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Rugby: Variety of passing

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Tyrone, Rugby Coach

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Exercise get players to understand the changing amount of time they may have on the ball.
Groups of 3 or 4
players based around 5 m apart
Each line account is 5 m apart and must be the same colour
When the coach shouts out a new colour then players have to realign my cone.
Players on the green Cone never move.
Speed and holding depth is vital.
Hands up and being aware of space in front of them is key.

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Leg drive in the tackle and counter rucking

Players work 45 seconds at a time before rotating.
Play made tackle and drives the pad back. The player then goes on the floor, pops up and turns to counter ruck the other part (who has moved right behind him).
Groups of 4.
2 pad holders.
One worker.
One resting
45 seconds before rotating positions
This can be done without pads with body acting as resistance.
Keep back straight.
Hits square
Driver legs (short fast steps)

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Realignment and handling

Excellent drill to get players working off the ball to create depth while not turning their backs.
Groups of 3 or 4.
Cones- spaced 10 m away.
Distant of past changes depending on ability level.
Players must time their runs.
Always be at full speed when moving forward.
Make sure past technique is strong.

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Rucking drill

Excellent way to develop the different rucking techniques.
Works concept of leg drive, body positions in contact, ball placement and desire to get go forward ball.
Pad holder roles ball
1st man down and up into contact
2nd man clear
3rd man picks
1st player pumps legs and ends up long and is active on the floor.
2nd man is low and drive beyond the ball.
3rd player stays low and powers away.
2nd man may have to and Leach on.
The idea is for them to work on getting going forward.
Keep changing handball is taken by the 1st player.

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Rucking grid, no pass

Grid size is 10 m x 10 m.
3 pads
3 attackers.
No passing allowed.
Attackers try to get across the grid without passing using good footwork.
If tackled go down, next player can pick up all clear.
Pad folders look for work and try to get players out of grid.
If attackers are hit, they go to ground and presentable properly.
Add more pads better they get at it.
The attackers on the floor must get up quickly and back in the game.
All must be explosive.
When clearing, attackers must get beyond the pool and get defenders out of the game.

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