IRB Level 2

Coaching Course Feb 2014

Daniel FAYNOT

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Under The Supervision of

Gene TONG & Angus PEACOCK

My Goal for the Team this season:

To provide the best training environment and conditions that will allow my team to grow individually and
simultaneously as a unit and have fun all together.

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A. Individual Skills Target:

1. To cover and practice the main fundamentals of rugby for all players involved

2. To introduce more challenging skills practice in game situation

3. Implicit introduction of Functional Roles in situation

B. Unit Skill Target:

1. To grasp and apply the main P.O.A & P.O.D as a unit




Personal Coaching Goal:
Share my passion for the Game, Make my players enjoy even more their Rugby.

Personal Coaching Challenge:
Get more involved in the details of Key Factors while keeping my implicit style of coaching.

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 Overall Frame of the 6 Sessions Program

Status at the start of this 6 Session Plan:

6 Sessions Plan starts in the second part of the season, after winter break, 3rd session.

Players are back from winter break - We expect 80% of the same players.

Group age Under13 - Rugby practice from 1 Year up to 6 Years.

Group is heterogeneous with various individual & unit skills demonstrated.

Player assessment to be done in the coming session - Possibility to create 2 groups of skills level during individual skills practice.

Session Frame
Implicit game situation during Warm Ups when possible.

From Simple Unit Situation to Individual skills and back to Unit Skills.
Introduce P.O.A & P.O.D in a simple understandable manner for my team age group.

Step by step introduction of FR in simple situations.

The Session plan is ambitious but it will be pitched according to the reaction and assimilation process of the players.

Each drill is run for 10 to 15 min maximum to retain maximum attention from players of this age.

Game at the end of each session is definitely the reward for good training. Let them play!

Session 1
HANDLING

Passing - Receiving - Picking up - Kicking - Catching

Passing in Lines - Attacking Space

Session 2
RUNNING

Evasive Running - Side Steps - Swerve



Running In Attack - Running in Defence

Session 3
CONTACT 1

Tackling - Falling - Ball Presentation



Mall + Phase Play - Support play

Session 4
HANDLING 2

Passing 2 - Kicking 2





Back Line Attack - Back Line Defence

Session 5
CONTACT 2

Hit - Tackling 2 - Scrummaging - Rucking


Ruck + Phase Play - Support play

Session 6
PHASE PLAY

Functional Roles - Kick Start




Gain Line - Tackle Line - Counter Attack

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 Attacking Player
Date & Time Saturday Feb. 22 - 10 A.M to 11: 30 A.M Equipment: 25 Cones - 2 Tackle Pads - 2 Tackle Bags
Defending Player
Location Shanghai Rugby F. Club (Pudong) 10 Rugby Balls
Rugby Ball
Age Group Under 13 (11 - 12 Y. old) Coach Dani FAYNOT Tel: *********** - [email protected]
Tackle Bag
Nb of Players 20 Assistant Coach Andy G. (IRB L1)
Tackle Pad

Team Assessment
Session 1 Outline - HANDLING SKILLS After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

SESSION TARGETS:
A. PASSING & RECEIVING

B. PICKING-UP THE BALL - GRUBBER KICK

C. PASSING IN LINE - ATTACKING SPACE

2 min BRIEFING: Ask Questions Related to Session Targets

Security Check

4 min WARM UP - Passing Marathon PASSING the Ball

! All Players in a 20 x 20 M area

Side on - Face supporting receiver

Target chest / front of receiver

! Group of 3 + 1 ball - Free pass in all directions
Communicate

! Keep Running - 3 steps maximum with the ball

Swing ball across hip
Use full body chain mechanic to control

! Minimum 5 m from each other

power and direction.

Back hand on the back and under the
BALL CARRIER

DISTRIBUTOR

! Each team counts the number of passes before a drop
ball
!!
! ! Front hand on top for control
Follow through finger pointed to !!
WARM UP 2 - Kick , Pick & Pass
6 min receiver

Support receiver

P.O.A !!
Same from Grubber kick - Chase - Pick-up & Pass the
ball
! Provide Support
Continuity !! E

30 x 30 m area

GRUBBER KICK
! !!
Remind only few KF
Very active
!
Proper ball handling

Ball angle
! during warm up. Let
players experiment. participation

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Low-Middle-High foot connection

! P.O.D
Regain Possession
!! Nice fun environment
PICKING-UP the Ball
Low strong stable position

Counter Attack !!
Above the ball side-on
KICKER

Sink hips bend knees
CATCHER

1 foot to the front other foot DISTRIBUTOR

behind

Head up
Steady ball front hand scoop with
other hand

Bring ball to chest

Be ready to move/play

3 min Water Break Arrange next Session Area 75 minutes To Go

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 Team Assessment
Session 1 Outline - HANDLING SKILLS
After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

10 min PASSING & RECEIVING - Passing back PASSING the Ball

! Group of 5 - 2 balls

Ball in 2 hands
Target area: Chest / front of receiver

! Forming a circle facing outside - Pass the ball
Swing ball across hip

! Team Increases circumference gradually

Use full body chain mechanic to control
power and direction.

! Change rotation on ball carrier command
Back hand on the back under the ball

Front hand on top for control

! ! Possible to jump-pass one player
Follow through finger pointed to

! receiver

RECEIVING - CATCHING the ball C

! PROGRESSION: Unit moves in 1 direction together UP
or DOWN

Move forward onto ball

Extend arms - Look

P.O.A
Provide Support
DISTRIBUTOR

RECEIVER

Catch and pass with
minimum interval time
!
Ok but skills very
! UP
Hands up, fingers spread thumbs close
together

Continuity PLAYMAKER
uneven in the team.

Watch ball all the way make contact

with all fingers

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JUMP PASS
Communicate - Call player

Higher ball - Spiral pass if able to do

DOWN UNIT SKILLS
Communicate - Look

Adjust to player next to you

12 min PASSING IN LINE - 5 CHANNELS PASSING (same as above)

Group of 4 - Passing & receiving with pace

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RECEIVING - CATCHING the ball Run with pace,
3 steps maxi before passing
Move forward onto ball
accelerate to receive
Extend arms - Look

Receiver accelerates to receive flat pass the ball and keep the
Hands up, fingers spread thumbs
pace with the ball on
close together
hand to crate space on
Watch ball all the way make contact
with all fingers

the back.

! C

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RUNNING IN ATTACK P.O.A
DISTRIBUTOR

SUPPORTER

Support players should
NOT slow down.
!
Keep eyes on opposition

Communicate

Go Forward
Provide Support
FINISHER

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PROGRESSION:
Very good
understanding of the
Change pace combination.

Continuity
Go forward & Attack space quickly with
confidence

Adding PLAYMAKER in
the progression.
Distributor loops
around first receiver,
receives the ball and
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Difficult to make
Target score line

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RUNNING IN ATTACK - SUPPORTING
passes to 3rd.

! players loop round
AND go forward
In this case, 3rd and
PLAYERS 4th receiver should
Behind ball carrier - Communicate
change channel and go
Anticipate your role
forward on next
Hands ready for pass or contact
channel to their left.
Keep distance

Catch/pass continue support

3 min Water Break Arrange next Session Area 50 min to Go

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 Team Assessment
Session 1 Outline - HANDLING SKILLS
After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

10 min PASSING - HIT OFFLOAD PASS SUPPORT HIT

! 15 x 10 wide area 3A VS 2D With Tackle Pads

Run straight - 2 hands on the ball

Target point of impact

! Run forward in line - A1 hit D1 and Offload to A2
Strong body position - Brace

! A2 call a direction left or Right - A3 take space to

Protect ball
! P.O.A
! receive a flat pass & go forward

OFFLOAD PASSING (Screen Pass) Go Forward
! A1 repositions on the back to support

D2 sweep to new attacking line so A3 can hit and offload
Drive with legs side on

Remain standing upon contact

Provide Support
Continuity
! to A2 who can pass to A1
Turn back to defender
Apply Pressure
! PERFORATOR
Each A-Team only
E

! ! Protect ball
Communicate

Close pass to support player

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SUPPORTER

DISTRIBUTOR
perform 2 Phases and
go back to starting line. Good job
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SUPPORT PLAYER
P.O.D
Apply Pressure
Communicate Prevent Territory Gain
Change pace
Support
Go forward & Attack space quickly with
confidence and support

Target score line PASSING the Ball

10 min PASSING RECEIVING & ATTACKING SPACE CLEARING PASS

Low strong stable

Group of 4 - 6 Running channels
Sink Hips - Bend Knees

A1 make a clearing pass and loop around to channel 5
Right foot on ball to pass with right
hand
A2 to pass and loop around to channel 6

Other foot direction of the pass
A3 to pass to A4
Head over the ball - Yes on the ball

1 movement sweep from the floor
A4 to A1 to A2 and scores

Passing to the right: Right hand stability /
Back to the starting line Make sure players are
left for power

Follow through, hands pointing to
running in channels and
receiver

P.O.A not drifting on the
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RECEIVING - CATCHING the ball
Go Forward
Provide Support
DISTRIBUTOR

SUPPORTER

back.

! C

Ball carrier must Excellent OR NYC
Move forward onto ball Continuity FINISHER depending of players
Apply Pressure accelerate to create
Extend arms - Look
skills level
space on the back.

Hands up, fingers spread thumbs
close together

Score points
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LEGAL but FLAT pass
Watch ball all the way make contact
with all fingers

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RUNNING IN ATTACK
Communicate

Change pace

Go forward & Attack space quickly with
confidence and support

Target score line

3 min Water Break Arrange next Session Area 27 min to Go

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 Team Assessment
Session 1 Outline - HANDLING SKILLS After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

10 min TEAM DEVELOPMENT In ATTACK P.O.A

! Team Play - Freeze - Realign D and A - Restart
Proper Alignment during all attacking
phases.

Gain Possession of Ball
Go Forward
! 10 vs 10
Communicate

Provide Support BALL CARRIER

! Game situation with coaching support on the back

Go forward

PASS the ball in good condition

!
Continuity
Apply Pressure
SUPPORTER

DISTRIBUTOR
Insist on:
! Players have to Freeze their position when whistle is Score points PLAYMAKER
GOING FORWARD

! blown and realign Defence or/and Attack In DEFENCE
Communicate
! DECOY

PENETRATOR

ATTACKING LINES

DEFENDING LINES

C

! Re-position the lines according to
opposition

P.O.D
Contest Possession
FINISHER

! !
Off-sides laws!
Off-sides laws!

! Proper tackles
Go Forward
Apply Pressure
TACKLER

SUPPORTER in DEFENCE
Prevent Territory Gain
Support
Regain Possession
Counter Attack
10 min TEAM PLAY
BALL CARRIER

2 halves of 5 min
SUPPORTER

No Kicking / No scrum / No Lineout
DISTRIBUTOR

PLAYMAKER

Players can experiment by themselves
all KF identified during training.
ALL P.O.A & P.O.D
DECOY

PENETRATOR

Insist on:
GO FORWARD
E

CONTINUITY Good Job & Fun
FINISHER

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TACKLER

SUPPORTER in DEFENCE

5 min WARM-DOWN
Slow jog while passing the ball
Stretch exercises on the pitch

2 min WRAP-UP
Ask Q
Next Session Theme
RUGBY HOMEWORK:
1. Make sure you have a Rugby ball at home - Keep it on your bed. Play with it as much you can
2. Memorise Off-Side rules in Rugby

Water Break BRING BACK ALL EQUIPMENTS & BALLS End of Session

Post Session Self Reflection: For this first structured session players were responding positively. I could not insist enough on passing KF.

We need to practice this session again.
Overall Session
Assessment >> C
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 Attacking Player
Date & Time Saturday, March 1 - 10 A.M to 11: 30 A.M Equipment: 25 Cones - 2 Tackle Pads - 2 Tackle Bags
Defending Player
Location Shanghai Rugby F. Club (Pudong) 10 Rugby Balls
Rugby Ball
Age Group Under 13 (11 - 12 Y. old) Coach Dani FAYNOT Tel: *********** - [email protected]
Tackle Bag
Nb of Players 20 Assistant Coach Andy G. (IRB L1) + 2 senior players
Tackle Pad

Team Assessment
Session 2 Outline - RUNNING SKILLS After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

SESSION GENERAL OUTLINE:

A. EVASIVE RUNNING - SWERVING & SIDE STEP

B. RUNNING IN DEFENCE - FLAT DEFENCE

2 min BRIEFING: Ask Questions Related to Session Targets

Security Check

3 min WARM UP - SHADOW RUNNING

! Team of 4

! Snake running following first in line in all directions
! without contact with other groups

! ! Leader accelerates /decelerates at will

! !
3 min P.O.A
Go Forward
UNIT SKILLS Provide Support
WARM UP 2 - SHADOW RUNING - 1 BALL /TEAM
! Communication: Talk & Listen

Continuity
E

! Lines of 4 with 1 Ball - 4 m interval between each player
LOOK and SEE
! !
! All lines moves following coach
Keep constant distance between the
players
! Excellent Participation,
already in playing mood
move in 4 directions
Coordinate unit movement with P.O.D
! Passing the ball
passing of the ball Apply Pressure
Prevent Territory Gain
4 min! Support
!
WARM UP 2 - SHADOW RUNING ALTERNATE
Sideways only

Line 1 follow coach

Line 2 go opposite, Line 3 follow coach

Passing the ball

3 min Water Break Arrange next Session Area 75 minutes To Go

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 Team Assessment
Session 2 Outline - RUNNING
After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

12 min EVASIVE RUNNING CIRCUIT - SIDE STEP EVASIVE RUNNING (General)

! 4 Lines - 4 balls + Cone circuit

Ball in 2 hands
Side step / swerve - Accelerate

! Side step in front of each cone (right, left , right , left)
Move into space past defender

!!
! Loop around last cone - Come back to starting line and

! ! pass the ball to next in-line

SIDE STEP

! Run towards nearest defender (cone)

Change direction close to defender

PROGRESSION:
Add 1 defender with a
! Use ball to bring defender
Push sideways off right foot to go left.
tackling pad for the last
NYC

! Accelerate to take advantage of
defender hesitation.
P.O.A
Go Forward
BALL CARRIER

PENETRATOR
side step.

! Confusion about side
A must choose a side - stepping and Swerving
D must block him with
the T-Pad.

15 min EVASIVE RUNNING - SWERVE & PASS SWERVING

Run towards defender (cone)

3A & 2D - Running forward in 3 m wide corridors
Change direction away from defender by
A1 Side step in front of D1 ,Veer away right & accelerate veering away into outside space.
and pass to A2
Accelerate to take advantage of defender
hesitation.

A2 Side step D2, veer away left , accelerate and pass to
A3. A1-2-3 turn around and back to stating line
!
PASSING the Ball
Ball in 2 hands

Target area: Chest /front of receiver

P.O.A
Go Forward Defender should Go
Swing ball across hip
Provide Support forward to close the
Use full body chain mechanic to control BALL CARRIER
distance.

power and direction.

Back hand on the back under the ball

Continuity
! PLAYMAKER

PENETRATOR

! C

Defender try to block Good Job
Front hand on top for control
P.O.D FINISHER Attacking Opponent
Follow through finger pointed to Go Forward but No tackle.
receiver

!
RUNNING IN ATTACK -
Apply Pressure

SUPPORTING PLAYERS
Behind ball carrier - Communicate

Anticipate your role
Hands ready for pass or contact

Keep distance

Catch/pass continue support

3 min Water Break Arrange next Session Area 45 min to Go

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 Team Assessment
Session 2 Outline - RUNNING
After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.Defence

10 min RUNNING IN DEFENCE - FLAT DEFENCE RUNNING IN DEFENCE

! 40 x 15 m area

Run in anticipation of where play can
be entered into.

! Group of 6 - Running as a UNIT FLAT DEFENCE
Keep running line

! Following signal from 1 of the player (Defence leader),

Complement actions of partners

!
! the whole UNIT runs forward 10 m, backward 5 m,
forward 5 m until the 5th cone

FLAT DEFENCE
Chose your opponent

! When first group reach 3rd line, second group starts.
Communicate

! ! Intimidate opponent

! ! Target receiving shoulder (visualise)

Playmaker communicates movements

P.O.D
! Move as a unit
Keep distance between partners
Go Forward
Apply Pressure
DEFENCE LEADER

SUPPORTER

All players knees bent,
on their toes , keep C

Prevent Territory Gain moving. Communicate more!
Support

10 M

12 min EVASIVE RUNNING Vs FLAT DEFENCE FLAT DEFENCE

Communicate - Chose opponent
4A Vs 3D - 30 x 20 m area
Encourage A Team to
Intimidate - Show confidence

Clearing pass from Distributor - Attackers can Pass or Target receiving shoulder use all side steps we
Side step/swerve to score a try
Move as a unit practice in this
Defenders can tackle by touching both shoulders in the Run in anticipation
P.O.A session but also
same time. When Attackers are tackled they backward Reduce ball carriers options Go Forward Passing combinations
React and adjust to attacks to regain Provide Support BALL CARRIER

10 m

SUPPORTER

already practice in
possession.
Continuity
4 attempts to score
!
EVASIVE RUNNING - ATTACK
Apply Pressure
Score points
DISTRIBUTOR

PLAYMAKER

earlier sessions: Loop,
Dummy pass, jump
C

Clearing pass to
Ball in 2 hands

Take decision - Dare to Do
! DECOY

PENETRATOR

pass

! practice more

!
P.O.D FINISHER

Side step / swerve - Accelerate

Move into space past defender

Go Forward ! Make sure D team is
using flat defence
FR not clear

! Apply Pressure TACKLER

formation.

SUPPORTING PLAYERS-ATTACK
Behind ball carrier - Communicate

Prevent Territory Gain
Support !
Anticipate your role

Arrange 2 areas to
Hands ready for pass or contact
maximise players
Keep distance receive pass with pace practice.
going forward

Catch/pass continue support

3 min Water Break Arrange next Session Area 20 min to Go

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 Team Assessment
Session 2 Outline - RUNNING After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

10 min TEAM DEVELOPMENT In ATTACK P.O.A

! Team Play - No Kicking
Proper Alignment during all attacking
phases.

Gain Possession of Ball

! 10 vs 10 - Tackle OK but NO Ruck / No Mall

Communicate

Go Forward
Provide Support
! Game situation with coaching support on the back

Go forward

PASS the ball in good condition

!
Continuity
BALL CARRIER

SUPPORTER

! After Successful tackle from D, D becomes A

In DEFENCE
Apply Pressure
Score points
DISTRIBUTOR

PLAYMAKER

Focus on:
!
! Communicate
! DECOY
Evasive running and C

! Re-position the lines according to P.O.D PENETRATOR

FINISHER

passing for A Team

Flat defines for D. Re-alignments!

!
opposition

Proper tackles
Contest Possession
Go Forward
!
TACKLER

Team.
Apply Pressure
Prevent Territory Gain
Support
Regain Possession
Counter Attack

10 min TEAM PLAY

2 halves of 5 min

Scrum not contested

No Kicking / No Lineout
Players can experiment by themselves
all KF identified during training.
ALL P.O.A & P.O.D C

Apply principle please!

5 min WARM-DOWN
Slow jog while passing the ball
Stretch exercises on the pitch

2 min WRAP-UP
Ask Q
Next Session Theme
RUGBY HOMEWORK:
1. Passing your ball at home everyday at least 10 min
2. Kick & Catch (at home and outdoors) - Please don't break anything at home :>)

Water Break BRING BACK ALL EQUIPMENTS & BALLS End of Session

C
Post Session Self Reflection: Overall good session. I could not spend enough time on swerving and side steps KF. Most players will benefit from
Overall Session
more individual skills practice. Next time I should tale the less skilled players on the side to go in more details and make them work theirs basics
Assessment >>
again.

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 Attacking Player
Date & Time Saturday, March 15 - 10 A.M to 11: 30 A.M Equipment: 25 Cones - 2 Tackle Pads - 2 Tackle Bags
Defending Player
Location Shanghai Rugby F. Club (Pudong) 10 Rugby Balls
Rugby Ball
Age Group Under 13 (11 - 12 Y. old) Coach Dani FAYNOT Tel: *********** - [email protected]
Tackle Bag
Nb of Players 20 Assistant Coach Andy G. (IRB L1) + 2 senior players
Tackle Pad

Team Assessment
Session 2 Outline - CONTACT 1 After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

SESSION GENERAL OUTLINE:

A. TACKLING: SHOULDER FRONT TACKLE & SHOULDER SIDE TACKLE

B. EVASIVE RUNNING

C. MALLING

2 min BRIEFING: Ask Questions Related to Session Targets

Security Check

3 min WARM UP - RABBIT BULLDOG

! 10 x 10 area

! All players on their 4 foot
HIT
Run straight - 2 hands on the ball

! ! Target point of impact - Low

! ! Strong body position - Brace

Shoulder side on - Drive with legs
Players must be

! ! Contact ground Buttocks> Shoulder

well warmed up
before starting
! ! Protect ball - Position the ball

Back to feet ASAP
contact circuit.

! ! ! P.O.D Next player starts
after second hit.

7 min CONTACT CIRCUIT - 3 m from starting line
TACKLING
Prepare to contact: Strong Stable Low.

Contest Possession
Go Forward
PERFORATOR

TACKLER
Hit Pad with C

HIT - TACKLE - FALL Over the Ball Target impact area
Apply Pressure crossed arms on Uneven skills as a unit

! Head on the side Cheek to Cheek

Release tackled player (Bag) and back to
Regain Possession chest extend
arms as if player is
feet ASAP to contest possession.

!
FALLING over the Ball
positioning the ball.

Drive with legs on
Crouched > slide into ball on hip and hit - Stand up fast.
thigh

Grasp ball into body - Present /Pass

Back to feet ASAP

3 min Water Break Arrange next Session Area 75 minutes To Go

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 Team Assessment
Session 3 Outline - CONTACT 1
After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

10 min SHOULDER FRONT TACKLE SHOULDER FRONT TACKLE

Eyes up

2 Lines of 4 Players facing each other - 6 m distance
Strong Stable Low
Both A (Ball Carrier) and D (Tackler) face down
Target & Contact with shoulder on ball
carriers thighs

On signal A1 & D1 stand up, jog to each other

Squeeze arms around ball carriers legs

D1 Shoulder Front Tackle - Pops up and turn around A1
Brace on impact - Drive with legs until ball
carrier is on the ground
P.O.A Start a Step by Step
A1 practice Falling & ball presentation, counting loud Demonstration of
Release ball carrier
Go Forward
1,2,3, then stand up and pass the ball to A2

Back to feet ASAP ! Shoulder front tackle
A becomes D - D becomes A Contest for possession

! P.O.D TACKLER

BALL CARRIER
as well as Tackle and
Pop-up.

E

Contest Possession
FALLING in the TACKLE
Run straight - 2 hands on the ball

Go Forward ! Very good job

Protect ball - Elbows inside

Apply Pressure Pair players with
Strong body position - Brace

Prevent Territory Gain same size/weight
Contact ground Buttocks> back of
Shoulder

Turn towards team mates

Position the ball
Back to feet ASAP

12 min RUNNING SIDE TACKLE - 20 X 20 AREA SHOULDER SIDE TACKLE

! A runs around the cones, ball in 2 hands to score line

Eyes up

Target & Contact with shoulder on ball
! D must go thru the gate to tackle A before the score line
carriers thighs

! D tackles and Pops up to stand behind A, ready to

Head on the side
Squeeze arms around ball carriers legs

! contest the ball

Brace on impact and drive with legs until
ball carrier is on the ground

! A positions the ball for his support player. Both players
go back to starting point with ball
Release ball carrier

Make sure both A & D
! ! Role to finish on top of ball carrier P.O.A knows which side to
! !
Get back to feet

Contest for possession

Go Forward
! tackle:

! C

!
FALLING in the TACKLE
P.O.D
BALL CARRIER

TACKLER

In this exercise tackler E or NCY
Still some players left
has left chick in contact.

Run straight - 2 hands on the ball

Protect ball: tight to chest, elbows in to
Contest Possession
Go Forward !
Make players practice
behind in terms of
tackling skills and
sides
Apply Pressure confidence.
pop-up by group of 2
Strong body position - Brace
Prevent Territory Gain before starting drill.
Contact ground Buttocks> back of
Shoulder

Protect ball - Position the ball

Back to feet ASAP

3 min Water Break Arrange next Session Area 50 min to Go

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 Team Assessment
Session 3 Outline - CONTACT 1
After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

15 min EVASIVE RUNNING - SIDE TACKLE EVASIVE RUNNING (General)

! 3A VS 2D - 20 x 20

Ball in 2 hands

Side step / swerve - Accelerate

! A1 run forward, veer on the right - D1 shoulder side Move into space past defender

!
! tackle. A1 positions the ball

SHOULDER SIDE TACKLE
! A2 picks up the ball, run forward, side step veer right -
D2 shoulder side tackle. A2 positions the ball for A3 in
Eyes up

Target & Contact with shoulder on ball
P.O.A Sweeper must keep
enough space away
! support

carriers thighs

Go Forward
Provide Support
PLAYMAKER

PENETRATOR

from his defence to
! A3 picks up and dive to score Squeeze arms around ball carriers legs

Brace on impact and drive with legs until
Continuity FINISHER

!
have time to tackle

! ball carrier is on the ground

Apply Pressure
Score points Eventually:

second attacking line.

! C

Release ball carrier

Role to finish on top of ball carrier ! DECOY

!! ALTERNATIVE: Ball positioning!
Back to feet ASAP
P.O.D Use tackle Pads for
!
FALLING in the TACKLE
Contest Possession
Go Forward
TACKLER

defender to Hit
Attackers.

2 hands on the ball

Protect ball - Position the ball

Apply Pressure
Prevent Territory Gain
SWEEPER
!
Back to feet ASAP - Support

!
SUPPORTING PLAYERS-ATTACK
Behind ball carrier - Communicate

Run in anticipation

Pick-up ball - Go forward

12 min MAUL & PHASE PLAY MALING

Ball Carrier
4A Vs 3D - 15 x 20 m area

2 hands on ball

A1 Hit T-Pad 1, Drive with legs present the ball. A2 bind Target side of defender

to form a Mall, A3 provides support and distribute the Hit & drive with legs side on

ball to A4.
Position ball on the back available for P.O.A
team mates

A4 Go forward and hit T-Pad 2 - A3 provide support and
bind, A2 provides support and distribute to A1 score
!
Support players
Go Forward
Provide Support
BALL CARRIER

Re-explain the laws
of mauling: Bidding,
Continuity SUPPORTER
gates & offsides.
C

Enter by the gate
Secure ball/drive behind ball

Apply Pressure DISTRIBUTOR
! Good

Head & shoulder above hips

Drive forward - Safe Strong

Score points
! PLAYMAKER

PENETRATOR

Players are already
used to malling,
!
Too much
FINISHER

Move ball on the back of maul

!
P.O.D
Contest Possession !
DEFENDER

however it is crucial
to balance the groups
specialisation. Get
every players to be
Support Play Go Forward confident with all FR.
SUPPORT DEFENDER with skilled and less
1. Continue driving
Apply Pressure
2. Leave the mall with the ball
Prevent Territory Gain skilled players.
3. Pass

!
End of the mall all players reposition for
Support

support Next Phase.

3 min Water Break Arrange next Session Area 20 min to Go

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 Team Assessment
Session 3 Outline - CONTACT 1 After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

10 min TEAM DEVELOPMENT In ATTACK

P.O.A
! Team Play - No Kicking
Proper Alignment during all attacking
phases.
Gain Possession of Ball
! 10 vs 10
Communicate
Go Forward

! NO Tackle / NO Ruck - ONLY Malls

Go forward

PASS the ball in good condition

!
Provide Support
Continuity
BALL CARRIER

! Game situation with coaching support on the back

In DEFENCE
Apply Pressure
SUPPORTER

DISTRIBUTOR
Focus on:
!
! Communicate

Score points
! PLAYMAKER

DECOY
Evasive running and E

! Re-position the lines according to
opposition
P.O.D PENETRATOR
passing for A Team
Skills well applied in
! Proper mauls

SUPPORT
Contest Possession
Go Forward
FINISHER

! Flat defence for D.
Team.
situations.

TACKLER

Apply Pressure
Prevent Territory Gain
Support
Regain Possession
Counter Attack

10 min TEAM PLAY

2 halves of 5 min

Scrum not contested

Lineouts without Lifters

Players can experiment by themselves
all KF identified during training.
ALL P.O.A & P.O.D E

No Kicking

5 min WARM-DOWN
Slow jog while passing the ball
Stretch exercises on the pitch

2 min WRAP-UP
Ask Q
Next Session Theme
RUGBY HOMEWORK:
1. FIND the P.O.A in Rugby
2. Passing the ball at home

Water Break BRING BACK ALL EQUIPMENTS & BALLS End of Session

Post Session Self Reflection: A very good session. Muddy soft pitch perfect for tackling. Players were very involved and I was full of energy !
Good day at the office.
Overall Session
Assessment >> E
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 Attacking Player
Date & Time Saturday, March 22 - 10 A.M to 11: 30 A.M Equipment: 25 Cones - 2 Tackle Pads - 2 Tackle Bags
Defending Player
Location Shanghai Rugby F. Club (Pudong) 10 Rugby Balls
Rugby Ball
Age Group Under 13 (11 - 12 Y. old) Coach Dani FAYNOT Tel: *********** - [email protected]
Tackle Bag
Nb of Players 20 Assistant Coach Andy G. (IRB L1) + 2 senior players
Tackle Pad

Team Assessment
Session 4 Outline - HANDLING 2 After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

SESSION GENERAL OUTLINE:

A. PUNT KICK & CATCHING

B. BACK LINE DEFENCE

C. MAULING & CONTINUITY

2 min BRIEFING: Ask Questions Related to Session Targets

Security Check

3 min WARM UP - TENNIS RUGBY - 2 squares of 10 x 10

! Team of 6 - Punt Kick the ball to Opponent area

! Receiving team must catch - 3 passes and Kick back

! 2 points for miss catch - 1 Point for catch after rebound
P.O.A
! ! Gain Possession of Ball

! ! Go Forward
Provide Support Progression:
! !
Let Player experiment their own
kicking / catching.
!
Continuity
Apply Pressure
!
PROGRESSION: With Functional Roles KICKER
Identify FR:
7 min Debrief main KF after the warm up:
Hold the ball for a kick?

Score points
! JUMPER/CATCHER
1. Sweeper
C

SUPPORTER
2. Catcher
Very messy with FR but
Kicking technique?
P.O.D DISTRIBUTOR
3. Support
good implicit game
Ball trajectory?
Contest Possession PLAYMAKER 4. Distributor
situation
Who catches the ball?

Go Forward
How to catch?
5. Playmaker

Apply Pressure
Roles of other players?
Prevent Territory Gain
6. Kicker
Support
Regain Possession
Counter Attack

3 min Water Break Arrange next Session Area 75 minutes To Go

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 Team Assessment
Session 4 Outline - HANDLING 2
After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

10 min KICKING & CATCHING - PUNT KICK PUNT KICK After catching TURN to
! Group of 2 pairs - On both sides of a center line.

Balanced, Stable, Strong position

Opposite shoulder forward

your back to avoid
KNOCK OFF if you
! Punt Kick across - Catch and pass to support who Punt ball in 2 hands - 1 point to the foot
miss the catch

!!
! Kicks back
Arms extended - Tall - Head forward

Non-kicking foot inline with target

! Gradually increasing the distance

Contact with boot laces - Toes down

Move to target - Follow through

!!
! PROGRESSION
When players are comfortable with technique, start a
Low - Middle - High !!
! distance accuracy challenge working together. Missed catch,
According to point of impact and level of
the foot at impact
P.O.A
! 5 meters forward.
! Apply Pressure
KICKER

!!
CATCHING Kicked Ball
Communicate loud Mikes ball

! CATCHER becoming Soft SPOT - Punt K C

Move under the ball - Eyes on ball

P.O.D Nice progress
!
Catch on ground: If Time & Space
Regain Possession
Counter Attack
DISTRIBUTOR

SUPPORTER

Underneath ball - Strong stable

Hips towards opponents

Aim with hands in triangle arm
extended - Elbows together

Catch at eyes level bring into body

Jumping:
Forward - Time jump 1 foot Sideways

Knee up protection - Brace

SPIRAL KICK
Catch - Move/pass

!!
12 min BACK LINE DEFENCE - 20 X 30 AREA RUNNIG IN ATTACK
Go Forward

By pairs, both players face down - Stand up on signal
Chase the kick - Speed

Yellow (A1) Kick the ball towards score line and Go Read the ball rebounds

forward to pick-up and score
Keep eyes on opposition

Pick-up the ball to score
P.O.A
Blue (D) Go forward picks-up the ball and counter ! Go Forward
attacks - Yellow become first defender and try to tackle

Players back to starting line and exchange roles
If defence regains the ball
Tackle and regain possession

! KICKER

SWEEPER
Step 1: PUNT KICK


! P.O.D
PENETRATOR
Step 2: GRUBBER KICK

!
BACK LINE DEFENCE
Regain Possession
Counter Attack
TACKLER

! NYC

Scanning skills
! PLAYMAKER?

PROGRESSION:
Not coming easily and
Defend space - Cover back field

Read ball rebounds - Pick-up ball
P.O.D Phase 2 !
FR are changing fast
Both players contest
the ball to score or
counter attack.
naturally for all players

Regain possession
Contest Possession
!
COUNTER ATTACK
Go Forward
Apply Pressure
according to situation!

One-on-one skills Prevent Territory Gain

Take decision - Attack space

Evasive running

!
3 min Water Break Arrange next Session Area 50 min to Go

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 Team Assessment
Session 4 Outline - HANDLING 2
After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

12 BACK 3 COUNTER ATTACK - SPRINT TO SUPPORT RUNNIG IN ATTACK

Go Forward
3D (To counter attack) Vs 3A - 20 x 20

Chase the kick - Speed

2D (11/14) face down - 15 facing the game (sweeper)
Read the ball rebounds
Explanation &
Keep eyes on opposition
On signal: A grubber kick towards score line, D2 stands Demonstration of
up and sprints back to support
Communicate
P.O.A
Attack space quickly confidence Gain Possession of Ball
GRUBBER KICK
KICKER

15 picks up the ball and counter attacks
before the drill.

D1 & D2 tackle ! support
Go Forward
Provide Support
SUPPORTER

! !
COUNTER ATTACK Continuity SWEEPER
Warn players to be
Trust in teammates & support
Apply Pressure DISTRIBUTOR
careful and avoid
Communicate
Score points or
collisions with other
One-on-one skills - Support skills

Cover back field - Take decisions

! PLAYMAKER

PENETRATOR

player.

! E

!
Support Players in Counter Attack
P.O.D
Contest Possession
FINISHER

! Having said this,
Yes!

Re-position for Support & Go forward

Go Forward Eventually:
other players running
Apply Pressure DECOY

Provide options to ball carrier

Communicate
Prevent Territory Gain !! for their ball is part
of the learning
Attack space
Support
!
RUNNING IN DEFENCE
Regain Possession TACKLER
situation.

!
Counter Attack Chaos triggers
Run forward in anticipation of where play
can be entered into
adaptation!
Read the ball rebounds
Communicate

Complement actions of partners

15 min QUICK SCISSOR - 2 Vs 2 - 20 x 10 m wide area RUNNING in ATTACK

! A1 Fix D1 & Pass to A2

Scan the defence to adjust attacking
space
P.O.A
! A2 Go forward between Defenders to bring and fix D2
A1 Fix defender on the outside Gain Possession of Ball

! A2 screen pass to A1 who go on his back and score on

Make decisive change of direction

A2 fixes defender on the inside
Go Forward
Provide Support
! the outside
Clean Soft pop-up for second pass

A1 runs flat on the back and take outside
Continuity
BALL CARRIER

! ! with pace and acceleration

Apply Pressure
Score points SUPPORTER
Defence must play
! RUNNING in DEFENCE
! PLAYMAKER

PENETRATOR

the game and react NYC

! Go forward to put pressure on A-Team

!
P.O.D
Contest Possession
FINISHER

!
properly by trying to
tackle the ball carrier.

Session to be reviewed
again - Some good
Go Forward phases
DEFENDER

Apply Pressure SUPPORT DEFENDER
Prevent Territory Gain
Support
Regain Possession
Counter Attack

3 min Water Break Arrange next Session Area 20 min to Go

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 Team Assessment
Session 4 Outline - HANDLING 2 After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

10 min TEAM DEVELOPMENT In ATTACK P.O.A

! Team Play - No Kicking
Proper Alignment during all attacking
phases.

Gain Possession of Ball
Go Forward
! 10 vs 10
Communicate

Provide Support BALL CARRIER

! Tackle & Mall OK - NO Rucks
Go forward

PASS the ball in good condition

Continuity
Apply Pressure
SUPPORTER

DISTRIBUTOR

! Kicking only on restart
Apply P.O.A

! Score points PLAYMAKER

Focus on:
!
! Game situation with coaching support on the back In DEFENCE ! DECOY

PENETRATOR
Evasive running and C

! Communicate

Re-position the lines according to
P.O.D
Contest Possession
FINISHER

!
passing for A Team

Flat defence for D.
Flat defines not yet
clear for all players
! opposition

Proper mauls driving forward

Go Forward
Apply Pressure
TACKLER

DEFENDER

Team.

Proper tackles

Prevent Territory Gain SUPPORT DEFENDER
SUPPORT
Support
Regain Possession
Counter Attack

10 min TEAM PLAY

2 halves of 5 min

Scrum not contested

Lineout without Lifters

Players can experiment by themselves
all KF identified during training.
ALL P.O.A & P.O.D C

Could use more kicks
Grubber kicks allowed

Kicking on restart

5 min WARM-DOWN
Slow jog while passing the ball
Stretch exercises on the pitch

2 min WRAP-UP
Ask Q
Next Session Theme
RUGBY HOMEWORK:
1. FIND the P.O.D in Rugby
2. Memorise P.O.A

Water Break BRING BACK ALL EQUIPMENTS & BALLS End of Session

C
Post Session Self Reflection: I am not very happy with my coaching performance in terms of delivery.

Overall Session
Quick scissor drill is too advanced for my players. Only a few could do it properly. On the other hand, It opens the door and open their eyes Assessment >>
about attacking possibilities.

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 Attacking Player
Date & Time Saturday, March 29 - 10 A.M to 11: 30 A.M Equipment: 25 Cones - 2 Tackle Pads - 2 Tackle Bags
Defending Player
Location Shanghai Rugby F. Club (Pudong) 10 Rugby Balls
Rugby Ball
Age Group Under 13 (11 - 12 Y. old) Coach Dani FAYNOT Tel: *********** - [email protected]
Tackle Bag
Nb of Players 20 Assistant Coach Andy G. (IRB L1) + 2 senior players
Tackle Pad

Team Assessment
Session 5 Outline - CONTACT 2 After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

SESSION GENERAL OUTLINE:

A. TACKLING from BEHIND

B. RUCKING

C. SCRUMMAGING

D. Introduction to LINEOUT - Starting attacks from Lineout.

2 min BRIEFING: Ask Questions Related to Session Targets

Security Check

5 min WARM UP - RABBIT BULLDOG

! 2 Areas of 10 x 10 m - All players on 4 foot :>)
! !
! !
! ! DEFENDER

! ! PENETRATOR

!!
! ! P.O.A
! ! Go Forward
! !!
! ! ! !! E

! ! P.O.D
Apply Pressure !! Very good participation

! ! Prevent Territory Gain

!!
! WARM UP Progression - TACKLE BAG Practice
Support

! 2 Tackle Bags - 3 m from starting cone

SHOULDER FRONT TACKLE
Eyes up

TACKLER

5 min Start face down - On signal Left or Right Strong Stable Low

Target & Contact with shoulder on

Squeeze arms around

Brace on impact and drive with legs

Release bag

Get back to feet ASAP

3 min Water Break Arrange next Session Area 75 minutes To Go

!19
 Team Assessment
Session 5 Outline - CONTACT 2
After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

12 min TACKLE from BEHIND BALL CARRIER

! 1 vs 1 - 10 x 5 m area

Pick up the ball in one movement

Go forward with pace

! A1 Go forward - Pick the ball on the ground to score
Back to feet ASAP after tackle

!
! D1 Chase A1 and tackle before A1 can score

TACKLING from BEHIND
P.O.A
Gain Possession of Ball
! After tackle, D pop-up ready to contest the ball
Chase ball carrier until diving distance

Wrap arms around hips/legs

Go Forward
!
! Both players back to starting line and swap roles
Head on the side - Contact with
P.O.D For safety, make sure
! shoulder

Squeeze arms tight and slide down ball Contest Possession BALL CARRIER

! Ball Carrier do not
C

! carriers body

Tackler pulls arms towards him until ball
Go Forward
Apply Pressure TACKLER
slow down after
picking the ball.
!!! Head Position
carrier is on the ground
Prevent Territory Gain
Finish on top of ball carrier Support
Pop-Up - Back to feet and contest
Regain Possession
!
!! Keep head on the side during the
Counter Attack

whole tackle

15 min RUCKS & ROLL RUCKING

Ball carrier presents the ball in
4A Vs 2D - 15 x 5 m wide area

direction of the team

A1 Hit T-Pad 1, Drive with legs present the ball. A2 bind
to form a Mall, A3 provides support and distribute the
!
Arriving players
ball to A4

P.O.A
Low Strong Stable position
Gain Possession of Ball
A4 Go forward and hit T-Pad 2 - A3 provide support and Head & shoulder above hips at all time

Go Forward
bind, A2 provides support and distribute to A1 score Join ruck from the gate (behind foot of
Provide Support
hindmost team mate bound to the mall

Continuity
Clear the mall
Apply Pressure BALL CARRIER

Drive with legs behind the ball
! Score points SUPPORTER
Arrange 3 areas with C

Supporting players outside the mall ! DISTRIBUTOR

PLAYMAKER

assistant coach to Need to speed up
Get Distributor in a proper position

Clearing pass to Playmaker

P.O.D
Contest Possession
!
DEFENDER

maximise playing
time.
between phases and
faster repositioning

Go forward to next phase Go Forward SUPPORT DEFENDER
Apply Pressure
Prevent Territory Gain
Support
Regain Possession
Counter Attack

3 min Water Break 45 min to Go

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 Team Assessment
Session 5 Outline - CONTACT 2
After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

12 min SCRUM - INTRODUCTION - DISTRIBUTION SCRUMMAGING 3 front Only

! 3 VS 3 - No contest

Strong stable position

Bind legally, strongly, safely, both
! STEP by STEP Explanation
horizontally

P.O.A
! Attacking Line & Defending Line

Perform correct sequence

! Gain Possession of Ball
! Each player must announce his FR Scrum Half
Throw the ball straight down the middle
Go Forward
Provide Support
BALL THROWER

JUMPER / CATCHER
Detail sequence:
! Free play to score Continuity SUPPORTER
1. Crouch
C

! Apply Pressure
Score points
DISTRIBUTOR

PLAYMAKER

2. Bind

3. Set

Scrum are ok,
introduction ok

! ! DECOY

PENETRATOR
! but

attacking/defending
P.O.D FINISHER
Re-Explain:
Go Forward
Apply Pressure
!
DEFENDER

Distance 5 m

Off-sides
lines concept not yet
clear.
Prevent Territory Gain SUPPORT DEFENDER
Support
Regain Possession

10 min INTRODUCTION to LINEOUT TROWING THE BALL

Stable stance - Feet outside shoulders

7A Vs 3D - 10 x 20 m wide area
2 hand grip on ball - Behind head,
A1 Touch Throws - A2 & A3 Jump Catch Pass
spinning towards target

3 levels release: Back Overhead Front

A-Team Attacks the score line
Elbows tucked - Follow thru
P.O.A
D-Team Defends to regain Possession !
LINEOUT
Gain Possession of Ball
A-TEAM
Go Forward
Communicate BALL THROWER
Precision catching

Provide Support
Effective 2 legs jump
JUMPER / CATCHER
Clean Pass

Continuity SUPPORTER

Catch at full height arm extended
Apply Pressure Fast Distribution

Deliver ball accurately
DISTRIBUTOR

Score points Go Forward

Provide Support

! ! PLAYMAKER

DECOY
! NYC

P.O.D PENETRATOR
D-TEAM Need more practice
ATTACKING from LINEOUT
FINISHER



Communication

Precision catching
Contest Possession
Go Forward
!
DEFENDER

Adjust defensive
line positioning

Clean Pass
Apply Pressure SUPPORT DEFENDER Go forward

Fast Distribution Prevent Territory Gain
Go Forward
Support
Receive ball while running with pace Regain Possession
Attack Space

3 min Water Break 20 min to Go

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 Team Assessment
Session 5 Outline - CONTACT 2
After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

20 min TEAM DEVELOPMENT

! Team Play - No Kicking
! 10 vs 100 0 2 halves of 10 min
P.O.A
! Scrum not contested

Gain Possession of Ball
Go Forward
! Lineouts without Lifters
Provide Support
BALL CARRIER

! Grubber kicks allowed
Continuity
Apply Pressure
SUPPORTER

Focus on: C

! Kicking on restart
Score points
!
DISTRIBUTOR

PLAYMAKER
! OK BUT

! Tackle - Mall - Rucks OK Players can experiment by themselves
all KF identified during training. P.O.D
DECOY

PENETRATOR

Evasive running and
passing for A Team
Some players are NOT
in a FR at all timer. We
Game situation with coaching support on the back FINISHER
Flat defines for D.
Contest Possession
Go Forward
!
TACKLER

Team. need more involvement
, not only with the ball.
Apply Pressure
Prevent Territory Gain
Support
Regain Possession
Counter Attack

5 min WARM-DOWN
Slow jog while passing the ball
Stretch exercises on the pitch

2 min WRAP-UP
Ask Q
Next Session Theme

RUGBY HOMEWORK:
1. Pass, Kick & Catch everyday at home.
2. Practice push-ups with the ball at home (as practice during training session)

Water Break BRING BACK ALL EQUIPMENTS & BALLS End of Session

Post Session Self Reflection: Team is starting to follow some structured movement during Team play. This should always be my ultimate target.
Overall Session
Assessment >>
C
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 Attacking Player
Date & Time Saturday, April 05 - 10 A.M to 11: 30 A.M Equipment: 25 Cones - 2 Tackle Pads - 2 Tackle Bags
Defending Player
Location Shanghai Rugby F. Club (Pudong) 10 Rugby Balls
Rugby Ball
Age Group Under 13 (11 - 12 Y. old) Coach Dani FAYNOT Tel: *********** - [email protected]
Tackle Bag
Nb of Players 20 Assistant Coach Andy G. (IRB L1) + 2 senior players
Tackle Pad

Team Assessment
Session 6 Outline - PHASE PLAY & CONTINUITY After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

SESSION GENERAL OUTLINE:

A. GAIN LINE - TACKLE LINE

B. DRIFT DEFENCE

C. COUNTER ATTACK

2 min BRIEFING: Ask Questions Related to Session Targets

Security Check

5 min WARM UP - LINEOUT BALL CATCHING

! 1. 2 Teams of 6 - 15 x 10 m area
! Lineout throw

TROWING THE BALL
! Catch the ball, secure and pass = 1 point
Stable stance - Feet outside shoulders
P.O.A
! First to 10 points

2 hand grip on ball - Behind head,
spinning towards target

Gain Possession of Ball

! ! 3 levels release: Back Overhead Front

Elbows tucked - Follow thru

Go Forward
Provide Support BALL THROWER

5 min 2. New objective: Catch behind Score line
Lineout throw

!
LINEOUT
Continuity
Apply Pressure
JUMPER / CATCHER

SUPPORTER

Score points DISTRIBUTOR

Catch or tap the ball, distribute and pass to score

Communicate
Effective 2 legs jump
! PLAYMAKER

DECOY

Organise 2 playing
area to maximise C

Rules: 2 steps only - Pass any direction - No overhead Catch at full height with arm extended
P.O.D PENETRATOR
playing time ok
Deliver ball accurately

pass
!
ATTACKING from LINEOUT

Contest Possession
Go Forward
FINISHER

!
Apply Pressure DEFENDER

Communication
Prevent Territory Gain SUPPORT DEFENDER
Precision catching

Support
Clean Pass

Fast Distribution
Regain Possession
Go Forward
Counter Attack

3 min Water Break Arrange next Session Area 75 minutes To Go

!23
 Team Assessment
Session 6 Outline - PHASE PLAY & CONTINUITY
After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

10 min EVASIVE RUNNING - SIDE STEP OR SWERVE BACK-LINE ATTACK

Communicate

3A & 2D - 15 x 10 m wide area

Take space to isolate defenders

No tackle - Only try
A1 run forward, fix D1, and choose to side step or veer Align to give time to pass
to catch attacking
away, then pass the ball to A2 or A3
Retain alignment as going forward
Opponent

D2 sweep in the space of new attacking line to tackle

Draw opposition D before passing

Pass in front of next back (easy to
P.O.A
Go Forward
!
Sweeper must keep
A2 (or A3) go forward, side step or veer away and pass catch good vision)
Provide Support enough space away
to A3 (or A2) for scoring Create gap before tackle line
Continuity PLAYMAKER
from his defence to
Enter gap with pace Apply Pressure PENETRATOR 1 & 2

Put disorder and surprise D-Team
Score points DECOY

have time to tackle
C

Accelerate through gap
Use support players

! FINISHER

!
second attacking line.

! Attack ok

!
BACK-LINE DEFENCE
P.O.D
Go Forward
TACKLER

SWEEPER
ALTERNATIVE:
Use tackle Pads for
Defence positioning to
be trained again

Align with slight angle back

Apply Pressure
Prevent Territory Gain
defender to Hit
D outside shoulder to A inside shoulder

Attackers.

Defend space Support
Regain Possession !
Player should start to
play with various
options freely.

12 min CATCHING & COUNTER ATTACK COUNTER ATTACK

Trust in teammates & support

4 A Vs 3 Defender
Communicate
Yellow kicks a high ball - Blue catches and counter- One-on-one skills - Support skills

attacks
Cover back field - Take decisions

All attacking combinations allowed but !! P.O.A KICKER

ATTACKERS MUST GO FORWARD BACK-LINE DEFENCE Gain Possession of Ball
Go Forward
!
CATCHER

Align with slight angle back
Yellow puts pressure on Blue without full tackle
Provide Support DISTRIBUTOR

! Keep alignment moving forward

D outside shoulder to A inside Continuity PLAY MAKER

SUPPORT
Make players to
PROGRESSION: Add DECOY shoulder Apply Pressure
FINISHER
realise that they need NYC

Run on angle from inside ball carrier

Tackle ball carrier with the ball

Score points
! !
Add:
to run FORWARD Easy for some players,
very difficult for some!
with the ball or pass.
If player has passed: SUPPORT, run P.O.D DECOY

back
! Go Forward
Apply Pressure
PENETRATOR

!
Prevent Territory Gain DEFENDER

Support SUPPORT DEFENDER

3 min Water Break 50 min to Go

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 Team Assessment
Session 6 Outline - PHASE PLAY & CONTINUITY
After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

15 min PUSH UP the GAIN LINE - DRIFT DEFENCE DRIFT DEFENCE

! 20 x 30 m wide area - 1 cone every 5 m (gain line)
Deep alignment
Position on receiving shoulder (Attacker
! 5 A VS 4D
right shoulder in this case)

! Clearing pass & Attack Going Forward to Gain territory

Go forward to regain space
Drift as a unit to push attacking team to
P.O.A
! Defence Go forward and try to protect space

! touch line.
Go Forward
Provide Support Make player identify
! Attack must push the Gain Line forward each phase and
RUNNING IN ATTACK Continuity DISTRIBUTOR

clearly Tackle Line &
! score
Keep eyes on opposition

Communicate

Apply Pressure
Score points
PLAYMAKER

Gain Line

! NYC

! Change pace

Go forward & Attack space quickly with
! DECOY

PENETRATOR

FINISHER

1 Coach focus on
Need more practice
Attacking Team.

confidence and support

Target score line

P.O.D
Contest Possession ! ! but not bad for a first
time
!
RUNNING IN ATTACK - SUPPORTING
Go Forward
Apply Pressure
DEFENDER

SUPPORT DEFENDER
1 Coach focus on
Drift defence with D.
PLAYERS Prevent Territory Gain Team.
Behind ball carrier - Communicate Support
Anticipate your role Regain Possession
Hands ready for pass or contact

Keep distance
Catch/pass continue support

12 min TOUCH MALL & TOUCH RUCK - SUPPORT PLAY CONTINUITY

Taking contact ONLY if cannot evade or
6A Vs 4D - 15 x 20 m wide area - 5 Attempts to score
pass

Players are free to pass or penetrate the defence
Go forward in contact situation

Encourage A Team to
If contact is inevitable, force defender to use all side steps we
2 players must bind without pushing before 3rd player make side on tackle and offload pass.
P.O.A practice in this
decide to become Distributor or Playmaker Go Forward
If offload not possible, go to the ground session but also
and present ball
Provide Support Passing combinations
BALL CARRIER

Support players focus on Continuity SUPPORTER
already practice in
CONTINUITY. Apply Pressure DISTRIBUTOR
earlier sessions: Loop,
Provide options & Communicate
Score points PLAYMAKER

! ! DECOY

Dummy pass, jump
pass

C

CONTINUITY in DEFENCE P.O.D PENETRATOR

FINISHER
! Good job, good

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Go forward to Apply pressure and
prevent territory gain.
Contest Possession
! Make sure D team is
creativity

!
RUNNING IN DEFENCE
Go Forward
Apply Pressure
DEFENDER

SUPPORT DEFENDER
using flat defence
formation.

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Run in anticipation of where play can
be entered into.
Prevent Territory Gain
Support !
Regain Possession Arrange 2 areas to
Adjust to attacking team movement
maximise players
Communicate

practice.
Complement actions of partners

3 min Water Break 20 min to Go

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 Team Assessment
Session 6 Outline - PHASE PLAY & CONTINUITY
After Session
TIME Principles Of Attack
ACTIVITY KEY FACTORS FUNCTIONAL ROLES REMARKS E - C - NYC
(mins) P.O.D

10 min TEAM DEVELOPMENT

! Team Play - No Kicking
P.O.A
! 10 vs 10
Gain Possession of Ball
! 2 halves of 10 min
Go Forward

! Scrum not contested

Provide Support
Continuity
BALL CARRIER

! Lineouts without Lifters

Apply Pressure
SUPPORTER

DISTRIBUTOR
Focus on:
! Grubber kicks allowed
Score points
! PLAYMAKER
!
! Kicking on restart

Players can experiment by themselves
all KF identified during training.
DECOY

PENETRATOR

Evasive running and
passing for A Team

E

P.O.D very good play
FINISHER

Tackle - Mall - Rucks OK
Game situation with coaching support on the back
Contest Possession
Go Forward
!
TACKLER

Flat defines for D.
Team.
Apply Pressure
Prevent Territory Gain
Support
Regain Possession
Counter Attack

5 min WARM-DOWN
Slow jog while passing the ball
Stretch exercises on the pitch

2 min WRAP-UP
Ask Q
Next Session Theme

RUGBY HOMEWORK:
1. Memorise P.O.D in Rugby
2. Rugby ball abs exercise at home (As practiced during training session)

Water Break BRING BACK ALL EQUIPMENTS & BALLS End of Session

Post Session Self Reflection: Ok session delivery from my part.

However, I should have concentrate only on the drift defence drill as it was the first time my players were introduced to this concept, and spend
more time on it. This session must be repeated for some parts of it. Team was having real fun during team play. After 6 sessions, I am getting more
and more on the Key Factor which was one of my area of improvement. Keep it up!
Overall Session
Assessment >> C
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