Developing Transition Attack - Modified Games - All with Stuart Woodhouse
This week we return to Australia and visit The King’s School in Sydney’s west for a new Modified Games series.
We start the series by getting an insight into what makes the 600 player, 30 team, 70 coach program successful.
Yes, player numbers, coaching and financial resources can bring competition success but culture and experience are key to the rugby enjoyment and long term love of the game.
Part 1. Love the Experience 5:35 Free video
Winning behaviour about the fundamentals of rugby – a consistent approach
Just one of the key parts to the successful The King’s School rugby program as Director of Coaching Stu Woodhouse outlines as we preview our latest series. Free to View.
2 coaches per team – a teacher manages the culture and behaviour an ex player takes care of the rugby Xs and O = successful program.
Part 2. Overload Touch - modified game 10:11 Member content
Square up the defender and preserve the outside space
is the objective of this Overload Ruck Touch game.
It is a simple game to play with plenty of possible modifications.
However, as coaches it is the focus on skill execution and transition decision making on both sides of the ball that makes the game useful as The King’s School Director of Coaching Stu Woodhouse demonstrates in his management of the game with his U15 players.
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Part 3. 4v3 L Shaped Passing Drill 7:39 Member content
This week, Stu Woodhouse, The King’s School Director of Coaching continues his Transition Attack series and is looking to improve his players Attack Transition Speed using a 4v3 L shaped passing drill.
To challenge their skills, Stu includes simple variations that make the players adjust and find solutions.
Challenge point 75% that is Stu’s optimal effort target for his players performing skill drills.
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Part 4. Overload ruck touch 2 10:00 Member content
Modifications for a purpose and set to challenge the players
is Stu’s approach to any modified game.
In this week’s release, Stu brings the players back to the Overload Ruck modified game but with more layered modifications to accentuate the chaos of the Breakdown Transition.
Also it is an ideal way to condition players to game like action.
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Stuart Woodhouse
The King's School DOC and Philippines Rugby Head Coach| Course | Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 |
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| Duration | 50:00 |
| Topics | Youth Coaching Catch and Pass Attack |
| Applicable to | Coaches Youths, ands, highs, and schools Sevens |
| Languages | English , Español |
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Course reviews
Epeli Davetawalu Arabian GulfGreat drill – the progress make that drill realistic and build more skills and confidence. Thanks for sharing.
Keith Hamilton IrelandA simple yet excellent drill for young players
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