Rugby

Ball Mastery

This video contains exercises you can try to improve your grip and feel for the ball.

• Can you copy all of the movements?

• Can you complete the movements clockwise and anti-clockwise?

Have a look for YouTube videos on the following players. Can you copy any of their handling skills?

• Benji Marshall

• Rangi Chase

Passing 1

This video contains some basic passing exercises you can complete against a wall or with a family member.

• Can you make a fast, flat and accurate pass to a partner?

Remember to keep your elbow high and finish with your arms pointing at the target.

Passing 2

This video gives a step by guide on how to spin pass a rugby ball.

• Can you spin pass off both hands?

Remember to change your grip depending on which direction you pass the ball. Follow through and finish with your arms pointing at the target.

Passing 3

This video contains some creative ways of passing the ball and some target games to improve your accuracy.

• Can you hit the target using both hands and different styles of passing?

Kicking

This video looks at some of the different techniques used to kick the ball.

• Drop kick

• Punt (end over end / spiral)

• Grubber

What similarities can you see between all four techniques?

Remember to keep your head down and watch your foot strike the ball.

Agility 1

This video looks at some games you can play with a family member to help improve your agility.

• Set a timer or keep score to see who can get the most points

• Think of an exercise to do in between games to build into a fitness circuit.

Agility 2

This video looks at some different types of side-step you can use to evade a defender.

Have a look for YouTube videos on the following players. Can you copy any of their footwork skills?

• Shaun Johnson

• Robbie Burrow

• Kalyn Ponga

• Quade Cooper