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Converting opportunities in the Red Zone

Converting opportunities in the Red Zone

Build pressure on opponents by going forward and retaining possession in the “red zone”, that’s near to the opponent’s try line. Use this...
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VIDEO: Passing under pressure - how to build a technique into a skill

VIDEO: Passing under pressure - how to build a technique into a skill

Building the skills to draw and pass, and for the supporting player to run onto the pass. It starts with the technique of running straigh...
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VIDEO: Simple pop passing (and how to coach it effectively)

VIDEO: Simple pop passing (and how to coach it effectively)

Develop the pop pass to a support player running at pace into space created by the ball carrier. Just before contact, a pass is flicked u...
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VIDEO: 2 v 1 different pictures

VIDEO: 2 v 1 different pictures

We take a traditional 2 v 1 exercise and add in two elements, a random starting position for the defender and forcing the ball carrier to...
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VIDEO: The red zone attack game for passing decision-making

VIDEO: The red zone attack game for passing decision-making

Use this continuous one minute game to put passing and decision-making under pressure.
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VIDEO: Drop kicks: basics | activity | game

VIDEO: Drop kicks: basics | activity | game

Work on the basics of taking a drop kick, both to score points by kicking at goal in open play or, more commonly, for taking restarts, li...
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VIDEO: Ruck decisions 2 v 2

VIDEO: Ruck decisions 2 v 2

Use this activity to work on rucking with lots of action and players not knowing who they might be up against in the tackle contest.
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VIDEO: Handling in a confined space

VIDEO: Handling in a confined space

Improve the ball carrier's footwork to attack a gap at pace, drawing a defender and passing to a support player. Also, develop the roles ...
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Rugby Coach Weekly Issue 188

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  • Finishing the tackle
  • Challenging players of differing abilities
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    VIDEO: Defence overload

    VIDEO: Defence overload

    Read the attacking play to prevent an extra attacker joining the line late and breaking through. Ideal to develop defensive cohesion and ...
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    VIDEO: Tackle, jackle, roll

    VIDEO: Tackle, jackle, roll

    Develop players’ skills around the tackle and post-tackle situation. The tackler makes the tackle and then rolls out quickly. The ball ...
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    VIDEO: Starburst adaptive game

    VIDEO: Starburst adaptive game

    Use this game to develop decision-making skills and team-working. It also offers creative solutions to players. 
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    VIDEO: Fending fast

    VIDEO: Fending fast

    Get your players to work on their fending skills to maintain ball security and still be able to manipulate the ball in contact. They will ...
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    VIDEO: Starburst backs play

    VIDEO: Starburst backs play

    A backs play attack from the midfield scrum, exploiting a quick 15.
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    VIDEO: Simple 3 v 2 with super skills pass!

    VIDEO: Simple 3 v 2 with super skills pass!

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