Rugby coaching tips

RIKUS Goosen from Rugga Skills Rugby Academy offers tips to rugby coaches, this week focusing on the fly half, number 10.

A fly-half is crucial to a team's game plan. They are usually the first to receive the ball from the scrum-half following a breakdown, line-out or scrum and need to be decisive with what actions to take and be effective at communicating with the outside backs.

“Good fly-halves are calm, clear thinking and have the vision to direct effective attacking plays. Fly-halves need good passing and kicking skills. Often the fly-half is the best kicker in the team and needs to be able to execute attacking kicks such as up-and-unders, grubbers and chip kicks as well as being able to kick for territory. Many fly-halves are also the team's goal kickers,” said Goosen.

Parents and coaches can contact Goosen for any information on 081 370 2570.

Goosen advised that coaches and parents keep the BokSmart Spine Line number 0800 678 678 on their phone..

“Always play hard but safe rugby!” he said.