Catching comfort for minis and juniors
in Passing & Handling, Rugby drills
With younger players catching the ball can be a major issue, even without pressure and opposition. Use this graduated exercise to improve their confidence to catch. MORE
Up, pass and out
in Passing & Handling, Rugby drills
Use this activity to get your players organising themselves on the move and give the outside player room to run. It works on footwork, handling and communication. MORE
The five step challenge
in Passing & Handling, Rugby drills
Help players work on running forwards as well as passing backwards, but also on what happens next – realignment and ready to play again. MORE
MINIS: The three-player pass race
Help your players get used to completing a passing chain – that’s more than one pass in a sequence. Plus, encourage them to make quick, short passes under pressure. MORE
Minis and juniors tackling triangles
in Defence, Rugby drills, Tackling
Tackling in pairs helps players work together to bring down the ball carrier, and gives weaker players the confidence to make a contribution in the tackle. MORE
Pace onto the clearing pass in three steps –...
in Passing & Handling, Rugby drills
Create good habits in attack by creating a smooth transition from tackled player to supporting player. MORE
“Box out” breakout game for better clearing passes
in Passing & Handling, Rugby drills
Quick clearing passes, the pass away from the tackle or ruck, are an essential skill which will keep your game functioning at high speed. Encourage all your players to be able to pass away. MORE
How do you stop young players bunching around the...
in Mini tag, Rugby coaching, Rugby drills
"There’s not much incentive to be a third receiver. The Law of the Jungle suggests that if you want to touch the ball, you get close to it." MORE
Keep young kids running straight
in Attack, Passing & Handling, Rugby drills
Encourage your players to run straight by changing the way they go about running forward as a line of players. Lots of changes of angle will make them think differently. MORE
Organisation and go forward when defending
in Defence, Rugby coaching videos, Rugby drills, U10+
Work on getting into position quickly to fill the spaces either side of the ruck, with the right spacings and then coming forward as a group to cut down attacking options. MORE
