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RUGBY LEAGUE COACHING MANUALS Extract from RLCM eBook 5 Page 7

BE ACTIVE in the off-season

By QRL Coaching and Development

A question often asked many times by parents of young international laws players aged 13-14 years is "what to do in the off-season?"

In short, the answer is to play other games.

Opinions will vary and it is important to keep in mind that we are discussing movement, skills, physical and body preparation and that no two children are the same.

Before going any further, there are a couple of terms to be considered:

1. SPECIFICITY - is dealing with those game factors that don't vary and are a part of the game.

Example: speed, skills, physical conditioning. We should, with our training, be aiming at those factors that directly relate to our game which will improve our performance.

2. INDIVIDUALITY - this is peculiar or special to the individual player and may refer to game weaknesses.

The training factors should relate to the individuals requirements. e.g. speed of wingers, long passes for five-eighth.

Both of these factors determines the type of treatment.

If we want to improve our weaknesses then programmes should reflect that.

For example, if a player wants to do some work on his quadriceps - do some cycling, to school and the shops.

Wingers could, join an athletic club and refine their sprinting.

The game requires skills or tools to work with - passing, running (footwork), kicking, positional play, anticipation.

In the fitness area, we need endurance, flexibility and an adequate level of strength and body mobility, and control such as agility, co- ordination and good balance.

For the 13 and 14 year old, lets find activities where these skills exist and transfer them over.

Basketball for co-ordination, ball control, sighting skills, positioning, footwork, short, sharp sprints.

Cricket to move the feet, as well as vision and timing.

Tennis improves co-ordination, body movement, anticipation and positioning.

Table Tennis for reflexes but don't forget to move the feet so as to get behind the ball.

Cycling for leg and lower back strength - good general endurance work.

All those 'flyers' should be looking at an athletics club if they are serious about speed - even the heavier less speedy players will benefit using the athletic club as a programme for fitness and improved style.

If a surf club is nearby and there is time for commitment there's nothing wrong with swimming, paddling and beach games.

Lifting weights are OK too - introductory work doesn't hurt and it should feel good. But never at the expense of speed - don't try to become a strongman.

Enough strength to resist, together with speed and mobility to get in front. Do them for strength.

To work hard - improve stamina, speed, vision skills, reflexes, timing and co-ordination - try indoor soccer.

Now, there's two left for the less faint hearted.

Climb whatever you can wrap your arms, trunk and legs around. Trees, fences, landscapes - good for strength, body mobility and balance.

Don't forget of course, that once you go up, you must come down.

Dance, that's right, dance. Try some tap dancing, jazz ballet or even aerobics. Don't be so worried about style, remember feet movement and balance are the important factors.

Control your feet, put them where you want them to go, don't let them take you where they want to go.

I guess there's plenty to do - its easy to recognise the skills, know whats important as an individual and then plan and package your own programme.

There is plenty of variety here while at the same time, breaking from football - but you still have to work at what you are doing.

Be specific, treat your individual needs, work at what you're are doing and don't take things for granted and yes - there is one other thing, work at your task(s) on a regular basis.

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