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Hi, I hope someone can help!For my level 2 I need to do 2 40 min lesson plans for:- 2 v 1 alignment options- support- 2 v 2 go forward/ change of directionI'm really struggling for ideas and not sure what to do! I would massively appreciate any help you can give me!ThanksCara
Is anyone willingto share their L2 core skills task drills? You know the 1 v 1 go forward, side defence, support and continuity etc
doing my level 2 and have been given this topic any help to under stand this question greatly appreciated.
Hi, I hope someone can help!For my level 2 I need to do 2 40 min lesson plans for:- 2 v 1 alignment options- support- 2 v 2 go forward/ change of directionI'm really struggling for ideas and not sure what to do! I would massively appreciate any help you can give me!ThanksCara
I am looking for a Day 0 type of session for American children who may have never held a rugby ball. If I move forward with a rugby exhibition/team creation in the neighborhood, I want to make sure I know how/what to teach Day 0. I'm hoping that interest is growing for touch and flag rugby due to the recent in Philadelphia between the USA Eagles and the Maori All Blacks. I was there. It was fantastic. Tickets sold out so fast, I think there will be more of these in the area. Thanks.
What drills would anybody reccomend to encourage forward running in an u8s side,whilst keeping it fun?Some players tend to crab along the pitch.
How can I improve my tackling? I'm new to the game this year, and I had a couple of injuries to my shoulder and ribs early on which held me back somewhat. I was diving in and making good hits before- now as I approach being fully fit again I have found if I hit a player running at me with my shoulder around hip-height, I make good contact, but fail to get the wrap with the arms, and often don't bring the man down. On bigger lads I've tried hitting as low as possible, but often end up with one leg, sometimes two, and very low, still not getting the desired effect.... So, depending on the size of the opponent, where should I be hitting with the shoulder? Hips, knees, or other? And any tips on getting the wrap right? Thanks
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