Speed and Agility
Speed and agility are the holy grail of modern rugby. But rugby speed is more than running the 100m in less than 10 seconds, and player agility is not just swerving past opponents at pace.
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Rugby drills to maximise player pace
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It is said that a good "big un" will always beat a good "small un". The same is true of a good fast "un," so it's worth spending time on rugby drills and games that will boost players' speed and acceleration skills.
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Acceleration tips for defenders
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Give your team a defensive boost with the techniques and skills used by sprinters.
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Prepare for Speed
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Two warm up sessions to help your players cover the ground faster during the match.
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Getting Back in the Game After the Tackle
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A player on the ground can't play rugby. So how do you go about getting up and back into the game?
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The Need for Speed
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Two keys to the sprint start by Doug McClymont, sports biomechanist.
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Lateral Skipping - Training for When Straight Speed isn't Enough
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Lateral skipping helps build up the power in the legs, so the player is able to move sideways at speed and to sidestep.
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Drills for quick decisions
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Reacting to unusual situations and making quick decisions is crucial for all players. Developing these skills is not easy, but using speed-strategy training drills will get your players thinking faster.
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Rugby coaching tips for speed drills
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You need to work on your rugby players' speed constantly during the rugby season, but you also need to train for speed in the off-season. Rugby speed drills work well if you follow these simple rules and coaching tips: