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How would you coach your backline to defend a mdfield scrum?
how do i coach a backline defence against the opponents attack from a midfield scrum ?
If you only had 30 minutes to work with your backs a week what would you do???
How do i get more zip in my backline attack. At 16s level players seem to just go through the motions.
my team are having problems with their rucks and backline defence . what should i do
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Hi im a first time coach and is still getting the hang of how the technical details of the game works the back line is my department and whould like any help i can get to know what drills to do and anything helpfull in the backline im currently coaching for the under 9 and 10
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.
our backline always seems to be short somehow on defense on the outside edges, what are some possible drills and defensive methods to aid us in shutting this down??
We have two very fast wingers but we cannot get them the ball . Teams are coming up fast and we are lucky to get the ball to the O. C. We have tried setting up further back but too many times we are getting caught behind the gain lines when we do that. Any ideas?
Which drills can I use to train my team how to prevent an overlap out wide?
Hi. Please let me have your input. 15-a-side Boys. Whose responsibility is it to tackle a player that cuts into the backline? Lets say the attacking team's FB cuts in between the C's , should my inside C then go for the tackle? We have sweepers (usually the SH and no 8) to cover breaks.
what are good beginner backline moves
What is the role of a fullback during a rugby game and how can he try to read the game
how do I make my own backline move on an animator
Do you have easy backline moves to teach them thats easy enough to excecute?
what are good beginner backline moves
Our back line is very sluggish and drift ,any ideas for simple plan to get them moving straight and fast?
Any "simple" attacking moves from a scrum that you can recommend for a U15s XV side. Looking to get them to think about how the back line would would set up and have different options from a) center field and b) tight left or right all at the half way mark.
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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