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Attack the catch

3 players, 1 ball, 1 pad. Player with the ball throws up the ball for the player without the pad to run up to jump and catch while the player with the pad puts on the pressure.

Catching

It's All Rip and Roll To Me!

You may consider these two points when looking to challenge or build confidence. Keep your player briefing, brief! It's best not to have your players standing around listening to you - let them play, let them discover. Split your players into two teams, giving each team their own set of coloured bibs. Normal laws of rugby apply e.g. if you knock the ball on - then it's turned over to the opposition. When touched the ball carrier must turn, a support player will drive onto the ball ripping and rolling or ripping and popping to another attacking player. The defender that made the original touch cannot make a second touch on the player who rips and rolls. The defenders should act as they normally would during a match. If the ball goes into touch, the put-in should be quick. If that can't be the case - the point of the put in becomes the offside line and the defenders must remain behind that line. The ball must go at least 5 meters and can travel straight or backwards. There is no kicking in this game. You decide on a number of touch options e.g. unlimited touches, 4/8 touches, or make it a little more complex with 4 rip and pop touches, and 4 rip and roll touches (this last option forces the team to employ both tactics or lose the ball). Don't be afraid to experiment with different law variations and let us know what worked for you!

Warm Up

Lift and catch

in groups of 4 or 5 Player in the middle to support both sides. player with the ball throws or kicks the ball into the air for the player on the other side to be lifted by two players in order to catch the ball in the air. After which the practice is done the other way.

Catching

Lineout: lift

Learning to lift and work as a a pod of three is the foundation of an effective line out. Players must also learn to lift whilst moving with the ball player. Hand placement is key to the lineout lift. The back player must place his hands high up the back of the legs whilst the front lifter lifts with his hands placed just above the knee. Once this is set in the stop position at the bottom of the lift both players must simultaneously drive up to the extended position. Your lifters will find it useful to also drive their chests forwards moving into the hold. As soon as the player collects the ball, both lifters must simultaneously lower the player and ensure not to release until the player is safely back on the ground.

Lineout

Piston Jumping

The ball starts with one pod. As they are lifted the jumper is held in the air until the next pod is lifted. When the next pod reaches the top of their jump the ball is lobbed to that jumper. Once the ball has been caught they can go back to ground. The drill continues in this way, with players working together in a piston like fashion.

Lineout

Pod-Ruck

On the shout of "GO" the scrum half passes to the player on the first cone, who attacks the 1st bag. Once the bag is attacked and cleared out, the scrum half then passes to the player at the 2nd cone.Once the player at the 2nd cone has attacked their back, the scrum half then passes the ball to the person on the 3rd cone who repeats the exercise.Once the last bag is attacked the exercise is repeated.

Ruck

Rip and present conditioning

Players stand in a inner circle and have an outer circle 5m behind them. 2 players in the middle. one player passes the ball to one of the outside players. The other central player runs at the player with the ball rips the ball off the player and presents the ball to the original passer. This player then passes the ball to another player in the circle and the practice repeats it self.

Contact Skills

Smooth passing - Working in 4s

Four players start to run across the grid passing the ball. On reaching the far side the wide player gives the ball to the player on the other side who then comes back with the 2 middle players and the new wide player.

Passing

Technical work at the breakdown

Players start face down, on the coach's whistle players get to their feet to contest the contact area. Red player 1 and the blue player should be closer to the ball so that they reach it quicker and present a target to be cleared away by the supporting red defender. As the second red player reaches the ruck they should bind with their team mate to contest the ball, with the aim of disrupting the ball.

Ruck Clear Out

Union Jack

Tell your players the following... On GO Player A passes to B who in turn passes to Player C. At the same time Player E passes F. Once the players have passed the ball they then swap with the opposite player. Player A swaps with Player E, player B swaps with Player F, Player C with Player G, Player D with H. It's important that players only swap once they have passed the ball and only pass it when a player is in position to receive it. So - players swap following a pass - with their opposite number, the pass is always left.

Passing

Pod-Ruck Ruck - Rugby Drills, ...

On the shout of &quot;GO&quot; the scrum half passes to the player on the first cone, who attacks the 1st bag. Once the bag is attacked and cleared out, the scrum half then passes to the player at the 2nd cone.<br /><br />Once the player at the 2nd cone has attacked their back, the scrum half then passes the ball to the person on the 3rd cone who repeats the exercise.<br /><br />Once the last bag is attacked the exercise is repeated.

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Working On Lineout Pod Movemen...

Lay out four cones in a square.Lineout thrower stands on one cone and three lineout pod players on the next cone round.The front and back players face inwards towards the middle player.The lineout taker throws to the middle players as the front and end players lift the middle man into the air.The lineout taker then runs to support and receives the pass from the middle man as they are on the way down.The lineout taker is then in place, and the three pod players run round to the next cone.The game has effectively reset, and the lineout takes place again.Overall there will be four lineout throws in the game.

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3 pod lineout lifting - off th...

- Aim is to work on the lift and hold, and the accuracy of pass from the top- 3 pods of 3 men stand in a triangle, 3m away from eachother. - Thrower throws ball at first pod, who compelte a lift and catch. - The catcher then asses the ball to the next lifter in the pod of 3 next to them. - Pass around the triangle then back to the thrower.

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Lifting Pods Match Related - R...

The aim of the exercise is to develop unit work, communication and good Technique for receiving Kick offs.

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Lineout Race Lineout - Rugby D...

This drill is a race across the pitch or whichever distance the coach deems appropriate.Two teams of four: one thrower, three players in the lineout pod. The front lineout player faces towards the pod, with their back to the thrower.The teams are lined up next to each other, about 5-10 metres apart.The coach shouts GO and each team's lineout taker throws the ball as the pod lift the middle player into the air to catch the ball.Once the ball is caught, the middle player is let down to the ground and they leave the ball on the floor.The three pod players then move to the next spot ready for the next lineout throw.The outer pod players then lift the middle player to the air as the ball is thrown in.If the ball is dropped, the throw must be taken again from the same position.

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Piston Jumping Lineout - Rugby...

The ball starts with one pod. As they are lifted the jumper is held in the air until the next pod is lifted. When the next pod reaches the top of their jump the ball is lobbed to that jumper. Once the ball has been caught they can go back to ground. The drill continues in this way, with players working together in a piston like fashion.

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Reaction Lifts Lineout - Rugby...

The aim of the exercise is to develop unit work, communication and reaction to the lineout lift. Including the Process and good Technique.

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Lineout Game Lineout - Rugby D...

The coach calls out the number of people that required in the lineout, together with a team name to. The hooker throws the ball in for both teams to compete for the ball. The lineout is over when the scrum half receives the ball. If a team wins the ball and the coach has called their team name then they receive 1 point. If the team wins the line out against the coaches call then they receive 2 points.

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Defending in Threes Match Rela...

Set up 4 grids of about 8-10m by 5m. 3 players start on the first grid, working from one end to the other, covering the 5m distance. The aim is to stay in one straight line as they go up, and also keep themselves evenly spaced Once they have achieved that, they fall back into the next grid diagonally across and back. Now there should be 6 players on the line, and they all work together to come off the line, as one. Players continue working like this, until they reach the end of the grid. Once the coach blows his whistle the line may press off.

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Lineout Progressions With Bag ...

1.Two players stand either side of a tackle tube (tackle tube on the floor 'stood up').The coach shouts go and the two players turn inwards to face each other and the tube.The players then get set in a low position before lifting the tube into the air.2.Three players. One in the middle faces forwards. One player either side holds a tackle tube.The coach shouts left or right (or a call to their discretion) for the middle player to turn to.The middle player and the teammate on that side lift the tackle tube into the air the same as the first drill.3.Three players. Two players set up in the set position either side of one tackle tube, while the other player is set on their own behind a tackle bag facing inwards.The player on the outside of the two runs quickly round their first bag, to join the player on their own.Together the players lift the tube into the air, as per the first two drills.

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Lineout: lift+balance Lineout ...

Groups of 3 -Players take turn in lifiting eachother using the correct lineout technique. - Once in the air players take a couple steps to the side to maintain stability ans strength. Progression: When player is in the air throw a ball to him at differnt position to test stability of base and handling skills/

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Bungie Lineout - Rugby Drills,...

The aim of the exercise is to develop core activation buy using a bungie to also develop arm strength. This is the activation movement we are looking for when we throw the ball this will then keep you in a strong position.

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Full Lifts Process Lineout - R...

The aim of the exercise is to develop unit work, communication and good Technique.

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Lineout: throw Lineout - Rugby...

<span style=&quot;font-size: x-small;&quot;>Players will need to ensure their throw is accurate and timed right to ensure success. <span style=&quot;font-size: x-small;&quot;>Although any players can take the line out throw it is usually the hooker who takes the responsibility.

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Lineout: lift Lineout - Rugby ...

Learning to lift and work as a a pod of three is the foundation of an effective line out. <BR> Players must also learn to lift whilst moving with the ball player. <BR. Once they are in the correct position. Ensure both payers squat down with a flat back before attempting to lift the player. <BR> Hand placement is key to the lineout lift. The back player must place his hands high up the back of the legs whilst the front lifter lifts with his hands placed just above the knee. <BR> Once this is set in the stop position at the bottom of the lift both players must simultaneously drive up to the extended position. Your lifters will find it useful to also drive their chests forwards moving into the hold. <BR> As soon as the player collects the ball, both lifters must simultaneously lower the player and ensure not to release until the player is safely back on the ground.

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Target Throws Lineout - Rugby ...

The aim of the exercise is to develop accuracy of the throw using a target at different distances. 5m - 10m - 15m

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Static Lineout Lift Lineout - ...

The aim of the exercise is to develop unit work, communication and good Technique.

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Line Out Pod Exercises | Rugby...

Rise above the rest - In this session we look at how you can get your line-out pods working more effectively.

Lineout Logistics

Don't get pipped to the pass - teach your players to jump and lift safely to help them become masters of the lineout!

Defensive Line Speed, Organisation and Ruck Defence

Improve your team's understanding and performance when defending at the ruck - teaching them to defend as an aggressive, loud and confident unit

Senior Session - Line Out Pod Exercises

Skills and technique session, focusing on the lift in the line out!
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What is the current thinking regarding kickoff receiving alignment?

What is the current thinking regarding kickoff receiving alignment?

Gary Kent Coach, United States of America

My fowards seem afraid to ruck and stand around the?

My fowards seem afraid to ruck and stand around the ruck while in the way of the scrum half trying to get the ball out to the backs. They also don't support the ball carrier while he is being tackled. Please help me with any suggestions!!!

William Barrett Coach, United States of America

Forward positions at kickoffs and what type of pods to run with and who does what

Hi there, I was wondering thoughts on forward positions at the kickoff. Do you have the catchers deep so the are coming forward to meet the ball or have one deep and one short? For the pods do you have a "quick" pod made up of all three loosies and a lock and a "slow" pod made up of the front row and the lock or do you split them in two pods made up of a prop, a lock and two loosies and the other pod of a prop, a lock, the hooker and a loosie? Who would you tell to be the ball carrier, body movers and bridger? All thoughts welcome. CheersDave

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devise a four man line out game throwing two opstions

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someone once said that my team had a &#034;line out&#034;?

someone once said that my team had a "line out" very bad, and I want to give me ideas on how to improve it, make plays and surprise that are new for the other team, thanks

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Lineout Questions- Can you fake jump when it is your?

2 Lineout Questions that are related%3A Can you fake jump when it is your lineout? and Can defenders lift more than 1 jumper? In reviewing tape from our last match I noticed that the opposing team always had someone jump before the actual jumper was lifted. I thought I heard the commentators (Magners league game) say that it was illegal to have more than 1 person have their feet leave the ground. The same opposing team would always pre-jump their first pod before the ball was in the air. Their 2nd pod would also jump and if the ball went to that area they'd usually win it. It's my understanding that each lineout can only lift/jump a single player and NEVER before the ball leaves the hand.

Kevin Raymond Coach, United States of America

I'm working with kids aged 10 and 11. A major problem?

I'm working with kids aged 10 and 11. A major problem is getting them to have some sense of position on the pitch. In other words how do I stop them all running after the ball.e

Cameron Taylor Coach, Scotland

Play from scrum, no. 13 coming short...

Looking at developing a session through to and including the 3rd phase. Objective is play from scrum, with the 13 coming short. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Steve Kingston Coach, England

Perfecting attack structure

Drills to perfect the 1 3 3 1 attack structure Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Pedro Waqa Coach, Fiji

forwards positions in open play

Hello, in open play i want to have my forwards split up across the field not just chasing the next ruck. im not sure exactly how to teach them where they should be standing. (positional play) (Dane coles always seems to be a wing in open play)

dan Coach, Germany

Pod-play

How can I implement pod-play by kids?

Earl Daniels Coach, South Africa

Forward positions at kickoffs ...

Hi there, I was wondering thoughts on forward positions at the kickoff. Do you have the catchers deep so the are coming forward to meet the ball or have one deep and one short? For the pods do you have a "quick" pod made up of all three loosies and a lock and a "slow" pod made up of the front row and the lock or do you split them in two pods made up of a prop, a lock and two loosies and the other pod of a prop, a lock, the hooker and a loosie? Who would you tell to be the ball carrier, body movers and bridger? All thoughts welcome. CheersDave

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First time coaching the U13s n...

I have just started helping our head coach with under12's team. He wants to retire and has put me forward to be head coach next season. I am a little worried on how i should aproach training with the boys, going to a full 15 a side team on a full pitch. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

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Perfecting attack structure | ...

Drills to perfect the 1 3 3 1 attack structure Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Pedro Waqa Coach, Fiji

Tips on breaking through a def...

Hi my name is Mac and i am a 8 man and i struggle to push through a defensive line when i have the ball due to how my coaches make us practice so i wanted to know tips on how to push/break through a defensive line when i have the ball.

Mac Coach, United States of America

forwards positions in open pla...

Hello, in open play i want to have my forwards split up across the field not just chasing the next ruck. im not sure exactly how to teach them where they should be standing. (positional play) (Dane coles always seems to be a wing in open play)

dan Coach, Germany

My fowards seem afraid to ruck...

My fowards seem afraid to ruck and stand around the ruck while in the way of the scrum half trying to get the ball out to the backs. They also don't support the ball carrier while he is being tackled. Please help me with any suggestions!!!

William Barrett Coach, United States of America
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