The players are again moving around the grid in the gears dictated by the coach. This time, they are required to high five each other with alternate hands while holding a ball with the other.
This tests their co-ordination, communication and multi-tasking abilities.
Developing core skills
The fifth gear of movement is a side-step or ‘shuffle’. Players move around the grid randomly with lateral steps, still avoiding each other.
Developing core skills in rugby
Changing speed is a skill which all players should understand
Some basic exercises in balance. If players can easily stand on one leg for 30 seconds, progress to single leg dips.
This exercise breaks down the components to skipping, which is the fourth gear of movement in this session.
Some basic exercises breaking down the first three gears of movement. Players move around the grid and freeze when the coach does. The exercise breaks down the different components of movement as well as spacial awareness, communication and vision.
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