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Ball Presentation Drills

Ball presentation is how the ball-carrier makes the ball available to a teammate after they have been tackled. The ball presentation videos and drills...

Defensive Patterns Drills

Defensive patterns are the positions your players take up when stopping opposition attacks. By developing your players knowledge of defensive pattern...

3 Second 3 Player Touch

category: Sevens

Tell your players the following.....

1. This game is about support and ensuring that support is close to the ball carrier.
2. This ...

3 Touch Kick

category: Warm-Up

Split your players into two teams, giving one group of players a set of coloured bibs to set them apart, and quickly tell your players the followin...

3 Vs 2 - Sprint To Support

category: Decision-making

15m x 35m Grid.

1 Attacker starts on the half way line of the grid, with the other two outside of the grid back to back with two defenders. ...

3-Kick Warmup

category: Kicking

Drill to warm up/practice different types of kick.

Players form two lines in the 15m channels with all the balls starting on one side.

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5 Vs 5

category: Tag-Rugby

Pitch 20m x 20m. All players wearing tag belts

Start the game with a free pass, defenders must be 7m back at the start

Attacking play...

Another Defender Bites The Dust

category: Warm-Up

• Normal laws of rugby apply; a knock on etc. results in a turn over.
• The attacking team gets unlimited touches.
• A player is ...

Attack The Space

category: Tag-Rugby

The pitch is divided into two halves

The defenders must start at opposite corners of the pitch

The attacker must have at least one pl...

Attack/Defend Big Time

category: Sevens

Tell your players the following......

1. Players will standing at the midway point of the playing area, about 25 meters in.
2. Tell...

Baseball

category: Kicking

Set up a pitch area (green cones) based on the age of the players (depending on how far they can kick) with fielders spread out around the pitch. (...

Bomb Kick

category: Kicking

• The aim of the drill is to develop the Bomb kick

Capture And Escape - Evasion And Tackling Game

category: Match-Related

Set up a wide pitch, with cones on the half way line plus an extra box on two opposite corners. These corner boxes are the prisons for tackled/tagg...

Capture And Escape - Evasion And Tackling Game

category: Tackling

Set up a wide pitch, with cones on the half way line plus an extra box on two opposite corners. These corner boxes are the prisons for tackled/tagg...

D1 - Dummy Loop

category: Backs-Moves

1. Use the diagram in order to think about the starting position of your players, I suggest that they are not too deep for this one.
2. 10...

D1 - Dummy Loop

category: yBacks-Moves

1. Use the diagram in order to think about the starting position of your players, I suggest that they are not too deep for this one.
2. 10...

Dummy Switch Behind (Dsb)

category: Backs-Moves

1. 10 advances with the ball, running slightly inwards.
2. 10 changes the angle of their run, towards the first post.
3. 12 runs acr...

Enter 1

category: Backs-Moves

1. Use the diagram to help with players starter positions, but feel free to experiment.
2. 10 carries the ball forward, inviting the oppos...

Enter 2

category: Backs-Moves

1. Use the diagram as suggested starting positions, but be flexible.
2. 10 carries the ball forward, inviting the opposition defence to pr...

Enter 3

category: Backs-Moves

1. 10 carried the ball forward, inviting the defence to press up.
2. 11 runs a decoy line.
3. 10 passes to 12.
4. 15 runs a li...

Enter 4

category: Backs-Moves

1. 10 carried the ball forward, inviting the defence to press up.
2. 11 runs a decoy line.
3. 10 passes to 12.
4. 15 runs a li...

Five In, Two Out Touch

category: Sevens

Give the ball to the attacking team and tell your players the following.......

1. This is touch 7's, other than that - normal rules of 7'...

Full Rugby Pitch

category: Coaching-tool

Game - 6 Vs 4

category: Tag-Rugby

Pitch is 20m x 20m. All players wearing Tag Belts

Start the game with a free pass, defenders must start behind the half way line

Atta...

Half Rugby Pitch

category: Coaching-tool

Leinster

category: Backs-Moves

1. Use the diagram as a starting point for players.
2. 10 advances carrying the ball, inviting the defence to press up on the attack.
...

Living On The Edge

category: Warm-Up

• Split the players into two teams, giving each team their own set of bibs. Two different colours that clearly define the teams.
• Keep ...

Loop Move (Simple)

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 passes to 12.
3. 10 loops around 12,
4. 12 passes to 10, this pass ...

Loop Move - M1

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 passes to 12.
3. 12 moves forward.
4. 10 loops around behind 12.

M1 (13 Missed)

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 moves forward with the ball, drawing the defence to press.
3. 10 passing ...

M1 (13 Missed, 14 Over)

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 moves forward with the ball, drawing the defence to press.
3. 10 passing ...

M1 (13 Missed, 14 Pop Inside To 15)

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 moves forward with the ball, drawing the defence to press.
3. 10 passing ...

M1 (13 Missed, 14 Pop Outside To 15)

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 moves forward with the ball, drawing the defence to press.
3. 10 passing ...

M1 (13 Missed, 14 Under)

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 moves forward with the ball, drawing the defence to press.
3. 10 passing ...

M1 (Looper) Attacking Wide

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 moves forward carrying the ball.
3. 12 loops around 13, and wide outside ...

M1 (Over)

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 passes to 13, missing 12.
3. 12 overruns the ball.
4. 13 runs an ov...

M1 (Pop Inside 15)

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for starting positions.
2. 10 moves forward carrying the ball.
3. 12 moves forward, over-running the ball, cuttin...

M1 (Pop Ouside 15)

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for starting positions.
2. 10 moves forward carrying the ball.
3. 12 moves forward, over-running the ball, cuttin...

M1 (Under)

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 passes to 13, missing 12.
3. 12 overruns the ball.
4. 13 runs an un...

M1 12 Over

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 carries the ball forward.
3. 12 run forward, then an over.
4. 13 ru...

M1 12 Under

category: Backs-Moves

1. Note the starting positions of players for this move, it's just a suggestion. However, I suggest your players start that bit flatter, and tha...

M1 Simple

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for the starting positions.
2. 10 passes to 13.
3. 13 comes forward either straight, or cutting in to close the s...

Max 1

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for the suggested starting positions.
2. 10 moves forward carrying the ball.
3. 12 moves forward, cuts in.
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Max 2

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for the suggested starting positions.
2. 10 moves forward carrying the ball.
3. 11 provides a decoy run.

Max 3

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for the suggested starting positions.
2. 10 moves forward carrying the ball.
3. 11 could provide a decoy run.

Max 4

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for the suggested starting positions.
2. 10 moves forward carrying the ball.
3. 12 and 13 switch.
4. 13 tak...

Move It Wide

category: Tag-Rugby

Groups of 5

The pitch is divided into 2 halves

Both defenders must start at one corner of the pitch. The attackers must have at le...

Munster

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for the suggested starting positions.
2. 10 advances with the ball.
3. 12, 13, 14 advancing, closing the space be...

Path Of Least Resistance

category: Warm-Up

In this example we will play one touch offload, but remember you can change the version of touch to suit your training goals, applying the same mis...

Pro 1

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for the suggested starting positions.
2. 10 advances with the ball.
3. 12 advances, 13 provides support with 14.<...

Rangi (Version 1)

category: Backs-Moves

1. Use the diagram to highlight suggested starting positions.
2. 10 is the ball carrier, advancing forward, before cutting in as shown in ...

Rangi (Version 2)

category: Backs-Moves

1. Use the diagram to highlight suggested starting positions.
2. 10 advances with the ball.
3. 12 advances, as does 13.
4. 14 ...

Rangi (Version 3)

category: Backs-Moves

1. Use the diagram to highlight suggested starting positions.
2. 10 advances with the ball, then cuts in.
3. 12 advances, and cuts w...

Rugby Baseball

category: Passing

Split your team into two teams. One team will be up to bat/kick and the other team will field. The fielding team should take up positions that they...

Rugby Baseball

category: Sevens

Split your team into two teams. One team will be up to bat/kick and the other team will field. The fielding team should take up positions that they...

Rugby Netball

category: Agility-Running-Skills

Drill to practice skills and creating space.

Set up a pitch (roughly 25m x 20m depending on age and number of players) with two scoring zones...

Seven In Touch

category: Sevens

The following are the laws for this game:

1. Equal number of defenders and attackers.
2. Normal laws of sevens rugby apply; a knock...

Seven V Three

category: Sevens

Tell the players the following.......

1. The 7 attackers, will always be in attack.
2. The 3 defenders will always be in defence.

Static 1

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 and 12 remain static, the other players are in motion, offering options.
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Static 2

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10, 12, 13, will be starting very flat with minimal movement.
3. 11 will pro...

Static 3

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10, 12, 13, will be starting very flat with minimal movement.
3. 11 will pro...

Switch 1

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 carried the ball forward, inviting the defence to press up.
3. 10 cuts in...

Switch 2

category: Backs-Moves

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 carries the ball up.
3. 12 advances.
4. 10 passes to 12.
5. 1...

Tabata Touch

category: Tag-Rugby

You can play any version of touch you like, I'm going to suggest One Touch Off-Load - but you can change this to suit your training goals for the s...

Target 3:15

category: Sevens

• Tell the players that they have to run and hit every line on the pitch, but before proceeding to the next line they need to return to and tou...

Target 3:15

category: Warm-Up

• Tell the players that they have to run and hit every line on the pitch, but before proceeding to the next line they need to return to and tou...

The Team Run

category: Sevens

• Use half or a full pitch for this exercise.
• A full team of 7 will run unopposed.
• Players should use this as a rehearsal of ...

Three Grids - Passing Alignment

category: School

Set up one small grid (5x5m), one medium grid (10x10m) and one large area (15x15m). Players work in groups of 3 with one ball.

Coach shouts ...

Ulster

category: Backs-Moves

1. Use the diagram as a starting point for players.
2. 10 advances carrying the ball, inviting the defence to press up on the attack.
...

Wide Attack

category: Sevens

• Start with the left most attacking unit taking on the 2 defenders in front of them. When they get past, they pass the ball to the link, who t...

Wide Passing Lines

category: Sevens

• The two feeders should be 15 meters apart and will........

1. Feed the left most attacking unit with a ball, they will move ...

Saracens artificial pitch - total rugby

ARTIFICIAL TURF - In a move that could transform the Game, Saracens made their Aviva Premiership debut on an artificial pitch when they played Exeter....

Fox on rugby pitch - six nations 2011

A fox provides some pre-match entertainment on the pitch before England's Six Nations clash against Scotland.

Rugby rising - from the pitch - 1st edition 2016

From grueling practices to thrilling games, take a trip into USA rugby culture and learn about the growing popularity of this one-of-a-kind sport. For...

Swearing and Coaching Kids Rugby

Getting 9-10 year olds to spread the ball out wide

Tackling ideas U9s needed

Team warm up drills that incorporates all the backs

Chalkboard players movement

U14's girls teamwork

Rugby portable whiteboard (UK)

Rugby warm-Ups for Mini Rugby Aged 8

Changing the background colour on my sketches

Improving your Passing Skills

Get your players passing accurately and with variety in this session

Edge play and Defence Organisation

Get your defence organised with this session, making sure your players are communicating with one another

Developing the Maul

Work on your team's maul technique with this session, improving their current ability to create, secure and defend the maul

Improving Kicking Accuracy

Work on improving your player's kicking accuracy and technique with the use of great videos and drills!

Pre-season Burner

Don't watch your players tire on the pitch! Push them with this session and improve their fitness for match-day

Maintaining Possession

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

Contact Skills in the Tackle

Install confidence and tackle toughness into your players with this tackling from the front, side and back session!

Defensive Dominance!

With this high intensity session, improve your team's defensive skills, whilst also working on their fitness

Attacking Principal: Developing Passing and Support Play

Develop your team's attacking abilities with this session, working on their passing and support for their team-mates

Attack, attack, attack: Finding space and exploiting it

Improve how your team exploit mis-matches in the opposition's defence to get them creating more try-scoring opportunities with this attacking skills s...

Autosave 100001590

Bulldogs. Everybody knows it. Here for U7s. Aim for the runners to get from one end of the pitch to the other. The Bulldogs stop them by,in this case,...

Atomic Touch

Two teams split evenly one attacking one defending, the attacking team has a ball. The attackers can run and pass with ball in hand in any direction. ...

Autosave 34113697

As it is the first session back the main drill won't be to intense. I will be using just a simple line passing drill that has a number of progress...

Autosave 46124281

Dicky bows- with a partner either full length or half the pitch. 10 runs lifting the pace of the running trhough.Running technique, body high through ...

Running Straight

Start with 4v2 touch.Attacking players must not run out of their lanes.Defenders may use any part of the pitch to make the tackle.Start at 50%- increa...

Warm Up

Lay out a 20 metre square pitch, with a 2 metre square box (or circle) at each end.Pick out two equal teams of no more than eight a side.To score 5 pa...

Handling/passing drill

During this drill I would have set up a large area of the pitch with cones around the outside. I will ask for three participants to stand out in the m...

Autosave 5456594

Warm up: Lap of pitch with stretches at every corner (start from lower body and work up)Pulse raiser: Intervals starting at try line and runnnign to a...

Overall Pitch

Bull dogBull dog

All students should wear a belt with two tags attached. Everyone apart from one student should stand at the end of the pitch. The person left will be ...