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"Discover The Closely Guarded Secrets Of Elite Rugby Coaching And Take Your Team To The Top Of The League!"
Improve Your Players Skill Levels and Be The Best Rugby Coach In Your League...
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 Defensive Systems
Neil Harmon
The defensive system adopted by a team is ultimately dependent on the strategy of the coach, the preferences and skills of the key players in the team, as also the consideration of the attacking strengths of the opposition. . . . keep reading
 Defence For Junior Rugby Players (8-12 yr old)
Neil
Rugby is an excellent sport for young athletes of 8-12 years old. Not only does it help keep children fit, but it also helps in attitude development. But how can one teach young rugby players develop good defence? What are the best defensive techniques . . . keep reading
 What Makes A Good Defence?
There are four basic principles of defence in rugby. 1) Exert Pressure: The aim is to limit the attacking options of the opposing team by restricting the time and space available to them to start an attack. 2) Gain Ground: A defensive line that exerts pressure . . . keep reading
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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 . . . keep reading
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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 . . . keep reading
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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. . . . keep reading
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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. . . . keep reading
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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. . . . keep reading
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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. . . . keep reading
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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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