Build a scrum and win it!
in Scrums & Lineouts, Small-sided games
A simple game that integrates the scrum within a competitive context and teaches the huge part scrums play in retaining or regaining possession. MORE
Drop-off touch
in Attack, Small-sided games, Touch, Tag & Sevens
Games that require all the players to participate develop all abilities. In drop-off touch, defenders have to fill in and attackers have to support, involving the whole group. MORE
VIDEO: Going forward from every ruck
in Attack, Rugby drills, Small-sided games
Use this simple game to build complex skills of realignment, changes of angle and pace onto the ball by letting the players discover the best solutions themselves. MORE
VIDEO: Snap back ruck game
Use a touch game to work on good ball placement skills and support play at the breakdown. MORE
VIDEO: Game constraints rugby netball
in Attack, Rugby drills, Small-sided games
Develop your players’ skills within a games environment. Mix questioning, demonstration and instruction to allow the players to understand their roles and responsibilities. MORE
VIDEO: Pre-season – The FLAP game
A warm up game whilst practising the skills we want to encourage the ball carrier to use. MORE
VIDEO: How to run a game-sense activity
Game-sense activities put players under pressure to perform skills. The players learn by doing, and enjoy themselves at the same time. Here’s how to make it simple to run. MORE
See-saw rugby: simple game, great outcomes
See-saw rugby changes the dynamic of a game of touch rugby by overloading and unloading teams on a regular basis. MORE
Video: Triangle attack touch
in Rugby drills, Small-sided games
Challenge your players to realign quickly in attack and defence with this touch game played inside a modified pitch in the shape of a triangle. By Dave Beal, experienced grassroots coach, founder and director of DB12 Foundation MORE
Tag ball tag for creative passing solutions
Improve the handling, catching, passing creativity and spatial awareness of your players with tag ball tag. One team aims to touch the ball of the other team. Use this game as a warm-up, in small or large groups. Ideal for all ages. MORE
