There have been some top quality matches over the last few weeks so we thought we'd share some highlights from some of the best ones! Enjoy!
Heineken Cup Final: Leinster v Northampton Saints
What can we say, this match had it all- drama, incredible tries, outstanding performances, and of course that comeback!
Showing posts with label Skills. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Skills. Show all posts
Monday, May 30, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Monster Skills Monday!
As promised, in the spirit of sevens we have some match clips and samba for you today! In the run up to the IRFU All-Ireland Club 7s which is taking place this Saturday, these videos have been hand picked for you by our very own El Capitano so enjoy, and get practising!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Skills!
With the last 15-a-side match of the season done and dusted it's time to step into the sevens light! Yep hard ground, (some) sunny weather and flying insect things mean only one thing! It's 7s season!
As is tradition, we're heading to Kinsale this weekend (look out Cork) and while some fancy footwork or space creation might seem like the right thing to be thinking about now, we've decided to post something about what really matters- the try scoring celebration!
As is tradition, we're heading to Kinsale this weekend (look out Cork) and while some fancy footwork or space creation might seem like the right thing to be thinking about now, we've decided to post something about what really matters- the try scoring celebration!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Monster Skills Monday!
A couple of random videos today but just thought they looked interesting and most can be done with small numbers so get practising! They're mostly to do with the contact situation so get your grr on!
When watching this first video make sure to look at the three different possible roles- that of the tackler, the tackled player and the support player and think what could be done in each of the positions...
The following is a good video for both attacking and defensive training. While it is a defensive drill, much can be gotten out of it for the attackers as a 2 v 2 presents a good opportunity to try to draw defenders.
When watching this first video make sure to look at the three different possible roles- that of the tackler, the tackled player and the support player and think what could be done in each of the positions...
The following is a good video for both attacking and defensive training. While it is a defensive drill, much can be gotten out of it for the attackers as a 2 v 2 presents a good opportunity to try to draw defenders.
And lastly, this drill teaches the ball carrier good skills (the voiceover reminding wide foot stance and good footwork is simple but it's always the simple things we forget!) while also giving the support player a chance to practise getting in a position to receive an offload.
Videos courtesy of London Irish Community and Ford Academy
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Monster Skills!
It might not be a Monday but it's time to bring the skills!!
A little bit on defence today and as it's so serious we then have a very entertaining video which is a spoof of a similar video to one we featured here before and didn't want to believe it was too good to be true!
With the defensive videos, they're good to watch and have a think about and even if you only take one little thing from them they're very worthwhile! Any questions stick them in a comment below!
Obviously the points made in the videos should be taken in context with the overall team defensive system.
Now for a bit of a laugh!
Thanks to Smarter Rugby and the Waratahs for the videos!
A little bit on defence today and as it's so serious we then have a very entertaining video which is a spoof of a similar video to one we featured here before and didn't want to believe it was too good to be true!
With the defensive videos, they're good to watch and have a think about and even if you only take one little thing from them they're very worthwhile! Any questions stick them in a comment below!
Obviously the points made in the videos should be taken in context with the overall team defensive system.
Now for a bit of a laugh!
Thanks to Smarter Rugby and the Waratahs for the videos!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Monster Skills Monday
Apologies for the few weeks break in skills posts but we're back with kicking!
The Grubber
Despite the fact that Jeremy Guscott is wearing wellies (!) this is a very good video (what else would you expect from the BBC) about grubber kicks which also demonstrates a good way to practise them and improve accuracy...
The original of this video can be found here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/skills/7362483.stm
The Spiral
Though this doesn't show an actual demo it does talk through how to execute a spiral kick very well. It also starts you thinking about where on the ball you should be making contact with your foot for where you want it to go and how you should hold the ball. This important not just for spiral kicks but for all types of kicks so it's well worth having a think about and trying out your own ideas to see the results.
Kicking Games
This last one is for Fitzer who always claims kickers can make a ball bounce up where and how they want! The curl on some of these is amazing and it's all from the positioning of the ball and the spot on the ball that's kicked. Also love the idea of having some games/competitions after kicking practice to make it a bit more fun!
Thanks to the Beeb and allblacks.com for all of these helpful videos! Now get practicing!
The Grubber
Despite the fact that Jeremy Guscott is wearing wellies (!) this is a very good video (what else would you expect from the BBC) about grubber kicks which also demonstrates a good way to practise them and improve accuracy...
The original of this video can be found here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/skills/7362483.stm
The Spiral
Though this doesn't show an actual demo it does talk through how to execute a spiral kick very well. It also starts you thinking about where on the ball you should be making contact with your foot for where you want it to go and how you should hold the ball. This important not just for spiral kicks but for all types of kicks so it's well worth having a think about and trying out your own ideas to see the results.
Kicking Games
This last one is for Fitzer who always claims kickers can make a ball bounce up where and how they want! The curl on some of these is amazing and it's all from the positioning of the ball and the spot on the ball that's kicked. Also love the idea of having some games/competitions after kicking practice to make it a bit more fun!
Thanks to the Beeb and allblacks.com for all of these helpful videos! Now get practicing!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Monster Skills Monday
Right some one-on-one stuff today. This is from a newsletter called Dan Cotrell's Better Rugby Coaching. It's free and worth signing up to so have a look at the website http://www.betterrugbycoaching.com and don't forget to have a go at the one-on-one skills at training!
The above clip is courtesy of Better Rugby Coaching and can be found here:
http://www.betterrugbycoaching.com/rugbyforum/Topic2258-4-1.aspx
The above clip is courtesy of Better Rugby Coaching and can be found here:
http://www.betterrugbycoaching.com/rugbyforum/Topic2258-4-1.aspx
Monday, January 17, 2011
Monster Skills Monday plus some more good press for Women's Rugby!
Who's got skills???!
Another handling one for you all, good to warm up with before training- will get the brain switched on and the blood pumping! This video contains two different handling exercises, the second one being one of Rossy's favourites, so give them a go this week!
The Machine!
Maggie 'The Machine' Alphonsi has been making numerous headlines since her phenominal performance at the World Cup in August and September. Here's the most recent article about her: David Flatman: Man's game? Girl power is here to stay
If you've been living under a rock for the last few months, here's a few bits to fill you in on what you've been missing...
Alphonsi was without a doubt the outstanding player of the World Cup and many will agree that she was robbed of the title by a talented player that was on the winning side in the final, as Carla Hohepa was named the IRB Women's Personality of the Year 2010. Alphonsi did scoop the award in 2006, a World Cup year, and indeed she was on the losing side again in 2010 to finish runner up to four time champions New Zealand but surely this clip should show that winning the award previously and not being on the best team in the competition should not stop the award from going to the best player?
Soon after the World Cup, Alphonsi was named the Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year (Alphonsi scoops top sports star accolade) before then becoming the first female player in the 50-year history of the Rugby Union Writers' Club to be honoured with the prestigious Pat Marshall Memorial Award as personality of the year for 2010 (Maggie Alphonsi award is powerful statement for women's sport, Maggie Alphonsi winning the Pat Marshall Award at the Rugby Writers’ Dinner is a victory for rugby as a whole). In between all of this she managed to fit in some appearances on Sky Sports as a guest and commentator (Alphonsi set to become the face of the women's game ). Oh, as well as continuing to play some rugby (Alphonsi hatrick in Premiership see Saracens v Darlington Mowden Park Sharks match report).
Another handling one for you all, good to warm up with before training- will get the brain switched on and the blood pumping! This video contains two different handling exercises, the second one being one of Rossy's favourites, so give them a go this week!
The Machine!
Maggie 'The Machine' Alphonsi has been making numerous headlines since her phenominal performance at the World Cup in August and September. Here's the most recent article about her: David Flatman: Man's game? Girl power is here to stay
If you've been living under a rock for the last few months, here's a few bits to fill you in on what you've been missing...
Alphonsi was without a doubt the outstanding player of the World Cup and many will agree that she was robbed of the title by a talented player that was on the winning side in the final, as Carla Hohepa was named the IRB Women's Personality of the Year 2010. Alphonsi did scoop the award in 2006, a World Cup year, and indeed she was on the losing side again in 2010 to finish runner up to four time champions New Zealand but surely this clip should show that winning the award previously and not being on the best team in the competition should not stop the award from going to the best player?
Soon after the World Cup, Alphonsi was named the Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year (Alphonsi scoops top sports star accolade) before then becoming the first female player in the 50-year history of the Rugby Union Writers' Club to be honoured with the prestigious Pat Marshall Memorial Award as personality of the year for 2010 (Maggie Alphonsi award is powerful statement for women's sport, Maggie Alphonsi winning the Pat Marshall Award at the Rugby Writers’ Dinner is a victory for rugby as a whole). In between all of this she managed to fit in some appearances on Sky Sports as a guest and commentator (Alphonsi set to become the face of the women's game ). Oh, as well as continuing to play some rugby (Alphonsi hatrick in Premiership see Saracens v Darlington Mowden Park Sharks match report).
Monday, January 3, 2011
Monster Skills Monday
Moving on from the fast feet we had last week we're going to throw in some side stepping! This is perfect to celebrate getting back on the pitch after far too many weeks snowed off!
This is a basic skill that every rugby player should have and when used by the top internationals can look sensational and be devastating. All it takes is practice to improve your step and you could have one as good as the best you'll see on television!
Here are a couple of videos (good to see women coaching and demonstrating in these!) and hope to see you all having a go at training this week!
This is a basic skill that every rugby player should have and when used by the top internationals can look sensational and be devastating. All it takes is practice to improve your step and you could have one as good as the best you'll see on television!
Here are a couple of videos (good to see women coaching and demonstrating in these!) and hope to see you all having a go at training this week!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Monster Skills Monday?!
Hey all, hope everyone had a great Christmas and are looking forward to a good new year! Now I know we're a day late getting this up but better late than never and after all that turkey and Christmas pud we thought a couple of you might be hitting the gym so we'd give you something to keep you busy there!
This week the skills video is focussing on fast feet which helps your SAQ (Speed Agility Quickness). No matter what position you are this is relevant so give it a go!
Now don't worry if you don't have a ladder- you can always work on fast feet even if you don't have one. You can either visualise one and try to get your steps into 'rungs' or alternatively you can draw one onto concrete/tarmac with chalk. Every little bit helps so get climbing!
This week the skills video is focussing on fast feet which helps your SAQ (Speed Agility Quickness). No matter what position you are this is relevant so give it a go!
Now don't worry if you don't have a ladder- you can always work on fast feet even if you don't have one. You can either visualise one and try to get your steps into 'rungs' or alternatively you can draw one onto concrete/tarmac with chalk. Every little bit helps so get climbing!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Monster Skills Monday!
First of all Happy Monday to everyone! One of our new features is "Monster Skills Monday!"- every Monday a new video on skills will be posted that you can try out during your own time and/or before or after training during the week. The aim of this is to improve our skills and to have a bit of fun! Some of the skills might seem a little basic but even if you take one tiny little thing out of it it can make a world of difference. Hopefully come the end of the season we'll be able to do something like this:
So our first video is a little bit of handling. Get the family off the sofa and out into the garden to work off the christmas dinner or grab a few friends together at any stage over the holidays to have a go at this.
If the bad weather means running is not an option even doing some static passing and catching (eyes closed if you're feeling brave!) will all help! Or another good option is 2-ball if you can get two or more other people. This will help you work on your reactions, your peripheral vision and concentration as well as your handling.
Have fun!
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