Blindside mismatches game
in Attack, Rugby drills, Small-sided games, Tactics
Mismatches happen quickly and players need to judge when to go for it and when not to. There’s no better way to create lots of these scenarios than through a game. MORE
Create momentum for a backs attack, with Paul Turner
in Attack, Rugby drills, Tactics
Use this easy to replicate play for under 15 level players and above with forwards and backs combining, to allow momentum for better attacking plays. MORE
Attacking the coffee table
in Attack, Attack, Rugby drills
Draw in defenders and release attacking options with your 10 putting himself into the best place to deliver the ball. It’s a coffee table shape. Use this exercise to develop these possibilities. MORE
Miss one, blindside wing insert move
in Attack, Backs moves
Attack wide by holding their midfield defenders to create an extra man on the outside. Ideal from a lineout as well as a scrum, check the detail to make the most of a possible break. MORE
Think forwards after the lineout
in Attack, Attack, Lineout plays, Rugby drills
Challenge your forwards to run into carry-and-support positions after a lineout. As part of your unit skills session, this activity will help them understand their roles and responsibilities. MORE
Juniors: Playing on bigger pitches
in Attack, Attack, Small-sided games, U12+
Use this activity to help your players get into better positions to pass and move the ball to space on bigger pitches. MORE
Perfect performance – the processes that power the champion...
in Attack, Defence, Passing & Handling, Rugby coaching, Tackling, Team Management
Every player at the Chiefs takes responsibility for improving his own skill-set so that as a team can play the own game at their own pace. Attention to detail, practice and constant feedback help develop these skills to the highest level. MORE
VIDEO: 2 v 1 from the side drill, blocking...
in Attack, Passing & Handling, Rugby drills
In this 2 v 1 drill, the defender comes from the side. The passer needs to interest the defender and come up with ways to prevent that defender from moving onto the receiver. MORE
Help! Is there a session I can use to...
in Ask Dan, Attack, Rugby drills, Tactics
Subscriber question: Is there a session I can use to bring the full back in on the narrow side after a lineout? MORE
Session on developing your phase play
in Attack, Rugby drills
Make this 90-minute session part of your pre-season preparations. It develops your players’ phase play in four clear and easy steps – warm-up, technical skills, unit skills and tactics. MORE
