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Catching is the First Skill of Passing
Being able to catch is fundamental to rugby and the majority of sports. Catching in rugby is slightly different due to the shape of the ball and understanding the technical points of "How to catch" is a very important area for all young players. This clip explains some of the finer points and why a good catch is the basis of a good pass
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Elite Sixth form players showcase that good passing technique is essential to become a good rugby player. The pass has some simple but very important components that need to be practised
Coach the Scrum Half Pass
This clip outlines some of the fundamental techniques required to become a good passer of the ball from the ground, an essential skill for scrum half's. Simple and easy instructions for both coaches and players to benefit from
Fun Offloading Game!
Ball control is the key element to an effective offload. Jim Evans from Harlequins uses some fun games to coach this skill
Attacking lines and late shifting
This clip demonstrates the skills and movements required to fix and beat defenders. Using a combination of passing accuracy and physical agility can significantly improve your attacking options. The coach uses questions to help the players learn
Catch & Pass Progressions
Passing progressions are based upon the ability of players to fix defenders. Always insure your exercises reflect match situations and refrain from just doing drills because they look good
Improve your passing
Harlequins pride themselves on their attacking play and the foundation to this philosophy is the quality of their passing. Attack coach Colin Osbourne runs skills session on passing accuracy.
Improve your passing
Harlequins pride themselves on their attacking play and the foundation to this philosophy is the quality of their passing. Attack coach Colin Osbourne runs skills session on passing accuracy.
A Deep Look Into Simple Passing
Here we take a look at a simple drill and Graham Steadman discusses the importance of getting the basics right. If every player can do this well your attacking speed will really improve.
Learning to pass deep
Players must pass through gate before passing to supporting player before they reach the gate. This helps to ensure supporting players hold their depth and maintain a straight running line.
Attacking Lines: Unders and Overs
Using different angles of running confuses tacklers and pulls a defensive unit out of line. Learning the skills to both run these lines and pass the ball accurately is key to any ambitious team looking to attack and offload
Quins - Developing An Accurate Pass
Coaching players to pass with variety and accuracy is one of the most important challenges a coach faces. The Harlequins academy players are presented with some very challenging exercises to help this process
Practice Accurate passing
This clip reinforces the importance of passing and especially accurate passing. The coaches use a variety of practises to test the players skills and help them progress
Farrell & Ford - Spin Passes
The quality of passes from Ford and Farrell to enable Elliot Daley to slide past his defender was the difference in the Wales V England match. The skills required to perfect these passes were honed on the training ground over several years. See what type of drills they did and still do
Hand-eye Coordination
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
Hand-eye Coordination
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
Learning to spin pass 1
Stand side-on to progress towards the lateral pass. Push the ball rather than swinging so your hand is pointing to the target after the ball has been passed. Maintain soft hands when catching the ball
Learning to spin pass 1
Stand side-on to progress towards the lateral pass. Push the ball rather than swinging so your hand is pointing to the target after the ball has been passed. Maintain soft hands when catching the ball
Quins - Tips On Fixing Defenders
The best players and the best teams can all run straight and fix defenders. For some it is the most important technique to master. This clip features three different practises
Learning to spin pass 2
A progression to build passing technique. The ball should be pushed from the waist rather than the player swinging the arm back first. Push through the ball so your arm finishes pointing at your target. Don't forget to practice on both hands.
Learning to spin pass 2
A progression to build passing technique. The ball should be pushed from the waist rather than the player swinging the arm back first. Push through the ball so your arm finishes pointing at your target. Don't forget to practice on both hands.
Passing - Basic principles
Working in waves of three, break down the components to catch and pass technique.
Passing - Basic principles
Working in waves of three, break down the components to catch and pass technique.
The switch - getting started
To develop an understanding of the switch
Falcon's Grid exercise for running lines
Running straight and changing your running line will make players better attackers and underpins an effective 2 v 1. Dave Walder from Newcastle Falcon's run's through a new style exercise that all coaches can use.
Pull back Pass
A clever exercise that keeps the players involved and moving constantly with an emphasis on depth and accurate passing. Players need to concentrate, communicate and be accurate if the drill is to continue. Coaches can add width, more players or in this example another ball to increase difficulty
Stay square & fix defenders
Create space by fixing defenders. This is one of the toughest skills to learn and in this clip Colin Osbourne from Harlequins explains some of the challenges coaches face and how to "Stay square"
How To Push Pass - Simple Progressions
This video takes you through the basics of why and how we pass in Rugby! Use these explanations and simple progressions to help your players.
Quins - Out The Back Pass
The deep "Out The Back" pass is a play that is becoming more popular with several options and progressions. In this clip players from Harlequins run through a simple practise to improve their accuracy
More Time on the Ball
Good players have more time on the ball? What they do do is prepare accurately with depth, width and run good lines. This sets them up to catch & pass with time and options. The practises in this clip outline some of the disciplines required to get you "More time"
Handling relay right to left
All players need to timing the pass and communicating at all times
Continuous pop drill
Giving players plenty of opportunities to practice the technique is essential to achieve competence. This cyclic exercise works on the ball carriers having sympathy for the pass to the supporting runner.
JWC 2012: Forwards Passing
At the JWC 2012 is was clear that more forwards were passing the ball.
Hand eye coordination (SM)
A great drill for small groups, lots of passes and practice.
Key factors of the lateral pass
An introduction to coaching the lateral pass
What is a lateral pass
To develop the lateral passing and take a look at the fundamental movements
One handed offload out of the tackle
Develop a players ability to make an effective pass under pressure with support players trailing
Passing in 4s - variations
Adding variations to a basic lateral passing drill is a solid foundation to build into strike moves. Players should concentrate on pass accuracy and the timing and direction of their running lines. Add defenders to progress.
Pressure on the pass
Pulling the pass backwards allows the creation of depth from a flat line to be achieved and pace to be put onto the ball. coaches can use poles / Tackle bags or people as static defenders
Attacking in waves of 3
The ability to realign quickly is important to developing the back play and counter attacking. Coaches can vary the numbers and timing of the first pass to make this exercise easier or more demanding. Key factors : Run straight - Comunicate early - Uniform distance and depth - Catch & pass in one movement - Hips straight - Hands & armes across the body - Realign quickly - Aerobic fitness
Lateral passing in 4s
An essential drill for new players, or a simple but relevant one for experienced players. New players should make sure their passes are not forward and are targeted in front of their teammate's chest. More experienced players can focus on speed of pass and footwork. In this example, a large group is split into two adjacent drills to ensure players aren't stationary for too long.
Box kick
The development of positional skills is very important for all players. Here the scrum half has to master the specialist box kick, a method of applying pressure and hopefully creating turnover opportunities.
Catch & Pass down channel
A core skill that needs constant development and practise Key Factors : Communicate loudly - Present a target with your hands - Run straight - Pass the ball across your body - Use wrists to keep the ball on a flat level - Move back ready to repeat
Scrum half passing drill from prone
A closed skill drill for the scrum half, that incorporates repetative passes, the prone position simulates match-like conditions where a player has to get to their feet before passing the ball away. This drill can also be used for conditioning.
Sevens - 2 v 1
Seven's is about creating chances and then taking them. In this clip the Blue team take the ball up the middle of the pitch to draw in defenders, after recycling the ball they have a 2 v 1 opportunity, a straight line of running and a flat wide pass creates the try. Key factors : Call early - Run straight - Wide spin pass - Catch and swerve to score
Tramline kick
Wingers positional skills. A kick straight down the channel on the run
Learning to spin pass 3
To practice the core passing technique before integrating into a moving drill or game.
Learning to pass laterally in 4's
Developing our lateral passing skills. The coach can alter the width, depth and number of players
Learning to pass 2 v 1
Developing lines of running to attack the inside shoulder of defenders
Grid, scrum half passing
For all players to experience and learn the scrum half pass.
Lateral passing including 2 miss passes
Getting ball wide quickly is key to developing a wide game. This drill allows the team to develop such a game plan.
Handling Relay in Channel
A great progression for the development from previous drills and includes a fun competitive element.
Lateral passing in 4s
This is a standard drill for you to coach the lateral pass. Always ensure the key points are being reinforced - do not accept poor standards.
High kick
Wingers positional skills.
Switch - simple coaching exercise
To develop handling skills
The grubber kick
The grubber kick is a closed skill that requires regular practice in drill form and games to be used competently.
The Loop Pass - Footage
To develop core handling skills
Infield pass
Wingers positional skills.
Simple hands beat Bunched Defence
When a defensive line is 'bunched up', a single pass can take several defenders out of the game. Here, Richard Hale benefit from a bunched Filton College defence, executing lateral passes along the line to attack space out wide.
Introducing live defenders for 2 v 1
Developing passing skills with more pressure and intensity
Scrum half drill
The ability to pass the ball off the floor is predominantly a scrum halfs domain, but all players should be competent in this skill - especially from rucks.
Handling relay with 2 balls
This is a great method of developing good habits when catching and passing a rugby ball.
The drop kick
The drop kick is used to restart from the twenty-two or the halfway - it is also used to score three points from open play.
Scrum half passing drill, run around ball
A positional skills for half backs - this drill requires the player to get their feet into position after general movement oocurs such as in running to the ball or ruck from open play.
Pass then switch in channel
A good way to start developing lines of running and communication skills.
Channel catch and pass
The ability to run, catch and pass is fundamental to excellence in rugby. The faster you can do it, the higher the level you will play
The drop kick version 2
Practice the different styles of drop kick.
Handling relay grid - continuous passing drill
A lateral handling drill that involves 12 players working with one ball, in a 20 metre grid. Great for a pre-match warm up drill, you can expand this drill to include more players or a larger/smaller area to work in.
Grid work, run to middle and right
A drill that develops running with the ball in tight spaces with changes of direction and effort
Punt and Follow Kick
To develop your players kicking technique. This drill allows continual repetitive practice which is essential to skill development. This can be progressed to greater distances to increase difficulty. Can also be integrated into pre-match warm-ups for the relevant positions.
Pass in circle, miss 1
A good drill for young players learning how to catch and pass to targets with the added difficulty of having to use a longer pass.
Catch and Pass
A really effective drill for developing ball holding passing skills, with plenty of opportunities for practice and learning. These closed skills are effective only when put into a gamesense context. Can the good technique become a good skill?
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