Do you have a drill/session based on communication?

Simon JonesCoach, England

Nigel

Communication is important between players throughout the game and therefore inherent in every session you do. I would suggest that particularly defensive drills are where communication can be emphasised by the coach.

Have a look at the defensive drills in our "Drills" section and focus on getting your players to call constantly to each other who they are marking. It is a great defensive weapon to make a lot of noise as you are coming up in a defensive line.

I hope this helps

Simon

Gary DCoach, Northern Ireland

Hi Nigel, You dont say for what age but just thinking out loud for kids approx 10+ what about using blindfolds as a bit of fun for part of the session%3A Split in to groups of 4, blindfold 1 and get rest to shout/steer team member round cones and score try. Or blindfold 2 players moving down lanes, and get team mates to shout out directions and they have to pass 3 times before scoring at other end. Or even more confusion! - 2 teams facing each other, on whistle, 2 blinfolds have to make way through each other to score at opposite side. First team to score = 1 point first to 3/4/5 etc, swap blindfolds. %3A-)

Dave RobinsonCoach, Australia

Hey, Nigel I've used a game of ruck touch where one of the rules of the game requires each kid involved in the "tackle" area to say what they're doing or be penalised (eg. The 2 lads who go over the ball carrier on the ground calling "Over"; the acting scrumhalf calling "My Ball"; the first receiver calling "Pop right" or what type ball and which way. It can be a bit noisy and takes a while for the kids to get used to but I found it pretty effective ansd started using it in other drills (eg. mauling).