
Agility & Running Skills Drills
Agility is how quickly your players can move while staying balanced and flexible. Running to evade the tackle, move into space for a pass and change d...
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Agility is how quickly your players can move while staying balanced and flexible. Running to evade the tackle, move into space for a pass and change d...
There are seven backs in a team, with the rugby position numbers 9-15. As the name suggests they are positioned behind the forwards, and include the S...
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...
Catching is how the player takes control of the ball with their hands from a pass, kick or lineout. The catching videos and drills below will boost yo...
A major part of rugby involves two or more players making physical contact with each other. Contact normally takes place during a tackle, lineout, scr...
Decision making determines what pass, run or tackle your player makes on the field. Making the right decision can be the difference between a try bein...
Defensive patterns are the positions your players take up when stopping opposition attacks. By developing your players knowledge of defensive pattern...
Handling in rugby covers how your player holds, catches and runs with the ball. Good ball carrying technique should include your player's fingers bein...
Use the kicking drills and videos below to develop your players' accuracy, technique, tactical awareness and skills so they know the right kick to use...
A lineout is used to restart play, when the ball has left the field of play. Unless your team has "kicked for touch" when awarded a penalty the "throw...
The fun and challenging rugby drills and games in this category below recreate realistic attacking and defending scenarios, similar to those your play...
A maul is similar to a ruck but occurs when the ball is held up off the floor (in a player's hand). The maul drills, videos and mini games below will ...
An off load is when a tackled player passes the ball to a teammate before the tackle is completed. Use the 2v1 and tackle bag off load drills and vide...
The junior videos and drills are designed to introduce and teach youth players to the correct techniques and skills they will in rugby, in a safe and ...
A ruck occurs when the ball carrier is tackled and players from each side make contact over the ball which is on the ground (it differs from a maul wh...
A ruck clear out involves players removing their opposition from the ruck to allow a quick pass to be made and avoid turnovers. The ruck and clear out...
A scrum involves eight players from each side locking heads with the opposition. It is a way of restarting play after the ball has gone out to touch, ...
The Sevens drills below to sharpen your players' rugby skills such as quick hands, speed evasion and passing under pressure before moving on to develo...
All players need to be able to tackle. Tackling is how a player physically stops an opponent from moving forward with the ball. It's a vital aspect of...
Use the tag rugby drills and games (also referred to as touch rugby) to boost your junior players' passing, off-loading, and decision making ability. ...
Warm up drills in rugby are important because they get your players' muscles ready for exercise and help to reduce the risk of injury. They're also a ...
Players down on 'all 4s'.
Position heads to the left slightly, binding in underneath the shoulders in the chest area.
Keeping hands o...
Players down on 'all 4s'.
Position heads to the left slightly, binding in underneath the shoulders in the chest area.
Keeping hands o...
Once players' individual position is correct on the machine, progress to 1 on 1 scrummage on the feet.
Facing each other in a squat position...
Once players' individual position is correct on the machine, progress to 1 on 1 scrummage on the feet.
Facing each other in a squat position...
Pass gets given to the attacker who has to run down the grid. When the tackle comes in the player with the ball has to present the ball.
Tac...
The Moles want to turn the cones onto their head, and the Green-keepers want the cones the right way up.
Let the kids play, you can start t...
2 players start on opposite end of a 5x5m block
3 players (One player in Tackle Suit, one ball carrier and one support player) and one ball.
Ball carrier attacks suited player and takes le...
Set a narrow grid to attack. Defenders and attackers begin on the touchline in the centre. Both leave at the same time and run around appointed con...
Set a narrow grid to attack. Defenders and attackers begin on the touchline in the centre. Both leave at the same time and run around appointed con...
This is a basic 2 v 2 drill to allow players to progress from a simple 2 v 1. In a channel no wider than 10m, 2 attackers have 5 attempts to score ...
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Four players per group inside a 10m x 30m Channel. Requires 10 cones and 1 ball.
Two players start outside of the grid with two players insi...
The lead attacker runs at straight at defender.
Attacks runs into space, either on the left or the right, takes the tackle and then off-load...
Coach starts with the ball and can throw the ball to either one of the outside players of the 3 players ready to play.
The player in the mid...
In a channel no wider than 10m, two attackers have 5 attempts to score a try on the red cones.
The attackers try to create space and beat th...
This is a basic 2 vs 2 drill to allow players to progress from a simple 2 v 1.
In a channel no wider than 10m, 2 attackers have 5 attempts t...
This is a basic 2 v 2 drill to allow players to progress from a simple 2 v 1.
In a channel no wider than 10m, 2 attackers have 5 attempts t...
This is a basic 2 v 2 drill to allow players to progress from a simple 2 v 1. In a channel no wider than 10m, 2 attackers have 5 attempts to score...
Set up the practice as shown inside a 30m x 30m Grid.
6 Shields and 1 Ball.
Player 1 carries the ball before passing the ball to play...
Set up the practice as shown inside a 30m x 30m Grid.
6 Shields and 1 Ball.
Player 1 carries the ball before passing the ball to play...
4 cones in a square area.
7 players.
2 players on cone A & B with 1 player (the worker) in between the cones, and 1 player each o...
Set a grid to attack. Defenders and attackers begin on the touchline in the centre. Both leave at the same time and run around appointed cones, bal...
Set a grid to attack. Defenders and attackers begin on the touchline in the centre. Both leave at the same time and run around appointed cones, bal...
Set an area with two different coloured cones on the touch line in the middle, one for defenders and one for attackers. At the prompt of the coach ...
Set an area with two different coloured cones on the touch line in the middle, one for defenders and one for attackers. At the prompt of the coach ...
Set an area with two different coloured cones on the touch line in the middle, one for defenders and one for attackers. At the prompt of the coach ...
Front Rows coming together. Each prop touches the opponents upper arm and then pause before the front rows meet.
The sequence should be: "Cr...
Front Rows coming together. Each prop touches the opponents upper arm and then pause before the front rows meet.
The sequence should be: "Cr...
Tell your players the following.....
Tell your players the following......
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...
Set up a channel with two sets of defenders working in pairs inside.
Three attacking players start with the ball and run around the far cone...
3 attackers start at the beginning of the grid who will go up against the tackle bag first and then the person in the body suit second; these two s...
3 attackers start at the beginning of the grid who will go up against the tackle bag first and then the person in the body suit second; these two s...
3 attackers start at the beginning of the grid who will go up against the tackle bag first and then the person in the body suit second; these two s...
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. ...
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,...
Players can run with the ball and pass in all directions. If a player is touched while in possession of the ball, it is an immediate turnover (ball...
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 ...
Groups of 5
Combine grids to make 2 channels each 10m x 20m
1 Ball per group
Ball carrier tries to score a try by running past...
Players work in groups of six, with 1 ball per group and set up in the following way:
4 attackers vs 1 defender (between the first cones) an...
Attackers (red players) work down the channel in 4s, working the runners left and right to create space.
Defenders are only allowed to defen...
2 teams. 5 players on each team in a large coned area. Area size depends on age, ability, and number of players in each team.
Team with the ...
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...
When a player with the ball is touched, tackler stays in passive contact...
Ensure that players:-
Bind correctly.
Keep the scrum square.
Keep correct body position.
Hooker to strike for the ball ...
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8 players are lined up just outside the 22 metre line, with 3 defenders starting under the posts with the ball.
One of the defenders kicks ...
Give each training area one ball and tell the players the following......
Give each training area one ball and tell the players the following......
Start with 2 players on the centre cone, each with a ball, and facing each other.
The first player runs around the red cone and back down to the start of the slalom. There the player zig-zags up the slalom, then back down before ...
This is a great warm-up for defensive and evasion sessions, or it might even be a warm-up that helps you reinforce coaching points made during a pr...
Working in groups of up to 4, players spaced approximately 4-5 metres apart.
Players jog to the 1st cone then jog backwards to the start line...
The following are the laws for this game:
On the coach's call players with the ball run into contact with the pad, next go to ground and finally roll over protecting the ball.
3 players, 1 ball, 1 pad.
Player with the ball throws up the ball for the player without the pad to run up to jump and catch while the playe...
Playing area of 25m in length - adjust width to suit numbers- equal numbers in both teams
Full LEG tackles ONLY - ball carrier when tackled ...
Tell your players the following......
Tell your players the following......
Tell your players the following......
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5 players and 1 ball.
4 players in a staggered line in a coned area with 1 player in the middle as the tackler.
5 players and 1 ball.
2 players on each side of a coned area with 1 player in the middle as the tackler.
Player 1 runs with the ball ...
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Within a set playing area split your players into two groups - catchers and runners.
It's the catcher's job to tag as many runners as possib...
Make sure that you have your warm-up area marked out before your players arrive, it's important that you get them working right away.
Offensive players (blue), line out in one deep line while the defence (red) line up opposite in a straight line, slightly inside player from the pl...
Offensive players (blue), line out in one deep line while the defence (red) line up opposite in a straight line, slightly inside player from the pl...
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Moving the ball along the line this play sees 11 run up behind 10 to support the line and blind side the opposition.
10 plays a pop pass for...
Moving the ball along the line this play sees 11 run up behind 10 to support the line and blind side the opposition.
10 plays a pop pass for...
Players line up in two groups on the first cone. On GO, the first players side step to the second cone, go around it and run backwards to cone thr...
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Keep your player briefing short. Tell your players the following....
Tell your players the following.....
Setup:
Set up with 4 players with pads, and four players facing them about five metres away. There should be enough space between the...
Setup:
Set up with 4 players with pads, and four players facing them about five metres away. There should be enough space between the...
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Tell your players the following.........
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Tell your players the following......
Have 3 or more pad holders, this depends on how many rucking units you wish to have and how many players you have at training - but work hard to ke...
Keep your player briefing short and tell your players the following....
Large Grid 30m x 30m. Start with 5 defenders in the middle, everybody else stands at one end of the grid wearing tags.
On the coach's call a...
Simple game for teaching tackling when on your knees.
Starting with initially two tacklers and the rest as attackers, players must try to go...
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...
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...
Players stand back to back and await the coach's call. Whichever colour the coach shouts out are the mice (in the animation the coach shouts 'Blue'...
Up to 10 in a group. Each player should have a tag belt.
Each player partners up with someone and then stand side by side.
On the co...
Players take it in turns to throw a high pass to one another.
5 high catches each and then swap roles.
The pass should be accurate and ...
2 players and 1 ball.
Player A throws or kicks a high ball for player B to catch by taking steps to meet the ball.
2 players. 1 ball.
Player A throws or kicks a high ball for player B to catch in a stationary position.
Player B stands side on to ta...
In the first channel, players pass the ball across the line in a chain. After the first pass, the player t...
Players 1 starts standing with the ball. Player 2 starts on one knee. Player 3 starts o...
This game is designed to teach the players about retiring to an onside position when a tackle is made.
Keep your player briefing short, and get the ball moving around the circle as quickly as possible.
Tell your players the following.
Set Up
3 players - One player in Tackle Suit - one ball carrier -one support player - one ball
Ball ca...
1 player stands crouched down 1 foot either side of a tackle bag holding a ball at the end of the bag
2 players run around the wide cones to...
The coach sets off the players one by one.
As players run in a straight line they progress to the first cone and need to react to the colour...
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2 players, 1 ball.
The player with the ball throws the ball up and both player jump up to compete for the ball winner scores the point and t...
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Break your players down into groups of 3.
In each area there should be 1 player with a tackle shield, 1 player with a tackle bag, and one wi...
One player throws the ball in to 5 players standing side by side. One player to stand in the scrum half position so as to be ready to receive a pas...
Coned area 30 metres by 30 metres with two teams of players on one side Coach kicks the ball is kicked into the the grid.
2 different number...
3 players work together, the middle player working the hardest out of the 3.
The 3 players stand in a line, the middle player doing a side ...
Players line up at least 2 or 3 behind a cone.
Players line up at least 2 or 3 behind a cone.
The aim is that when the coach signals the start the defending players will spread across to the other side of the field quickly and defend the ent...
CORRECT tackling position.
Tacklers arms wrapped around the players waist that they are tackling.
Head tucked in behind the player.
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Tell your players the following.....
Condition the drill in favour of 1 team, in this case the blue team.
All players lay on their fronts behind the tackle bags. On the coaches...
Keep your player briefing short. You may consider having a demonstration group.
Players stand 5 metres apart, only the attacking player moves in this drill, the tackler remains still as their partner approaches.
As the ...
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The players stood behind the line work the ball up through the channel in groups of 5. As they progress up the area they work the ball left and rig...
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2 defenders work together to force 5 players to pass and work them towards touch.
The golden rule is for them to keep their spacing even, ens...
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Set up 4 grids of about 8-10m by 5m.
3 players start on the first grid, working from one end to the other, covering the 5m distance.
Set up 4 grids of about 8-10m by 5m.
3 players start on the first grid, working from one end to the other, covering the 5m distance.
This exercise is all about getting deep lines of support, speed onto the ball, warming up the entire body, and getting fit for rugby - in this one ...
In fours players are moving up a channel. The support runner (blue player in the animation) calls themselves into the line, receives a pass, offloa...
In fours players are moving up a channel. The support runner (blue player in the animation) calls themselves into the line, receives a pass, offloa...
Set Up
3 players, 1 ball
2 v 1 one player with ball tries to retain possession whilst other 2 work to disl...
Tell the players the following......
Tell your players the following.....
The first player in the line begins with the ball. As he approaches the ...
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...
3 attackers against two defenders with contact pads.
Ball carrier takes ball into contact turning before hitting pads and presenting the ball...
Can be practiced with all players but specifically for the kickers of the team for start off kicking and tactical point scoring.
1 ball, con...
Players start running at the same time and when the meet in the middle, the blue players give a drop off pass to the ...
Divide your players into two groups and set up two lines of cones about 3m apart.
Each cone should be 1.5m apart in a straight line.
Tell the players the following.....
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...
Keep your player briefing, brief! You may decide to have a demonstration grid.
Tell your players the following......
Tell your players the following......
The ball carrier from each end runs out and has to side step left and right through the cones to the end where the ball is passed to the next playe...
The ball carrier from each team runs out to the cone and runs backwards on the return before passing to the next player
First team to get all...
The first players in each group sprint to the second blue cone then quickly back ...
Mark out a channel about 10 meters in length, with a cone at either end and four diagonally placed other cones.
Divide your players into two...
Tell your players the following......
Tell your players the following.....
Set Up
Line of defenders - 5m apart in staggered formation tackle shield.
Individual players move down the line – fend off each ta...
Line of defenders - 5m apart in staggered formation tackle shield.
Individual players move down the line, fend off each tackle in turn - righ...
Players run in any direction in the grid trying to avoid contact by running into space. When the teacher calls stop, all players must be at least ...
Make one large 20m x 20m grid.
Players work individually and must run in any direction in the grid, trying to avoid contact by running into ...
Give the ball to the attacking team and tell your players the following.......
Now split your players into two teams, giving one group of players a set of colored bibs to set them apart, and quickly tell your playe...
In groups of 4 inside the grid with 1 ball per group.
Players should pass the ball around the group with small pops.
On the coach's w...
6 players and 1 ball in a coned area.
Player A leads with the ball, and the other 5 players follow.
Player A runs and changes directi...
The leader with the ball can run in any direction. The rest of the g...
Leader of the group can run in any direction, the rest must f...
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To develop the exercise, get players to transfer the ball away from the pole to enable the hand off.
The following are the laws for this game:
Give the ball to the attacking team and tell your players the following.......
Form a 1v1 scrum and hold for 20 seconds.
Taking it in turns, one of the players must shout break and then both players spri...
2 players face one another and stand about 5m apart. The ball is cupped in one hand (not gripped).
The player with the ball swings the ball ...
Some older players giving a technically correct demonstration.
Some older players giving a technically correct demonstration.
Alternate between players starting with a standing start, with the ball in hand, or from catching a high ball.
After this the player should j...
Start the game with a free pass, defenders must start behind the half way line
Atta...
The following are the laws for this game:
Two players from the same side run with the ball towards a single defender. When the ball carrier is in front of the defender they should go to the...
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 hands.
...Player have to swerve round one cone and give a pass to a support player.
Only pass after both players have run around two cones. The receiver ...
Put a number of cones in the grid.
Players have to swerve round them / sidestep them / go to left and right of them.
Put two more ball in w...
Players line up on the left hand side of each gate and they start in a line, 5m down from the first gate.
On GO, the ball carrier sprint across the grid with ball in two hands and pass to front player of opposite group.
1) Run outside cone with ball (either side) and on to other group.
2) First three people in each group with a ball - six people on the move....
Tell the players the following:
Tell your players the following.....
Two players with shields stand facing the runners on opposite sides of a grid. On the command, the players run into the shield and spins to their ...
Set Up
2 players, 1 ball
Start with ball carrier with a straight arm onto the chest of the defender.
Tell your players the following.....
Don't stand up, instead take a knee and talk to players at their level.
On the coach's call players run through the slalom.
As they pass each cone they have to pass the ball around their waists.
Carry the ball in a high position and try to engage the defender.
When players reach the cones at the end they will have to pass to the coac...
Carry the ball in a high position and try to engage the defender.
When players reach the cones at the end they will have to pass to the co...
circle of players 2 players in the middle one of the player with a ball.
The ball carrier has to run into contact with one of the outside pl...
circle of players 2 players in the middle one of the player with a ball.
The ball carrier has to run into contact with one of the outside pl...
You may consider these two points when looking to challenge or build confidence.
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Good for warm ups and handling the ball under fatigue.
4 or 5 hurdles, cones for variations.
Keep body square on when receiving ball ...
Good for warm ups and handling the ball under fatigue.
4 or 5 hurdles, cones for variations.
Keep body square on when receiving ball ...
Good for warm ups and handling the ball under fatigue.
4 or 5 hurdles, cones for variations.
Keep body square on when receiving ball ...
Players work in groups of 5 in a grid 10m x 10m, with 1 Ball per group.
4 Players work as a team to make 10 passes.
The defender trie...
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1 player in a group of players kicks the ball into the air for the single player to catch the ball all player have to run and support the catcher a...
1 player in a group of players kicks the ball into the air for the single player to catch the ball all player have to run and support the catcher a...
2 teams, 1 ball with 2 grids diagonally across from each other.
Each team is made out of 3 pairs and one float support player.
Each p...
One team starts in the middle of the grid along the line. The idea of the game is to kick the ball over...
5 players working with 1 ball in a grid 20 by 20 meters, working on their grubber kicks and punts.
One player stands on each corner of the ...
Grid: 10 x 20 or 30 (depending on age) with up to 4 balls, depending on age/ability of players.
Players kick from one group to the other. ...
3 grids: 10x30
Number of players: (up to 14)
Number of balls: start with 2 (add balls depending on age and ability of players).
<...2 players and 1 ball.
Players stand opposite ach other in a coned area 10 yards apart.
Player A kicks the ball out of their hands to ...
One player from each team goes to the oppositions end and starts in the end zone.
The aim of the ga...
Lets get the ball and the players moving with lateral passing through the hands. Each training area only needs one ball, and that ball should start...
Lets get the ball and the players moving with lateral passing through the hands. Each training area only needs one ball, and that ball should start...
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in groups of 4 or 5
Player in the middle to support both sides.
player with the ball throws or kicks the ball into the air for the pl...
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The coach calls out the number of people that required in the lineout, together with a team name to. The hooker throws the ball in for both teams t...
Players will need to ensure their throw is accurate and timed right to ensure success.
Players will need to ensure their throw is accurate and timed right to ensure success.
4 Cones and 1 Ball inside a 10m x 10m Grid.
Number the players.
The coach shouts out a number and that player is the defender, who ha...
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Players lie flat on their back and bend their knees together and press them against the floor.
Slowly move the knees left and then right on ...
Keep your player briefing, brief! It's important to get your players working as quickly as possible.
3 attackers and 2 defenders.
The scrum half passes to the first receiver of group of 3 attackers.
The 3 attacking players must then p...
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Tell your players the following......
There are 4 cones in a rectangle , 2 red and 2 blue. The 2 defenders stand within the square, and on the coach's call, they must go and touch the c...
In this game players try to keep possession and carry the ball over their opponent's line to score a try.
In this game players try to keep possession and carry the ball over their opponent's line to score a try.
Keep your player briefing, brief! It's important to get your players working as quickly as possible.
Split your players into two teams, giving one group o...
Pupils are put into teams of 12 (with larger groups reserves maybe used). Play a full game incorporating :-
6 vs 6 Scrums.
6 vs 6 line...
Once the coach has kicked the ball in to start players play a normal rules game of touch rugby.
The only difference is with the scoring:
...Once the coach has kicked the ball in to start players play a normal rules game of touch rugby.
The only difference is with the scoring:
...The aim of the game is for teams with unequal number of players to defend and attack. Possesion is changed if one of the follo...
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Tell your players the following......
Set Up
Small 10 x 10m grid - 1/3rd of group on knees - 1/3rd with ball - 1/3rd supporting
Players move around grid - take tackle and...
Set Up
Between 3 to 15 players - 1 to 4 ration of ball to players - players spaced no more than 5m apart
Players catches ball - fal...
Tell the players: The player in possession of the ball when the coach blows their whistle has to run around the cone at the end of the grid to try ...
Tell the players: The player in possession of the ball when the coach blows their whistle has to run around the cone at the end of the grid to try ...
Tell the players: The player in possession of the ball when the coach blows their whistle has to run around the cone at the end of the grid to try ...
Players work in pairs with 1 ball.
Players throw the ball in the air but over the top of the player that has to catch the ball so the player...
Tell your players to do the following......
Tell your players the following......
Tell your players the following.....
6 players in a coned area.
All players start off behind the cone in a line.
As player 1 starts to run each player staggers their run ...
Tell the players the following....
Tell the players the following....
Give each training area one ball and tell the players the following......
Give each training area one ball and tell the players the following......
Tell the players the following......
Great for scrum halves to practice placement of foot and following through with hands.
2 balls, 3 support players, 1 passer
Ted on th...
6 players in a semi circle facing the coach.
Coach passes the ball to each player in turn to catch the ball, and make a return pass.
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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...
Tell the players the following.....
Tell your players the following.....
Simple hand drill that can be progressed onto many simple backline movements.
1 ball, 4 players, area of 20-30m by 20m
1st player st...
This game is designed to introduce passing at moving targets on the run.
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Place 2 players in the centre. Both players pass to those running the circle.
Notice that the gap between the passer and the catcher has na...
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....
The sequence of passing on this exercise is as following......
4 players line up next to each other about 5 meters apart. A defender with a shield is standing 10 meters from the 1st man (ball carrier).
Th...
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...
For this drill to work properly you'll need at 5 players in a team, standing in a row, with 2 teams facing off with each other.
The ball wil...
Players form a single file, pick up a ball, run a few meters and then places the ball down before heading towards the next ball.
The balls a...
4 players stand on the corners of a 5x5m grid, and one player in the middle (the piggy).
They play piggy in the middle until the whistle goe...
4 players stand on the corners of a 5x5m grid, and one player in the middle (the piggy).
They play piggy in the middle until the whistle goe...
Make sure that your players are holding their tackle shields correctly!
The ball starts with one pod. As they are lifted the jumper is held in the air until the next pod is lifted. When the next pod reaches the top of t...
On the shout of "GO" the scrum half passes to the player on the first cone, who attacks the 1st bag. Once the bag is attacked and cleared...
Tell the players the following.....
Tell your players the following.....
5 players in a group line up within touching distance of one another, and stand facing the coach who has a ball in his hand.
The coach then ...
5 players in a group line up within touching distance of one another, and stand facing the coach who has a ball in his hand.
The coach then ...
Good for younger rugby players to learn how to go into contact and set up the ball at pace, you can use it as a competition between the team with a...
A circle must be set up for player/coach to walk around. The players must be in pairs with one been the attacker and the other the defender. Both p...
Good for younger rugby players to learn how to go into contact and set up the ball at pace, you can use it as a competition between the team with a...
Good for younger rugby players to learn how to go into contact and set up the ball at pace, you can use it as a competition between the team with a...
Tell the players the following......
Make sure your warm-up area is marked out before the players arrive.
In groups of four, the ball carrier runs out, turns and passes the ball to the second player. The first player then becomes a defender. Player 2...
Tell the players the following......
Tell the players the following......
Once an attacker is touched they must offload within one second.
You can start the game so that players have to pass the ball in front of de...
Once an attacker is touched they must offload within one second.
You can start the game so that players have to pass the ball in front of de...
4 players work together in a 6x6m grid.
Tell your players the following......
Tell your players the following.
Give each training area one ball and tell the players the following......
Give each training area one ball and tell the players the following......
4 players start together on their stomachs next to each other.
4 players start together on their stomachs next to each other.
Have a line of two or more ruck shields, a safe distance apart, five meters from the players that will make the hits. Make sure that the pad holder...
Have a line of two or more ruck shields, a safe distance apart, five meters from the players that will make the hits. Make sure that the pad holder...
Setup the practice as shown. The first two players run up to the half way line of the grid and ...
This game is designed to teach the players to work together to drive a maul forward and keep control of the ball.
In this exercise position 3 pad holding units, or 1 or 2 players, five meters in front of 3 rucking units, 1 unit facing each pad. Two players on e...
Players should pass in a line on the whistle.
The 2 players closest to the ball go out to the line and as soon as they turn the 3 remaining ...
The first player moves forwards, makes contact with the tackle bag and retreats diagonally to the line of cones.
The next player joins the l...
Out in 4s - simple hands - When players reach the end they should turn left.
Group realigns around the cone and then use simple hands to fin...
Players work in groups of 5, with 1 ball per group - starting in a single file.
The first player runs out 5m then stops, turns slightly and ...
Players race to a line 10m away and back to their own group to hand over to the next playe...
The scrum half starts with the ball. They pass to the first red player who then passes to the second red player who then passes to red player thr...
Players in pairs with a ball between them.
The player on the right starts with the ball and passes the ball to the player to the left. The ...
Players stand in a inner circle and have an outer circle 5m behind them.
2 players in the middle. one player passes the ball to one of the o...
Players stand in a inner circle and have an outer circle 5m behind them.
2 players in the middle. one player passes the ball to one of the o...
3 players line up in a coned area each with a ball.
They run out in a straight line to the opposite end of the area, moving the ball around ...
Each group forms a circle with players about 1m apart. First practise passing and catch around the circle. Next, the first player to pass runs ar...
4 blue players must try and defend with shields two gates from the attacking red team.
The ball carrying player must meet the defending play...
Tell the players the following......
Set Up:
The player in the tackle...
4 players (2 players in Tackle Suits, one ball carrier and one support player) and one ball.
Ball carrier attacks suited player and takes 'l...
Tell the players the following......
5-7 players run around in a rectangle shaped grid. They must move very fast within it awaiting the whistle, but they are not allowed to touch the...
5-7 players run around in a rectangle shaped grid. They must move very fast within it awaiting the whistle, but they are not allowed to touch the...
Tell your players the following.....
Groups of 4 and two groups of defenders with contact pads. 1 ball per group.
Using cones and tackle bags, mark out your training area as shown in the diagram. The tackle bags should be stood up, and at a distance away from...
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...
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...
Tell the players the following laws.......
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 ...
Break your players into two teams.
The aim of this game is to increase player defence and decision making.
This game is designed to teach the players about body height in tackling and ruck clean out.
Set up a field about 15m long by 10m wide. Keep...
6 players line up in a coned area each with a ball.
Players run out to score a try at the opposite end, and then return with the ball and pa...
No of players: 4 per grid, max. 20.
Balls per group: 1.
Markers: 4
Grid size: 10x10.
4 players line up behind each other. Front play...
2 groups of 2 players start on set cones about 15m apart. The 2 players are situated one in behind the other, the same goes for the second set of 2...
Starting with their backs to one another, two players stand 5 metres apart and run off in opposite directions along one side of the 20 metre grid.<...
Tell players the following....
T...
Players take it in turns to be the defender in the middle (4 tackles then change). The atta...
Tell the players the following.....
Groups of ten with one ball per group
Defenders start bunched sat on the floor
Start attackers spread out (width)
On the word ...
Tell the players the following.......
The sequence of passing on this exercise is as following......
Involve a ball in your warm-up.
Get players to pass the ball around their head to flex the neck and shoulders.
Involve a ball in your warm-up.
Get players to pass the ball around their head to flex the neck and shoulders.
Here the player needs to have slightly bent knees, and ensure that he is leaning slightly forward with a straight back, giving him space to swing...
Players line up and approach the pole which the coach is now moving side to side.
Once the player gets reasonably close, drop the pole to o...
Players line up and approach the pole and evade to a side.
Using shorter strides when they get close, they step to one side with the POWER...
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 back.
His 2 su...
Both players jog out at the same time.
When the players meet the red player tackle the white player and then both players get back to their ...
Start the session with a game of single Tag rugby.
Set up a running slalom for your players to run through at the end of their training. It should be approximately 10 by 5m in size.
Set up a running slalom for your players to run through at the end of their training. It should be approximately 10 by 5m in size.
Set Up
3 sets of 2 defenders each with 2 tackle bags placed 10m apart down 15m x 30m channel - 3 attackers
Attacker with ball in cen...
Four players start to run across the grid passing the ball.
On reaching the far side the wide player gives the ball to the player on the oth...
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...
Keep your playing briefing, brief and tell the players the following laws.
Set up lines of defenders with pads aligned laterally across your working area. You can either have 1 line so the attacking players work once and...
The six in the playing area play a 4 v 2 against each other trying to pass...
The six in the playing area play a 4 v 2 against each other trying to pass...
Split your players into two teams and line them up behind four cones.
The side with the ball sends out two players in a 2v1. The opposite si...
Equipment Required: Bump Pads, Balls, Cones.
On GO, players A, B & C start running but A & C switch sides behind player C and run around the...
Players stand on a blue cone. On Go, the player passes the ball and sprints out to the nearest cone in the middle then back steps back to the next ...
Tell your players the following...
3 players line up in a straight line, approximately 10m apart, each standing opposite an agility pole.
Players need to work their way up the cones, moving from one leg to another, winding up by bending at the knee and hips, and exploding off to the othe...
Introducing the skill of 'striking' for the ball.
Hooker against a tackle pad, with the scrum half punting in the ball from the left hand si...
The 'Hunters' run after the 'Runners', trying to touch them with the rugby ball. If a 'Runner' is touched, then they are 'Stuck in the mud!' and ca...
Within a set playing area split your players into two groups - catchers and runners.
It's the catcher's job to tag as many runners as possib...
5 players start in a 5x5m grid, and pass the ball to one another in any direction.
Once the coach blows the whistle they explode with speed d...
5 players start in a 5x5m grid and can pass the ball to one another in any direction.
Once the coach blows the whistle they explode with spe...
5 players start in a 5x5m grid, and pass the ball to one another in any direction.
Once the coach blows the whistle they explode with speed d...
5 players start in a 5x5m grid and can pass the ball to one another in any direction.
Once the coach blows the whistle they explode with spe...
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...
Tell the players the following.......
Set your players up so they are in groups of 6, with 3 forwards and 3 backs.
Line up the 3 backs to protect 2 try lines (marked by red cones)...
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...
3 players (one in tackle suit, one with ball) and one tackle bag.
Player in tackle suit crouches or kneels next to tack...
Three players start off in a coned area.
Player 1 with a ball jogs in a straight line.
Player two runs in from ...
Players work in groups of four against two defenders (holding tackle bags) who are stood inside the channel.
The attackers run around the fu...
Players 3m apart – slightly crouched
One of pair nominated as tackler
On balls of feet, with feet shoulder width apart the coach call...
Players 3m apart – slightly crouched
One of pair nominated as tackler
On balls of feet, with feet shoulder width apart the coach call...
Two players start off in a coned area.
Player 1 with a ball jogs in a straight line.
Player two runs in from the side to tackle playe...
Start with both teams on their own goal line.
Team with ball attempts to score
Defending team allowed...
Start with this simple tackling drill with no resistance to the tackle to get your players warmed up and used to contact.
2 players and 1 ball.
Player A kneels down with the ball in their hands.
Player B also knee...
2 players and 1 ball.
Player A kneels down with the ball in their hands.
Player B kneels with one leg on the ground in the set positi...
Players start the game and after each touch the touched player must simulate a MAUL by turning and setti...
The player with the ball runs forward a...
4 teams of 2 players, with 2 teams at each end.
One player from the 1st team starts with the ball.
The player with the ball runs forw...
The player with the ball runs forward a...
The attacking team of 5 players must beat each defender in tur...
Change the shape of the defenders. Instead of a single line, one behind the other, try 1 then 3 then 1 or 1 2 2.
Players start face down, on the coach's whistle players get to their feet to contest the contact area.
Red player 1 and the blue player shou...
Players dropkick the ball, aiming to land the ball inside the area and then follow their kick. They then pick up the ball, run around the cone and ...
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 ...
Players stand in a line with the ball in the hands of the front player.
The first player runs to the edge of the grid and then bends to place...
Touch rugby in teams of 5. Once a team has been touched three times change possession.
When a player is touched, the tackler stays in passiv...
5 players all with a ball line up along a coned area.
They run out and touch the ball down halfway, leaving the ball on the ground.
T...
This passing exercise will keep large groups of players busy passing, running onto, and moving the ball in traffic without the need to spend large ...
Tell the players the following......
5 players in a group, line up within touching distance of one another, facing the coach who has a ball in his hand.
The coach then calls &quo...
Players start with the ball, a few steps back from the crossbar.
They must attempt to get the lift from the tight angle and flight the ball o...
Divide the players so that they are spread equally between 8 points (4 corners of a square, and 4 more at the midpoints. Each ball carrier runs acr...
Tell your players the following...
In groups of 4 - 1 ball straight hands across. on the other side pass the ball to the next group.
Start with 2 close passes and on pass 3 an...
Start your session by splitting the players into two teams, one with bibs and the other without.
Once the teams have been decided begin the ...
The drill starts with 2 attackers in blue, standing behind one another, 5m from the 1st defender/attacker in red.
2 players work together and stand opposite one another facing each other.
They pass a ball between them as they stand about 3m apart
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Pupils roll the ball to their partner who gathers it up. The first pupil runs and tries to take the ball from...
Tell the players to do the following......
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