EPISODE · Feb 23, 2020 · 35 MIN
RFU's Head of Age Grade reviews half a game rule: Gains and challenges
from Rugby Coach Weekly · host Dan Cottrell / Mark Saltmarsh
Send us Fan MailMark Saltmarsh, who is Head of Education and Age Grade Rugby at the RFU, tells us how the "Half a game" rule (HGR) has worked so far, and what have been the challenges.Mark gives an honest assessment of the current roll-out, with plenty of practical ways to make it work for all clubs.We covered:The principles behind the ruleWhy have a rule when good coaches should be doing this alreadySome of the main issues that have caused problems: cup games, keen players becoming demotivatedThe role of sanctions How conversations before games make it easier to implementHow HGR is being integrated into courses.For more resources on HGR go to the RFU website. Click here.To 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!
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Send us Fan Mail Mark Saltmarsh, who is Head of Education and Age Grade Rugby at the RFU, tells us how the "Half a game" rule (HGR) has worked so far, and what have been the challenges. Mark gives an honest assessment of the current roll-out, with plenty of practical ways to make it work for all clubs. We covered: The principles behind the ruleWhy have a rule when good coaches should be doing this alreadySome of the main issues that have caused problems: cup games, keen players becoming dem...
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