Women's - Standard restart with good catch
Men's - Standard restart with good catch 2
Junior - Standard restart with good catch
A well organised re start with one main attacker challenging for the ball with support both in front and behind him, if the ball is knocked either side of the main catcher the ball will be gathered by his teammates. Great leg drive to continue the attack and a very long pass to complete the scoring. Key factors : Accurate kick - Focus on the ball - Sideways jump - Catch ball above head - Structured support
Women's - Good contact body position/ball presentation 2
Women's - Good contact body position/ball presentation 1
Women's - Lineout mail good defence
Women's - Short restarts
Women's - Lineout catch & maul / drive
Women's - Good leg drive
Being able to catch is fundamental to rugby and the majority of sports. Catching in rugby is slightly different due to the shape of the ball and understanding the technical points of "How to catch" is a very important area for all young players. This clip explains some of the finer points and why a good catch is the basis of a good pass
A well contested scrum from both teams. Good technique and body position ensure a solid and safe scrum. The red team use this restart to kick and gain territory. Key factors : Strong body position - Tight binding between the players - Calling - Players push in a straight line - Ball control from ther no 8
Passing progressions are based upon the ability of players to fix defenders. Always insure your exercises reflect match situations and refrain from just doing drills because they look good
Here are some examples of good use of the restart in attack to help you in your coaching process
Here are good examples of catch and pass to assist you in your coaching process
Northampton saints academy manager Ross Stewart outlines why the basics are so important and runs through some simple techniques
A variety of drills and games to practice and improve your catching & passing
Some of the latest ideas around tackle technique and what defenders are trying to achieve. This session provides the technical progressions needed to teach the choke / catch tackle
A quick handling game to warm up. Handy if there's a few players standing around at the beginning of a session, waiting for others to turn up.
Lineout catch and drive drill
There's often down time before a training session where you can't help butthrow a ball around. Why not try out these fun games that will work your core skills as well. They work great as a gentle introduction to a session to switch players on.
As possession is king, gaining possession from a kick off is vital for effective 7s. Especially considering that the team that scores takes the kick off.
The driven lineout is an increasingly effective attacking platform. Here is a quick preview of some of the exercises and advice available on Premiership Rugby Coaching. Join now to see more.
Premiership Rugby coaches and players highlight the importance of the lineout as an entry point and an attacking platform. Join PremiershipRugbyCoaching.com for ideas and examples to improve your lineouts.
Men's - Short restart
Sevens - Lineout catch & maul drive
Men's - Lineout maul good defence 3
Junior - Good contact body position/ball presentation 1
Men's - Lineout maul good defence 1
Richard Wigglesworth highlights an ability to interact with players as the trademark of a good coach.
Men's - Lineout catch & maul drive 1
Men's - Good body position in contact & ball presentation 2
An example of setting up a maul after a catch and drive at a lineout
Men's - Good body position in contact & ball presentation 1
Women's - 2 v 3 1
Men's - Lineout maul good defence 2
Women's - Classic Tackle
Women's - Straight Scrums 2
Women's - Clips of coaches
Women's - 2 v 1
Women's - Exiting the 22m 1
Women's - Counter attack plays
Women's - Strike Moves 1
Women's - Turnovers and move the ball
Women's - Offload for continuity
Women's - Wrap Tackle
Women's - High Tackle
Women's - Injured players and medics
Women's - Hold them up tackle (Ireland style)
Women's - Exiting the 22m 2
Women's - Offloads 1
Women's - Patterns of Play 3
Women's - Offloads 2
Saracens and South Africa scrum-half Neil de Kock highlights rapport as the key to being a good coach.
Junior - Lineout catch & mail / drive
Good players have more time on the ball? What they do do is prepare accurately with depth, width and run good lines. This sets them up to catch & pass with time and options. The practises in this clip outline some of the disciplines required to get you "More time"
Paul Hull explains that sometimes former players can make great coaches, but they need to combine their technical knowledge and experience with the right communication skills.