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Understanding Periodisation For A Rugby Coach
Neil Harmon
The rugby season (and off season) can be broken down into a number of periods for the purposes of training and fitness. Put simply, there is pre season, the season itself, post season and off season. Each one presents its own particular challenges and needs to the coach and player, and should be met with very specific and very different styles of training. . . .
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Coaching positional play for fullbacks
David Griffiths
Knowing where to position himself and what line to take in a run are vital for every back on a rugby team, but none more so than the fullback. As the literal last line of defence, the fullback often has the opportunity to make a try-saving tackle or start a good counter-attack from receiving high ball . . .
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Four Foundations of a Good Coach
Neil Harmon
A good coach is all things to all people -- inspirational, knowledgeable, intelligent and perceptive. There are so many different aspects of being a coach that it can be difficult to know what to focus on when trying to improve your own performance, never mind your team's. . . .
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Coach Smart - Benefits of Kick Play
David Griffiths
The kicking game has been under a lot of pressure in rugby union recently as it has become the attacking weapon of choice for many teams after changes in the breakdown laws. However, there are lessons to be learned from rugby league, and your team might well benefit from a more kicking-oriented game . . .
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Increasing Intensity in Amateur Rugby League/Union Players
Neil Harmon
Rugby league/Union has always been an intensely physical game and one that strains its players' bodies to the very limits of their abilities and tests every part of the body. This is even more true now than ever and coaches need to respond to that fact, not only if they want to be more successful but for their players' welfare . . .
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Play Smart - When To Take A Break From Rucking
David Griffiths
Not every forward needs to contest every ruck every time. Often the ball is already won or lost by the time they get there (these things can be decided in seconds), so things quickly descend into a pile-up. This may seem obvious, but when it comes down to it, players might not be clear on when or when not to join a ruck. . . .
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Coaching The Mental Aspect Of Rugby
As a coach, there are many elements of the game that you must prepare your players for. They need to be physically fit, tactically aware and have mastery over the skills of the game. But beyond this, they must have the mental preparation to ensure they play to the top of their game. . . .
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Mental Toughness
Mental toughness is one of the most elusive goals of all elite players. It is one of the greatest accolades a professional player can have -- that he is said to be tough under pressure and consistent in performance. . . .
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How can coaches accelerate learning?
The ideal coach not only passes on his experiences to players and develops their skills, but does so quickly, bringing out the full potential of his players. The ultimate image is of the elite coach who joins a team and totally transforms their performance over the course of one season. While you may not be quite there yet, there is certainly a lot you can do to speed up your players' learning experience. . . .
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Game Sense Rugby Coaching
Game sense rugby coaching is an increasingly popular style of coaching in many sports, and in particular, both codes of rugby. Originally popularised in Australia, it is also known as Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) or the Empowerment or Questioning Approach. . . .
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Your Rugby Coaching Philosophy
Every good rugby coach has their own personal style, values and unique view on rugby coaching that make up their coaching philosophy. It is important for any coach to think about their own style and try and develop it fully into an all-round philosophy. Here are some thoughts on why you might want to do this, and how best to go about it . . .
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Can You Coach Decision Making?
Being a coach is all about making decisions, both before and during matches -- strategies, team-picking, substitution -- there is a lot to consider. So how can you make sure you are making the best possible decisions for your team. Should you rely on gut instinct? Or make a more intellectual choice? Here are a few tips to get you making the right decisions for you and your team . . .
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Rugby Coaching Styles
There are many different styles for a rugby coach to adopt -- indeed as many as there are coaches. But choosing the right one can be difficult -- it is important that you tailor your own style to your players' needs, skills and age levels. Here are some thoughts on the broad categories of coaching, and when you might need to use each one. . . .
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Here's what our members are saying ...
"Hi Neil
I have found the information on your site very useful. I have recently used the 'Drop Out' drill with my senior team to improve their drop outs. The hang time is now longer and more accurate as we are now putting the ball from the restart into the oppositions 22.
Keep up the good work."
Kev Appleton
England
"Neil,
Excellent site mate, able to show players video of drill and they can see exactly what they have to do."
Macca
Rugby League Sydney Australia
"Hi Neil,
Thanks for the drills on your website. I have used them at training for my under 09 team and have found them to work well."
Scott (Australia)
"Hi Neil
Just a quick word I used your kicking tips you sent me and they helped my kicker a lot thanks, keep up the good work.
Thanks"
John Masters
Scotland
"Hi, Neil, I've been mixing a combination of your drills and advice together, with a very good outcome. Teaching it down a level and working into the advance fase, truly has put a spark in my u10 team, at Newtown, here in Qld Australia. Thank you so much keep up the great work."
Bill Stone
Newtown juniors U10`s. Toowoomba Qld.
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