Product Description

This collection of rugby training drills is relevant to both codes and to coaches of all levels. It uses enjoyable drills to develop skills and to make sessions enjoyable. This book was the first rugby coaching book of its kind on the market and it has stood the test of time by selling over 15,000 copies over 3 additions. This 3rd edition uses what is considered the best 101 from the 150 orignally drawn. It is officially the best selling rugby coaching book available and is a must for all coaches.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12331 in Books
• Published on: 1995-12-10
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 53 pages

Review
Rugby is a game of skill. Drills such as the ones displayed here can only enhance and improve individual team performance. --Les Cusworth (England & Leicester)

Training drills are part and parcel of modern preparation. Not only do they improve the individual and the team, they make training enjoyable and varied. --Andy Farrell (England RFU)

About the Author
Damian McGrath and Ray Unsworth are two of the country's leading coaches. Both have coached at the very highest level with Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors respectively. Currently, Ray Unsworth is the director of coaching for the rugby league whilst Damian McGrath , is now the defensive coach for England 'A' R.U.F.C. In March 2002 he coached the England R.F.U 7's team to the Hong Kong 7's championship.

Customer Reviews

Indispensible Coaching Aid
Coaching rugby places enormous demands on you to constantly provide variety to prevent players getting bored. The RFU's coaching materials are good, but will only last you a season or two before you've tried all of the drills they suggest.

This book picks up where the RFU materials stop, and the book's title is exactly what you get - an A4-sized soft-back book with 2 drills per page. They are clearly laid out - as good, if not better than the RFU - and there is sufficient description to enable you to understand quickly without the burden of too much detail. It's the kind of book you can browse over breakfast on a Sunday morning when you need inspiration before going to the training ground.

A great resource for coaches at all levels and age groups, including seniors.

101 Rugby Training Drills: Good explanations
This is not a book about rugby, it doesn't explain the rules or talk about the Kiwis. It is what the title suggests, and at that it is excellent. It details drills using diagrams and explanations, and has helped me greatly to learn how to coach rugby. Drills range from the common (eg, the handling square), to the more intricate. I will continue to use it to broaden my coaching techniques.

You've got to have it
I coach junior rugby and this book has developed me and the lads so much. It makes training sessions so much fun because the boys and I are experiencing something new every month.
The book doesn't go into any great detail as to the theory of each excercise, it simply lays out specific drills detailing their key benefits, with clear pictorial aids.
Get it and get it now.