Rugby: The Team Run

Description

• Use half or a full pitch for this exercise.
• A full team of 7 will run unopposed.
• Players should use this as a rehearsal of everything that might happen in the game, and therefore should execute all of the following.....

1. Line-outs, and what happen after them.
2. Scrums, and what happens next.
3. All moves.
4. The full attacking patterns.
5. Any kicking strategies, including restarts.

• When you feel the players are ready, bring in opposition with pads, and then without in full contact.

Coaching points

• Set targets with your players, but the targets need to be achievable.
• Players needs to show leadership.
• There should be evidence of communication.
• Reflect on what went well, and what could be better.
• Provide players with encouraging feedback.
• Allow the teams captain to start to take control.