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Skills Development Games (Part 2)

The second in the series looks at another game for developing handling skills. Continue reading

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The Catch

If Grip and Carry are of major importance to developing your handling skills then in order to be able to execute those skills you need to be able to take possession. The Catch is therefore of equal importance. Many scoring … Continue reading

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Back To Basics

A plea to keep coaching simple for the young player. Continue reading

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Weak Man Touch

Another great game for skills development and decision making. Continue reading

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The Catch

Catch If Grip and Carry are of major importance to developing your handling skills then in order to be able to execute those skills you need to be able to take possession. The Catch is therefore of equal importance. Many … Continue reading

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Grip and Carry

Grip/Carry The foundation of all passing and handling skills is the Grip and Carry of the ball. All players first and foremost need to master the Grip. Why? Well without mastering this skill you cannot master the skill of passing … Continue reading

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Six Nations Core Skills Watch (Round 5)

A final analysis on how the Six Nations team shaped up in terms of core skill execution. Continue reading

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Six Nations Core Skills Watch (Round 4)

Round four was both historic and controversial, but how did the teams shape up on the core skills front.

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Six Nations Core Skills Watch (Round 3)

After three rounds who are the team who can best execute the core skills of the game. Continue reading

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Six Nations Core Skills Watch (Round 2)

Another assessment of how the Six Nations executed their Core Skills in last weekends matches. Continue reading

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