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Ask Dan: Spreading out and exploiting space

Ask Dan: Spreading out and exploiting space

Coaching problem? Put it to our head coach Dan Cottrell. This time: Encouraging players to spread out and exploit space.
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Backs blast

Backs blast

Improve backs’ fitness while working on their running lines and drift defence. They will make every effort to break the line each time.
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Small group overlap challenges

Small group overlap challenges

Should an attack be successful at a 2 v 1 every time? At the top level, most of the time you would have thought, yet you would be surpris...
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Help 10 learn to control

Help 10 learn to control

How do you put your 10 in the right situations in training to allow them to feed their team mates at the right times with the right sorts...
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Increase your options for 10

Increase your options for 10

The fly half (10) has a controlling position to launch his team away from the opposition and into open spaces. He needs to be comfortable...
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Attack-a-palooza

Attack-a-palooza

It is an oft-used mantra to ‘play what you see’. With this in mind, here's a fun way to ask your players to read a defence and react in a...
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When one is better than two

When one is better than two

While we want players to carry the ball in two hands more, they are plenty of times when one-handed carries are important. But the hand h...
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Second receiver options

Second receiver options

The second receiver from a ruck or set piece needs to act as a ball carrying option or a support player for a close contact in the 10 cha...
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Rugby Coach Weekly Issue 188

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  • Better carrying
  • Finishing the tackle
  • Challenging players of differing abilities
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    Don't do that, do this

    Don't do that, do this

    Being observed as a coach can feel intimidating, but it’s an invaluable opportunity for growth and improvement.
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    Challenging players of differing abilities

    Challenging players of differing abilities

    Jake John explains how you can utilise ’attribution theory’ in your coaching.
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    Out of the firing line

    Out of the firing line

    A simple ball-carrying trick to help players retain more ball in contact. Develops the ability to rip down the ball just before contact ...
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    Finishing the tackle

    Finishing the tackle

    A tackle is completed when the tackler has done all they can to prevent the carrier releasing the ball to their team’s advantage. Work on ...
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    Ask Dan: Defending better from set pieces

    Ask Dan: Defending better from set pieces

    Coaching problem? Put it to our head coach Dan Cottrell. This time: Defending better from scrums and lineouts.
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    Forwards' coaches love detail

    Forwards' coaches love detail

    RCW editor Dan Cottrell adds more context to two practices.
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    Lightning quick hooking

    Lightning quick hooking

    Scrum-halves and hookers need to be on the same wavelength. The timing of the put-in and strike must be perfect to ensure clean ball at the ...
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    Winning wet lineouts

    Winning wet lineouts

    With a slippery ball, ensure lineouts are secure by getting the jumper into space to meet the throw. A pod of three acts together to beat ...
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    Scan and attack

    Scan and attack

    Challenge attackers to react to different defensive positions. Feeding to varied starting players, the attack must adjust to win a 3v2.
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    Random 3v2 alignments

    Random 3v2 alignments

    Use this to practise on-pitch situations, highlighting vision, the utilisation of space and the game skills required to break defences.
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    Follow your lead

    Follow your lead

    When your child chooses to follow your coaching path, it offers unique moments to inspire and bond.
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    Response rates

    Response rates

    Mix up game situations so players must react to the different scenarios quickly. Change scenarios when the game is dynamic, not when the ...
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    Ball control out of contact

    Ball control out of contact

    This practice develops players’ handling skills by forcing them to manipulate the ball with one hand in and around the contact area.
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    Ask Dan: Instilling more fire and desire into your players

    Ask Dan: Instilling more fire and desire into your players

    Coaching problem? Put it to our head coach Dan Cottrell.
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    Spreading the news

    Spreading the news

    There are some ideal ways of telling players who is in the team – but your hand may be forced by timing and availability.
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    Defence boxers

    Defence boxers

    This practice uses boxing-style footwork and arm movements to improve your players’ positioning and timing when making tackles.

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