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Skills Development Games (Part 2)

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Haydn Walker

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

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Fend

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Haydn Walker

Fend The most common method of evasion the fend or hand off is a skill that is often ineffective because the player fails to execute using appropriate technique. For an outside back it is often used alongside the sidestep, while … Continue reading →

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Weak Man Touch

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Donny Sutherland

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

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Planning Your Skills Development

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Haydn Walker

Many coaches plan their season in terms of macro, micro and mesa cycles. Most however do this purely in terms of physical preparation. Very few plan systematically for skills development. The table below sets out one approach to doing this over … Continue reading →

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