Junior - Exiting the 22m 2

Women's - Exiting the 22m 2

Women's - Exiting the 22m 2

Junior - Exiting the 22m 1

Junior - Exiting the 22m 1

Men's - Exiting the 22m 2

Men's - Exiting the 22m 2

Junior - 2 v 1 2

Junior - 2 v 1 2

Junior - 3 v 2 2

Junior - Wrap Tackle 2

Junior - Wrap Tackle 2

Junior - Ball off the top from lineout 2

Junior - Ball off the top from lineout 2

Men's - Exiting the 22m 1

Men's - Exiting the 22m 1

Women's - Exiting the 22m 1

Women's - Exiting the 22m 1

Junior - 2 v 1 1

Junior - 2 v 1 1

Men's - Exiting the 22m 3

Men's - Exiting the 22m 3

Junior - Strike Moves 2

Junior - Collapsed Scrums 2

Junior - Patterns of Play 2

Junior - Straight Scrums 2

Two even packs compete at the scrum, good technique creates a good and safe contest. The black team use the platform from the scrum to score a try wide out. Key factors : 8 players working as a unit - Calling - Strong body position - Hips, back and head all facing forward - Accurate binding

Junior - Wheeled Scrums 2

Junior - Accurate clearing of players 2

Junior - Support player / Leach 2

Junior - Standard restart with attack winning ball 2

Junior - Continuity of play 2

Junior - Classic Tackle 2

Junior - Good contact body position/ball presentation 2

Junior - Short Lineout 2

Junior - Full Lineout 2

Junior - 3 v 2 1

Junior - Leg Drive 2

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

Men's - 3 v 2 2

Tackle Technique - Progressions for Juniors

This clip illustrates tackle technique using progressions suitable to all players and possibly requiring regular revisit to embed safe and effective tackling

Step 4 - Introducing the 2 v 2 Scrum

Sevens - 2 v 1 2

Level 2 - Back Row Example Clip 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

Women's - 2 v 3 2

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.

Defence - Exit & Kick-chase

Defence - Exit & Kick Chase

Women's - Straight Scrums 2

Women's - Straight Scrums 2

Junior - Double Tackle

Junior - Double Tackle

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

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

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

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

Tackling 20 - 2-man Tackle

Tackling 20 - 2 man Tackle

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

Men's - Lineout maul good defence 2

Men's - Lineout maul good defence 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.

Junior - Good contact body position/ball presentation 1

Junior - Good contact body position/ball presentation 1

3 v 2 in channel

A good progression from the 2 v 1 drill

Women's - Offloads 2

Women's - Offloads 2

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

Sevens - Full Lineout 2

Sevens - Full Lineout 2

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

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

Junior - Standard restart with good catch

Junior - Standard restart with good catch

Junior - Counter attack plays

Junior - Counter attack plays

Junior - Lineout catch & mail / drive

Junior - Lineout catch & mail / drive

Women's - 2 v 1

Women's - 2 v 1

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.

Level 2 - Scrum Body Positions

Level 2 - Scrum Body Positions

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

Men's - Offloads for Continuity 2

Men's - Offloads for Continuity 2

Junior - Accurate clearing of players 1

Junior - Accurate clearing of players

Junior - Players warming up

Junior - Players warming up

Women's - 2 v 3 1

Women's - 2 v 3 1

Men's - Standard restart with good catch 2

Men's - Standard restart with good catch 2

Junior - Straight Scrums

Junior Scrums

Level 2 - Second Row Bind - Traditional Bind

Level 2 - Second Row Bind - Traditional Bind

Junior - Strike Moves 1

Junior - Strike Moves 1

Junior - High Tackle

Junior - High Tackle

Level 2 - Back Row Example Clip 1

Level 2 - Back Row Example Clip 1

Step 2 - Introducing Competition for the Ball

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.

Chapter 2 - Introducing Competition for the Ball

Tackling 2 - Rugby Kibadi

Men's - Wheeled Scrums 2

An example of a wheeled scrum

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

Lions 09 backs support lines 2

Lions 2009 support and continuity work

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 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

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

Infringements Clip 2 - Obstruction