This exercise looks at the chip kick, which is usually the preserve of the 10, 12 and 13.
Kicking & Catching
It’s worth coaching rugby kicking skills as early as possible, even if your young players are not allowed to kick during games yet. By the time kicking is introduced into the game, the youngsters will have a well-developed set of core skills and a basic tactical understanding of when to kick. Use the following rugby coaching tips and drills to help. And, of course, any catching drills are going to be worthwhile as they’ll soon be faced with some up and unders too!
Kicking from your 22 under the ELVs
For guidance on the ELVs laws and rules changes for rugby coaches
Developing the grubber kick into an attacking weapon
A grubber kick can be used to break down a strong defence – one that's well organised and moves forward quickly. It is also effective when you're faced with a superior number of defenders.
Kick and keep possession
Rugby coaching tips for kicking the ball away and having it too!
Covering the kick off pressure triangle
A guide to the rugby tactics you can use when receiving the kick off.
Turn your kicking game into tactical gold
Here's my "ready reckoner" guide to the rugby kicking tactics to earn your players the "order of the boot".
Kicking from your 22 under the ELVs
For guidance on the ELVs laws and rules changes for rugby coaches
Three rugby kicking tactics to win more games
Inexperience and youth are not the only reasons why rugby teams kick badly.
Chip and chase
A great way of getting forward momentum against well-organised defences is the chip and chase. This can be part of a planned attack or when one of your players makes a key decision and executes the chip and chase as the best option.
Drop punt accuracy
A drop punt is a way of accurately kicking the ball (normally as a penalty kick to touch). Use this activity to test your player’s execution. It can be done as part of the warm-up routine for kickers, or competition between kickers.
