Rugby

2007 Season

2007 Under 11 A team

The under 11 A and B teams proved to be too powerful for Taunton and both teams chalked up a win. This win came about through good teamwork and some exceptional individual performances that inspired the other players.

A fine afternoon of rugby enjoyed by many spectators and a friendly atmosphere was enjoyed by all players at the post match tea.

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Scheme of work

Handling	In two’s up and down the pitch - get eye in. Auckland squares- passing right then left, increase the number of balls. Groups of threes running in a line short distance high pass rate. Channel running. Quick hands or pass on the cone. In threes run out pivot and run back. Also see drill book.
Tackling	Build up from no movement, through kneeling to standing and jogging past. Funnel exercise. Hit contact bag. Build up from lying down to hitting three at different angles and moving them backward.
Set pieces	Break down in to small groups to practise. Rules around set pieces, off sides. Put them into a series of moves. Either defence of offence.
Kicking	Different uses and different kicks, grubber, set kick, out of hand, drop kick, box kick and chip kick. Do them towards each other then with increasing amounts of opposition. Kick into a football goal for practise. Kick over posts or along the try line and hit the posts. Rules on off sides during kicks.
Winning the ball	In lose play the first and bravest to the ball. One on one first to score at the start line. Ripping the ball from an opponent. Rucking - build from tackle bag on the ground to a person placing the ball down and rest bind and ruck over. Mulling, if the rip has not produced the ball all must push to gain possession if the ball does not come. Rules about open play- off sides.
Defensive patterns	Defensive line, trust those around you. Up together. Cover tackle from inside, others stay with outside man. Drift cover - push the attack out in to touch.
Mini games	Small sides controlled games. Rugby league style.
Full game	A’s v B’s A’s forwards and B’s backs v B’s forwards and A’s backs.