ALL BLACKS CAMP FOR KIDS!

“Growth and Development for our Grassroots Level”

Focus

To develop the basics skills and techniques of rugby for our Tamariki.

Target:

• Catch and Pass
• Ball into Contact and Post Contact
• Tackle
• Cleanout
• Kicking Game

VALUES:

• Inclusive and a welcoming environment that allows players to express themselves and be who they are in team environment despite the level of Rugby IQ.
• “Iron sharpens Iron”
• Engaging players interest and providing a quality training that will enhance performance develop their skill set and mindset in Rugby.
• Enjoyment so players can be excited learning alongside their friends which will establish a strong team bond and culture.

Priorities:

Recruit:

• Ages 9yrs old to 13yrs old
• Talent ID
• From schools and clubs
• Those willing to sharpen their skills and develop their Rugby IQ.

Development

Catch and Pass technique

• Ball familiarity
• Sight Target
• Ball loaded from hip
• Shoot hands through to target
• Follow through
• Target/Breadbasket Up
• Communication
• Inside Hand slightly lower than outside hand

Ball into Contact and Post Contact

• Two hands holding the ball
• Dancing Feet to target defender’s weak shoulder
• Drop shoulder and Ball tucked under the armpits away from tackler
• Drive through contact
• Post Contact: Hit the ground
• Staple position with long ball placement 

Tackle

• Eyes on the Puku (target)
• Dancing/Fast Feet
• Stomp Foot
• Same Foot, Same Shoulder
• Punch and Squeeze
• Stay squeezing until attacker goes to ground to complete tackle
• Release and roll away (Sideline to Sideline not Tryline to Tryline)
• Spring back up to your feet

Cleanout

• Enter through the gate
• Aeroplane taking off not landing
• Get shoulder under
• Shoot arms through and squeeze
• Hook lever
• Drive through not up
• Stay on your feet
• Maintain strong low body position
• Clean out threats

“Quality Coaching and Basic Skills throughout the program is paramount and making sure WE HAVE FUN!”

Contact

Vuga Tagicakibau | Rugby Development Officer
M | 021 58 5947 | E | vuga.tagicakibau@steelers.co.nz