Quick Coach: Roll and rock
in Attack, Rugby drills, Small-sided games
“An attacker picks up a rolling ball under pressure and then decides whether to pass or run to keep the play going forward.” MORE
EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
We love games!
There’s plenty to choose from here.
We have: Adaptive games, game scenarios, touch rugby games, mini games, small-sided games, warm up games.
From tackling to handling, all require decision-making under pressure.
So look out for handling games, tackling games, rucking games, kicking games and even fitness games.
in Attack, Rugby drills, Small-sided games
“An attacker picks up a rolling ball under pressure and then decides whether to pass or run to keep the play going forward.” MORE
in Attack, Rugby drills, Small-sided games
“An attacker and defender run unusual running lines, which map out an R, to create a dynamic 1 v 1 which gives a chance for the attacker to attempt to step inside or outflank the defender” MORE
in Rugby drills, Small-sided games
The wolf (the defender) aims to bring down the hero and steal the ball. The hero aims to save the ball and then, after a count of five, pass to a teammate. The wolf wins if they bring down the hero, steal the ball or force them out of the edges or starting end of the box. MORE
A Digital Video Games Approach (DVGA) borrows design features from video game design and uses these features to design practices for players on the field. However, to make the best use of the way digital video game designers get the ‘gamer’ to think, we need to understand the design process in depth. Amy Price of GreyMattersUk.com and Dan Cottrell explain how to do this. MORE
The thrower aims to put the catcher under pressure by throwing a ball so it arrives at the same time as their chaser. Score points for successful catches or winning the ball chase. MORE
“The supporting player starts in front of the ball carrier, while the defender has his back to the attack. When you shout play, with the supporting player walking forward and the defender out of position, the players will have to think quickly to come up with winning solutions.” MORE
Change your try lines so they extend up the edges of the pitch to create a new sort of challenge for the players. The initial outcomes may seem strange, yet you may find the longer-term benefits help your team’s go forward. MORE
in Footwork and evasion, Small-sided games
A ball carrier races into the channel and then turns to beat a chasing defender to the end of the channel MORE
in Passing & Handling, Small-sided games
Lines of three players pass the ball quickly to the end player who races to a line in front of them to be the winner of the groups. MORE
Create a fatiguing decision-making exercise for your players. In this 4 v 2 game, the players have 90 seconds to score as many tries as possible but can choose which line to attack each time. MORE