We're gonna have a game of number touch. Okay, the pictures marked out. White cones at that end where the blues are going to try and score behind Okay red cones at that end where the whites are going to score behind touch lines. Okay, blue and white that side Bloom white this side. I'm going to give you all the number now. It's remember that number. Okay. So one two, three, four, five six, seven eight. One, two, three, four, five six, seven eight. Okay, it's really important that you listen really important. You remember that number? Okay in the game. I'm going to play now. Okay, if the ball carrier is touch with two hands on the shorts. Okay. I'll call tackle the ball carrier then going to go down and present the ball. Okay for his team once I've called tackle. I'm going to call out a series of numbers so I might call out number one might call 137. Okay, if that's your number and your Defender you need to come into the where the ball carrier has gone down and presented and go on one knee as though you're going to enter a rock. So we're just demonstrate that Jack if you just come out for me. With the ball. Okay, you present ball. Okay, run down and presented ball. Okay, come up with long presentation. Yeah, that's it. Well done good stuff. Okay. I'll have three three whites as a you your The Defenders. Okay. I'll call your numbers out. One two and three you come down and just this side. Okay behind his feet. Okay kneeling there. Okay, someone from The Blue Team would then come in and pass the ball away. Once they've come in and we'd play on as soon as they pass the ball away you guys back into the game. Okay back in two lines, please. That looks f****** Jalan. Please put on the floor or on the floor. So 200 touch what does the ball carry do? 200 touch one of the ball carry do goes to ground and presents the ball. Okay. I'll then shout out a series of numbers if your numbers called out and your attacker. What do you do you stay with your time if you're a Defender what you do? Kneel down behind the back feet well done. Okay, one for seven and eight. Coach take it back coach 123415. Let's go.
A warm up or starting 360 game where players can attack in any direction. This game is the basis to for coaches to then add numerous conditions based upon the focus of the session
It is important that coaches integrate "Problem solving" into their sessions. Disperse cones randomly and the defending players must guard them. With one more cone than defenders, the attacker must try to get to an empty cone before it is guarded!
Jake Sharp from Oaklands college delivers a fun game that requires a range of skills from the players. The coach uses lots of questioning to cement the learning and talk about why games are such an important coaching tool
Combat style exercise for agility, tackle technique and general warm up. This should make players work hard on the their feet for 60 second bursts
Saracens academy coaches explain why they use games for their warm ups and show some examples
Another innovative exercise from "The Athlete Factory" which combines speed & power with technical accuracy. These exercises can be applied to all age groups to build confidence
Our combat & collision skills are behind the southern hemisphere and elite coaches are working hard to change this. Here is a simple exercise for both technique and fitness
Ball control is the key element to an effective offload. Jim Evans from Harlequins uses some fun games to coach this skill
A clever game created by Russell Earnshaw to encourage players to experiment and learn about communication
Rugby netball is a ball game that is great for warm ups and getting a session started. The coach can set targets for the number of passes or set up goals to score through, just set the conditions you want to work to
Chris Kibble of Esher RFC & Whitgift school says to start your sessions with a game. In this clip Chris runs a game called "Drop touch" where the players run back to a line when they make a touch. This is good for fitness and creating wholes to attack
We can all take things too seriously at times and need reminding why we take part in sport. It is not only the community game that keeps fun at the centre of things, the pro's do as well. This clip shows a simple fun game to use at the start of sessions
A quick handling game to warm up. Handy if there's a few players standing around at the beginning of a session, waiting for others to turn up.
There are many versions of ruck touch with the support players needing to recognise the needs of the tackled player.
The defence should be conditioned to provide increasing pressure to the tackle area. This will develop the situation recognision of the attacking players who must play accordingly. Robotics in rucking regardles of the situation should be discouraged and the option of picking upthe ball and going forward should be an option
Coaching is constantly changing and so does the "Warm Up", this clip goes inside the Gloucester academy squad during their end of season finals at the Allinaz stadium. You should find some new ideas
A fun but competitive warm-up game that get's players switched on and ready to train.
Owen Davies provides the main points for "Egg in the nest" game and why he uses games to keep the players engaged and active
Some simple but fun games to use for getting very young players enjoying rugby
A great fun game that combines rugby and football, that also tests the players skills for catch & pass, awareness and support play. This can be played with age groups from 13 / 14 upwards
This is a great game to keep players engaged by constantly testing their decision-making and execution in attack. Essentially, it's a 4 v 2 game where the attackers always have the advtantage, but they still have to make good decisions to score. It is a high-tempo game that requires the attackers to turn around and attack again straight after scoring.
Pop Off The Ground Touch
Sharks and Fish Game
Rugby Netball
Breakout Game
Use this game of offside touch to force your players to play with their heads up to identify space. One player per side can play in an offside position and players are allowed to kick.
This 4-man handling grid tests the coordination and peripheral vision of the central player. They have to accurately pass two balls quickly among the other 3 players. Change the central player regularly. Key factors : Communication - Concentration - Timing - Use wrists and not arms
A game for warming up and to develop players' awareness of space.
A fun game that combines stretching, movement and hand-eye co-ordination to get players warmed up but keeping the ball in hand.
Devloping core skills and fitness for players learning rugby
Developing core skills for agility and ball carrying
A game of touch in a shortened pitch to keep the game moving quicker and keep all players active. Split players into separate games to ensure everyone is involved. Coaches are free to call turnovers and add any conditions to make it more dynamic.
A great drill for small groups, lots of passes and practice.
Ball Presentation Touch
An excellent game for developing support play - use this when you wish to develop an understanding of the roles within a team for achieving continuity.
Play a game to develop understanding - here the ball carrier cannot run with the ball.
A game for developing players understanding of space out wide.
A game for understanding
Conor O Shea relates GAmesense coaching within the professional environment
In this game, defenders are randomly selected to sprint back to their try line before re-joining the game. This creates spaces for the attacking side to spot and exploit.
Warm up with individual ownership
A great progression for the development from previous drills and includes a fun competitive element.
A great drill for developing reactions and speed off the floor
Breakout Touch Rugby Game
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