Building blocks for contact - Women - All with Lesley McKenzie
In this series, we hear from Japan national women's coach Lesley Mckenzie on building women players' confidence going into contact.
Part 4. Interview with Lesley McKenzie 16:07 Free video
As part of our Women’s Rugby series, Producer Warren talked with Japan Women’s XV’s coach Lesley McKenzie and her dog Boy. Enjoy!
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Part 5. Building Blocks for Contact 11:05 Free video
In this video, Lesley progresses through simple, easy to replicate steps for the young players to get accustomed to and enjoy, the unique experience of the Rugby Tackle. Enjoy!
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Part 6. Building Blocks for Contact - Hip Snap from the Feet 6:22 Member content
In this video, Lesley progress the Hip Snap to a standing position. Enjoy!
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Part 7. Building Blocks for Contact - Footwork & Hitting a Bag 8:40 Member content
This week, Lesley continues with her new players progressing the Contact Building Blocks onto Tackle Bag hits. Enjoy!
Play videoPart 8. Building Blocks for Contact - Putting it all Together 6:21 Member content
This week, having completed the Tackle Primers, Lesley completes Contact Building Blocks session Shifting the Tackle focus onto the next ball carrier. Enjoy!
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Lesley McKenzie
Lesley McKenzie is a Canadian rugby union player with 25 caps and the coach of the Japan women's national rugby union team.[2] She played in the 2006 and 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup.| Course | Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 |
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| Duration | 75:40 |
| Topics | Coaches Corner Catch and Pass Interviews Tackling Women's Rugby |
| Applicable to | Coaches Players Others Supporters and fans |
| Languages | English |
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Course reviews
balauze patrice NorwayBrilliant drill, well explained, i would have used balls on the person tackled so they also work on how to fall using their core even more.
Aart Jongejans NetherlandsThanks Lesley, great to see some different ways of buidling up the tackle.
Dirk Laurence USAGreat tackle build up drills. Players can see how effective it is at each step and work on weak points.
Chris Travis USAgreat interview!
Salim Kaderbhai USAThis is brilliant from Lesley McKenzie. Her patience and clarity in communication is such an important quality to replicate as coaches.
K.O. Onufry USAExplanation excellent for players and coaches – very clear what to look for.
Jeremy Cundy CanadaGreat drill, we use it all the time now. Makes my girls think outside the box.
Carter Croft EnglandVery clear instructions, well presented, doing the basics correctly, eliminating poor techniques.
Nicholas Allen CanadaAwesome work, Lesley! Hips don’t lie! Can’t wait to use this with my teams
Steve Botha South AfricaVery informative for younger and beginner players.
Freddie SpainGreat communication for feedback!
Roger Dean Hodgson New ZealandNice work Southland Girls some very good drills and self reflection conducted.
Martin Slagt NetherlandsSquare hips! How? Open the hips with the first step, we should eliminate the dominant leg moving first. Love the exercise, a lot going on.
Loveni Enari SpainGreat interview and journey.
Guy McKim CanadaI’m glad to see the growth in opportunities for women in coaching. This video is full of ‘little gems’ for coaches, regardless of gender. An enlightening interview. Thanks.
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