QUEENSLAND RUGBY LEAGUE

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1 QUEENSLAND RUGBY LEAGUE RUGBY LEAGUE CORE SKILLS

2 CONTENTS 1. GRIP 2. PASSING Long pass Short pass Catch& pass (quick ball) Spiral Pass Acting Half pass 3. SCORING A TRY 11. MARKER DEFENCE 12. DEFENSIVE LINE PLAY 13. START FROM RELOAD 4. PLAY THE BALL 5. RUNNING WITH THE BALL Carry into collision Running & passing Running & receiving Unders line running support Unders line running with ball / passing 6. CATCHING Catching a high ball Picking up a low/stationary ball Falling over a rolling ball 7. EVASION Side step Swerve Palm Bump off Hit & spin 8. THE TACKLE Components Teaching points 9. TACKLING For Defender For Attacker 10. TACKLING STYLES Front-on blocking Driving Smother Wrestle Side on Behind Page COMMUNICATION 15. KICKING Orthodox punt Torpedo punt Drop punt Grubber kick Chip kick Bomb 16. SCRUMS

3 GRIP Open hands and spread fingers around centre of ball Thumbs used to lock ball into hands Use finger tips to grip ball tightly Two hand carry is best Page 2

4 PASSING Grip ball correctly Point ball down and keep close to body Bend elbows to help control pass and to protect Eyes on target Bring ball back with arms and wrists Foot further from target is forward Turn shoulders towards target Push the ball at target Fingers and wrists control the direction Follow through with arms and extend fingers at target THE LONG PASS The same as the orthodox pass with the following exception The arms go further back The follow through from the arms and wrist is more pronounced Upper body turn so far that shoulders will be square to target THE SHORT PASS Ball held close to body, arms bent, elbows in Upward thrust of wrists Arms don t follow through CATCH & PASS (QUICK BALL) Catch early and transfer across body in one movement When passing to right catch ball as right foot touches ground and complete with left foot grounded. SPIRAL PASS Used to pass long distances quickly and accurately When passing to left o Left foot points to receiver o The right hand spins and powers the ball, grip at back right part of the ball o The left hand directs the ball, grip at front left part of the ball o Right hand turns over the ball, left hand directs o Fingers of both hands point to receiver o Keep ball close to body at all times Page 3

5 DUMMY HALF PASS Approach play the ball square on Eyes up, quick look at defence and markers Don t stand too close to PTB, watch ball Feet to side of ball trap Chest over ball, bend knees, point foot to target, grip ball Turn head and upper body to target Pass from ground Follow through directing the pass with fingers and wrists Short pass lift wrists Long pass push with shoulder SCORING A TRY Ball cradled under armpit away from defender Get low to ground, lean forward, drop centre of gravity Non ball carrying arm is forward Drive forward using trunk, thighs and non ball carrying arm to break fall Ball still cradled tight to body as it touches the ground, scoring the try. Page 4

6 PLAY THE BALL Must be quick, smooth, limited moves Bring legs up, or body back to kneeling position Place ball in dominant arm, keep ball tight to body Place free hand on ground Bring same foot as hand on ground forward Raise body off ground and place ball next to forward foot Roll ball evenly with foot for dummy half s benefit RUNNING WITH THE BALL Head steady and body relaxed Keep feet pointed ahead Shoulders steady Body lean forward Ball held in dominant hand Fingers, hand and wrist cradling ball Arms at 90 degrees RUNNING & PASSING Point ball down Front elbow up, to allow full movement and protect Push with fingers at the target/snap with fingers and wrist Keep vision open/head pushed to target Unders footwork, weight on outside foot (pointing out balances, take next step) Target catches eyes/out in front Ball to travel at 6 o clock Feel and weight of pass to change RUNNING & RECEIVING Look at the ball through the W Elbows forward Soft hands Reach in to catch, early catch Upper body turned to the ball Bring the ball into your centre Early catches give you extra time with the ball Page 5

7 CARRY IN COLLISION Thumbs should be spread over top two panels Fingers spread gripping bottom two panels, forming pocket in the palm Hold ball firmly in the middle Carry ball in 6 o clock position, one point facing up and the other facing the ground Forearms bent at elbows, carrying the ball about sternum position away from chest When working in traffic place ball on chest with fingers, thumb and forearm gripping and protecting ball firmly in the sternum position, drop shoulder for full protection UNDERS LINE RUNNING SUPPORT Run direct line at defender next to target defender communicate with ball carrier Run straight line with width, depth and timing Commit and keep threat at your defender When ball carrier steps under towards ruck you should react, step and drive into space. Hands prepared, receive and contract ball, drive forward In under line running we are working for quick play the ball and line breaks UNDERS LINE RUNNING WITH BALL Underline or identify defender you will target to attack, communicate with support Run direct line at the defender Commit defender by moving him towards ball carrier Stepping back under towards ruck, taking target defender away from support Time pass for support, once target defender comes under towards ruck with you, he is committed, pass early. Page 6

8 CATCHING Eyes on ball Hands extend towards ball, hands open Receiver looking over top of thumbs Trunk and upper body turned to face receiver Thumbs contact ball as fingers wrap around ball Correct grip is made immediately CATCHING A HIGH BALL Eyes on ball Observe flight of ball Get in position early Arms out, fingers spread Allow ball to cradle in hands, arms and chest Try to time your jump for the ball so to catch at your highest leap. PICKING UP LOW / STATIONARY BALL Move quickly to ball Eyes on ball Feet to side of ball Inner leg is at back of ball Lean over ball with forward leg promoted for strong balance Rear hand scoops under, forward hand traps ball Bring ball to chest immediately gaining correct grip FALLING OVER A ROLLING BALL Move quickly to ball Eyes on ball Fall over top of ball, putting body between ball and opponents Cradle the ball into body using hands, arms and torso Page 7

9 EVASION SIDESTEP Run at speed towards defender or away from intended direction Approach slow with short feet When close (2m) from defender Drive lead foot into ground, put weight over leg, drop centre of gravity and thrust into intended direction Power into gap with long, fast strides Progress to doing it all at top speed Incorporate fend/dummy/spin SWERVE Executed at further distance (5 6 m from defender) Feint swing outside leg towards defender inside shoulder Swing away inside leg swings across as you lean body and accelerate away Path is an arc Must have balance PALM Eyes on defender Transfer ball away from defender, under shoulder, cradled by arm Timed correctly, thrust the arm, open palm, into shoulder or chest. Contact should be made while arm is still bent, so force is created in straightening Push and move away as the arm is straightened Page 8

10 BUMP OFF Develops the ability to meet collision with confidence Size the would be defender Determined run and lean forward Upon contact, thrust or drop shoulders, hip or chest with full power into defender Use leg drive and power on HIT & SPIN Cradle ball, use short steps Pump legs quickly When spinning right, dip and contact with right side on opponents left. Right foot forward at centre of opponent Try beginning the spin before making contact Hold the ball firmly Short steps enable the ability to keep balance to promote the ball or accelerate through gap Page 9

11 TACKLE With all styles of tackling the same basic principles apply. The main aim is to enable players to be confident that they can get their shoulder and head in on the target area: Identify target area Eyes focus on target area Timing/footwork, get in close to opponent Shoulder must make first contact Head must be behind or to side, and lock in tight to opponent, this will protect head Arms are wrapped and lock on tight to opponent Use legs, torso or opponents momentum to drive or twist to complete tackle Components Head / Eye position Target Area/s Stopping the Ball Wrestle Footwork / Leg Drive Contact point / Body Position Player size consideration Teaching Points Off the line hard, feet beneath you. Steady shorten stride, feet beneath you Open the gate. Slight step out of direct line. Body still in front. Accelerate into target Quick short steps on close (last step to be quick) Dip from knees not bend from hips (late dip) Target area stop the ball, bottom of armpits to top of pubic bone Hand must be seen: extension of running Contact point for tackler is top of shoulder or top of chest Eyes at target looking over bifocals in upward direction. Chin must be tucked in, head in close. Tackle is part of running action Next movement from contact is an upward direction. Chin must be tucked in, head in close. Be vigorous in the tackle, 2 nd effort (wrestle). Looking for handles, behind knee, elbows, knee, jersey. Leg drive short quick explosive movement Tackle finished on the ground Both defender and attacker must be mentally and physically prepared for battle at each tackle Page 10

12 TACKLING FOR TACKLER Identify (target) Eyes on target Position (body, get close) Timing (shoulder) Contact (wrap) Drive/finish (feet) FOR BALL CARRIER Ball control (at contact and throughout) Keep control (for quick play the ball) TACKLING STYLES FRONT ON BLOCKING Eyes on target (thighs) Position for body on body contact Hit (shoulder contact) Eyes up Wrap (lock arms around thighs) Lock head to thigh, for defenders safety Use attackers momentum to fall down Attacker turned to the side on the way down Tackler should finish on top with defender on his back DRIVING TACKLE Approach quick and determined. Short steps Target (ball/sternum area) Eyes on target Get half metre away, plant same foot as striking shoulder forward Drop (body, bend knees) Tilt (body, lean forward) Drive (forward, with contact) using leg power Eyes up Upon practice Drop, Tilt and Drive happen very smoothly Wrap arms on contact, lock head to side Finish on top of attacker Page 11

13 SMOTHER TACKLE Eyes on target area (the ball) Get into position quickly Set for contact Pin the ball between defender and attacker, head to side Eyes up Arms wrap and be powerfully locked to keep ball carrier and his arms powerfully restricted Get ball carrier to ground with wrestle WRESTLE Head in close Feet in close Legs can be wrapped around The ability to move around ie feet Find a handle and twist or lift Eyes up Use of body weight and momentum Communication / Feel ie two defenders working for each other Finish with body on top Never stop moving Leg drive Chest on them, head in close Head up, acknowledge referee Hands on the ground not on player or roll away from him SIDE ON TACKLE Get into position quickly get close Eyes on target Get head behind and lock it to body of attacker Shoulder contact into thigh and drive powerfully Eyes up Wrap arms be strong and lock thighs Land on top of attackers TACKLE FROM BEHIND Eyes on target Get head to side and lock it to body of attacker Dive to get shoulder contact Eyes forward Wrap arms be strong and lock thighs Finish on top of attacker Page 12

14 MARKER PLAY First marker towards predicated direction of the ball Second marker small split down the other side of the ruck Talk from the ground up Keep your distance from PTB do not engage physically or verbally Do not go past the ball keep it on your outside Eyes up for a wider field of vision Keep moving on your toes, knees slightly bent, head forward Don t leave until ball has gone Make a mini line Tie in with A & B defenders / no cross over Point and talk vital Look to make a side on tackle knocking knees together, head in behind Page 13

15 DEFENSIVE LINE PLAY Even Spaces First 3 steps hard / steady / hard no gaps Body position / point Head position / footwork Re-load Communication START FROM RELOAD Stay up till ball and attacker is down (zeroed) Turn into ball Assemble line on way back; adjust on way back, communication One point turn Talk aggressive, clear and precise Nominate and Point forward body lean, eyes up Run forward; first three hard, looking at Ruck A, B Set off from front foot Spaces even, no gaps. Look for Ref/ talk to Ref First 3 hard (cue is ball on the ground) Move forward together steal/steel Look steady Go again, adjust where needed. Always maintain spaces and keep body up the field (stay square) Talk from inside out. Nominate who you ve got and who you re working with Page 14

16 COMMUNICATION Teach players to talk to their team mates, and help each other to identify and solve problems. Communication is a very important part of our game, give individuals key words to say, a second rower might be lazy coming off the line, give him the key word to call the line up, PUSH UP, this will help switch him on, wingers to COUNT tackles as they must go back for the kick All positions should have team key communication calls and their own key communication, to help the team and their own game. Suggestions are: Push Up Spread Out Keep one line Stay together Chase the kick Good tackle, pat on back You go, I ll hold Come out Come in Point at and nominate man That s your man Count Tackles I ve got marker Work Back Come with me With you Markers talk Shut the gate / Tie in Push out Push in I ve got ball Push left/right Page 15

17 KICKING ORTHODOX PUNT Grip ball same as passing Square shoulders to target Head down, eyes on ball until kicked Hold ball comfortable distance away Guide ball with dominant hand in line to target Raise other hand to maintain balance Point toes downwards, strike belly of ball Leg drives in target direction Head and eye remain at strike point TORPEDO PUNT Coach points the same as Orthodox Punt except: For right foot kickers left hand on top and to front Right hand is placed on top and to rear of ball Ball pointed slightly inwards Outside of foot strikes the inside bottom of ball, the leg travel slightly across body This gives the ball spin and greater distance. GRUBBER KICK Hold ball like passing Eyes on ball Point ball to ground at 45 degrees Foot will travel along ground in intended direction Toes point towards ground Lean over ball Strike ball just before it hits ground CHIP KICK Same as grubber except: Point ball to sky at 15 degrees Toes up, foot travel up in intended direction Lean over ball Bottom of ball strikes laces of boot Page 16

18 BOMB Eyes on ball, grip ball for pass Body lean backwards Foot contact under ball on point Foot drive upwards Long follow through DROP PUNT Accurate for distance and penalty kicks Ball held long axis vertical but ball slightly forward Fingers wrapped around belly of ball Keep leg and line of ball in line with target Eyes on ball Non striking foot forward, guide ball to release position Release ball Strike ball at bottom point, with laces of boot, foot at 90 degrees Leg runs in line of direction of target Ball should travel through air in reverse action end over end. Page 17

19 SCRUMS Coaching Points a) Binding Positions b) Feet Positions c) Neck and Back Positioning Front Row Formation Players observe a practical demonstration of front row being formed feet positions and arm positions. Players break up into groups of three and reproduce the practice formation. Coach should advise correct and interchange players. A method of binding by the front row. No. 8 is the loose head. No. 8 has his arm under that of the tight head. Shows the bind of the front row and their feet positions i.e. foot closest to the ball forward. Page 18

20 Second Row Formation After demonstration of second row formation, players pair off to reproduce the formation. Coach should advise, correct and interchange players. Arm and feet positions for the second row. No. 11 is the loose head second rower and the ball is placed into the scrum from that side. Second row shown packed into the scrum with correct leg positions. Loose head side is the side from which the ball enters the scrum. Complete Scrum Formation A complete scrum formation is demonstrated and players form into groups of six, enabling them to pack scrums. Coach should advise, correct and interchange positions. A complete scrum formation. Notice binding of lock forward also his feet position. Emphasise that the lock should not push in the scrum. Back and Neck Positioning Backs of the second rowers and lock are flat and parallel to the ground. Front rowers necks are straight; eyes pointing forward; forehead placed against opposition from rowers shoulder. Second rowers and lock necks are straight, eyes pointing forward. Page 19