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Rugby Coach Weekly Issue 192

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Rugby Coach Weekly Issue 192
Issue 192 out now, featuring the best of 2024, including:
  • Attacking framework
  • Emergency sessions
  • Building player confidence
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    Coaching safe and creative ways to fall

    Coaching safe and creative ways to fall

    Coach learning researcher and rugby coach DR ANNA STODTER explains how to develop contact confidence at a pace that suits the players in ...
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    Five ways to build players' confidence

    Five ways to build players' confidence

    MASON DAVIES on giving youngsters the tools to learn.
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    Preparing players for larger pitches

    Preparing players for larger pitches

    Field sizes and player numbers increase as you move through age grades – here are tips on maximising the opportunities this presents.
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    Performance feedback to boost development

    Performance feedback to boost development

    In-session feedback is a powerful way to improve development and performance. It’s called augmented feedback and Chris Stabler explains ...
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    Using ruck pads for all the right reasons

    Using ruck pads for all the right reasons

    Dial up the intensity and reduce the physical load? Or go player-to-player? It all depends on what you want to work on and when, says ANDREW...
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    Disrupt opponents with an 'attack dog'

    Disrupt opponents with an 'attack dog'

    Sevens defenders must judge when to cut off the attack’s options and ’go get’ the space. JAMIE BARNWELL, of MLR team FreeJacks, puts this ...
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    Attacking framework - part 3: scrum

    Attacking framework - part 3: scrum

    RICHARD WHIFFIN on establishing a sound structure to utilise at the set piece.
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    Pump the brakes? Or step on the gas pedal?

    Pump the brakes? Or step on the gas pedal?

    Silicon Valley Rugby’s SEAN LINDERSMITH on determining the pace of a session.
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    Why parents are not your 'shark problem'

    Why parents are not your 'shark problem'

    Culture consultant JP NERBUN on reshaping a mindset on relationship building.
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    Emergency sessions

    Emergency sessions

    OLLIE TODD, head of rugby at Box Hill School, outlines three games you can set up if you suddenly find yourself having to run or modify one ...
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    The three primary principles of passing

    The three primary principles of passing

    Hartpury Bucs Women’s 2s head coach JAYNE ISHERWOOD explains the core passing skills that should be in every session. Focus on one ...
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    Plan for interactions at crucial moments

    Plan for interactions at crucial moments

    Knowing what to say and when can help develop players, says GREG MANNION.
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    Unopposed runs: A necessary evil?

    Unopposed runs: A necessary evil?

    Are unopposed rugby runs essential for player development or just a coaching crutch? Discover diverse expert insights.
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    Realistic turnovers and feeding the wingers

    Realistic turnovers and feeding the wingers

    Editor Dan Cottrell adds further context to two activities.
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    'T' for tackling

    'T' for tackling

    Use this full session to build up the right footwork to make strong tackles, both on an individual basis and within a team context.
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    Wicked warm-ups

    Wicked warm-ups

    Get your session buzzing with these warm-up activities. By using games, chaos and movement, players use the key physical literacy skills in ...

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