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| RLCM Extract eBook 33 Q & A - John Lang |
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| Thursday, 16 October 2008 07:09 |
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RLCM: - How do you see the role of hookers today, compared to when you were playing? They’ve got the skills of a halfback but they’ve got the physical capacity to do more heavy work around the rucks. They have to do the heavy tackling of sometimes 110kg forwards so there is that tough physical part of the job but it is also a great advantage if they’ve got the other skills. There is the long pass, the accurate pass, passing both sides, running from dummy half and kicking. An important part is working with the tight forwards too. It is just knowing when to pass, when to hold it up a little bit, when to throw it straight off the ground to a forward coming a bit wider. There is nothing worse than a dummy half coming away from the ruck and holding the ball up and then giving it at the wrong time. He can get his players hurt. It really is an art. They have to have intuition. You can’t teach it if a player hasn’t got it. You can enhance it but you can’t teach it. They have got to have it naturally. RLCM: - On the other side then, what do you want your markers to do? Communication is important. If one player wants to chase out quickly, the other one has to know. It is no good one marker taking off and the other one stepping the same way. The opposing dummy half will come down the middle. They must split and read the play. That is game sense and practice at training. There are also the times when there is only one marker. There might be two in a tackle and you can’t afford to have three others hanging around the middle of the ruck. If one of the tacklers hasn’t got back into position, you may be left with only one marker. So there has to be an awareness and communication so that most defenders are not on one side of the ruck and that a player knows that he is on his own. I think that communication in defence is a big thing - that, and being aware - aware of who you’ve got alongside you and who you are marking up to. If I am standing next to a big forward who is marking up to a smaller fast player, there is going to be a problem. If the runner steps him, I have to be extra switched on to be there to block him or, if he dummies somebody back on the inside, I should have communicated effectively with my big mate to lock on to the first man. This communication and awareness of your own players, your opposition, and where the threats are coming from is vital. A lot of that comes with experience. It has to be almost subconscious but you’ve got to work on it consciously first..........The Ultimate RLCM Resource on CD-ROMs- Many NRL Clubs, Super League Clubs, Australian and English RLF Clubs, Schools, Junior Clubs and coaches have already purchased copies of the CD-ROMs since its release. Have you thought about it yet? Think about the advantages ...RECEIVE THREE DISKS One contains all back copies of RLCM eBooks [3500+ pages]Every extract you have read on RLCM in full. The other two DISKS contain 250 Drills - [One Graphic the other Animated] You will receive: [1] TWO DRILLS CDs - Drill Books 1-2-3 Graphic and Animated Versions [2] ALL 36 RLCM eBOOKS ON CD-ROM contains over 3500 pages of rugby league coaching information. Read how the ELITE NRL COACHES and JUNIOR COACHES coach their teams. For 15 years the RLCM has been an essential part of any serious footballing library and these CD-ROMs enable coaches and league players at all levels to have quick, hands on coaching material compiled by ARL accredited coaches and league experts. As with the ultimate aim of the CD-ROMs, RLCM’s objective for 15 years has been to provide up to date coaching information and techniques for coaches and players to assist with the development, knowledge and education of all associated with the game. Through the CD-ROMs we have created the most comprehensive manual to assist coaches with the growth and development of the team’s skill base while emhancing the individual’s mental, physical and coordination progress throughout their formative years to senior level. The three CD-ROMs will ensure this valuable coaching information AUS - AU$220.00 Includes postage. CLICK HERE TO ORDER It will commence on Friday 13th February 6.30pm and conclude on Sunday 15th February at 11.30am. Tallebudgera Outdoor Recreation Centre Friday, Saturday, Sunday 13th, 14th & 15th February 2009. (All prices include GST – Tax Invoice available upon request) Registration Friday at 6.30pm Commence Friday 7.00pm Finish Sunday 11.30am Contact |