Brian’s coaching tip No. 8

LEARN TO SIDE STEP

 

As you approach the tackler , decide which direction you are aiming to run past them.

Shorten your stride to get your timing and balancing right. Step wide with your outside leg, placing your body weight onto that leg as if you are set to change direction that way. Some players slow down slightly to lull the defender.

Brian’s Coaching Tip No.7

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Hi guys,

Tip for this month is simple ‘Go Forward’.

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When playing tag rugby always remember that the best way to play is forward! A quick sprint or run towards the try line,even if an odd time you need to play selfish.

Reversing with possession is a big mistake, the idea is to gain ground not lose it.

Once your tag is taken get back on the ball immediately. Next move get quick ball out to the rest of the team and it’s particularly good to get the ball out wide, so see if you can create some space(avoid going sideways having possession).

Keep eyes up going forward and maximize on your use of 6 tackles. Ideally use 1-3 tackles to advance forward then maybe use the quick ball for 4-6 going forward and wide.

Brian – RARC Member Since 2014

Brian’s Coaching Tip No.6

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Hi guys,

The tip for this month may seem like a small thing to practice but it’s a big deal when it comes to the game and it can make or break a side. It’s called COMMUNICATION!

You can’t just run a play or set up a defense if you are not talking to your teammates. If you are playing a kick and not talking to your team CHANCES are you may lose the ball upsetting the flow. The same goes for setting up a play.

Make sure you call for the ball beforehand and let your team know which way you are going that way you will be assured of support. Defense call the guy you are marking and tell the rest of the team to shift either left or right etc….

Brian – RARC Member Since 2014

Brian’s Coach Tip No. 5

Setting up defense

When you are on a defense line inside of a player on the other team, call out the colour(name or number of player) and stay with them. If they move across immediately tell your team to shift over to you or he is yours , make a shorter defensive line instead of a long line across the field and just shift with the play it will make it easier to defend against the opposing team.

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Brian’s Coaching Tips No. 4

Anticipate tackle – ready for reset

Players should be constantly scanning the opposition attackers to see where the threat is likely to come from and anticipating the likely attack, take the tackle do not run to far away from the mark. Get a quick reset to catch the other team (3 part play) and use the other 2 plays to go wide always remember to use your backs and gain momentum to make ground.

 

The Royal Arsenal Rugby Club practice tag twice a week.

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Brian’s Coaching Tips No. 3

When you have possession of the ball always look around you while running to see where there is a gap and who is in support. Try to use your supporting players by sticking close by and not away from them. This means you have a better chance to score a try if you have support inside or outside of you. Using a dummy runner for a quick pass around the corner or a kick through, will provide further options to be successful.

Brian’s coaching tips No. 2

When you are defending as a team there will be time that you will be facing a ‘two on one’ which means you need to defend two people at the same time by yourself.

Don’t panic, never fall back or retreat and look for help in the last minute, it’s up to you to make the best of an overwhelming situation.

Give them all the space they need and attack the player with the ball and hope they make a mistake, maybe you can get an interception if the player decides to pass the rugby ball. Most importantly always be on the front foot and again never retreat backwards.

 

Good Luck!

 

Brian Campbell – RARC