At the 2012 JWC there was an increase in the amount of tries scored from quick taps from free kicks and penalties.
Level 2 - Back Row Example Clip 1
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Combat style exercise for agility, tackle technique and general warm up. This should make players work hard on the their feet for 60 second bursts
Running straight & fixing defenders is a skill that all players must learn and learn at an early age. The top players regularly practise this skill to maintain accuracy. This is the building block to scoring tries
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
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
Strong defence and a turnover allows two quick passes, (One long pass), and then attack the defence. The two passes have changed the channel of attack by 30 metres.
Key factors : Tackle and stay on your feet - Long quick pass / spin pass - Communicate loudly - Support the ball carrier on his shoulder
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
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.
This clip shows some appropriate warm up activities for the scrum
A clip from the 2009 Lions
For developing evasive movements players need to be able to move their arms and legs quickly - wiring and firing the body to go faster
This is a great game to keep players engaged by constantly testing their decision-making and execution in attack. Essentially, it's a 4 v 2 game where the attackers always have the advtantage, but they still have to make good decisions to score. It is a high-tempo game that requires the attackers to turn around and attack again straight after scoring.
Players can strike from any location on the pitch, in this clip the Red team relax thinking they have the attackers behind their own posts, however a strong scrum, good pass and great step create the gap to go through, the next 95 metres is all about speed and fitnes. Key factors : Space beetween attackers - Good pass - Side step - Speed - Stamina
A turnover from a strong tackle and quick "Jackle" where the defender uses the momentum of the attacking player to swimg up onto his feet and contest the ball, this results in a line break. Key factors : Tackle technique - Urgency to get up to feet - Core strength - Speed
A clip on attacking options from the 2009 Lions
Southern hemisphere players pride themselves on their passing skills. In this clip, the NSW Waratahs go through some wide passing exercises.
A 5 man lineout where all the players are spread evenly apart, all players can lift and jump so the focus is on speed and accuracy. Key factors : Even spread of players - Communication - Quick jump - Accuate lifting - Accurate throw in
A simple game of touch rugby with more players on the attacking team, and the defenders are required to retreat 5m after each touch. This should give more opportunities to the attackers and promote quick decision-making.
Developing the skills into decision making down a channel
Junior - 2 v 1 2
Level 2 - Scrum Body Positions
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
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
Quick ball is the platform to score tries from and one of the coaches tasks is to understand how to break defences down to create quick ball. Bath are famous for their attacking play and they are happy to share this technique and help others play fast rugby
Eddie Jones manages a game at training focusing on creating quick ball, is this the basis of his attacking game & will it work?
Gradually progress from 2 static defenders, to 3 v 2 roaming defenders. The first two players must draw their defenders before giving the pass.
"Quick hands" is a term used regularly in rugby and relates to a players ability to move the ball quickly. This fun exercise pressures one player to move two balls in different directions
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.
Use these quick and competitive games to practice good and strong ball presentation. Practice with high standards and it will come naturally in the games!
London Scottish Players and Coaches explain why they often train in 4 minute blocks.
Use these quick and competitive games to practice good and strong ball presentation. Practice with high standards and it will come naturally in the games!
An exercise to promote quick recycling at the breakdown. Coaches can use a variety of conditions to make this exercise harder or more intense
Women's - Straight Scrums 2
Women's - Good contact body position/ball presentation 2
Sevens - Full Lineout 2
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
Men's - Exiting the 22m 2
Women's - Clips of coaches
Tackling 20 - 2 man Tackle
Develop decision-making skills in attack. 3 attackers must beat 2 defenders, before facing a third immediately after.
Junior - 2 v 1 1
Junior - Ball off the top from lineout 2
Women's - Exiting the 22m 2
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
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
This quick game is perfect for developing the finishing in your team! Progress this drill with conditions to help improve depth and realignment.
Men's - Standard restart with good catch 2
Men's - Lineout maul good defence 2
Women's - 2 v 1
Men's - Good body position in contact & ball presentation 2
A good progression from the 2 v 1 drill
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.
Level 2 - Second Row Bind - Traditional Bind
Men's - Offloads for Continuity 2
Women's - Offloads 2
Junior - Wrap Tackle 2
In this video Ross Hanbury takes a detailed look at two quick and fun agility exercises to run with your players.
Women's - 2 v 3 1
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.
Divide the group into 4 and ask them to stand in single file behind each cone, 3 attacking groups, 1 defending group.
Classroom session with Mike Catt - discussing the key points of attacking from a lineout
A practice for developing understanding the role of chasers and counter kicking
To develop handling
An example of setting up a maul after a catch and drive at a lineout
Defensive systems change according to where the team is on the pitch