U8

The following video series’ are suitable for an U8 age group.

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Grade Benchmarks

Key focus – Enjoyment, fundamental movement skills, and very basic rugby skills

Skills

  1. Ball handling (basic catching and passing)
  2. Running with the ball
  3. Basic evasion (dodging, side-steps)
  4. Teamwork and sportsmanship
Aspect of Play Video Title Coach Video Link
Coach Development Coaching Fundamentals Aaron Jones Click Here
Catch and Pass Micro Skills Development – Catch and Pass Aaron Jones Click Here
Catch and Pass Hammering Fundamentals – Catch, Pass & Run Brendon Ratcliffe Click Here
Catch and Pass Starter Coach – Catch & Pass – Part 1 Ben Herring Click Here
Catch and Pass Catch and Pass Activity Ben Herring Click Here
Tackle Micro Skills Development – Tackle Aaron jones Click Here
Breakdown Micro Skills Development – Breakdown Aaron jones Click Here
Set Piece – Scrum Micro Skills Development – Set Piece Aaron jones Click Here
Player Decision Making Gamification Rusty Earnshaw Click Here