Warm Ups & Warm Downs
There are many views on how long and exactly what should be involved in rugby warm ups and warm downs. In this section I pick through some of the myths and provide tips to keep your warm up routines fresh and relevant, and the players fit.
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Dynamic Stretching Routines
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You don't need to be a physio expert to introduce these stretches into your team's warm up routines.
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Improvised Training
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Sessions to pull out of the coaching toolkit when your plans have gone awry.
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The Match Warm Up
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Getting the last moments right before the game.
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Resistance Running – Cheaper – More Fun
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5 ways of increasing speed strength in a short space of time (and cheaply).
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What Rugby Netball Teaches Your Players
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I used to teach netball! I reckon it's better than basketball as a means of teaching spatial awareness, footwork and go forward.
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Pre-Match Warm-Ups
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Your pre-match routine should be about both mental and physical preparation.
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Warming Up to Improve Performance
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Exercise the body and mind before training and the match.
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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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3 Tips for Better Match Day Tackling
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How to get new players tackling and experienced players tackling better.
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Rugby Volleyball Warm-Up
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A great skills and conditioning game.
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Encouraging Young Players to Be Confident in Contact
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It is vital we get younger players confident to take and make contact.
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The Honey Trap
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Five games to improve your players evasion and footwork skills.
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Shadow Battle
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A great way to add a competitive element to an agility skills warm-up.