EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
in Defence
Receiving the kick off is both an opportunity and a threat. A poor kick off reception can mean a lost psychological advantage. A solid take can give your team a lift. These three tactics are designed to give you options for what happens next. MORE
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This rugby coaching video clip shows a training exercise from the London Irish, which is designed to teach the hustle, ball and jam defence. MORE
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A determined few can stop many an attack. This rugby coaching session involves the whole squad and works on dealing with a large overload in attack. MORE
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Good communication glues together the other three main factors of defensive organisation: a straight line, good line speed and vision. Use these rugby coaching tips to help. MORE
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Defenders need to know where and when to look up and look ahead to make sure they are covering all the opposition's attacking options. Use these rugby coaching tips to develop your defenders' vision and awareness skills. MORE
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The initial alignment of your defensive line determines the success of the defence. So, it is vital your players understand the importance of getting into the right positions. Use the following rugby coaching drill to help. MORE
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As well as coaching defensive tactics and moves with your team, players must also know how to shape up when facing big, powerful attackers. The players must be in a position where they can see what's happening in front of them and react to the situation. Here are three tips to improve your players' body positions when they're in defence. MORE
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As a rugby coach you need a defensive system that you and your players are comfortable with. It needs to be simple to set up and run and must cover the two challenges of broken play, when there's no time to organise, and set pieces. MORE
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An aggressive rugby defence can often be the start of an attack. If your defenders hit quick and hit hard, they can catch an attacking team off-guard. The best way to do this is known as the blitz defence. Use the following rugby coaching session to show your players how. MORE
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So many teams think they know how the rush defence ("blitz") works and yet it is more than just a fast rush up. This rugby coaching session looks at one version of the system, with your players asked to make more than one decision about their defensive roles. MORE
