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what are simple drills for touch rugby...to get ready?

what are simple drills for touch rugby...to get ready for the season?

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Under 10 - Pre Match Preparation

If you have 30 min before the start of a match how should you prepare a team of under 10 players. How do you get them suitably motivated to hit the ground runnung with a high level of intensity.

William OBrien Coach, England

Can you tell where to find the fitness test that was?

Can you tell where to find the fitness test that was shown last week

Stephen Mark Frost Coach, England

First time coaching the U13s next season - any tips greatly appreciated!

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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How can I overcome my son's fear of tackling?

How can I overcome my son's fear of tackling. He's 10 and shaping up to be a useful player in other areas but is very reluctant to engage other players in contact. What drills might help overcome this?

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How to rebuild morale?

I have a new team of high school girls who exceeded expectations but have lost their confidence after a weekend of loses at a 7's tournament. How do I rebuild their morale so they can get back on track?

Mimi Coach, Canada

Complete training session for u10

Are there also examples of complete training sessions fro u10?

Melle Mellink Coach, Netherlands

game appropriate warm up

i have been told i need to make my warm ups more rugby specific and game appropriate, what are some small drills i can do at the end of the warm up that don't involve too much contact but will get players ready for a training session or match

Hannah Sangan Coach, England

tackling for U12's who don't like it?

I've a few players who genuinely do not like tackling but love the game in every other facet. Does anybody have experience indealing with this predicament. We have practiced the basic techniques repeatedly but when it comes to game time these kidsjust won't engage with the shoulder but use outstretched arms in a feeble attempt to tackle.It can be very frustrating ....

Bernard O'Doherty Coach, Ireland

skills or training session for high-ball receiver

hello there people I am looking for new ideas on high ball skills that I can incorporate into a 1 week training session much help will be appreciated cheers kudz

kudz Coach, France

subscription

Hi SportsplanI subscribed some time ago paying £4.49 per month, then a number of drills were locked telling me I had to pay £4.99 per month for premium so I did this.now I've realised I've been paying both £4.49 and £4.99 per month so yesterday I cancelled the £4.49 subscription to keep the premium so I can view all drills.so when I've gone to view a drill for this afternoon's training session it tells me I have to subscribe to premium at £4.99 which I've already done,can you check and sort this problem out please as I need it quickly.Graeme Winterburn

Graeme Winterburn Coach, Wales

Plan sheets

The plan sheets will not let you add content, when will this be fixed

Scott Gargan Coach, Canada

making lesson plans

how do I put the things I want to do in my training session in one place? I would just fav them but I coach 4 Diffrent age groups

Tillie House Coach, England

training drills for 1331

what drills would a coach implement in training to support a 1331 attack?

Will Marsh Coach, England

Forwards fitness U12's

Hi, I have a large pack, some new to rugby, and they are really passionate and impactful, but some are really struggling with helping get them on top of their fitness and aerobic exercise. One prop in particular is only 11 yrs old, but deperate to convert osme weight to focus on fitness. Any tips or exercise routines that I can use to get a heavy forward pack to work on their fitness training outside of the once a week rugby training session we have as a team?

Mark Zimmermann Coach, Australia

Clipboards

Hi,Previously I could create multiple clipboards, but it seems this function has been removed. Having multiple clipboards really helps when using the app through a training session. Is there a way to still create multiple clipboards?ThanksNick

Nick Chapman Coach, Australia

coaching under 9s next year, w...

Hi, I’m coaching under 9s next year which involves tackling, mauls, rucks etc. I’m after advise on what to coach first and the amount of time spent on each area. Added to this I’ve somehow become the lead coach after a couple of coaches stepped down (feeling a little under pressure!) Would anybody be willing to share any sessions so I can plan the first month or so. Cheers

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My U11's are a mixed bunch whe...

My U11's are a mixed bunch when it comes to tackling. Some very good, most OK, some ...hmmmm... enough said. Been through all the drills and when we break things down, go back to basics, everything appears OK, but it doesn't always transfer into the game. Any ideas on small group games that will allow me to combine technique with confidence?

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U10s organisation in defence. ...

I have started an under 10s team up, and I would say about 8 from the 13 children I have , did not play rugby until about 6 months ago. Of these players, there seems to be a lot of potential, as we are scoring tries against teams, that very rarely concede tries.the problem I got with them, is that we are very poor at organising our selves in defense when the opposition has the ball, which does result in us conceding quite a few tries. We have some very good tacklers in the team. Can anyone offer some ideas on how I can get them to organise themselves? Thanks . Chris.

christopher jenkins Coach, Wales

First time coaching the U13s n...

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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