Breakdown - Basics Preparation - Y and HS with Ben Herring
The Breakdown along with the Tackle are the main contact areas in rugby. It is necessary to prepare the player's body for the contact and subsequent securing of possession. This preparation is all about safety and will help minimise player injuries at training and during the game.
Part 1. Breakdown Accuracy 1:19 Free video
What does being accurate at the breakdown actually mean?
How low do you need to be effective?
How important is it to time your clearout drive?
Analyst Hamish Webb explains how these key points determine your breakdown success in his latest skills analysis series release.
Part 2. Breakdown starts with the Core 4:55 Free video
Ex Rugby Site Manager and Otago coach Ben Herring’s emphasis is on good basic technique, and enjoyment, for coaches to follow, with new players and new coaches to use. Core strength is a key element in building a strong platform at the breakdown. It also helps protect the kids at the breakdown engagement.
Part 3. Breakdown Drills - Core & Lower Body 6:02 Member content
Ex Rugby Manager and Otago coach Ben Herring takes you through some simple core movements that help you prepare for getting stuck into a breakdown.
This video concentrates on the core and lower body.
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Part 4. Breakdown Upper Body & Stealing the Ball 8:05 Member content
Ex Rugby Manager and Otago coach Ben Herring takes you through some simple core movements that help you prepare for getting stuck into a breakdown. This video concentrates on the upper body and stealing the ball.
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Part 5. Breakdown Primer Work & Body Awareness. 6:19 Free video
Hawkes Bay coach Josh Syms shares his innovative ideas around developing breakdown skills.
Session one is all about preparing the body for the Breakdown ground work.
Uniquely, Josh has premier and schoolboy men’s and women’s players at the session.
All learning and performing the same skills, and drills, at the same time.
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Part 6. Breakdown Part 2 Drills & Games 10:15 Member content
Ex Rugby Site manager and Otago coach Ben Herring goes through great games to play to help prepare for the breakdown.
The Breakdown is a unique collision contest and its important to prepare players for it.
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Ben Herring
Ex Highlanders, Sunwolves and Otago Rugby Head Coach| Course | Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 |
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| Duration | 36:55 |
| Topics | Breakdown |
| Applicable to | Coaches Players |
| Languages | English |
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Course reviews
Guy McKim CanadaVery nice easy to understand and implement prorgression.
Hana Rawiri New ZealandAwesome tips
Matt Taylor EnglandGood back to basics set of clips
Michael Mallie USAVery practical coaching for building up to an end product of an effective 3 Man ruck with half back passing
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