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Touch down and back

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 the ball on the line. Once they have done this they turn and run back, with the ball still in hand, before then popping the ball up for the next player in their line to do the same.

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Relay Passing Race Warm Up - R...

With each new instruction to players you'll be having a race, lets see which group is the fastest - no cheating! Don't spend too much time talking, get the players into their groups quickly and tell them to do the following: Pass the ball between your legs to the person behind you - keep going until the ball reaches the end of the line. Same thing as above, but this time when the ball reaches the end of the line, the player at the end runs the ball back and the ball starts the same journey again. This is repeating until the every player has run from the back to the front of the line. Same idea but this time under legs then next person passes over head, next under legs (under/over/under etc.) Same idea but twist hips to pass to person behind first to the left then to the right - back person runs to front. As above but just over the head. Progress this with your own ideas e.g. pass to the person behind you with one hand etc. This warm-up should be full of fun.

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Relay passing race Warm up - R...

1) All team - legs straddle - pass ball between legs to back person - (s)he runs to front of line. Repeat until all have completed it. 2) Same idea but this time under legs then next person passes over head, next under legs (under/over/under etc.) 3) Same idea but twist hips to pass to person behind first to the left then to the right - back person runs to front. First team to win 3/4/5 races.

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Relays continued Agility and r...

1) Run out to a cone - round cone back to the team 2) Run out to a different cone but back to your own team. 3) Dribble ball with your feet up to the line - dive on ball - pick up ball and run back.

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Zig Zag Relay Passing - Rugby ...

The player with the ball passes to the next player and follows the direction of the ball using a side step. The player who receives the ball does the same and so on to the last player who receives the ball and runs around the group to the first cone and restarts the drill.

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Relays Agility & Running Skill...

1) Run out to line - score a try - run back.(1b) Same - but forward roll on way out!)<br>2) Run out to line - score try - on way back <b>pass</b> ball to next person (then spin pass if they can).<br>3) Run out - <b>dive</b> to score a try - run back (better in long grass or when wet).<br><br><br><br>First team to win 3/4/5 races.<br>Change teams if one team is always coming last!<br>Repeat relay (after coaching) if first relay is not done well enough!<br>Only use relays as warm-ups - not for major part of lesson.

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Slalom Running Warm Up - 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.Slalom through the blue conesFrom the final blue cone players run backwards to the 1st red coneThen run forward out to the next red cone, then backwards again (repeat pattern until final red cone)Quick turn around the final red cone and then <em>sprint</em> to the end of the courseJog back to the start line and repeat.

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Relays continued Agility & Run...

1) Run out to a cone - round cone back to the team 2) Run out to a different cone but back to your own team. 3) Dribble ball with your feet up to the line - dive on ball - pick up ball and run back.

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Hula Slalom Relay Ball handlin...

Split the group into teams. On the coach's call players run through the slalom. Whilst doing this they have to pass the ball around their waists.

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Relays Tag Rugby - Rugby Drill...

<br>Groups of 5<br>1 Ball per group<br>Players race to a line 10m away and back to their own group to hand over to the next player in the relay.1. Run to the line and score a try then run back.<br>2. Pass the ball around the body twice whilst running.<br>3. Throw the ball in the air, and clap before catching and returning to the group.<br>4.Pass the ball between the legs whilst striding to the line.

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sandwich ball Warm up - Rugby ...

4 player with pads are trying to wedge or push the player in possession of the ball. The 2 players have to try and put as many passes together as they can before losing control.

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Passing Race Handling - Rugby ...

Using just one hand they should pass the ball to each other. The pass should come from on, or behind the hip. They should make 10 passes on one hand, and then 10 passes on the opposite hand. That's it, lets get going - it's a race.  Any dropped balls - and your group has to start again. That's it, get working.

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Ruck 5 Ruck - Rugby Drills, Ru...

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Relays continued Passing - Rug...

1) Run out to a cone - round cone back to the team 2) Run out to a different cone but back to your own team. 3) Dribble ball with your feet up to the line - dive on ball - pick up ball and run back.

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Rugby League: Ball presentatio...

The ball carrier and one support player runs towards the other group and, at the middle the ball carrier goes to ground and presents the ball. The support player straddles the player on the ground, picks up the ball and runs on to the next group, passing the ball to them

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next line through Warm up - Ru...

4 - 5 players in a line with the next 4 - 5 line of players behind. The front line of players run towards the other side of the grid while passing the ball via each player. When the last player in the line receives the ball the line form behind runs through and receives the ball to continue to the other side of the grid.

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Rugby League: Presenting the B...

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 limit of time etc. 2 tackle shields, 1 ball 2 people are on the tackle shields about 5 metres apart facing each other, there is a ball carrier standing in the middle of the two defenders. Ball carrier runs in to one defender and places the ball. Once placed, he gets to his feet quickly and runs into the next defender doing the same. This process can continue for as short or as long as you like, a good challenge would be 30 second limit to get in as many hits and ball placements as possible.

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Shoulder stretch. Agility & Ru...

Raise both arms up to shoulder height.<BR>Keeping both arms straight, start with arm just forward of shoulders.<BR>Bring both arms back behind shoulders as far as possible.<BR>Hold for 15 seconds and repete.

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Running side tackle Agility an...

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. At the corners of square each player cuts back into the grid and the player with the ball attempts to score by running with the ball into the far corner. The blue player's objective is to tackle them and prevent them from scoring.

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Crash Through 2 Tackle Bags Ta...

Basic but good warm up drill for matches. 4 cones set up a grid of about 5-10m by 5-10m. 2 defenders with tackle shields start in the centre. Attacker starts at the base of grid running onto and catching a pass from the next attacker. Attackers then run through the two defenders with tackle shields to score a try. The attacker that passed the ball immediately goes to starting position (base of grid) to be passed a ball and start the next repetition while the scorer joins the line to make a pass.

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Race to cone - 3 v 2 Decision ...

One ball and 6 cones. 15m x 15m. Setup the practice as shown. The first two players run up to the half way line of the grid and place the ball down before continuing their run to the end of the grid before turning around to defend. The remaining 3 players (attackers) can go as soon as the ball is placed down and then they play a 3 v 2.

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Hit The Gap Drill Decision mak...

A drill to practice decision making and finding space between defenders.Set up a line of three defenders with tackle shields (roughly 2m apart), with one defender 2/3m behind the middle defender (blue - see diagram).Roughly 5m opposite the defenders set up three attackers, one opposite the middle defender with the ball and one either side of the ball carrier (red - see diagram).When the ball carrier starts running towards the defenders the defender behind moves in to fill one of the defensive gaps. The attackers must successfully select the space and pass the ball to the player to run through the gap and score. PROGRESSION:Defenders put more pressure on attackers.All players must touch the ball. The third attacker must get through their space as a support player.The ball starts on one side instead of in the middle and players have to call whether the space is the first gap or the second gap, in which case the ball carrier should through a miss-pass.

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Pass Invaders Passing - Rugby ...

Split the team into two groups.The players run to the cone and then pass the ball square before running on to the next cone and pass square. When the players reach the end they have to run back through the middle of the cones.The practice keeps repeating.

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3 v 2 v 2 Handling - Rugby Dri...

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, realigning as they run around the cone. Players then play out the 3v2. After this first 3v2 the attackers must move the ball quickly and play out the second 3v2.

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Target 3:15 Warm Up - Rugby Dr...

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 touch the try line. For example a player would run to the 5 meter line and back to the try line, then to the 22 and back and so on. The players should aim for a target time to complete the exercise e.g. 3 minutes 15 seconds, but you should change this to suit your players fitness levels. Time your players and record their times, use the recorded times as time to beat when you next use this exercise.

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One Touch Off-Load Warm Up - R...

Keep your player briefing; brief, and get them working as soon as possible.I can't stress this enough, it's not a debating society - players want to play. Split your players into two teams, giving each team their own set of bibs - if necessary. One team will be in attack, the other in defence. Tell the players we are going to play one touch off-load, the normal laws of rugby apply. Any forward passes etc. will result in the ball being turned over. When a player is touched, they must pass right away without delay. A delay will result in the ball being turned over. Use your own judgement here, taking into account the age and skill level of the players. Alternative: You might decide that one team will play 5 minutes in attack no matter what - and 5 minutes in defence. They have unlimited touches, you can change this depending on your training goals. Let them play - don't tell them what it's all about. Let them discover, remember this is the warm-up! Don't hesitate to change any of the above to suit your training goals/targets.

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Running side tackle Tackling -...

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. At the corners of square each player cuts back into the grid and the player with the ball attempts to score by running with the ball into the far corner. The blue player's objective is to tackle them and prevent them from scoring.

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