EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
in Attack, Rugby drills
Use this continuous 2 v 1 exercise to keep the players thinking and adjusting with slightly different scenarios each time. It will also help develop communication. No 2 v 1 situation is the same, so why train specific situations when you can continually mix it up with this activity. MORE
in Attack, Passing & Handling, Practice plans
One of the main principles of attack in rugby is support. The passer is often the closest player in support of the receiver and yet may not always follow the pass. Even if he does, he needs to get in the best position to receive a return pass. This session works on getting support players on the inside of the ball carrier. MORE
in Attack, Rugby coaching videos, Rugby drills, Small-sided games
We take a traditional 2 v 1 exercise and add in two elements, a random starting position for the defender and forcing the ball carrier to change their line twice. MORE
in Attack, Passing & Handling, Practice plans
It is rare that a move penetrates the line and leads to a free run to the try line. The “penetrating runner” will be the focus of the defence. He is now “in the pocket”, in space behind the defensive line but with covering defenders closing in. He needs to find his support and his support need to find him. MORE
in Attack, Rugby coaching videos, Small-sided games
Use this continuous one minute game to put passing and decision-making under pressure. MORE
in Attack, Practice plans
It is important that your players are aware of the different roles in attack from broken play. Though some may rarely play that role in the game, a greater understanding of the needs of other players will improve their own all round decision making. MORE
in Attack, Practice plans
Simple patterns of play from breakdowns can create overlaps. Here is a pattern where the players behind the breakdown situation move to one side of the breakdown, leading to an overload. It works on running and handling skills with a real “in-game” feel to the outcomes. MORE
in Attack, Passing & Handling, Practice plans
Use this session to improve your players’ ability to break down an organised defence, simply by changing their running angles. It is not about fancy footwork in front of the defence. The ball carrier must hit a point and then move off at an angle with pace and force. MORE
in Attack, Rugby coaching videos, Rugby drills
Use this physical session to work on scoring and preventing scores very close to the line. MORE
in Attack, Practice plans
Subtle changes of angle at full speed help the ball carrier beat defenders who don’t have time to adjust or are set to make the tackle. It can be used either as a one-onone skill or against an organised defence, to break the line. Gliding maintains the player’s balance, so he can pass at pace as well. MORE
