By the end of this module, coaches will have a better understanding of (and the tools to coach) continuity of possession in the maul & ruck area by appropriate and effective support to utilise the ball carrier’s needs and options.

This course will develop the coach’s understanding of the principles of play and how to incorporate these principles into practices while maintaining continuity in attack. The coach will be more effective in assisting players at youth levels to understand the concepts of decision making and not just contact skills.

The course will also:
• develop their understanding of the principles of play and how to incorporate these principles while maintaining continuity at the breakdown and contact areas.
• assist players to understand the concepts of the contact area and not just coach contact skills.
• challenge traditional methods of coaching the contact area.
• develop an understanding of high tempo attack and how to maintain tempo at the break down and contact.
• clarify the role of each player arriving at the contact and examine why players may not understand their role.
• explore the benefits of micro maul, set up maul, driving maul, rolling maul.
• develop better decision making from attacking support players regarding the breakdown and contact areas.

CPD plays an important part in the development of a coach, and coaches should undertake these courses before, after and alongside attendance at qualification courses. The courses are designed to support coaches with training appropriate to the type of player they are working with. Within rugby union there are five broad categories of player: adult performance, adult participation, talent development, youth and children.

Your Club Coaching Coordinator should be able to recommend a suitable course.

Cost: £15 (incl. VAT)

Date: Wednesday, 10 November, 2010

Venue: Hitchin RFC

For more information and to book on the course, go to the RFU website - click here.