Half a game rule: Opportunities, challenges and solutions

Send us Fan MailIn this collaborative podcast, Dan Cottrell talks to six coaches across the grassroots spectrum. He asks them about the new regulation for teams up to U18s in England, where all match day squad players must play at least half a game.We discuss:Why did it need to be implementedWill the sanctions work and howWhat changes you might need to makeHow do you deal with large squadsWhat has been the experience in Wales where they have been using this rule alreadyThe contributorsNathan Gosling - Coach and teacher in Devon, North Devon DPP lead coach and a coach for Barnstaple u16s, coach mentor/helper Barnstaple Junior sectionIan Hollingworth - Kids First Coach Coordinator, Billericay RFC and DPP lead coach in EssexTim Ravenscroft - Age Grade chair with Gloucestershire and U12s coachIan "Spike" Milligan - co-author of Mini and Youth Rugby, and Club Coaching Coordinator plus coaches the Bury Foxes women's teamAndy Stevens, Kids First chair at Ellingham and Ringwood club, and U11s club coachMike Gravenor, coaching at Mumbles, Wales, with over 12 years experience coaching across three different teamsTo find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach WeeklyTo find out more about our Partner Club offerCLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!