We hear the phrase "Heads up Rugby" time and time again but what does it really mean? Well, it refers to teaching your players to be alert, reacting to live situations and not simply running pre-practised backs moves. Ideally heads up rugby means your players will have the right instincts, knowing what to do at the right time and not simply relying on repeating the rigid strategies they have practised in training.
The aim of this session is to get your attacking players reacting quickly to what is in front of them, making fast decisions based on where the space is and moving accordingly to exploit it.
As the session progresses you will be able to pit your defenders against your attackers, calling them into action and getting them to line up quickly to gain the upper hand.
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