EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
Rugby attack patterns are used to get your players to make the most of the attacking opportunities that come their way during a game. In these attacking drills I look at ways to create chances for your attackers, rugby games that will sharpen their reactions near the try line, and tips on how to coach your attackers to be try-machines.
in Attack, Rugby drills
Creating overlaps increases your chance of all positive results: scoring tries, gaining ground, making breaks and quick recycled ball. So use planned moves from the scrum base to manufacture a 3 v 2. MORE
in Attack, Defence, Rugby drills
Set up scenarios with problems for attackers and defenders to work out how to "win" the situation. MORE
in Attack, Rugby drills
This session will reduce the chance of defenders stalling an attack by holding up the ball carrier. It has two phases: initially trying to avoid contact, then getting the ball free if the tackle is made. MORE
Want to attack with pace? Want to exploit a weakness in the defence? Want to score more tries? MORE
in Attack, Practice plans
Collapsing in the tackle is a problem for an attacking team. It gives the defence more opportunity to steal or slow down the ball because it is more difficult for support players to get in behind the ball carrier. Use this session to build understanding of how to keep going forward in the tackle. MORE
in Attack, Practice plans
The pace of the attacking line can be enhanced by a player entering from a deep position. The timing of this run comes from lots of practice so players find it easier to read running lines and get timing right. MORE
in Attack, Practice plans
We know a simple offloading game can devastate defences. Players need the skills and the confidence to know exactly how and when to offload. This session builds the technique in a game-related way so the passer and receiver can understand their options. MORE
in Attack, Practice plans
In very close quarters, the ball carrier can make extra yards by moving to the side of his opponent as long as he is still moving forward. Use this “step zone” to encourage both go forward and stepping. Measure the player on distance made as well as beating the opposite player completely. MORE
in Attack, Contact, Practice plans
Do your players have the courage to fight for every 50/50 ball? When the ball is on the ground, players need to react aggressively to win it – before driving forward. MORE
When the ball reaches the flank and a ruck is formed, you might well need your forwards to set up another play coming back the other way. To keep the pressure on, here’s how you should do it… MORE
