Position specific
Halfbacks can be big fellas too
In today’s game at every level, getting the ball off the ground and to a target as quickly and accurately as possible...
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Dave Ellis
Ex Blues and Connacht Skills Coach
About Dave Ellis
Following age-grade representative rugby, Dave became a passionate Coach specialising in skills.
As Director of Ellis Rugby, he is a consultant coach with over 28 years in player skill development and a strong background in coach education.
Dave is internationally recognised for the creation of a unique coloured coaching system and aids designed to enhance progressive skill development.
Dave Ellis's latest articles
Attack
The influence of an offload game
As Offloads are having a growing influence in beating strong defence setups, in his latest article, Analyst Dave Elli...
Tackling
Missed tackles and their impact
Good tackle technique varies based on the physical attributes of the tackler, position on the field, carrying style o...
Catch and Pass
How accurate skill execution can break down defences
As teams look to develop their decision making abilities they sometimes neglect the importance of skill execution. Th...
Kicking
Kicking - Using the box kick
There is plenty to consider to ensure the success of the Box Kick as an attacking strategy as Ellis-Rugby’s Dave Elli...
Kicking
Kicking and what Role it Plays
As widely predicted, the RWC kicked off at the weekend and kicking played a key role for many teams both in their att...
