Michael Walden

Mike is creator & CEO of TeachPE.com. He has a degree in Physical Education, Sports Science & Physics from Loughborough University, and is a qualified Teacher and Sports Injury Therapist.

Rugby Warm-Up Drills

Warm-Up Drill 1 This rugby drill can be used either as a warm-up or to improve fitness. Players pass the ball whilst moving continually to a cone and back again. Accurate passing is important for this drill. This warm-up drill is mainly used to warm up the arms, hands, and passes. Key points – It

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Rugby Line Out Drills

A line-out occurs when the ball goes out of play. The following drills and practices help a team develop skills to win the lineout including lifting where safety is essential. Basic Lineout with Drive This drill shows two options for practising a lineout, a quick pass to the second man and a catch and drive.

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Rugby Agility & Footwork Drills

Rugby footwork and agility drills demonstrate how to develop skills to sidestep, swerve, spin and offload the ball with the aim of avoiding tackles and keeping the ball moving. By practising the footwork skills repeatedly in isolation or as part of a practice drill then eventually the movements become automatic and emerge naturally in a

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Rugby Tackling Drills

Rugby drills introduce players to tackling and gradually build confidence. Beginners start with learning the basic techniques by doing a slow-motion tackle from the knees. This is progressed to tackling on one knee, then standing through to one v one full-contact tackling practices. Side Tackle on Knees This is the most basic tackling drill which

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Netball Attacking Movement

Netball attacking movement drills aim to develop team play moving forward by giving the attacking players passing options. This is done by creating small-sided games and practices. Double Lead Level 4 The aim is to provide passing options for attacking players. Organisation: 10 players, 1 ball. Players set up in similar formation but with an

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Netball Handling Drills

The following drills focus on individual netball skills and ball handling including bounce pass, chest pass, hook pass, shoulder pass as well as bringing in the complication of a defender. Variety of Dishes and Hooks with a Defender The aim is to pass the ball in different ways, avoiding interference from a defender. Organisation: 2

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Netball Shooting Drills

The following 12 netball drills are aimed at improving shooting technique from a stationary position as well as using movement such as side steps, lunge and cut back. Stationary Technique The aim is to learn correct shooting technique in order to accurately and consistently score goals. Organisation: 1 post, 1 ball, 1 shooter. Take up

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Hurdle Drills

International Athlete, Sports Model, and Presenter Jenny Pacey gives advice to TeachPE about how to improve your hurdle technique. Hurdling technique Hurdle drills The aim is to run tall on the toes and aim to have a fast lead leg – slightly bent, not straight. The lead leg should come up fast and down fast

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Rotational Shot Drills Set 3

These rotational shot put drills can be performed almost anywhere and work on developing core movement, basic technique, and balance. 1. 360 degree rotate with soft ball Aim: To develop core movement and basic technique Description: Use a soft ball that is around the size of the individuals age-related shot with the weight no more

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