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LAND ROVER CUP COACHING PACK

WHAT IS IT?

The Land Rover (LRPRC) is a series of national grassroots rugby festivals for Under-11 and Under-12 teams. Run in conjunction with all 12 Premiership Rugby clubs. The regional rugby events have become an essential part of the English rugby calendar since their inception in 2008, helping more than 85,000 youngsters to discover rugby.

As the LRPRC festivals are currently unable to take place Land Rover is bringing you a range of coaching drills and training tips from a host of Land Rover rugby ambassadors, designed to help you prepare for the return of grassroots rugby soon!

Please remember to follow the RFU guidelines and ensure you are staying safe when developing your skills.

KICKING OUT OF HAND Top Tips from fly-half extraordinaire,George Ford

Practice One Initial coaching points: • Put out four cones in a straight line, about • ‘Kick with your whole body, not just your foot’ – five metres apart. make sure you run through the kick, and land on • With a parent/guardian/sibling stand five your kicking foot after kicking. metres apart. • ‘Aim to crush the belly of the ball with your foot’ • Kick a ball to each other, alternating – Hold the ball across your foot in two hands, aim between each foot. to strike the widest part of the ball (belly) with your • Increase the distance between you once foot. you are kicking accurately. • ‘Crucial to point your toes as you strike the ball’ – Point your toes and strike the belly of the ball with Practice Two the top of your foot (the laces of your boot). • Aim for a target, for example a tree, tire swing or a wheelie bin. Development points: • Put out four cones in a straight line, about • Keep your head and shoulders still and leaning five metres apart. forward whilst kicking. • Stand on the first cone, closest one to the • After striking the ball, the kicking leg should follow target and try to hit the target through in the direction you want the ball to go. • Move along the cones and try to hit the target. • Increase the distance once you have hit the target. SPEED AND SIDE STEP How to Beat Defenders and Break the Line, from Speedster Anthony Watson

Initial coaching points: Practice One When running towards a defender: • Put three cones in the shape of the • As you approach the defender, keep the ball triangle. The centre cone in the top of the in two hands. triangle. • ‘Put the defender where you want him/her’ – • Run with the ball in two hands out to the use your approach to the defender to control centre cone. where they move to defend you. • When reaching the centre cone, step off • ‘Re-accelerate after the sidestep’ After your right foot and then run to the cone decelerating to change direction, quickly at the corner at full speed. accelerate away from the defender. • Step off each foot five times while alternating each leg. Development points • To progress the drill, get a parent/ • As you change direction, transfer the ball into guardian to shout what direction they the arm furthest from the defender, and use want you to go before you get to the your free arm push the defender away (if age centre cone. group laws allow). Practice Two • Place some cones in a straight line about five metres apart • Runs with the ball in two hands down the line of cones • When reaching each cone, sidestep before each cone while alternating each foot when getting to each cone. • After reaching the cone, accelerate to the next cone. • To progress the drill, when you side step at the cone run backwards around the cone and then onto the next cone. UNDER THE HIGH BALL Winning the High Ball Battle with Legendary Full Back,

Initial coaching Points: Practice One • Keep eyes on ball the whole time it’s in • On your own or with a family member, have the air, to judge the flight of the ball. them throw or kick a rugby ball/ any ball into • Reach up for the ball with hands above the air your eye line, bringing it into the body • When catching the ball be sure to keep focused for a secure catch. on the ball and light on your feet • Stand sideways on to the ball, with a • To minimise the number of times you drop the strong, wide base. ball, create a secure (basket) shape with your arms and guide the ball in Development points • You can progress this by getting someone • Try jumping up to meet the ball, adding pressure or competing against a sibling catching it at the highest point of your • When comfortable with the catch progress and jump – landing in the same strong, add a jump in there which will give you an edge sideways stance above. over your opponent • Lift your front knee to offer some protection from oncoming defenders Practice Two • This adds an element of distraction compared to the first exercise • Throw or kick a ball and focus on all elements from previous skill • Have someone add distractions like waving a swimming noodle or pillow as you are going for catch. • Mix up the catches and try jumping and catching the ball in the air. You can also experiment with a different catch i.e. catching over your head. • Progress this by using different balls GALLAGHER PREMIERSHIP RUGBY FIXTURES

Round 7 Round 8 Round 9 Fri 29 Jan | 19:45 GMT Fri 5 Feb | 19:45 GMT Fri 12 Feb | 19:45 GMT Bears V V Rugby V Bristol Bears Sat 30 Jan | 15:00 GMT Sat 6 Feb | 14:15 GMT Fri 12 Feb | 20:00 GMT V Bath Rugby V Harlequins Sale Sharks V Bath Rugby Saints Sat 6 Feb | 15:00 GMT Sat 13 Feb | 15:00 GMT Sat 30 Jan | 15:00 GMT Tigers V Worcester Harlequins V Leicester Tigers V Sale Sharks Warriors Sat 13 Feb | 16:15 GMT Sat 30 Jan | 15:00 GMT Sat 6 Feb | 15:00 GMT Chiefs V Irish V V Gloucester Rugby Sat 13 Feb | 16:30 GMT Sun 31 Jan | 14:30 GMT Sat 6 Feb | 15:00 GMT V Newcastle London Irish V Wasps V Northampton Saints Falcons Sun 31 Jan | 15:00 GMT Sun 7 Feb | 13:00 GMT Sun 14 Feb | 13:00 GMT Wasps V Harlequins Newcastle Falcons V Exeter Chiefs Worcester Warriors V Wasps

Please share your videos practicing your rugby skills on Twitter tagging @premrugby, @LandRoverRugby using #DiscoverRugby to be in with a chance of winning a Land Rover rugby ball signed by some famous rugby names!

DISCOVERY SPORT ADVENTURE IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK

Land Rover Discovery Sport. It’s tough enough to tackle any challenge head on. With up to 1,794 litres of loadspace, it makes light work of transporting all your equipment. While innovative technologies such as Terrain Response 2* deliver maximum capability, and 5+2 seat versatility gives you and your team all the space you need. landrover.co.uk/discoverysport

Official Fuel Consumption Figures for the Discovery Sport range (excluding PHEV) in mpg (I/100km): Combined 28.0-47.7 (10.1-6.3). CO2 Emissions 227-165 g/km. PHEV in mpg (l/100km): Combined 141-141 (2-2). CO2 Emissions 44-44 g/km. EV Range: Up to 34 miles. The figures provided are as a result of official manufacturer’s tests in accordance with EU legislation. For comparison purposes only. Real world figures may differ. CO2, fuel economy, energy consumption and range figures may vary according to factors such as driving styles, environmental conditions, load, wheel fitment and accessories fitted. EV range figures are based upon production vehicle over a standardised route. Range achieved will vary dependent on vehicle and battery condition. Drive responsibly on and off-road. *Not available on manual vehicles.