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| Wednesday, 25 November 2009 07:45 |
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RLCM Extract with Craig Wilson Cronulla Sharks assistant coach and is from RLCM Coachtalk March 2009 - RLCM has over the years published many competitive game simulation drills which can be utilised for a multitude of results. As well as the competitive edge, the games are also designed for skill enhancement, developing teamwork and, in many cases, for physical conditioning. "How good is that? You make them play games and they achieve fitness as they go," says Wilson.
"A favourite of mine came about because I was sick of seeing everyone practising goal kicks before training. Let's face it, you have one or two goal-kickers in each side, so it's a waste of time and risk of possible injury for everyone to do it.
"So why not instead have them gripping a ball from above and trying to spin it around and juggle it without losing it? Then if they can do that, make them do it with two balls. The next progression is to allow them to hit it out of each others' hands. "That way they learn to play for the ball or protect it and suddenly everyone is competitive. In terms of relation to the game, it's developing a much more vital skill." In sticking with the theme of adaptability and flexibility, Wilson has another golden piece of advice - "Know what your players do from Monday to Friday". How can you expect to get the best out of somebody if you don't know what drives them or what adversities they face? Every team member has a different schedule and differing circumstance which may impact upon their performance and the type of preparation or prodding they require. "Aside from being personable and showing the sign of a good man manager, knowing what your players are up to is useful in a number of ways............. RLCM Extracts - Click here to read coaching articles or maybe you and other coaches at your club might be interested in the RLCM Monthly Coaching Club AUS$34.95 per month [Credit Card only] Receive the ten resources below by return mail today once you join the club! * Two CD-ROMs - Drill Books 1, 2 & 3 - 250 pages - Graphic and Animated October 2009 resources were: September 2009 resources were: Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it PRINT, COMPLETE and POST or EMAIL ORDER FORM to: RLCM Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Name: ............................................................. Address: .......................................................... ................................................................... ................................................................... Phone: ............................................................ Mobile: ........................................................... Email: ............................................................ Club: .............................................................
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