Footwork & Evasion
In rugby, footwork and evasion skills are the "fine arts" - ways to run with the ball and beat players with skill, pace and panache. These articles include ways to coach players to have "rugby speed" not just "pace", and evade contact with nifty footwork.
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5 Ways to Maximise Player Pace
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It is said that a good "big un" will always beat a good "small un". The same is true of a good fast "un".
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9 Ways to Train with Tyres
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A fun alternative to the usual drill equipment, to boost core skills and fitness.
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Making Footwork Fun
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Say "no, to core chores" and "yes, to fun fundamentals"!
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Coaching the Side Step
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Picture this - the truth and the "lie".
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Stop Slow Ball Killing Your Game
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A key feature of rugby is the speed the ball is recycled. Quick ball provides options. Slow ball causes teams to struggle.
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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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7 Ways to Improve Passing with Footwork
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Which of your players concentrates on getting their feet right before they pass the ball?
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Touch Rugby to Make Your Players Shine
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Simple games with big skills and fitness gains.
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Try Savers, Try Scorers
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Preventing and scoring tries close to the try line.
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Seven Uses of Funny Feet to Improve Your Team's Passing
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Games to develop passing skills, particularly when unbalanced.
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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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Rugby Quidditch
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Teaching younger players about space and evasion skills.
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Stop Slow Ball Killing Your Game
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Four key ways to speed up your game.
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The Honey Trap
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Five games to improve your players evasion and footwork skills.