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Friday, September 9th, 2011
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, 3 and 4 dependent on attacking options. To ensure an effective sideline press you must ensure that you are inside the inside shoulders and that your end man is 4-5 degrees to the touchline dropping off from his inside defender offering the attackers the outside. At all times defenders must ensure they are inside the inside shoulders until the attack to commit to attack on the outside channel after which the defensive sideline press can aggressively attack the players in front of them. Recognition of when the attack has committed to the outside and has no options but to engage the defence are crucial to an effective implementation of the sideline press.
Mike
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Saturday, July 23rd, 2011
Here is the next in the series of practices to enhance your pre-season work.
Session Three
Set Up
Equipment required tackle bags, ground marker cones & balls
Place tackle bags in a straight line at least 5 metres apart from each other.
15 metres from the tackle bags place a line of marker cones one opposite each tackle bag. (Hint use same colour marker cones, e.g. blue)
10 metres from the tackle bags place a line of marker cones one opposite each tackle bag. (Hint use same colour marker cones, e.g. red)
5 metres from the tackle bags place a line of marker cones one opposite each tackle bag. (Hint use same colour marker cones, e.g. yellow)
One player stands behind each tackle bag, making sure they are not in the way of it when it is tackled.
Two players start at yellow marker cone
One player stands on the marker 5 metres away and opposite each of the tackle bags.
Three players on each section are ideal.
How many tackle bags will depend on your size of squad, if you had 21 players then 7 tackle bags.
Delivery
The first player on the yellow cone sets off carrying the ball.
When he gets to blue marker cone he places the ball down, make a point of touching the ball down and leaving it still, a lot of players will through the ball down, discourage this.
After this player one continues and makes tackle on the tackle bag.
Once Player 1 makes the tackle, Player 2 (who is next to tackle bag) sets off, he runs to blue cone where he picks up the ball.
He continues to run with the ball, he will pass the ball onto player between the red & yellow cones; but the pass must be a backward pass.
Player 3 then does the same as Player 1.
The drill is over once all players are back in their starting positions.
The drill can be repeated as often as you feel appropriate
Variations
Alter the distance between cones & tackle bags
Get all times to run at the same time keeping a straight line, good for defence work
On ball pick up, get player go down on to ball to pick it up, then run around cone before completing his leg.
This activity will help develop the following areas.
Aerobic Endurance
Core Strength
Communication
Timing
Tackle Technique
Driving Technique
Passing Technique
Ball Presentation
Key Factors
Bent knees
Spine In Line
Drive low to high
Communication
Timing
Like all of my sessions this can be done from older ages of mini rugby through to adult rugby. Just remember to use different size tackle bags. Like all exercises technique is crucial.
Donny
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Sunday, June 19th, 2011
Things have changes a lot in the modern game, that’s for sure! Gone are the days where a hooker hooked and threw and that was it. In the new era a hooker is almost a 4th flanker and must tailor his training, mindset and fitness to perform both this and the tight role in equal measure.
You need to be more and more active, to make the hits and carry the ball.
In this piece I’ll be concentrating mainly on the hooker’s defensive role and how you can improve and understand those duties.
It’s a fact that, as a front rower and a hooker in particular you’ll be one of the last people to leave the scrum. That means your core role is the shortest route- i.e. Guarding the blindside! You’ll be there as the first defender, and key to your duties is to make sure the props maintain the line outside. Keep pushing them inside you and make sure they keep to the defensive pattern. You are generally quicker than most props so let them remain inside you to take the first wave and use your pace to defend in the outside channel.
In phase play, try and fit in where needed- almost as a second number 7. You are an all-rounder, a scrummager and a ball player, so use that power to become an ‘\impregnable’ wall- hit hard and make the power tackles that stop the opposition stone dead on the gain line!
As someone used to scrummaging, you’ll naturally find yourself adept at poaching and ruck play- use your lower centre of gravity to get over to ball and even if you cannot secure it, be as big a (legal) nuisance as you can. Be positive, either disrupt, poach or defend the sides.
In modern day line outs, the mobile hooker is often found in the tail gunner role, where the traditional openside might have found himself a few yard back. This allows the taller flankers to act either as jumpers or support lifters. Guard that inside channel ( inside 10 if the winger is there) then pushing up and out, putting pressure on the 10. Make sure you’re there with the hit to snuff out the first wave of attack, double teaming the tackle.
Nowadays very few sides spin first phase ball unless they’re going to a midfield kick to touch. Expect the channel one crash and be prepared to step forward into that tackle, always, as I have said before, aim to make the hit a yard BEHIND the attacker so you follow through contact! Let the 10 and 12 know you are there (as legally as you can!).
If you’re operating in the front of the line out (maybe as a lifter) make sure you’re marshalling your front row buddies, make sure you’re taking responsibility for counting numbers, guard the short side and keep pushing the back row and other quicker defenders outside you.
Key to all of the above is appreciating what’s going on around you. Play with your head up and be positive in what you do. If you get caught out in the open DONT PANIC! Don’t shot out of the line Vie for time, remember if you are numbers down it better to tackle someone conceding a few yard, as opposed to not at all!
Munch’s Top Tips:
- Stay active, alive and dynamic
- Force your body to recover to make that hit- learn ‘jog recovery and its benefits
- always step into that defensive tackle on the front foot and aim a yard behind your man with the hit
- Be calm, and ‘keep the line’ intact
- Use the 16th man to defend- the touchline is your friend!
Speak soon,
Munch.
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Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
COACHING POINTS:
- Move to ball carrier.
- Eyes on target (lower stomach) – eyes remain open throughout tackle.
- Crouched.
- Back and neck straight (head up).
- Lead foot/leg in close in to centre of runner.
- Shoulder that makes contact is same as lead leg.
- Contact lower stomach area.
- Head to side of ball carrier.
- Arm wrap.
- Straighten legs.
SETTING: Grid 10m x 3m, 4 markers, 10 players (5 tacklers, 5 runners each with a football).
The attacker with two support players or a cushioned area behind him, runs towards the oncoming tackler.
- The tackler contacts the attacker around the lower stomach and ‘hits, lifts and drives’ the ball carrier backwards into the support players or onto the cushioned area.
maintain emphasis on technique
HALF PACE
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Thursday, March 24th, 2011
So it’s over for another year and England are champions. But does the Core Skills championship table look anything like the actual final table? Let’s take a look at how the teams shaped up in the final round and then look at the final table.
Scotland
Handling - Scotland reduced massively their error count, but did not play dull rugby. Their forwards offloads in the tackle caused plenty of problems, while the backline had much more precision in its execution. Fly half Jackson and scrum half Lawson set the tone with outstanding distribution. 7/10
Tackling - Chris Patterson once again came up with a wonderful try saving cover tackle, and his determination and commitment was typical of the rest of the team 95% tackle completion was an impressive stat, and overall the management will be well satisfied with this effort. 7/10
Impact on the game - Scotland’s improvement in this area was one of the key factors in this weeks win.
Italy
Handling - Being generous you may say Scotland’s defence forced a number of Italian handling errors. But that is indeed generous. 22% of the ball Italy had was lost due to errors, that is an appalling statistics at international level. They need a skills coach, and they need it quickly or they may get embarrassed in the World Cup. 3/10
Tackling - Italy showed a fair bit of resilience in defence with Perisse in particular coming up with some copy book tackles. 94% completions under the circumstances was a good effort, any less might have seen a cricket score to Scotland. 7/10
Impact on the game - A big negative impact I’m afraid and a lot of work needs doing to improve things. The good news however is that if Italy can improve their core handling skills in particular, then added to their strong set piece they will become a big threat internationally.
France
Handling - I’d like to say that the French had improved in this area as the scoreline might suggest. The truth is they were only marginally better. 6/10
Tackling - Against a fairly poor Welsh attack the French did not really get tested. They did however exhibit better technique than in previous games. 8/10
Impact on the game - Not the biggest factor in the result for France.
Wales
Handling- Wales played with a little more precision and ambition, but lacked real cutting edge execution. One exception being Jamie Roberts whose superb pass to Lee Byrne resulted in a try for Leigh Halfpenny. 6/10
Tackling - Without their defence coach Wales seemed a little lost in terms of organisation. However that is no excuse for poor technique. Only Dan Lydiate really looked strong defensively. 4/10
Impact on the game – A contributing factor, but the mental state of the team is probably the biggest factor, they looked beaten before the kick off.
Ireland
Handling - Ireland looked much more assured with the ball, and their basic pass and catch skills under pressure were outstanding. Sexton looks more at home at fly half every time he pulls on the green shirt, while O’Driscolls ability to take the ball in heavy defensive traffic and create something out of nothing is nothing short of amazing. 8/10
Tackling – Very strong and aggressive with the back row leading the way. Several turnovers as a result of them holding England up in the tackle, very smart and effective. 8/10
Impact on the game – Core skills, aggression at the breakdown along with big match temperament won this for Ireland
England
Handling – The truth is that England game on game, when the pressure has been on have been found wanting in this area. Some fairly basic flaws in technique exist throughout the team, and significantly in key positions. Hopefully these will be addressed before the World Cup. 17 errors is a horrible stat that the England management will simply not accept. 3/10
Tackling - 8 missed tackles and only 90% completions also tells you that the England defensive effort was not as strong as in previous games. 5/10
Impact on the Game- A factor along with England’s lack of experience in these kind of games.
After all five rounds of games my final league table on the execution of Core Skills is as follows:
1. England 65
2. Ireland 63
3. France 60
4. Scotland 59
5. Italy 55
6. Wales 40
Haydn
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Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
With all styles of tackling the same basic principles apply. The main aim is to enable players to be confident that they can get their shoulder and head in on the target area:
- Identify target area
- Eyes focus on target area
- Get you angle right
- Timing/footwork, get in close to opponent
- Shoulder must make first contact
- Head must be behind or to side, and lock in tight to opponent, this will protect head
- Arms are wrapped and lock on tight to opponent
- Use legs, torso or opponents momentum to drive or turn to complete tackle
Coaching/teaching points:
- Move forward towards the attacker
- Steady – shorten stride, just before contact
- Angle- Slight step out of direct line. Body still in front.
- Dip from knees not bend from hips (late dip)
- Contact point for tackler is top of shoulder (or chest)
- Accelerate into target. Leg drive short quick explosive movement
- Eyes at target looking over bifocals in upward direction. Chin must be tucked in, head in close.
- Be aggressive in the tackle
- Looking for handles, behind knee, elbows, knee, and jersey.
- Tackle finished on the ground
- ‘Bounce’ back onto feet as quickly as possible.
- Be prepared for a physical and mental battle.
Front on (passive):
- Move Forward
- Eyes on target (thighs)
- Angle- get to one side of attacker, to the right for a left shoulder tackle, to left for a right shoulder tackle
- Bend legs and Hit (shoulder contact)
- Eyes up
- Wrap (lock arms around thighs)
- Lock head to thigh, for defenders safety
- Use attackers momentum to fall down
- Tackler should finish on top with defender on his back
- Roll away and get back to feet
Front on (dominant):
- Move forward quickly with determination
- Target either ball/sternum area or thighs
- Eyes on target
- Shorten steps just before contact
- Get half meter away, Drop (body, bend knees)
- Tilt (body, lean forward)
- Drive (forward, with contact) using leg power
- Eyes up
- Lock on (behind knee, elbows, knee, jersey.)
- Wrap arms on contact, lock head to side
- Regain feet quickly
Side on:
- Get into position quickly – get close
- Eyes on target (Thighs)
- Get head behind and ‘lock’ it to body of attacker
- Shoulder contact – into thigh and drive powerfully
- Eyes up
- Wrap arms – be strong and lock thighs
- Drive with the legs
- Regain feet quickly
Rear tackle:
- Eyes on target
- Get head to side and ‘lock’ it to body of attacker
- Dive to get shoulder contact
- Eyes forward
- Wrap arms – be strong and ‘lock’ thighs
- Regain feet quickly
Momentum tackle:
- Eyes on target area (the ball/sternum)
- Get into position quickly getting angle right
- Hit with chest
- Lock arms around the attackers upper body
- Twist and pull at the same time
- Use the momentum of the attacker to go to ground
- Regain feet quickly
Pick & Go tackle:
- Get set early
- Be low (3 point stance)
- Eyes on target
- Drive of stance hard and hit with shoulder
- Head to be tight to attacker
- Wrap with arms and drive with legs
- Regain feet quickly
Two man tackle:
- Communication vital
- One man low, one man high
- Man going low execute a front on tackle
- Man going high execute a ball and all tackle
- One man try and stay on feet so that you can steal the ball
- If you lose your feet get up quickly and back into the game.
Ball and all tackle:
- Eyes on target area (the ball)
- Get into position quickly
- Set for contact
- Pin the ball between defender and attacker
- Head to side
- Eyes up
- Arms wrap and be powerfully locked to keep ball carrier and his arms powerfully restricted
- Lift the ball carriers arms to de-power him
- Keep on your feet and look for a turnover
- If not get ball carrier to ground with ‘wrestle’
- Regain feet quickly
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
England
Handling- Not at their best with far two many errors in the first half. Toby Flood so good in previous games started with a couple of stray passes and lacked precision throughout. 6/10
Tackling- England will be pleased they managed to stop the French from crossing the line and certainly from a technical point of view England have by far the best defenders in the Six Nations. 96% tackle completions speaks for itself. 7/10
Impact on the game-
France
Handling – Again the French failed to impress with ball in hand. There carry into contact was generally poor along with there short passing game. There wider passing game was laboured and never created a threat. 5/10
Tackling- 98% tackle completion was a big improvement from the previous games, though the tackles lacked the bite and aggression of the English. 7/10
Impact on the game – Trinh-Duc’s missed tackle resulted in England’s try which was ultimately the difference. The same player had the same issues the week before and will no doubt be targeted in the remaining games.
Italy
Handling- Piresse is the only Italian forward that looks comfortable with ball in hand, while the backline although competent do not have a particullarly creative passer who can unlock defences. Sixteen handling errors in toal mainly due to poor pass and catch technique. 4/10
Tackling – The Italians are let down by the same two or three players being poor tacklers. Ten missed tackles is always going to get you on the wrong end of the scoreboard. 4/10
Impact on the game- Poor defence certainly impacted on the result from the Italian point of view.
Wales
Handling – I can’t recall seeing a Wales player catching the ball with his hands up. The resulting 13 handling errors are largely avoidable. Shane Williams showed great soft hands and a good short passing game. 6/10
Tackling- The welsh tackling was better this week with fly half Stephen Jones giving the midfield defence a bit more steel. The lack of communication in the collision saw two combination tackles in which both players went low and the ball was offloaded. Against better opposition this would prove costly. 5/10
Impact on the game -The improvement in Wales from the previous weeks certainly played a part in achieving a positive result.
Scotland
Handling – Scotland yet again showed good basic core skills. This could not be matched however with the ability to move defenders and create space. The Scottish forwards produce an impressive thirteen offloads but this was mainly to hover support rather than push support. 7/10
Tackling – With only 89% completions Andy Robinson will not be happy with his teams defensive efforts. Poor feet position in contact saw a lot of arm grab tackles that saw players drop off the tackle. 4/10
Impact on the game – Poor tackling and handling errors kept Scotland on the back foot for most of the game. Although other factors had more influence on the result.
Ireland
Handling – O’Gara had a positive influence with his pass execution which gave the Irish more time and space with the ball. 7/10
Tackling- The Irish had to make 122 tackles and completed 96% of them. The one area for improvement going forward would be locking the ball up and preventing the offload. 7/10
Impact on the Game -
After three rounds of games my league table on the execution of Core Skills is as follows:
1. England 44
2. Ireland 37
3. France 35
4. Scotland 32
5. Italy 32
6. Wales 30
Haydn
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Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
So we are now two round in to the 2011 Six Nations, who are the improver’s and who are going from bad to worse:
England
Handling- Never really put under any pressure the England backline passed the ball much better than in week one. Ben Foden was guilty of one loose carry that saw him turnover the ball. The carry of one or two of the England forwards could also improve and would enable a more dynamic offloading game to be an option. 8/10
Tackling- England’s tackling was again good but not put under any pressure from a poor Italian attack. 8/10
Impact on the game- England’s execution of the Core Skills was a big factor in securing the win.
Italy
Handling – Italy held what ball they had but failed to threaten England at all in this area. Most Italian forwards looked uncomfortable with ball in hand. 5/10
Tackling- Tackling was again very strong with a 94% completion rate the same as in round one. Italy’s defensive frailties are down to poor systems rather than individual techniques 8/10
Impact on the game – Core skills contributed only on the fringes to this defeat.
Ireland
Handling- Another poor day for Ireland with seventeen handling errors. Scrum half O’Leary has a poor pass and a very insecure carry, he had the ball stripped in a tackle when Ireland held good field position. 5/10
Tackling – Ireland tackle well for large parts of the game completing 96% of their tackles, unfortunately one of their four missed tackles by Gordon Darcy produced the try that won the game for France. 6/10
Impact on the game- Ireland’s poor skills along with poor discipline contributed to most to the final result.
France
Handling – Although they had less handling errors than the previous week the French still did not impress with their handling skills. 6/10
Tackling- A big improvement in this area though they still conceded three tries. They certainly have a problem at ten with Trinh-Duc who is not much more than a speed bump. England will certainly target him in the next game 7/10
Impact on the game – The French are still managing to win games without really displaying anything like top class Core Skills.
Scotland
Handling – This week was a disaster for the Scots with ball in hand, error after error, nineteen in total. 2/10
Tackling – Fairly good throughout, but lacked drive and power from the previous week. Still with a 93% completion rate you would expect them to have won. 6/10
Impact on the game – The amount of handling errors was a major factor in this defeat.
Impact on the game- One crucial poor carry into contact led to the ball being stripped and a try conceded. This meant they were playing catch up, though it was not the major factor in the defeat.
Wales
Handling – Only three offloads and eight handling errors, the Welsh are still struggling with their handling skills and against better opposition would have struggled 6/10
Tackling- Fourteen missed tackles and a 90% completion rate tells its own story. Fortunately Scotland’s poor handling meant this deficiency was never exploited. As solid as centres Davies and Roberts are the Welsh have a big problem with James Hook, you cannot hide a poor tackler at top level international rugby. 4/10
Impact on the Game – Didn’t have a major impact because Scotland on the day were much worse.
After two rounds of games my league table on the execution of Core Skills is as follows.
1. England 31
2. Italy 24
3. Ireland 23
4. France 23
5. Scotland 21
6. Wales 19
Haydn
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Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
For the duration of the Six Nations I will be watching each of the competing teams and making an assessment of their “Core Skills” in two specific areas. Firstly, handling skills incorporating grip, carry, pass and catch. Secondly tackle technique. By doing this I want highlight the importance of core skills and highlight any good or poor practice in the process.
So after the first round how did the teams perform:
Wales
Handling - Very poor throughout, even the pass for the try was nearly dropped. At one point on three consecutive phases passes went to ground. While I lost count of the number of passes that ended up behind the receiver. 3/10
Tackling – Fairly good throughout, but their combination tackles lacked drive and power. 6/10
Impact on the game – The amount of handling errors certainly contributed to the defeat.
England
Handling – A few errors early in the game but got much better. Toby Flood in particullar had a great two handed carry that had the Welsh defence guessing for most of the game, while the backline executed their passing skills with greater precision as the game wore on. 7/10
Tackling - Mike Ford will be happy with his teams individual tackling, though one or two poor decisions were made, one of which resulted in the only welsh try. For the most part however Englands tackling was excellent with a Tom Wood tackle in the first leading to an England penalty and three points. While Jonny Wilkinsons 78th minute cruncher also led to an England penalty and killed off the game. 8/10
Impact on the game - Englands more clinical handling and stronger tackles contributed to Englands overall dominance.
France
Handling – Not that impressed with the French handling skills (17 errors), especially the forwards who with poor carry into contact are not able to offload. One notable exception beind Harinordoquy. 5/10
Tackling - The French conceeded three tries and their defence in general was poor (25 missed tackles). The front five in particullar have poor lateral movement and tackle with arms not shoulders. 5/10
Impact on the game – The deficiencies didn’t impact on the game as the French scrum was dominant.
Scotland
Handling – Overall I was very impressed with the Scots handling. All the forwards looked comfortable with the ball and had a willingness to offload. I would pick out Max Evans for his grip and carry, which allow himthe opportunity on his one handed carry to fend and offload at the same time. 7/10
Tackling – Again the Scots for the most part tackle well, again though the inability to move laterally of the bigger guys means they are ineffective in making front on tackles against players with late footwork at the line. 6/10
Impact on the game – One crucial poor carry into contact led to the ball being stripped and a try conceeded. This meant they were playing catch up, though it was not the major factor in the defeat.
Ireland
Handling – Not a good day at the office for Gordon Darcy inparticullar. Three handling errors, two of which were basic catching errors (hand position) were symptamatic of Ireland all afternoon. Brian O’Driscoll putting one pass into row Z being another. 5/10
Tackling – For the most part Ireland tackle well, with their combination tackle being very effective in stopping Italy on the gain line. 7/10
Impact on the game – Poor handling meant missed opportunities and that nearly cost them the game.
Italy
Handling – For the most part Italy didn’t show much in this area. Early on a lot of passes were slightly behind the man, but this did improve. 4/10
Tackling - Tackling was very strong with a 94% completion rate and only seven misses. Paisse was excellent with a couple of bit shots, one of which resulted in an Ireland error. 7/10
Impact on the game - Tackling put Ireland under a lot of pressure, but the conservative approach with ball in hand didn’t really test the Irish defence.
After one round of games I rate the teams as follows in the execution of Core Skills.
1. England 15
2. Scotland 13
3. Ireland 12
4. Italy 11
5. France 10
6. Wales 9
Haydn
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Saturday, August 28th, 2010
There are many ways to practice defence in rugby; but as a junior coach you have limited time and usually a large number of players and small number of coaches.
I will describe a controlled game lay out which you can then condition to practice different defence styles. This drill will allow your attack to work out which defence system they are playing against and practice strategies to beat that system. It will also allow your side to live practice different defence systems and work out which one best suits which situation.
Equipment Required
Different coloured marker cones, bibs, balls & whistle. Gum shields for players.
Set Up
Place 5m x 5m squares using coloured marker cones around the pitch, I usually put 9 squares out, 3 around 10 metres out across the pitch, another 3 25 metres out from the line and another 3 around the half way line.
Split your players into 2 teams making as even as possible, give one side a set of bibs.
The game starts with the ball being thrown to a coloured square with you indicating which team is attacking. A contact point is simulated with a tackled player matched by a tackler then your defence postings as you would have in a match. You then indicate the game can start, play carries on until a mistake is made. You restart the game by throwing the ball to another coloured square.
Key Factors
Defence structure
Defence System
Offence Structure
Offence System
Communication
You can condition the game, so the defence or the offence has one more player then the opposition to simulate being a man down.
You can control the defence to operate drift, blitz, umbrella or man out
The game can be reversed so the team in possession is working away from their own line, so the defensive side can practice how to pin in a side to limit any kick clearance.
As you can see this game has a basic set up, but many different variations. It involves large numbers of players and like most of my drills is game orientated; this helps in coaching especially with junior players.
Donny
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