EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
in Email Newsletters, Mini tag, Small-sided games
Need to inject some new ideas in training. Sometimes the old games have run their course. Well, for the time being anyway. Here are some fun games which are quick to set-up and, with few rules, give the players new challenges. Though they are primarily aimed at mini-tag, you can easily adapt them for older players. I think you find the energy generated quite uplifting. MORE
Pull the core skills of contact together with an age-old game with a twist. MORE
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
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
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
Use a touch game to work on good ball placement skills and support play at the breakdown. MORE
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
A warm up game whilst practising the skills we want to encourage the ball carrier to use. MORE
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 changes the dynamic of a game of touch rugby by overloading and unloading teams on a regular basis. MORE
