Rugby Coaching Drills Video Library

Hit shield and reset in 3s

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Hit shield and reset in 3s

This drill is for physical conditioning and provides a progression into contact and collision work.

Core body conditioning

Three tackle sequence

This drill is a great way to develop the tacklers awareness of how to manage the contact area and execute the correct decision at the right time.

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Hit and drive shields from floor

Getting off the floor quickly and back into the game is a key part of continuity and of playing a high tempo game.

3 man hit bags from floor

A drill that develops line speed and defensive systems all in one. A good drill to progress into a game

Tackle bag relay

A great way to develop fitness along with contact and collision skills. One of the timeless core drills that can be manipulated and developed into your own version.

Rebound off ground into bag hit & clear

This exercise is a great method for improving the ability of a player to get their feet quickly after a tackle or collision. The player can clear out a tackle bag on the command from the coach.

Chase player from the floor

This drill is a great way to develop fitness and the ability for players to get off the ground and back into the game as quickly as possible.

Sprint Session

This drill develops speed endurance and top speed, based on the distance run and repetitions carried out. Look to develop game related speed - short sharp - 20 to 30 metre sprints.

This is a great drill for building confidence in young players and establishing an understanding how contact and collision occurs in the game. It is also a good fitness drill or contact warm-up for all levels.

Reset and Sprint

Speed is an essential part of all rugby players fitness requirements. Players here get used to resetting the line, for example used in a match scenario by getting on side.

30m Sprints

Speed is an essential part of all rugby players fitness requirement.