EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
in Kicking & Catching, Rugby coaching videos, Rugby drills
This session is about increasing attacking options through grubber kicks (kicks along the ground), plus turning and getting behind a flat defence which is closing you down quickly. MORE
in Passing & Handling, Practice plans
Excellent catching and passing skills are required when passing under pressure and close to defenders. Suitable for beginners and advanced players, this session will develop your players’ abilities to catch and pass with little space and time. MORE
in Kicking & Catching, Rugby drills
Use these games to develop your players’ ability to take a pass and then kick to a target when under pressure. They will have either one to three steps after the pass before they kick. MORE
in Attack, Passing & Handling, Rugby drills
If you win quick ruck ball you want your backs into position quickly to exploit any spaces. Here’s how to work in threes and find the gaps… MORE
in Attack, Attack, Small-sided games, U12+
Use this activity to help your players get into better positions to pass and move the ball to space on bigger pitches. MORE
in Rugby drills
Improve passing accuracy, running and support lines in this busy 3 v 1 v 2 activity. Players will have to keep adjusting their angles and thinking, both in attack and defence. MORE
in Rugby drills
Daniel Coyle, best-selling author of the Talent Code, tells us that we should stop pseudocoaching – feeling like we are doing a good job, when in fact there is no real learning. MORE
in Kicking & Catching, Rugby coaching videos, Rugby drills
This session is about the techniques for kicking in open play under pressure, and then pressurising the kicker and charging down poor kicks. MORE
in Practice plans, Rucking & Mauling
Use this technique to create dynamic mini mauls. The ball carrier attacks a defender, turns just before the contact, and moves the ball to a support player. If he can, the support player must twist away, or he can drive the ball carrier forward in a mini maul. MORE
in Attack, Rugby coaching videos, Rugby drills
Don’t ignore practising the skill of scoring tries in training, and from unusual methods. This fun activity will boost your match-winning ability and is an ideal way to finish your session. MORE
