EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
in Rugby drills, Tactics
Develop your players’ understanding on when to offload and when to go to ground, present and clear the threats, depending on the weather conditions. Train contact techniques for both wet and dry days, whatever the training weather. MORE
By reading their specific kicking cues, your players can be in position to receive different types of kick. Know the signs for high ball kicks from their 9 or 10 and be ready to counter. MORE
How often do we see the best full backs in the world seem to be in the right place at the right time to receive kicks? In this series on reading the opposition kicking game, I start with good set-ups. MORE
in Attack, Rugby coaching videos
If you are going to play with width, then you are find yourself playing from a ruck which starts on the touchline. This can be easy to defend, so you need to develop tactics to outwit the opposition. Here's an option from quick ball, using forwards. MORE
in Attack, Touch, Tag & Sevens
Use this activity as part of your sevens tournament warm-up or to develop your players awareness of passing and then supporting the pass. Also good for general handling too. The ball carrier must engage the defence first by running forward, then passing. Once he’s passed the ball, he should drop in behind the receiver (“into... MORE
in Attack, Backs moves
This is an exciting play from a scrum with multiple options. It tests the opposition with an unusual starting positioning, which forces them to make defensive reads at the line. MORE
All players can be more effective in the tackle area, but what are the top players doing that your players can also copy and use in games. Here are two ideas to work on in training... MORE
Some simple organisation can mean you cut down lots of teams attacking options, especially if they have one quick or big (or both!) player who loves to run with the ball. This works well with younger age groups. MORE
in Rugby coaching, Tactics, Tips
One of the biggest challenges for any coach watching the game is to have a dispassionate view of what’s happening. Use this checklist to help focus on key areas in a logical order… To be able to analyse the game quickly, you need to know what you are looking for in the match and to... MORE
in Defence, Defence, Rugby drills
Develop your defensive tactics to get back into position after a line break. Your defenders need to learn their roles and responsibilities to prevent the attack taking more advantage. MORE
