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I am teaching a rugby team and there not listening. What do I do

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Get Miss G to come over!

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Kidding IDK thats the problem because they are your friends

Just use punishments

Rob Coach, Ireland

I use punIshment posts - start between the posts out to half way and then through the opposite post. The number of times is determined by their playing number - great warm down as well my kids are U12 great way of discipline but fun

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Andrew WilkinsonCoach, England

Get them to agree a players charter with ground rules. Make your sessions engaging and fun.

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