10 rugby pass & catch skills to practise at home

by Ed Swainson in Passing & Handling, Rugby drills

10 pass and catch skills to improve your rugby handling skills. All you need is a rugby ball and a wall making these the perfect exercises to practise at home or in the garden.

Handling circuit

Complete these 10 exercises for 2 minutes followed by 1 minute of rest. Complete 3 sets of the circuit and repeat 3-4 times per week to make sustainable improvements.

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