confidence and techniques by using short distances for the ball carrier to run forward while still aiming to beat the...
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United we defend

United we defend

Challenge your defenders to come up together as a line and then shift together as a unit depending on the alignment of attack.
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Elbow, cheek and head: the loose head’s potent weapons

Elbow, cheek and head: the loose head’s potent weapons

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Front row shifts

Front row shifts

Develop the right feel for front row cohesion so they can adjust their feet and still retain a good posture even when they are moving.
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Pukka rucker

Pukka rucker

You need to make sure that players arrive at the right angle, height and speed at rucks. This activity will concentrate on getting the an...
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Rugby Coach Weekly Issue 274

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  • Kicking kings
  • Overlaps made simple
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    Take passes at full speed

    Take passes at full speed

    Players should be able to take a pass at pace without breaking stride.
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    Put pressure on attackers to increase skill levels

    Put pressure on attackers to increase skill levels

    You should incorporate passing under pressure into every training session, even if just part of a warm-up.
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    Ruck under pressure

    Ruck under pressure

    Create a match-like environment at the ruck situation and help players become accurate in their clearance skills under real pressure.
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    A session plan for defence

    A session plan for defence

    A four-part plan for a defence session. It keeps the players active through lots of games, while still focusing on good technique.
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    Drop-off touch

    Drop-off touch

    Games that require all of the players to participate develop all abilities. In drop-off touch, defenders have to fill in and attackers have ...
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    Doughnuts to nail tackling

    Doughnuts to nail tackling

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    7 great ways to warm up

    7 great ways to warm up

    Make the best use of your precious pre-training warm-up time to ensure you get the best from your players. Here are seven ways to make sure ...
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    More wins for a 4 v 3

    More wins for a 4 v 3

    Follow these simple strategies to pose more questions of the defence and maximise your chances of beating them in 4v3 situations.
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    Three-step guide to coaching first scrums

    Three-step guide to coaching first scrums

    A bunch of eager but slightly scared young players face their first full scrummage session. Teach them the three steps to scrummaging ...
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    Turnover try

    Turnover try

    Help your players understand the importance of keeping low in contact and funnelling in behind the ball carrier to maintain go forward.
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    Stay low!

    Stay low!

    Help your players understand the importance of keeping low in contact and funnelling in behind the ball carrier to maintain go forward.
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    Attack blindside from a scrum

    Attack blindside from a scrum

    The 8-9-14 move from a right-hand scrum close to the line is excellent for scoring tries but needs variation depending on the strength of ...
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    The grid game

    The grid game

    Use this game to raise the heart rate, develop finding space, footwork and practise applying skills under increasing degrees of difficulty.
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    Blindfolded

    Blindfolded

    “Blindfold” your players to encourage quick reactions to changing situations, testing their teamwork skills.
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    Beat the rush: Draw then kick

    Beat the rush: Draw then kick

    Outfox rush defences by drawing them onto you, then kicking front foot ball (good running possession) behind them to win back possession ...
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    NFL touch

    NFL touch

    Using an NFL theme of gaining ground for each attack, this skills game focuses on the principle of support. It encourages players to focus ...

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