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Want to teach your players attacking rugby?
We have got attacking skills resource for all levels of the from some of the world's best attack coaches to help including Wayne Smith, Joe Schmidt, Gregor Townsend, Dave Ellis and others.
- Build an effective attack strategy like the best attacking teams in the world.
- Understand different strategies and why they are effective.
- Develop effective individual and team attacking skills and tactics
- Different modified games to develop attacking skills
Plus we have categorised them by playing level to make it easier for you to find:
- Y – youth
- HS – high school
- A – adult
- All – suitable for all levels
Are Scrumhalves allowed to run with the ball?The scrum half has become the most influential player in the game.
Wayne Smith: Back Moves TrailerIn this video we will build an understanding of what players should be looking for in attack, how to give really good feedback to the playmaker or director of the backline and create really effective back attack and moves.
It's time to bring back the 'six o'clock' passThe spin pass was a great innovation, but coaches need to emphasise that other passes are more efficient in certain situations
Size isn’t EverythingShane Williams reflects on the great players who made him want to run down to his local field and pretend he was side stepping for Wales.
Sam Warburton: Breakdown in Attack TrailerSam Warburton takes you through the skills of sealing, clearing a ruck and leeching, skills that every player needs in the modern game.Watch and learn from one of the world’s best loose forwards as he shares with you his tried and true techniques that help him win the shoulder battle at the breakdown. “I still do these exact same drills for 10-15mins at the end of each training session”
Brian Ashton: Game Based Team Attack Trailer“I’m a great believer that you gain and improve game understanding by actually playing games.” In this video Brian Ashton takes you through a variety of game specific activities.
Shane Williams: Side Stepping & Attack Skills TrailerShane Williams breaks the sidestep down, taking you through his skill checklist and showing you how the ball carrier and support runners can manipulate defenders and defensive lines to beat and unlock them. Watch and learn direct from one of the best attacking players the game of rugby has ever seen.
Wayne Smith: Counter Attack TrailerCounter attack dominates try scoring in the modern game, it needs to be coached. In this video I will help you grow your players understanding of how to counter attack off kick receipts. What players should look for and how best to exploit the chasing defensive line.
England slow ball and slow thinking is learned at a young ageDo England’s young players spend too much time on fitness and skills and not enough time just finding out how to play the game of rugby?
Andy Ellis was a huge part in our World Cup winWayne Smith looks at the huge influence the half back has on a modern rugby team and how the emphasis changes from country to country.
