Centre Bounce Ruck Strategy
December 22, 2007
The Centre Bounce
Ruck Strategy (Five (5) Drills Included.
The Centre bounce is one of the most important parts of our game. A team that can consistently win the ball out of the centre will generally win the game.
STRANDED ON THE LIGHT SIDE OF THE MOON
December 22, 2007
Problem Solving
STRANDED ON THE LIGHT SIDE OF THE MOON
SITUATION
You are a member of a space crew originally scheduled to rendezvous with the mother ship on the lighted surface of the moon. Due to mechanical difficulties, however, your ship was forced to land at a spot some 200 miles from the rendezvous point. During landing, much of the equipment aboard is damaged. Since survival depends on reaching the mother ship,
Short Ball Creating Options
December 18, 2007
Player in the centre pressures players on the outside. (One minute drill)
Communication Hints
December 18, 2007
Without doubt, a Coach must be a thorough communicator.
This will be developed as you gain confidence and experience, as will your man-management skills.
Shortball Figure Eight
December 18, 2007
Kick or Handball drill, great to get the heart pumping.
Training Aids (Assistants)
December 14, 2007
An important part of coaching at every level is to have people to assist you. (refer “the organisation”). An assistant can take individual for special skill sessions, or set up the next drill while you are talking to the players. Don’t try and do it all by yourself. (Time management)
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Belief is a wonderful thing.
December 11, 2007
Against all odds they fronted up to the impossible task. (Well two of them)
Technique Running
December 7, 2007
Technique running will soon be on the site.
Being the largest component of our game (running) very little is done (taught) in this area. Video, photos and instructions will be included on the site, so you will be able to include these drills into your warm up. It’s a very, very important area.

Short Ball Back at the Ball
December 7, 2007
Back at the ball. Shuttle like running using the balls, very demanding.
Half Oval Lead & Goal
December 7, 2007
Lead and Goal. Kicking for goal on the run.
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