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I have taken on an under 7s team - any ideas of what to do?

I have taken on an under 7s team - any ideas of what I could do in the first session with kids whose first time it is with a rugby ball?

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Under 9`s rugby, fear of tackling!

I coach under 9`s rugby and a lot of the kids have a bad fear of tackling, they lack the confidence to get stuck in. What is the best thing to help them overcome this?

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I coach Under 11's I have two players that do all the right things in training but when the game starts they will not pass. They do score tries but I think we could score more if they passed. What can I do? Gary SWales

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Gary Grant Coach, Wales

Successive quick tap penalties - at referee's discretion ??

During a recent U17's league game, the opposing side took two consecutive quick tap penalties. During a break in play shortly after, as the coach attending an injured player, I questioned the referee on the legality of this passage of play, as my understanding was that two consecutive quick taps, used to catch the opposition in an offside position and therefore gain terratorial advantage, was not allowed under current law. The referee responded that this law is at his discretion and when we discussed after the game, he stated there is no such aw and that it is a "gentlemens agreement". I have since reviewed the laws on penalties and there is no specific law preventing a side taking two quick tap penalties. Has anyone else come across this interpretation and how can this be managed consistantly if when watching elite games, such a move is not allowed yet can be allowed at junior level ?

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I am training a back row forward in rugby union need?

I am training a back row forward in rugby union need to improve his speed off the mark any suggestions

francis11 Coach, Wales

First time coaching U9 and U10s - anyone got any backline coaching tips?

Hi im a first time coach and is still getting the hang of how the technical details of the game works the back line is my department and whould like any help i can get to know what drills to do and anything helpfull in the backline im currently coaching for the under 9 and 10

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U10s organisation in defence. How to improve?

I have started an under 10s team up, and I would say about 8 from the 13 children I have , did not play rugby until about 6 months ago. Of these players, there seems to be a lot of potential, as we are scoring tries against teams, that very rarely concede tries.the problem I got with them, is that we are very poor at organising our selves in defense when the opposition has the ball, which does result in us conceding quite a few tries. We have some very good tacklers in the team. Can anyone offer some ideas on how I can get them to organise themselves? Thanks . Chris.

christopher jenkins Coach, Wales

Cool Down Fun for Under 9's

I'm looking for some ideas of how to keep the cool down fun for an Under 9's session, which have been quite intense with the introduction of contact for the first time?

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first time to u15s brazilians guys!

Hi, I'm brazilian and start to begining coach with 15, 16, and 17 yares old.they have never pratic rugby yet. In Brazil every body knows play football, and sameone know just a little of american football but rugby they knows only for wathing tv and to make school search,how I should to do to beginig and conquer their for ruby. major defects: - pass the to back - stay off side - return to on side after a pass.my major preoccupation is make him to like rugby and my training.Sorry to my awful English. thanks to help.

Felipe Lucci Coach, United States of America

U9 tackling games for confidence building

What first time u9 tackling games do other coaches use Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Robin whitehouse Coach, England

First time coaching a rugby u15 team

It's my first time coaching a rugby team is there any tips and information of your experience in coaching ???

David Mitchell Coach, New Zealand

First time coaching girls rugby. Any help?

I have taken over under 16's girls rugby, I am the coach of the 15's and 7's team any tips or pointers?

Peter Garlando Coach, Canada

Is there a U7s rugby union coaching plan for week by week

Is there a week by week coaching plan for the U7s? It’s my first time coaching and need some advice and plans. Where do I start? What do I do every week to get them ready for the season Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Liz Coach, Australia

Game plan advice needed

Im starting as headcoach for the first time. im looking for templates and or advice on how to make a gameplan. any advice is welcome. Kind regards, Jasper

Jasper Noltes Coach, Netherlands

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Ihsan Alkozay Coach, United Kingdom

Is there a help video for the Create tool?

I can't get this to work. I cannot add any shapes or arrows. It says just click and drag but nothing is working. I am a first time user and have just subscribed but if it doesn't work I will rethink.

Victoria Brindley Coach, England

First time coaching the U13s n...

I have just started helping our head coach with under12's team. He wants to retire and has put me forward to be head coach next season. I am a little worried on how i should aproach training with the boys, going to a full 15 a side team on a full pitch. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

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First time coaching girls rugb...

I have taken over under 16's girls rugby, I am the coach of the 15's and 7's team any tips or pointers?

Peter Garlando Coach, Canada

First time coaching a rugby u1...

It's my first time coaching a rugby team is there any tips and information of your experience in coaching ???

David Mitchell Coach, New Zealand

first time to u15s brazilians ...

Hi, I'm brazilian and start to begining coach with 15, 16, and 17 yares old.they have never pratic rugby yet. In Brazil every body knows play football, and sameone know just a little of american football but rugby they knows only for wathing tv and to make school search,how I should to do to beginig and conquer their for ruby. major defects: - pass the to back - stay off side - return to on side after a pass.my major preoccupation is make him to like rugby and my training.Sorry to my awful English. thanks to help.

Felipe Lucci Coach, United States of America

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