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Grids

category: Handling

Rugby Grids Handling 1) Run out (2 steps) turn and pop ball to a support player. 2) Run out (2 steps) turn and let support player take it out of your...

Passing Grid

category: Handling

Rugby Passing Grid Handling Set up a grid of about 10 x 10 Aim to have 12 attackers and 2 defenders 3 attackers spread out on each side of the square...

3 V 2 V 2

category: Handling

Rugby 3 v 2 v 2 Handling Set up a channel with two sets of defenders working in pairs inside. Three attacking players start with the ball and run aro...

Simple Handling

category: Handling

Rugby Simple Handling Handling 3 vs 1 vs 1 Ball Carrier passes the ball into the post player and runs across the front of him and receives the ball b...

1 Vs 2

category: Handling

Rugby 1 vs 2 Handling The aim of the drill is to develop ball carrying in a contact zone.

Handling Warm Up Drill

category: Handling

Rugby Handling Warm Up Drill Handling 1) Run outside cone with ball (either side) and on to other group. 2) First three people in each group with a b...

Handling Skills

category: Ball-handling

Rugby League Handling Skills Ball handling In pairs, stand facing each other, 3m apart. Pass the ball at waist height. How many passes can you make i...

Find The Space

category: Handling

Rugby Find the space Handling Players run in any direction in the grid trying to avoid contact by running into space. When the teacher calls stop, al...

Passing Race

category: Handling

Rugby Passing Race Handling Using just one hand they should pass the ball to each other. The pass should come from on, or behind the hip. They should...

2 V 1 Around The Corner

category: Decision-making

• The aim of the drill is to develop handling in a short space.

2 Vs 1

category: School

• continuous attack wire is handling under pressure and incorporates a large number of players.
• Emphasis on the execution of the skill...

3 V 2 Positioning

category: Decision-making

• The aim of the drill is to develop handling in a short space.

3 V 2 Positioning

category: Decision-making

• The aim of the drill is to develop handling in a short space.

3 Vs 2

category: School

Simple 3 v 2, with two defenders with tackle bags.

The attackers must pass their way through the grid, using quick passes and good handling,...

3V2

category: School

Set up two lines of 3 cones, about 10 meters apart, with players on each of the three cones. On the coach's whistle players play out a 3v2 (always ...

7'S Fitness Handling

category: Sevens

Tell them the following......

1. The ball carrier will run forward with the ball, their partner will go with them in support.
2. Th...

Ball Around The Hips.

category: Agility-Running-Skills

Simple movement of handling the ball around the hips.

Ball Around The Hips.

category: Agility-Running-Skills

Simple movement of handling the ball around the hips

Do 3 times clockwise and then revese and do 3 times anti-clockwise.

Ball Around The Hips.

category: Warm-Up

Simple movement of handling the ball around the hips.

Ball Under Legs.

category: Agility-Running-Skills

Handling the ball under each leg at a time.

Bring knees up to chest and handle the ball from one hand into the other under the leg.

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Blind Catch - Ball Handling

category: Handling

The aim of the exercise is to develop ball control and reaction catching skills.

Chanel Fix - Handling Drill

category: Decision-making

• Groups 5
• Balls
• Cones
• Sausages.

1. Chanel Fix

• Attack sausages lined...

Chanel Fix - Handling Drill

category: Handling

• Groups 5
• Balls
• Cones
• Sausages.

1. Chanel Fix

• Attack sausages lined...

Chanel Fix - Handling Drill

category: Passing

• Groups 5
• Balls
• Cones
• Sausages.

1. Chanel Fix

• Attack sausages lined...

Channel Fix - Handling Drill (With Defenders)

category: Handling

• Groups 5
• Balls
• Cones

1. Chanel Fix

5 players Attack Defenders lined...

Drift, Cover Or Blitz Touch

category: Match-Related

During a game of touch in a grid sized 30 x 30 metres the coach can choose to call blitz, drift or cover at any breakdow...

Fixing Defenders - Handling Challenge

category: Handling

• Groups 16+
• Cones

Attackers and defender line up at the start of the grid.

The grid is 3 chanels al...

Handling - The Well Weighted Pass

category: Handling

Players line up on the left hand side of each gate and they start in a line, 5m down from the first gate.

• The player on the left start...

Handling Around The Corner 2

category: School

• To vary the exercise, you can call out 1 and 2. This means that 2 players come from the ball carrier side and one from the other side.
...

Handling Channel 2

category: School

• To practice rucking, 1st man hits and presents, 2nd man clears and 3rd picks.
• Body positions are key (low to high), players work ha...

Handling Crossover

category: Handling

On GO, the ball carrier sprint across the grid with ball in two hands and pass to front player of opposite group.

Handling In Channels 3

category: School

• Can evolve drilled by having 3 versus 2 in the wide channel.
• Start off with defenders being passive in order for attacking success a...

Handling In Channels

category: School

• Great the large numbers, variety of skills in small areas and can be advanced/simplified for all abilities.
• Groups of 3, 3 ch...

Handling Pivots 2

category: School

• When the coach shouts change, the other 2 players work.
• Make sure both left and right hands are worked
• You can...

Handling Pivots

category: School

• Excellent way to improve speed of feet and hands.
• Developed concept of hands up, follow-through and working hard to realign.<...

Handling Skills Warm Up

category: Passing

• Groups of four, players stand in a T shape with about two yards between each player.
• The player in the middle is the focal point and e...

Handling Skills Warm Up

category: Warm-Up

• Groups of four, players stand in a T shape with about two yards between each player.
• The player in the middle is the focal point and e...

Handling Starter Skill Games

category: Handling

These drills are perfect for players to work on there handling skills before a session starts.

The key is to challenge eachother and have fun...

Hurdles And Ladder

category: Agility-Running-Skills

SAQ (Speed, Agility, Quickness) drill for warm ups, handling the ball and warming up muscles.

4 or 5 small SAQ hurdles, 1 ladder

Make...

Jump Hurdle, Receive Pass, Sprint

category: Agility-Running-Skills

Good for warm ups and handling the ball under fatigue.

4 or 5 hurdles, cones for variations.

Keep body square on when receiving ball ...

Jump Hurdle, Receive Pass, Sprint

category: Passing

Good for warm ups and handling the ball under fatigue.

4 or 5 hurdles, cones for variations.

Keep body square on when receiving ball ...

Jump Hurdle, Receive Pass, Sprint

category: Warm-Up

Good for warm ups and handling the ball under fatigue.

4 or 5 hurdles, cones for variations.

Keep body square on when receiving ball ...

Ladders With Ball Handling

category: Agility-Running-Skills

• The aim of the drill is to develop SAQ and handling the same time.

Lineout: Lift+Balance

category: Lineout

• Groups of 3

-Players take turn in lifiting eachother using the correct lineout technique.

- Once in the air play...

Keep your player briefing, brief! It's important to get your players working as quickly as possible.

• Lets get the ball and the players...

Organisation

category: Decision-making

Groups of three

1 ball per group

Defender can choose any line as a start point.

On the word GO, 2 attackers attempt to sco...

Pass And Control

category: Passing

• Keep you player briefing, brief. Get the players moving and training as soon as possible.
• If you feel it would help, have one group ...

Pass To Hip Right And Left Side

category: Passing

Good for warm ups and co-ordination, getting used to keeping your body straight on and handling the ball and practicing using your arms to pass the...

Passing Left And Right From Feed

category: Passing

This is to practice handling and passing the ball to a direct target. It is good for awareness and communication between the three support players....

Quick Passing To Space

category: Passing

Give each training area one ball and tell the players the following......

1. One of the attacking lines takes the ball.
2. They sim...

Quick Passing To Space

category: Sevens

Give each training area one ball and tell the players the following......

1. One of the attacking lines takes the ball.
2. They sim...

Realignment And Handling

category: School

• Excellent drill to get players working off the ball to create depth while not turning their backs.
• Groups of 3 or 4.&nbs...

Serious Fun

category: Passing

• Tell your players the following, keeping your player briefing, brief! It's vital to get the players moving as quickly as possible.

...

Simple Passing Warm Up

category: Passing

• Passing and receiving exercise to warm the players up and get the handling skills ready for training.
• Minimum 9 players.
• Group...

Supporting The Outside Shoulder

category: School

Players work in groups of 3 around the cone in a single file and must quickly realign to receive a pass each on the outside shoulder.

Once a...

Tackle Into 3V2 Handling

category: Decision-making

• 5 tackle bags
• Ball

• 3 bags are lined upon side of the grid, 2 bags the otherside.
<...

Tackle Into 3V2 Handling

category: Handling

• 5 tackle bags
• Ball

• 3 bags are lined upon side of the grid, 2 bags the otherside.
<...

Team - Stuck In The Mud

category: Warm-Up

• Groups of 10+
• Balls
• Bibs
• Cones

4 player with a 1 ball must run around trying to to...

Touch Ruck Game

category: Ruck

Groups of 10

5 v 5 match, after each touch the touch player must simulate a ruck by hitting the floor.

Allow 1 player to clear def...

Zig Zag Passing Practice

category: Passing

• This exercise is designed to improve quick handling and passing off both hands.
• Set out four cones in a zig zag shape, with at least t...

Solo handling drills

Only need a rugby ball (or Volleyball)

Rugby handling 2

www.rugbydevelopment.com Simple warm up practices for developing handling skills.

Rugby: passing and handling drills

A rugby skills masterclass in passing and handling from Ian Gibbons, elite rugby strength and conditioning coach. ... ...

Pre Season: Contact Conditioning and Skills

As the start of the season nears, continue to build your players resilience to contact and ensure they?re up to speed with their physical conditioning...

The Zones Game

Use this fantastic drill in your next coaching session today and get ready to work your players hard

Handling and Support Play for More Effective Attacks

Burst through defensive lines with this attacking passing and handling plan - designed to sharpen your players' support running in the attack

Position Specific Speed Training

Get your team the fastest and most agile out there. As the season deepens, we all need to stay on top of our game; make sure every position is covered...

Developing Handling Skills

Get your players handling skills super sharp so that no loose balls are given up. Gradually build up pressure to test their handling ability when conf...

Introduction to Handling and Unit Plays

Set out the targets for the season and develop your players handling skills after an intense physical pre-season. Put the final touches to your game w...

Guard the Ruck - Organisation in Defence

High tempo defending and handling plan. Improve your rugby players' communication, organisation and line speed for a more solid backline

Handling and Passing - working under pressure

Fast hands and a cool head will be needed in this physically testing pressure passing session - are your players up to the challenge?

Developing Invasive Attacking Skills

Think quickly and get past the opposition, with this attacking skills session!

Maintaining Possession

Maintain possession and go forward with confidence, with this attacking session

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

Quick Hands and Handling

Realignment And Handling

Basic Game Plan - U9

Under 8 coaching drill

U10s organisation in defence. How to improve?

Looking for drills to improve my U10's defending skills?

First time coaching the U13s next season - any tips greatly appreciated!

Can I and should I coach basic tackle skills to U8s?

Do you have anu rugby league drills?

Tag - Defensive Line

Set up 20m x 20m grid,place 4 cones equally spaced across the grid 5m out from the base line and another 4 equally spaced across the try line.queue 4 ...

2 MAN MIDDLE MAN

SAME IDE AS MIDDLE MAN BUT WITH EXTRA PLAYER.COACHES/PLAYER CAN BECOME YELLOW DEFENSIVE PLAYER SO THE ATTACKER HAS TO FIX DEFENDERBASIC HANDLING ...

Backs specific Long handling- Widen the pass

Games based on wide space Build up to full back line work. Opposed games. Build and introduce long pass skills. Step into passing Train defence- bri...

Pass, Catch & Run - 30 mins

Do a variety of basic passing and handling drills. El Paso, Triangle pass, Truck and Trailer.Progress to some 2 on 1s and then 3 on 2s as diagram show...

handling drill/ warm-up

4 Man Passing Drill

The session will start with a simple four man handling drill. This will be a kind of warm up, it will get the performers used to the ball.

Dynamic warm up including basic ball handling skills

3-4 players stand on the try line. On the direction of the coach, all complete dynamic stretches along the first channel. squats x 2 lunges/twist ...

Handle the ball

Exercise for first time for young guys to check their ability on handling the ball.First step run fast, at the second cone the guy recive the ball fro...

Tic Tac Toe

Set up 10 x 10 grid as shown with a square of 9 cones.two teams stand at start with a 2 piles of 6 cones(two different colours).First player from each...

HANDLING SKILLS

REFRESHER ON HANDLING SKILLS FOR NEW AND OLD PLAYERSPASS THE BALL ROUND A CIRCLE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE WHILE A PLAYER RUNS AROUND THE OUTSIDE