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Specialist Skills Coaching Resource Specialist Skills Coaching Resource 1 Introduction Introduction What are specialist skills? Position specific skills that make the game function. Specialist skills, such as the lineout throw must be practiced regularly in order to Kicking from Hand.........................................................................................................4 be effective. Place Kicking.........................................................................................................................18 What age group is this resource aimed at? The resource has been developed for coaches working with Scrum...............................................................................................................................................28 players of U16 - senior level. However, many of the skills can be coached as soon as players start to play rugby, e.g. the clearing Scrum-Half Play...............................................................................................................38 pass. How can specialist skills be introduced at my club/school? Role of 1st Receiver.....................................................................................................78 Perfect practice makes perfect – therefore, it is important for these Lineout..............................................................................................................................................94 skills to be planned into training sessions in a systematic fashion. Many clubs and schools have started delivering individual skills sessions prior to team training (e.g. 6.30 - 7.00pm = skills, 7.00 - 8.30pm = team training). Alternatively, some have chosen to run separate skills sessions at a different time from team training, thus allowing complete focus on these important areas of the game. For coaches requiring support please contact your regional Coach Development Officer (see back of details). 3 Kicking from Hand Step 3: Ball Drop • Hold the ball as straight as possible Step 1: Hand Position (end-over-end kick) arms outstretched • Hold the ball vertically arms • Right hand on bottom of the ball, left outstretched hand on top • Tilt the ball slightly forwards • Opposite hands for left foot kickers • Right hand as near to the bottom of Step 4: Contact the ball as possible, left hand near the top • Maintain body posture • Opposite hands for left foot kickers • Point toe of kicking Foot • Drive kicking leg towards the ball Step 1: Hand Position (spiral kick) • Execute correct ball drop • Hold the ball as straight as possible • Maintain body posture arms outstretched • Leg to target • Right hand on bottom of the ball, left hand on top Step 5: Ball Follow-Through • Opposite hands for left foot kickers • Maintain body posture • Leg to target Step 2: Body Posture • Body to target • Split stance • Finish three steps past the ball • Stay tall • Chest forward, arms outstretched in The ability to kick off both feet is extremely important, as kickers front will be able to work more effectively under pressure (e.g. kicking • Body weight towards target to touch in their own 22). It is therefore important that sufficient • Correct hand position on the ball (see Hand Position) time is spent practicing on the non-preferred/dominant foot. 5 Kicking in Pairs • Player A kicks to player B – repeat Activity Progressions: • Increase distance between players to increase distance of kick i.e. static through to kicking on the move as distance increases A D • Players use variety of kicks (e.g. grubber) • Kick Between: • Touchline and 15m line (15m) • 5m-15m (10m) Kick 5-40m Kick • 5m-touchline (5m) B C Description: • Remember to focus on kicking technique throughout each practice - Body posture - Ball drop - Leg to target - Body to target - Kick on the move 7 Single File Kicking for Partner • Player A runs out Activity • Player A kicks over cross bar to partner (B) • B then passes to C • C and D repeat practice Progressions: • Add players • Players use variety of kicks (e.g. grubber) B B C A A D Description: • Remember to focus on kicking technique throughout each practice - Body posture - Ball drop - Leg to target - Body to target 9 Single File Kicking on the Move Option 1: Activity • Player A runs out and kicks ball to player B • C and D then repeats Option 2: • Player runs out, kicks to catch, and passes • Action repeats C A A B D Progressions: • Add/remove players • Players use variety of kicks (e.g. grubber) • Increase distance between groups in option 1 C A A A B D • Add a player in to be chipped over in option 2 Description: • Remember to focus on kicking technique throughout each practice - Body posture - Ball drop - Leg to target - Body to target 11 Kick Tennis • Game played between 22m and goal line Activity • Players must pass backwards before kicking • Point scored by landing ball in oppositions territory Net • Points lost by kicking ball straight out • Play on if ball is caught Progressions: = 1 Point • Add / remove players • Increase / decrease size of area • Increase number of passed before kick • Use none dominant foot • Time limit to get kick away • On coaches whistle, team in possession counter attack with = 1 Point lost ball in hand Description: • Remember to focus on kicking technique throughout each practice - Body posture - Ball drop - Leg to target - Body to target 13 Tactical Kicking Game 3 v 3 • Game played between 22m and goal line. Activity • Players catch then pass before kick • 3 point zone = posts nearest to catching team to the 15m line. Ball must bounce before going out Net • 1 point zone = touch line (between goal line an 22m line). Ball crosses the line to score • If ball is caught, then play on Progressions: • Add / remove players = 1 Point • Increase / decrease size of area • Increase number of passes before kick = 3 Point Description: • Remember to focus on kicking technique throughout each practice - Body posture - Ball drop - Leg to target - Body to target 15 Catch and Kick in 4’s • Player A kicks to player B Activity • Player B passes to player C • Player C then kicks to D • Player D then passes to player A – repeat Pass • After kick / pass - follow ball and circuit A D Progressions: E • Add pressure using players E and F to pressure the kickers • Change direction of passes to work on catching from both 20m Kick Kick sides • Change positions to ensure all players kick- rotate in a circuit F • Increase size of area • Players use variety of kicks (e.g. grubber) Pass B C 5m Description: • Remember to focus on kicking technique throughout each practice - Body posture - Ball drop - Leg to target - Body to target 17 Place Kicking Step 1 – The Approach Setting up – the approach - This is very much up to the individual Goal Kicking - Rationale – it can be long or short, in line with the posts or at an angle – it Like other position specific skills, goal kicking technique will depends on what feels comfortable. Players should experiment vary from player to player depending upon a players physical with different styles in order to find the most comfortable. attributes. Regardless of these variants, in order to succeed, all kickers must be able to adhere to the following disciplines: Key points: • Hours of meaningful practice – working to targets and specific • Focus on the sweet spot and don’t take eyes off the ball until technical aspects. The player should practice when possible in kick is complete game like scenarios (e.g. whilst under fatigue) • Run up should be smooth and controlled, speeding up into the • The ability and knowledge to self-evaluate – evaluate the ball process of the kick (kicking action) not the outcome • The instep of the non-kicking foot should be positioned level • Focused approach to with the ball, roughly 6-8 inches to the side. additional/extra training • The final stride of the approach should be long in order to propel the hips and body, as well as the kicking leg, toward Goal Kicking – Set Up the ball • Ball Alignment – Use the seam of the ball to line up kick with the centre of the posts • Tilt – The ball may be tilted forward to expose the sweet spot. How far forward is dependant upon personal style 19 Step 2 – The Strike Step 3 - Follow Through Key Points: Key Points: • Strike ball with boot laces • Drive kicking leg and hips towards the target • Chest forward and stay tall (avoid bending at the hips) • Finish beyond the position where the ball was kicked, and in • Non kicking side closed – (look how the player activates his line with the target left arm) • Lift head at the very end of the action • Hips and kicking leg point towards target • Keep head down throughout the strike 21 Goal Kick - Evaluation Common Fault – Hinging It is vital in goal kicking that players engage in meaningful Hinging – Occurs when player practice i.e. build a thorough understanding of their technique doesn’t have the sufficient core through repetition and experience. strength to keep chest forward It is therefore imperative that player and coach have the ability to throughout kicking motion. evaluate each kick, even if the desired out come is achieved. Handy Tools - Video Analysis – A picture paints a 1000 words so to speak so having visual evidence of the technique will help the player to understand areas for improvement. There are a number of great apps and software packages that can help with this Common Fault – Leaning Back Common Fault – ‘Windmilling’ Players should focus on following ‘Windmilling’ – Occurs when the kicking leg swings around rather through once they’ve kicking the than finishing
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