Focusing on core strength and ability to withstand the demands of the game.
1. Get your front row players in pairs with a ball facing each other on tryline. 2. Get the players in Tower of Power position and get them to pop pass ball to each other in that stance. 3. When whistle blows drop ball run and hit 22m line and turn and run back to try line. Complete this 5 times with 30seconds - 45 seconds rest inbetween. Can change the start with get player to hold the plank or do different body weight exercises.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
sportplan_rugby
Most line breaks are made by support runners, not ball carriers. Teach the angles, depth and timing that get them there.
The isolated ball carrier is rugby's spookiest turnover. Here is the five-step fix, plus drills that rebuild support lines fast.
Tacklers are aiming lower, so carriers who dip late put heads at risk. Teach footwork, a strong early body height and leg drive to win the collision safely.
