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How would you coach your backline to defend a mdfield scrum?
I need some drills to improve a centre's hand speed in tight situations as well as some backline moves that i can use off a lineout where there is a cut back move as well as a wide move.
Why is it important to get players to score the try when completing a handling/running drill?
what are good beginner backline moves
Do you have easy backline moves to teach them thats easy enough to excecute?
what are good beginner backline moves
I am looking for some drills and moves to coach a counter offensive against a rushed defence or a blitzing defence. I've had ideas of short kicks over the top.
I have just started helping our head coach with under12's team. He wants to retire and has put me forward to be head coach next season. I am a little worried on how i should aproach training with the boys, going to a full 15 a side team on a full pitch. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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