Written and endorsed by the RFU coach development team based at Twickenham, this book takes every position in the 15-a-side rugby union team and gives a series of specific drills, practice sessions and tips for coaching players to perform their unique duties. From high-ball drills for full-backs to mauling sessions for the front row, this is the first book that isolates and teaches the skills required of each position on the field. The RFU coach development team, comprised of eight positional coaches, is at the forefront of the worldwide development of coaching best practice. Each drill and session is fully supported by line drawings, photographs and guidance on coaching.

The RFU Guide for Coaches - Fitness and Conditioning is the Rugby Football Union's definitive statement on the importance of fitness in the club game and the best ways to achieve the optimum condition to play effectively and safely. It is intended as a source of guidance for coaches at all levels of the game, as well as for players looking for advice on improving their fitness. Packed with drills and coaching programmes throughout, this clear and comprehensive handbook includes helpful sections on: structuring the training year; speed and agility; strength and power; flexibility; core strength and stability; diet and nutrition; fitness testing; pre-match preparation and post-match recovery; and sports psychology.

Written by an experienced rugby coach, Coaching Youth Rugby is an essential guide for all coaches, parents and teachers. This one-stop practical resource will give a new coach everything they need to deliver fun, dynamic, player-centred practice sessions and guidance on how to run a team. Coaches at all levels of the game will find material and ideas aimed at helping them to formulate simple strategies to suit their level of player ability. Contents include: practical small-team games and drills, enabling coaches to run active and fun sessions for young players; ideas for teaching fundamental rugby skills, from passing and handling to tackling, kicking, scrum and lineout; coaching theories explained in an uncomplicated and easy-to-understand manner.With field-tested, age-specific information to help you learn how to communicate with players, parents, other coaches and officials, Coaching Youth Rugby will help you manage your team on match days and provide measures for ensuring player safety. Includes full details on the new RFU Continuum. A one-stop practical resource that is fully illustrated with 60 colour photographs and 100 diagrams.

One of the NFL's leading coaches helps you improve your players' techniques and your team's performance Building on the phenomenal success of the Baffled Parent's series, this comprehensive resource helps you expand your teaching skills and improve your players' performance and enjoyment. It's equally indispensable for parents thrust into coaching, former players taking on their first coaching assignments, and veteran coaches. This great guide features: Tackling and catching drills for the entire team Group and team drills for offensive, defensive, and special team situations A unique system of paired drills and instruction for wide receivers and defensive backs; linemen and tight ends; and running backs and linebackers Photographs and diagrams that simplify the coaching process