The coaches use games to teach techniques and allow players to experiment in game situations. The coach can set the parameters for the game dependent on the skill sets of the players
This conditioned game allows attackers two touches so that they can isolate one defender, the game encourages good support play and can be used to improve fitness
Elite coaches explain how they translate their desired playing philosophy and principles into practical hands-on coaching approaches, drills and games
There are many versions of ruck touch with the support players needing to recognise the needs of the tackled player.
The defence should be conditioned to provide increasing pressure to the tackle area. This will develop the situation recognision of the attacking players who must play accordingly. Robotics in rucking regardles of the situation should be discouraged and the option of picking upthe ball and going forward should be an option
Great tries are often the result of great support play. Coaches are now using more games in their training with set constraints put in to dictate what the coach wants to work on
Chris Kibble of Esher RFC & Whitgift school says to start your sessions with a game. In this clip Chris runs a game called "Drop touch" where the players run back to a line when they make a touch. This is good for fitness and creating wholes to attack
Using games to coach is how most Premiership coaches improve skills and especially decision making. In this clip Jon Curry uses some clever rules to encourage supporting lines to help keep the ball alive
Harlequins academy players are coached to be accurate in their passing and use lines of running and footwork to create space for other players
A fun game to get players ready both mentally and physically for contact and tackling. Applies to most age groups
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