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Half Backs to Runners Phase Play Drill

admin — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:12:38 +0000

Another great video from RugbyIQ: Half Backs to Runners Phase Play Drill

Aim: Ball retention and timing onto the ball by supporting runners.

Description:

Six players each holding a contact shield line up across the length off the grid in pairs ready to defend. A designated scrumhalf and flyhalf each have a pod of 3 players standing with them at the start of the drill facing the players defending with contact shields. The scrumhalf starts the drill by passing to the first pod of 3 players who make contact and clean out the first 2 shields presenting the ball back to the scrumhalf. He then passes to the flyhalf who links with the second pod of players who make contact with the second 2 shields waiting on defense. Once again the shields are cleaned out by the pod and the scrumhalf follows to secure the ball. The first pod has now run around to receive the ball again from the flyhalf and make contact with the 3rd pair of shields, clean out and present to scrumhalf. This continues with scrumhalf playing flyhalf who plays a pod who clean and present in the pattern shown on he video.

Coaching Tips:

Make sure the players are running from depth and taking the ball at pace from the flyhalf. Get the players cleaning effectively through the contact point and ensure the player going into contact stays on his feet until support arrives.

Clean Hit and Play Drill

admin — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:07:23 +0000

Another great video from RugbyIQ: Clean hit and play

Aim: Effective clean out technique and ball skills.

Description:

One player stands in the middle of the grid holding a contact shield. Four players stand in the middle of each side of the grid facing in. A ball is passed quickly around the outside of the grid. On the whistle whoever has the ball runs into the grid and makes contact with the shield, the two players next to him sprint around to support him. The first player cleans out the shield, the second picks up the ball and makes contact with the last player left defending behind the shield.The player who made contact with the shield originaly gets back up on his feet quickly and rips the ball away from the player who picked up the ball and made contact.

Coaching Tips:

This drill creates the opportunity to correct clean out technique and ripping technique. Ensure the low body position, soild shoulder contact and powerful leg drive are evident on the shield clean out.

Get the player who is ripping to work hard to get off the deck quickly and attack the ball aggressively and that they roll out of the rip the correct way.

Agility Pick n Place Drill

admin — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:01:37 +0000

Another great video from RugbyIQ: Agility Pick n Place Drill

Aim: Used for a warm up drill or general SAQ and ball skills.

Description:

Mark out a channel as shown in the video. Six players divide into two groups of 3 and start at the top of the channel on either side of the channel. Players work in pairs. Drill starts with a pass being made at the top of the channel. Players then run down the side of channel stepping off the cones placed in a zig-zag pattern. They round the last cone and run up the centre of the channel placing and picking the ball for each other. When they reach the top of the channel the ball is passed to the next pair who repeat the drill.

Coaching Tips:

Short sharp steps accelerating from cone to cone.
Good low body position when placing and picking the ball.
Accelerate into the ball when picking it up.

Clean Out Technique

admin — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:59:00 +0000

Another great video from RugbyIQ: Clean Out Technique

Aim: To develop cleaning out technique at the break down / ruck and ball skills under pressure.

Description:

Lie a tackle bag down on the side of the channel with a ball behind it. 5 players start 5m behind the tackle bag on the one side and 3 players 5m behind on the other side. The drill starts with one of the 3 players running to steal the ball behind the bag, at the same time one of the 5 runs in to clean him out by pulling him off the ball laterally. A scrumhalf runs in and passes to the 3 remaining players who fan out to attack the channel against the 2 defenders from behind the bag.

Coaching Tips:

Get the fanning players to work hard laterally so they can run straight onto the ball but still have width. Maintain depth on attack.

Rugby Drill: Order ball

admin — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:17:58 +0000

Category: Passing
Objective: To improve ball handling skills.
Gear: 1ball, 10 metre grid (can use cones or anything to mark area)
Players: 2 teams of 4 to 6

Each player in a team is given a number.
The ball must be passed between team members, but the rule is that it must be passed in order. i.e Player 1 must pass to 2, 2 must pass to 3 etc.
The game is like Piggy in the middle but as a group.
The defending team must try and break play down. If the player with the ball is held, or if a pass is dropped the ball is turned over.