EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
U7 MINI-TAG | ATTACKING 3
ACTIVITY: SLALOM
“Use pretend moves and dodges to change direction”
You can run this game with as many teams of four as you like – just remember to space the teams at least 3m apart.
in Attack, Rugby drills, Small-sided games
Develop your players’ skills within a games environment. Mix questioning, demonstration and instruction to allow the players to understand their roles and responsibilities. MORE
in Attack, Footwork and evasion, Passing & Handling, Rugby drills
Breakdown organised defences. Attack the defenders hard, step into the space at the last moment and offload the ball. MORE
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 opposition defence. MORE
in Attack, Defence, Rugby drills
Create chaotic starts for the attack and defence so they have to play heads-up rugby, make decisions, connect and win the situation. MORE
Use this quick attack-defence-evasion game to improve your players' awareness and speed. It can easily be developed to include other elements like self-organisation and decision making. MORE
in Attack, Rugby drills
Urgency to get to the ball carrier is essential in keeping the ball alive when executing an offload. Get the support player into the pocket of the ball carrier. MORE
Like other disciplines, rugby has a jargon of its own. Unless the meanings are explained they can be meaning-less. That's why I've explained them in plain, simple English and with large, clear illustrations in my manual Rugby Tactics Made Simple. But not only that, you'll learn how to coach the tactics with my tips. If you’re new to coaching or prefer a more simple style this is a great, straightforward introduction to rugby tactics. "It highlights the key fundamentals of all aspects of play & gives coaches a good understanding of terminology and techniques at the highest level" - Richard Whiffin, assistant coach at London Irish MORE
Anxious about coaching rugby to children? Maybe you're already coaching, but sometimes struggling to get your points across at training? Perhaps you sometimes simply run out of preparation time? Possibly you're feeling your sessions are getting dull? Do you want a few new skills to boost your player's skills now? Or to help your players develop the techniques for seasons ahead? Maybe even the core skills for their whole rugby playing career? Here's the answer... MORE
Ready-made, age-appropriate, safe training activities, to provide a complete rugby coaching curriculum for players from ages 11 - 16. MORE
