coaching

Question
im a new coach and have always played in the forwards however although i can teach the backs bsics iim struggiling a bit with the coaching the fly half how to think on her feet, and some positioning will this come with time or do you have any tips on coaching

Thanks

Answer
Hi Ange,

I play to my strengths and keep to comment based on my observations of a player. Take notes during a game and training to suggest what you think might work. Like me you are more forward orientated so I call old team mates and friends who played at fly half and if possible get them to come along to a training or two with the promise it is for specialist training as people are less likely to commit if they feel you are trying to rope them into the whole coaching gig.

Thinking on your feet is all about confidence and not rushing. You have to get it into their head that the need to weigh up options is more important than just reacting. It can be coached by using very realistic training and buy studying tape of pro players and comparing and discussing strategy.

Here are some links I think might help overall:

Srummaging:



My favourite: http://www.coachingrugby.com/rugby/coaching/unitskills/scrum/buildingthescrum.ht...



http://www.usarugby.org/media/EDocs/scrum.pdf





http://www.texasyouthrugby.com/download/748/docs/Building_the_scrum.pdf



All technique: Scrum, Running up the Ball, Tackling



http://www.rugbysmart.co.nz/plan/technique.html



http://www.rugbytactics.com/



http://www.talkrugbyunion.co.uk/



Skills and Technique, video:



http://www.joberrugby.com/



Fitness:



http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/in particular speed and power: http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/plyometric.html