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I am currently involved in coaching very young players?

I am currently involved in coaching very young players - Under 7's. What is the best DVD developed specifically for introduction of youngsters to the game? BR

Gerry Crawford, Ireland

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Simon JonesCoach, England

Gerry,

The Six Stages of Rugby (see tab above) have been written specifically with young inexperienced players in mind. You will also find various tag rugby DVD's that take the young player through an introduction to rugby skills in a progresive manner.

IRFU rugby website has a section "Club and Community" and there is a very good Tag Rugby section there.

Simon

Gary DCoach, Northern Ireland

Hi Gerry, Some stuff which may also be of use at:

http://www.uafc.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=8797

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