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Breakdown - Session Plan for Returning to Rugby - HS and A

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Video reviews

The lads in session 5 could look at Wayne Smiths video on tackling, – try and get the shoulder to follow the leg and get the hands up – not “swimming” when coming in for the hit

Australia

Video 2- not so keen on that body position, particularly with kids. Head is below hips and exposed neck.

Canada

Enjoyable video, but wondering when this was made? Are some of these lessons now dated because of the changes in how the Breakdown laws are applied in 2020?

Netherlands

A really good presentation, demonstrating the ball under the body to control the collision then the ball emmergence.

England

Only issue with Courtneys session is he is teaching squeeze ball to an age group where it is not legal to use it

England

Very relevant exercises

South Africa

Again this session plan is tailored to teams that are returning to contact rugby We focus on safe effective Breakdown technique in a max 2v2 engagement.
To start with Ben Herring and some ‘core’ drills to get the body ready for the breakdown contact.
Josh Syms then gets into the FOG (fight on the Ground’). Players contesting with the ball while on the ground and making the best ball presentation to retain possession at the breakdown.
Play The ‘Reaction Jackal’ drill presented by George Smith – one of the game’s best ever "Jackals’ to hone your ‘Jackal’ skills.
Then piece it all together with Courtney Lawes and his Ball Carry into Contact session. Again no equipment apart from balls and cones required. Enjoy getting back into rugby.

Course Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5
Duration 42:54
Topics Session Plans
Applicable to Coaches   Others   Managers  
Languages English

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