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Rugby: Straight running and passing

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DESCRIPTION

3 players line up in a straight line, approximately 10m apart, each standing opposite an agility pole.

The ball is passed by a scrumhalf to the first receiver
The reciver runs straight at the pole and passes the ball to the next player who does the same.
Play continues until the third man has completed the exercise

COACHING POINTS

Players must aim to run past the inside of the pole once they have passed it. Focusing on this area means that we will be fixing the defender, working onto their inside shoulder, making it very difficult for them to shift off.
We need to ensure that our hips are square, but our torsos are rotated towards where the ball is coming from,
When we pass we need to rotate toward the target and open up space to make the pass correctly.

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Straight line drop

Two lines (1 line working, 1 line resting).

The first line moves up 10 meters (2 cones). Upon reaching that cone they drop to the floor and quickly regain to their feet.

The line then retreats back 5 meters (1 cone).

The line sets in defense with one foot forward.

The line is then ready to move up another 10 meters (2 cones) and continues the drill.

When the line has reached the last set of cones, the players turn around and sprint back to the start.

Agility & Running Skills

Centre's Drill

Start at a jog.

Receive the pass and quickly accelerate over 10m

Change of Direction/ Side Step and accelerate again.

Agility & Running Skills

Side-stepping the opponent - Progression

Players line up and approach the pole which the coach is now moving side to side.

Once the player gets reasonably close, drop the pole to one side, the player must then react and sidestep in the other direction, working away from the defender.

Using shorter strides when they get close, they step to one side with the POWER STRIDE, and off that leg they change direction in the other direction, anything from 30-90 degree angle changes is sufficient.

Agility & Running Skills