Course contents
Ex Rugby Site Manager and Otago coach Ben Herring’s emphasis is on good basic technique, and enjoyment, for coaches to follow, with new players and new coaches to use.
Core strength is a key element in building a strong platform at the breakdown. It also helps protect the kids at the breakdown engagement.
Watch Ben introduce young players into contact and explain how it’s possible for them to be powerful through contact.
Young players enjoy the feeling of being able to push other players away to gain possession.
Rugby Site Founder Brendon Ratcliffe expertly explains the key techniques for young players to retain possession when carrying the ball into contact and placing the ball when going to ground.
Winning the breakdown is fundamental to winning a rugby game.
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Your ball carrier has successfully taken the ball into contact, now The Rugby Site founder, Brendon Ratcliffe shows how to dominate the clear out.
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From the community
Great 3 steps for entering the breakdown for youngsters
Great informative plan for our U11’s thanks.
First video and very simple and straight forward. Excellent for my team and good coaching pointers for me.
