Fast footwork using ladders 2

For developing evasive movements players need to be able to move their arms and legs quickly - wiring and firing the body to go faster

11. 6 v 2 v 2 v 2

6 v 2 v 2 v 2 v 3

Developing the skills into decision making down a channel

Junior - 2 v 1 2

Junior - 2 v 1 2

Men's - 3 v 2 2

Sevens - 2 v 1 2

Junior - 3 v 2 2

Level 2 - Back Row Example Clip 2

Women's - 2 v 3 2

Quins Defence - 2 v 2 tackling

A progression from the 1 v 1 drill this exercise adds extra players to make the decision making process more realistic. The coaches can vary the delivery of the ball and the width of the area to put different conditions to the players

Step 4 - Introducing the 2 v 2 Scrum

3 v 2 in Channel

A development of the 2 v 1 and 3 v1 drills, the attackers now must beat 2 defenders. This requires more decision-making ability as the movements of the defenders could change every time. Players must communicate as well as continue to perform their handling and running skills.

Passing - 3 v 2 Live Defenders

Gradually progress from 2 static defenders, to 3 v 2 roaming defenders. The first two players must draw their defenders before giving the pass.

Women's - Straight Scrums 2

Women's - Straight Scrums 2

Men's - Standard restart with good catch 2

Men's - Standard restart with good catch 2

Men's - Lineout maul good defence 2

Men's - Lineout maul good defence 2

Men's - Offloads 2

A counter attack invlving moving the ball wide quickly, then attack defenders with support runners and finally a 2 v 1 to score in the corner. Key factors : Strong communication - Wide spin passes - Attacking the space around defenders - Support the ball carrier from behind - Offload with two hands - straight running - Flat pass

3 v 2 and then another defender

Develop decision-making skills in attack. 3 attackers must beat 2 defenders, before facing a third immediately after.

Women's - 2 v 1

Women's - 2 v 1

Men's - Good body position in contact & ball presentation 2

Men's - Good body position in contact & ball presentation 2

Men's - Exiting the 22m 2

Men's - Exiting the 22m 2

Men's - 3 v 2 1

A passage of play that shows how to attack with more attackers than defenders, a 3 v 2. The winger shows that strong running and determination can break tackles. Click on the practises in this section for coaching ideas

Women's - Offloads 2

Women's - Offloads 2

Men's - Offloads for Continuity 2

Men's - Offloads for Continuity 2

Tackling 20 - 2-man Tackle

Tackling 20 - 2 man Tackle

Junior - Ball off the top from lineout 2

Junior - Ball off the top from lineout 2

Junior - 2 v 1 1

Junior - 2 v 1 1

Women's - Good contact body position/ball presentation 2

Women's - Good contact body position/ball presentation 2

Level 2 - Scrum Body Positions

Level 2 - Scrum Body Positions

Sevens - 2 v 1

A variety of passes create a 2 v 1 which is executed perfectly for the outside attacker to score. Key factors : Different angles of running and support - Comunication - Ball presentation - Effective clearing of defenders at the breakdown - Accurate wide passes - Attack the inside shoulder of the last defender - Flat spin pass

Junior - Wrap Tackle 2

Junior - Wrap Tackle 2

2 v 1 Draw and Pass

A basic 2 v 1 drill that encourages players to time their pass after they have drawn a defender, and for the supporting player to hold their depth.

Sevens - Full Lineout 2

Sevens - Full Lineout 2

Women's - Exiting the 22m 2

Women's - Exiting the 22m 2

3 v 2 in channel

A good progression from the 2 v 1 drill

Level 2 - Back Row Example Clip 1

Level 2 - Back Row Example Clip 1

Level 2 - Second Row Bind - Traditional Bind

Level 2 - Second Row Bind - Traditional Bind

Sevens - 2 v 1

Having identified a 2 v 1 situation, the RGS Guildford player decides not to give an early pass from the breakdown, but instead to run and commit the defender before giving a pass to his teammate. Key factors: Timing - communication - accurate passing

Men's - 2 v 1

A good example of phase play to create a 2 v 1 attacking platform. The initial deep pass then creates an overlap and the defender drifts to allow the attacker to run through easily.

Key factors : Quick ball at breakdown - Straight lines of running - Deep pass - straight lines of running again - Loud communication

Sevens - 2 v 1

Seven's is about creating chances and then taking them. In this clip the Blue team take the ball up the middle of the pitch to draw in defenders, after recycling the ball they have a 2 v 1 opportunity, a straight line of running and a flat wide pass creates the try. Key factors : Call early - Run straight - Wide spin pass - Catch and swerve to score

Women's - 2 v 3 1

Women's - 2 v 3 1

Functional Movement Warm Up Part 2

Every player should be able to perform these movements well! Mastering these will carry over to preventing injuries, managing collisions and maximising power and speed. Check out the related videos for part 1.

Tackling 2 - Rugby Kibadi

Chapter 2 - Introducing Competition for the Ball

Men's - Clips of Coaches 2

Men's - Injured players and medics 2

Women's - Wheeled Scrums 2

Women's - Collapsed Scrums 2

Women's - Ball off the top from lineout 2

Women's - Patterns of Play 2

Men's - Wheeled Scrums 2

An example of a wheeled scrum

Women's - Accurate clearing of players 2

Women's - Turnovers and move the ball 2

Women's - Counter attack plays 2

3 v 2 attacking practice

A useful drill to build decision-making skills. Attackers must choose from a variety of running and passing options.

2 v 1 Passing

Adding a live defender helps to encourage players to hold their depth in support, so a good pass can be completed.

Passing - 3 v 2 Static Defenders

Progress to working in 3s against two static defenders. The pressure is on the middle player to hold their depth and perform a quick pass.

British Lions - Play from scrum - continuity 2

Developing play from the scrum is an important part of the understanding of how the scrum is part of a gameplan

Good Practice - Segment 2

Level 2 - Scrum Warm up Activities

This clip shows some appropriate warm up activities for the scrum

2. Tig

Advantage Clip 2 - Penalty Advantage No Gain

Contextual Clip 2 - Block from Quick Tap

Foul Play Clip 2 - Tackle

Infringements Clip 2 - Obstruction

Materiality Clip 2 - Trip

Turnover session - 2 Games

A full contact game, conditioned with channels on either side of the pitch. The attacking team must get the ball to both channels before they are allowed to score a try.

This is to spread the attack out, and create more opportunities for turnover ball to occur

2-man lifting practice with pad

A good foundation exercise for technical development of practicing lifting with a tackle bag. You could use a contact pad or a tyre if you do not have a tackle bag. Key factors : Strong body position - Fast feet - Straigh back - Lock out the arms - Use momentum of both players

Fast lateral movement using ladders

For developing evasive movements players need to be able to move their arms and legs quickly - wiring and firing the body to go faster

fast footwork using ladders

For developing evasive movements players need to be able to move their arms and legs quickly - wiring and firing the body to go faster

Offload out of the tackle in channel 2

A good progression for developing difficulty from a standard drill, look at carrying the ball and moving the defender so that you can ride the tackle

Offload out of the tackle with ball in 2 hands

Keeping the ball in two hands is a core skill and one that needs to be developed at ALL ages

Tackle bag grid chase the tackler 2

a high intensity support and conditioning drill in a small space, that you can manage

Fast footwork using hurdles 2

All players need speed training, using hurdles is a really effective way of developing this fast firing action

One handed passing down channel holding 2 balls

This drill allows you to develop control over the ball and the ability to pass one handed if needed to

British Lions - scrum practice 2

Progressiing the scrum practice always requires the underlining of the basics of the unit skill

Lions 09 Attack plays 2

A clip on attacking options from the 2009 Lions

Lions 09 Backs defence 2

A clip from the 2009 Lions

Lions 09 backs support lines 2

Lions 2009 support and continuity work

Scrum Technique 1 v 2

This drill acts as a warm up for the single player, with the other two simply providing resistance. The single player must maintain a strong body position and push the other two backwards.

Lions 09 - tactical kicking drill 2 blindside

A practice for developing understanding the role of chasers and counter kicking

Lions 09 - backline defence in own 22 option 2

Defensive systems change according to where the team is on the pitch

The Switch - 2

To develop handling

Learning to pass 2 v 1

Developing lines of running to attack the inside shoulder of defenders

Lions 09 lineout 2

Lineout variation and practice

Introducing live defenders for 2 v 1

Developing passing skills with more pressure and intensity

2 v 1 with withd & flat pass

These are core skill drills for youngsters to learn the game. As a coach you can alter the width and depth of the supporting players

Running skills game footage the sidestep 2

Watching core skills in action

Interview- sir Ian McGeechan - Kids in Rugby 2

Defence - 2. Miss Pass

If a miss pass is used, the passer and the player missed, are no longer primary theats

However they may become primary threats again if they take up support lines

1. Support - 1,2,3 Follow Through

Isolated technical practice

Courtesy of the SRU

2. Support - Chase the pass

Isolated technical practice

Courtesy of the SRU

Attack Grid - 4 v 2

This continuous exercise puts pressure on your players to think fast and be ruthless in attacking the space. Coaches can change the size of the grid and the number of defenders to make it an easier game

Scrum Factory - 2. Tower of Power Demonstration

Good body posture is essential and applicable to all players regardless of age and gender
This posture transfers to the tackle, ruck, maul and in a vertical plain the lineout, so it is important that all players are coached to adopt good posture in contact

Men's - Leg Drive 2

Level 2 - Back Row Example Clip 3

Level 2 - Back Row Example Clip 4

Level 2 - Binding on to the Opposition

This video illustrates binding options for the props.
The tight head tries to get their hand in line with their face.
The loose head has a short arm and a long arm option

Men's - Straight Scrums 2

An example of a straight scrum

Women's - Strike Moves 2