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Long Ball Place at the Breakdown

Protect the ball in contact, elongate the tackle area to create quick ball for the halfback.

Side Ball Place at the Breakdown

Protect the ball in contact, take the ball to ground and control ball placement.

Squeeze Ball Place at the Breakdown

Teach isolated ball carriers a technique that creates more time for support players to reach the breakdown.

Support Player Cleaning Out

Attacking support players to clean out opposition defenders from the breakdown.

High Ball Catching - Support Communication

Team mates communicate effectively with the catcher to stay on the ground or jump to take the high ball if under pressure.

Lineout Ladder Drill

Mastering small skill actions to stay in control while jumping for the ball.

4v3 and 4v2 Draw and Pass

Challenge drawing and passing skills to beat two waves of defenders.

Vision With a Ball

To challenge players peripheral vision.

Platform Throw

For the Hooker to correctly land the ball into an identified space

Channel Tackling 2v1

Repeat tackling in a 2v1 situation focusing on decision making and tackling technique.

Flip Flop Defence

Defenders recognise the attacking numbers and work as a unit to stop the attack from scoring a try.

Defending No Ball 2v2

Defenders communicating and working as a unit to shut down the attack.

Defending Together 2v2

Defenders to remain connected as a defensive line with good alignment.

Connecting on Defence 2v2

Players to communicate effectively and defend when faced with a fractured defensive line.

Zone Defence 3v3

Defenders work as a unit to defend multiple waves of attack.

Zone Defence 4v4

Defenders work as a unit to defend multiple waves of attack .

Defensive Alignment

Defending unit to remain connected as a line through good defensive alignment.

Defensive Line speed

Defenders move quickly forward as one unit to shut down the attackers time and space.

Defensive Line Speed with Alignment

Defenders to move forward quickly as one unit to shut down the time and space of the opposition.

Reactive Line speed

For the defenders to remain connected when changing direction.

Hold and Slide Defence

For 2 players to be able to defend effectively when faced with more numbers on attack.

Defend vs. Evasion

In a 1 v 1 situation the defender attempts to stop the attacker from beating him.

Tackle Pad 3v4 Defending

To close down the time and space of attackers through drift or jam defence.

One Arm Mauling

Players contest for the ball and try to win possession with one hand.

Two Arm Mauling

Players contest for the ball and try to win possession from an opposing player.

Mauling from the Ground

Development of spatial awareness to gain a strong ball winning position post tackle.

Fighting for the Space Past the Ball

Players fight for the space past the ball to get control of the post tackle breakdown.

Defender Winning the Space

Defending player to drive over the attacker and win the post tackle breakdown space.

Shrinking Over the Ball

Create turnover ball through strong body position and technique when first to the breakdown.

Turnover Tackle with Pressure

Develop the ability for players to make a tackle and get quickly to their feet to win the ball.

Ruck Defence 4v4

Practice ruck defence systems with players communicating and work as a unit.

Tackle Technique - Arms Up

To teach players to keep their arms up in the tackle and explode through the contact point.

Tackle Technique - Shoulder Contact

Develop correct shoulder technique to hit hard when making a tackle.

Tackle Technique - Leg Drive

Hit hard with explosive leg drive when making a tackle.

Drop Punt - Drop Drill

Focus on the accurate release of the ball when dropping onto the foot.

Drop Punt - Static Snap

Maintain balance and good follow through when kicking.

Drop Punt - Snap and Hold

Challenge balance and core strength by kicking and holding position.

Drop Punt - Snap and Step

Transfer momentum through the ball when kicking for greater accuracy and distance.

Kicking and Core Activation

Prepare for a kicking session by snap kicking an imaginary ball and locking the core.

Chip Kick to Your Partner

Kick and catch the ball on the run with good kicking mechanics.

Kicking for Space

Kick the ball to find space and land the ball away from defenders.

Outside Backs Kicking

Receive the ball under pressure and kick to clear as far up the field as possible.

The Box Kick

Halfback to kick the ball high or long from the base of a breakdown.

Kick Catch & Attack

Catch the ball under pressure and quickly convert to attack with evasive running.

Turn and Catch

Develop fast hands, reaction time, balance, catching and scanning skills.

Slip Catching

Develop fast hands, reaction time, balance and catching skills.

Forearm Punch Pass

Improve passing ability by targeting wrist and forearm micro skills.

Tricep Punch Pass

Improve passing ability by focusing on the micro skill action of the triceps.

Shoulder Rotation Pass

Improve passing ability by focusing on the micro skill action of the shoulders.

Passing Micro Skill- Power Train Pass

Combine the micro passing skills of the upper body to execute a quality rugby pass.

Piggy in the Middle 2v1

Beat the defender through drawing and passing skills under pressure.

Channel Passing 2v1

Beat the defender using drawing and passing skills.

Hand Eye Speed

Overload catching and passing skills whilst challenging peripheral vision.

3v2 Centre Start

Challenge short space passing skills in a 3v2 situation.

3v2 Turn and Attack

Target straight running and quick hands to provide space for the last attacker.

3v2 Space Variation 1

Identify and attack the space in a 3v2 attacking situation.

3v2 Reload and Defend

Manipulate the defence to create space to attack in a 3v2 situation.

3v2 Space Variation 2

Identify and attack the space in a 3v2 attacking situation.

Draw and Pass 4v3

Challenge straight running and quick hands to draw the last defender in a 4v3 attacking situation.

4v4 Pass and Catch

To draw and pass on stationary defenders.

4v4 Mismatch

Identify the weak defender and exploit the space available.

4v4 Two Defenders Drop

To identify and exploit the attacking space available.

Fly Ball

Put an attacking player into space on the inside of the first receiver.

Phase Attack Moves

Rehearse simple phase play patterns when on attack.

Argentine Passing

To catch and pass a ball on the run.

Depth Passing

To hold a pass back and deliver the ball to a deep runner.

Roll Passing

Pass behind a decoy runner and hit an attacking runner.

Short Pass to Long Pass 1.

Challenge accurate short and long passing in a continuous drill.

Short Pass to Long Pass 2.

To practice accurate short and long passes.

Quick Hands

Quickly pass the ball through the line with fast hands.

Passing Wave

Core passing drill practicing passing action across the body and straight line running.

Pass and Realign

Pass and realign back into position to receive another pass.

Pass Support and Realign

Pass and support then reload into position for the next phase of the attack.

Split Attack

To scan defending numbers and use running, passing or kicking in attack.

High Ball Catching - Staying on the Ground

Warm up drill implementing the key points of catching a high ball.

High Ball Catching - Driving Arms and Legs

Use the arms and legs to gain height and win the space in the air.

High Ball Catching - Dominating Space

Master a one foot take off and dominate the space in the air.

Halfback Kneeling Lunge Pass

Pass the ball from the kneeling possession.

Halfback Speed Passing

To clear the ball as quickly and accurately as possible whilst sprinting between multiple breakdowns.

Halfback One Handed Pass

Pass the ball off the ground with one hand.

Halfback Clock Passing

React to different approaches to the ball and accurately pass the ball to one receiver.

Halfback 45 Degree Ladder Pass

Approach the ball from a 45 degree angle and pass accurately to the first receiver.

Halfback Contested Ruck Pass

Pass the ball out of a congested area while under pressure.

Halfback Post Pass to One Side

Receive a ball off a post and pass it accurately from the hip.

Halfback Passing for Continuity

Improve halfbacks speed between breakdowns, approach lines, weight transfer and passing under fatigue.

Halfback Weight Transfer Drill

Halfback loads the back leg and transfers weight forward to maximise power and accuracy.

Halfback Passing- Trampete Catch and Pass

Halfback uses reaction skills to catch and pass the ball as it bounces off a trampete.

Dummy Rap Hit

To create space for the blindside wing.

Front 2 Fly

To create space for the blindside wing.

Dummy Rap Hit 3

Create and attack space using two decoy raps and a short ball.

Flipper Cut

Attack and create space in the mid field using a decoy cut and cut pass.

Front 3 Hit 5

Create mid-field space using a cut and short ball.

Front 2 Return

Create space and attack mid-field using a cut and roll ball.

M2 Return

Create and attack space using a miss pass and an inside ball

M4 Hit 5

Create and attack space using a short ball and decoy runners.

Double Black

Create and attack wide space from a scrum.

Double Miss

Create and attack space using two miss passes with decoys.

ID Miss Roll 5

Create space and attack wide using an ID miss pass and a roll ball.

Needle

Create and attack space using 8 to 9 pass, dummy cuts and a roll ball.

Rap 3 Miss

Create and attack space using a dummy cut, rap and miss pass

Rap and Roll

To create wide attack space using a rap and roll ball

Roll 2 Cut 3

Create and attack wide space using a roll ball and cut

Weka

Create and attack space using a decoy runner and double miss pass

Wing 02 Miss

Create and attack space using two miss passes

1v1 Evasion

Attacker practices beating a defender through footwork and evasive running skill

Close Contact Evasion

Ball carrier to create space, protect the ball and go forward in close contact situations.

Principles of Jumping

Understand the biomechanics triggers of a good lineout jump

Lineout Clap Drill

To be the first team with their jumper fully lifted.

Lineout Pods Competing

To deliver the ball to the halfback under pressure from opposition

Lineout Jumping on a 45 Degree Angle

Jump and deliver lineout ball on the correct angle.

Lineout Jumping with Locked Toes

To practice maintaining balance and a stable body position when jumping

Lineout Outside Arm Delivery

To practice using the outside arm to deliver the ball to the halfback

Lineout Straight Arm Delivery

Deliver lineout the ball to the halfback from a fully extended arm position

Feet Movement for the Back Lifter

Get into the best position to lift the jumper with co-ordination and power

Feet Movement for the Front Lifter

Get into the best position to lift the jumper with co-ordination and power.

Grip Position for the Back Lifter

Master the best grip to complete a powerful but stable lift of the jumper

Grip Position for the Front Lifter

Master the best grip to complete a powerful but stable lift of the jumper

Hookers Throw – The Grip

To ensure the hooker has the correct grip for an effective lineout throw

Hookers Throw – The Stance

To ensure the hooker has the correct stance for an effective lineout throw

Hookers Throw – The Release

To ensure the hooker releases the ball correctly for an effective lineout throw

Hooker One Handed Throw

To practice good release of the ball and flight of the ball through the air

Jump Initiated Throw

To throw the ball accurately to a set target .

Hooker Initiated Throw

For the Hooker to correctly land the ball into an identified space

Platform Challenge

For the Hooker to correctly land the ball into an identified space while the opposition are contesting

Core Stability Throw

To train your core strength for Lineout throwing

Medicine Ball Lineout Throw

Training muscle groups to fire in the right sequence in the lineout throw

Hooker Clay Bird Shooting

To throw to a moving target thereby teaching players to throw at space

Scrum Stance for Hookers

To ensure the hooker has the most effective stance for scrummaging

Split or Square Stance for Scrums

Choose the best stance for scrummaging.

Scrum Set Up – Position of the Head

To ensure the players head is positioned correctly for effective and safe engagement

Scrum Set Up – Role of the Chest

To ensure the players chest is positioned to allow maximum power to transfer through it towards the opposition

Scrum Set Up – Role of the Core

Position the core to lock the body and transfer maximum power from the hip drive.

Hip Position for Scrums

To rotate the hips correctly for scrummaging

Scrum Set Up – Feet Position

To ensure the player have the right foot positioning for scrummaging

Scrum Prayer Drill

To ensure the player has their weight forward and correct body position for scrum engagement

Bear Hug

To strengthen the player’s core and chest muscles in preparation for scrummaging

Warm Up Drill – Arm Wrestling

Strengthen the player's core and chest muscles in preparation for scrummaging.

Neck Push

Strengthen the player's neck muscles in preparation for scrummaging.

Hands to Ground

Strengthen the player's core and chest muscles in preparation for scrummaging.

The Cat Drill

Strengthen the player's core and chest muscles in preparation for scrummaging.

Locking the Teeth

To ignite the player's neck muscles in preparation for scrummaging.

Neck Press Ups

Warm up drill to strengthen the player's neck muscles in preparation for scrummaging.

K1 Neck Drill

Warm up drill to strengthen the player's neck muscles in preparation for scrummaging.

Wrestling Throw

Warm up drill to strengthen the player's core and chest muscles in preparation for scrummaging.

4 Man Neck Press

Challenge core stability, balance, upper body and neck strength.

1v1 Stability Drill

Challenge core activation and stability in a scrummaging position.

1v1 Lift and Lower

Challenge strength, core activation and stability in a scrummaging position.

1v1 Sink Extend and Catch Up

To practice core activation for scrummaging and maintain good scrums and technique

2v2 Sink Extend and Catch Up

Target scrum technique while overloading leg drive and stability with a partner.

2v3 Sink Extend and Catch Up

Target scrum technique while overloading leg drive and stability with a partner

The Plank

Players hold a rigid body position when supported from one side to improve stability.

The Plank Extension

Develop good core strength for scrummaging

Peer Coaching

Improve scrum hit and drive.

Single Scrum Hit and Drive

Improve scrum hit and drive.

Angle of Scrum Engagement

Develop optimal angle of scrum engagement for maximum drive and stability on impact.

Scrum Engagement for a Hooker

Hookers to master the optimal body angle for maximum stability and impact when engaging into the scrum.

Scrum Engagement for a Prop

Teach the most powerful pushing position for a prop at scrum impact.

Scrum Sled Unit Hit

Using a scrum sled focus on prop, flanker, lock and no 8 unit hit and drive.

1v1 Scrum Harness Training

Develop strength, power, specific drive technique and core strength.

Scrum Harness Training 2.

Develop strength, power, specific drive technique and core strength.

Scrum Harness and Ab Wheel

Develop strength, power, specific drive technique and core strength.

Vision Without a Ball

To challenge players peripheral vision.

Vision Without a Ball - Fingers Up

To challenge players peripheral and depth of vision.

Vision With a Ball - Fingers Up

To challenge players peripheral and depth of vision.

Depth of Vision With a Ball

To challenge players peripheral and depth of vision.

Vision Overload

To challenge players peripheral and depth of vision and then overload the player with external information

Scanning From the Ground

Challenge halfbacks peripheral and depth of vision.

Vision Passing 1v3

Improve hand eye speed and peripheral vision.

Pass and Look

Overload peripheral vision and catch pass skills under pressure.

Resisted Sprinting

Improve explosive speed and power.

Power Sled Sprint

Improve explosive speed and power.

Hard Hit Scrum Trainer

Improve scrum hit and drive.

Heads Up Scrum Trainer

Improve scrum hit and drive.

Pure Power Trainer

Improve scrum hit and drive.

Scrum Sled

Improve scrum hit and drive.

Aerial Supports

Training Tool Introduction.

Power Jumper

Improve Lineout Jumping.

Pass Back Ball

Improve Catch Pass Skills.

Great Catch

Improve Catching Skills.

Perfect Pass Trainer

Improve Passing Skills.

Power Pass Trainer

Improve Passing Power.

Power Kick Trainer

Improve Kicking Power.

Skill Tec

Improve Catch Pass & Kick Skills.

ELVs

Todd Blackadder shares his views on ELV’s.

Super Rugby & Beyond

Todd Blackadder shares his views on Super Rugby.

Selection Process

Todd Blackadder shares his Crusaders selection processes.

Selection Philosophy

Todd Blackadder shares his philosophy around the selection for the Crusaders.

Achieving Goals

Todd Blackadder discusses the importance of achieving goals.

Secrets of Success

Todd Blackadder gives an insight into the secrets of success.

Northern Hemisphere

Todd Blackadder shares his views rugby in the Northern Hemisphere.

Crusaders Environment

Todd Blackadder opens up and offers an insight into the Crusaders environment.

The Role of The Rugby Trainer

Ash Jones offers an insight into the role of the professional rugby trainer.

Strongman Training for Rugby

Ash Jones offers an insight into strongman training for rugby.

Aqua Training for Rugby

Ash Jones offers an insight into aqua training for rugby.

Motivating Players for Pre-Season

Ash Jones offers an insight into motivating players during pre-season training.

Metabolic Training for Rugby

Ash Jones offers an insight into metabolic training for rugby.

Measuring Rugby Training Effort

Ash Jones offers an insight into measuring player training effort.

Crusaders Pre-Season Training

Ash Jones offers an insight into the Crusaders 2011 pre-season training.

Crusaders Pre-Training Warm Up

Ash Jones offers an insight into Crusaders pre-training warm up routines.

Aerobic Conditioning & Testing for Rugby

Ash Jones offers an insight into aerobic conditioning and testing of elite rugby players.