VIDEO: Support games – large numbers
Develop the understanding around support lines and how they change depending on whether the attack is in a narrow channel or wider. MORE
Attack the outside edge
in Attack, Rugby drills
If their open-side wing holds back for the kick, he’s often detached from his outside centre. Use this session to fix the centre and give your wing a good chance to beat his opposite number. MORE
Attack the inside edge
When the 9 runs, it creates an extra player in the line. So exploit that to create gaps between the opposition 10 and open-side flanker at the scrum. This play should be used from a left-side scrum. MORE
Play the turnover game
Turning defence into attack effectively needs quick thinking – not only to pass to space but to realign to ensure that space can be exploited. Use this game to recreate the chaos of a turnover. It improves a team’s reaction to turnover ball in defensive and attacking situations. Play 8 v 8 touch rugby where... MORE
How to score the best try of 2018 |...
The Sky Sports try of 2018 was scored by Jersey Reds in their English Championship game against London Irish. Their attack coach Ed Robinson gave me some amazing insights into how the try was crafted, including nuggets you probably won't pick up from just watching the clip. MORE
Rehearse your blocker lines
in Attack, Rugby drills
Encourage players to run penetrating lines in this attack session. Effective blocker lines require lots of practice and will help players make the right passing choice depending on how a defence reacts. MORE
Ball delivery by the number 8
When you run a move from the back of the scrum, the quality of ball delivery by the 8 is crucial. So work your 8 and 9 in isolation to develop an understanding of what’s best to use and when… MORE
VIDEO: Four principles for continuity through attacking shape –...
in Attack
To maintain possession to create pressure to score, you need to have an attacking shape. Here, four principles are outlined, which gives you a basis for setting up your attacking patterns, and a focus for training sessions. MORE
The four families of support: Life, early, late and...
in Attack
Understanding the position of the support player in relation to the ball will mean there is more chance to break the advantage line. MORE
John Mitchell on creating quicker ruck ball
in Attack, Rucking & Mauling, Tactics
It is not the “clean” but the ball placement, and what goes before, that is the most important skill to work on in the ruck. Accuracy before and into the contact area and great execution are more important than “emotional” rucking. FOCUS Excellent ball placement comes from ball freedom. The supporting players must know their... MORE
