EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
in Warm Ups
Even young players need to do warm ups. But don’t let them become boring. Instead, build themes for players to follow to allow them to access the benefits of a good preparation for training or matches. MORE
in Attack, Rugby drills, Warm Ups
This drill based practice is designed to get players comfortable receiving the ball at maximum speed. MORE
in Rugby drills, Tackling, U10+, Warm Ups
Use this low impact activity to prepare your players for tackling. It focuses on good footwork and grip. Increases confidence and reminds players of the key points of tackling. MORE
in Footwork and evasion, Small-sided games, Warm Ups
A fun game to help work on defensive footwork as well as evasion skills from attackers. Develops evasion skills, plus defensive footwork and communication. MORE
in Warm Ups
‘Escape the square’ is a quick game that can be used in warm ups to get players focused on moving the rugby ball in attack, scanning for space and communicating with team-mates. MORE
in Email Newsletters, Footwork and evasion, Rugby drills, Warm Ups
Evasion is a fundamental movement skill. Players use in pretty much all their activities, without necessarily focusing on the specific skills they need. Without becoming too bogged down in the technical requirements, you want to improve your players starting and stopping, balance, change of direction and acceleration. With that comes an awareness of space, time, teammates, the opposition and the ball. MORE
in Email Newsletters, Return to play, Rugby drills, Warm Ups
It's exciting that in England at the very least, contact training is back. However, with only 15 minutes allowed for contact training, you won't be wanting to waste any precious time. So, why not get the players warmed up for contact, without contact! How does that work? MORE
in Passing & Handling, Return to play, Small-sided games, Warm Ups
Use this handling game as an ideal warm-up to enhance handling, as well as challenge the players to innovate. MORE
in Return to play, Rugby drills, Warm Ups
Use this fun warm-up game to test the players’ passing, evasion and decision-making skills. The defenders use rolled-up socks as cannonballs, though they could equally use rolled up bibs. Thanks to Ray Smith who coaches with the Old Reigatians Girls for the inspiration for this activity. Set up the pitch, with a safe zone to... MORE
in Passing & Handling, Return to play, Rugby drills, Warm Ups
Use this tried-and-tested activity to work on accuracy and detail with your team's passing. With lots of easy to change variations, you can develop both the efficiency of the players' handling and then add elements of pressure and pace. Ideal as a breakout skills zone during the session, as well as a warm-up. MORE
