Attack
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 coaching, Small-sided games
Here are some solutions and training methods to introduce your team to playing on a bigger pitch. MORE
in Attack, Small-sided games
Here are 43 ways to include the principles of attacking play into your training games. MORE
in Attack, Practice plans
Successful teams have players with both physical and mental strength in attack.
This session encourages all your players to learn when to use either power or skill (or maybe both) to beat an organised defence. MORE
in Attack, Passing & Handling
Realign quickly after a quick ruck and attack where there are mismatches. This dynamic scenario activity can cover a wide range of skills and techniques. MORE
in Attack, Passing & Handling
Improve the players' realignment to run straight and at pace onto the pass in this continuous realignment exercise. Progress by adding defenders to pressurise the key passers. MORE
in Attack, Passing & Handling, Practice plans
Nothing is more of a core skill than fixing defenders and passing to space, especially for 3v2s. This session works on converting running and passing skills into good habits in matches. The session ends by putting these skills into a game. MORE
in Attack, Contact, Practice plans
Sometimes your players will have no choice but to go through a defence because it is well organised or there is no time to pass the ball out. Your players will need to use good footwork, body positions and support players to win the ball back. This is a bread and butter session. MORE
in Attack, Practice plans
This session makes oral communication a feature. It forces the players to be accurate, concise and urgent when they are without the ball – both in attack and defence. You will see the difference when you take the communication option away.
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in Attack, Practice plans
Creating an extra player in attack is a great advantage. It certainly makes the decision making process for your players more straightforward. It is even more of an advantage if the extra player arrives from deep and at speed. MORE
in Attack, Backs moves, Practice plans
Most teams, despite attempts to be more flexible, need the same 9 and 10 in position to run the game. “Running the show” will help sharpen these players’ decision making skills and help the other players understand the half backs’ role in different parts of the game. MORE
