EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
The Pick and Go ruck move is best from:
Why it works
Good if you have
What players should do
Common mistakes
The ball carrier goes into contact with the ball in front of him rather than on his hip.
Think about
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This session is about creating clean ball at the attacking ruck by clearing out defenders who are in low body positions. NOTE that in the video that at one point a player drives onto a shoulder but hooks incorrectly. This is close to a neck contact and should be discouraged. MORE
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No team worth its salt can play with a continual stream of slow ball. So use these activities to speed up your team’s attacking play by detaining their “cheating” back-row players. MORE
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Most mauls start from a lineout. However, they can still be formed in open play, sometimes by design and sometimes by accident. The mauls laws have changed slightly over the last year, but the principles remain the same. A maul is a ball carrier and teammate being held by a defender. Note that it's not a maul until the attacking teammate binds on, no matter how many defenders are surrounding the ball carrier. MORE
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Modern defences are highly organised. But by bringing players “round the corner” fast and late, you can spring a sudden advantage in attacking numbers in the desired direction of play. Recycling players swiftly and “round the corner” from the ruck can create overlap and mismatch opportunities in attack. But it requires quick, efficient technique and fast realignment. MORE
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The All Blacks do this better than anyone – making the right decisions. In this exercise, create dynamic breakdown situations so that players must decide whether to enter the ruck or stay in the line. MORE
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Improve player’ basic ball placement skills, with this multi-directional activity, followed by good reaction skills to be in a square position to protect the ball. 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
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