Session Aim: Revisit passing mechanics from last week and introduce basic tackle work.
Activities:
1) Passing basics (placed first as this is the most static activity)
2) Warm up, covering dynamic movements, 1v1s, rotational jumping and more passing.
3) Bounce Touch game, up tempo game to get defender working on getting quickly to feet.
4) Continuous 3v2s across pitch (~30m). Using sudden changes in defending pair to create decision stimulus.
5) 4v2 work in a closed space with defenders holding tennis balls, aim is to drive attackers out of grid. Tennis balls stop grab tackles (hopefully).
6) If time we will finish with a game of touch that introduces 1v1 tackling.
Coaching focus: keep the players moving throughout the session. Challenge their open space skills by manipulating 3v2 game and emphasise good footwork in the tackle.
Rugby Reflections 