Author Archives: Mike Friday

About Mike Friday

Ex-England Sevens Player

Scrum Half Skills & Technique

The aim of this article is to outline the basics of the technique for the scrum-half pass from the floor. My recommendations are suggested to demonstrate the fundamentals to facilitate a quicker pass with distance and accuracy. These recommendations are … Continue reading

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Sevens Attacking Framework

The key to a successful sevens attacking framework is firstly using the full width of the pitch but recognising as players you need to play within the framework and not explicitly to it as the aim is to score as … Continue reading

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Global Popularity of 7’s And What It Could Mean?

Sevens is growing in popularity around the world with more countries than ever competing to qualify for the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens, and 37 nations competing in the IRB Sevens last season. Chairman of the IRB said, “Interest in … Continue reading

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Sevens Rugby – Kick Off Receipt (Attack)

Mike looks at your options when receiving the kick off in sevens. Continue reading

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Sevens Defence – Sideline Press

The philosophy around the sideline press in order to utilise the touchline as your additional defender the purpose being to attract the attack down into a dead end in order that you can spring the aggressive tackles at defenders 2, … Continue reading

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Why is 7’s a development tool for a player?

I thought I would write this week why I think 7’s is a great development tool for a player to develop their XV’s. I also think that development is both on and off the pitch and will focus my points … Continue reading

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Sevens Defence

Mike looks at building a basic defensive framework for sevens. Continue reading

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Multi-phase Plays – Do you agree with them?

Geezer gives his views on the use of multi-phase plays. Continue reading

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Slow Ball Plays

Geezer talks about how to play off slow ball. Continue reading

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What makes a great rugby player?

A look at the qualities needed to be a top player. Continue reading

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