- Rugby Drills Coaching Library

How to carry the ball - Relay & fun

Devloping core skills and fitness for players learning rugby

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No relays can come in many forms. They can be fun and also add a fitness element to activities.

Under 7's - Catch & pass skills & games

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10 passes game

This game promotes working hard off the ball and communicating with the ball carrier to give them the easier passing option.

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Passing in 2s

Working in pairs, the key point of this passing drill is for the support runner to be deep and taking the ball at pace.

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Multi-direction Game

In this game, the coach can change which try line the attacking team are aiming for. This means both teams have to react quickly and re-organise.

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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.

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Pitch set up & whole part whole

An example of how to lay out your pitch before starting a whole-part-whole style session. An area devoted to games, with smaller sections surrounding it for the various drills.

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Warm-up Handling Game

A slightly harder handling game that challenges one player to concentrate on two balls at once. A good test of co-ordination.