| The Under 9’s have had a lot
to take in this season. The game has introduced the boys and girls to tackling and uncontested scrums. New techniques, ‘ripping’ the ball, Rucking and Mauling are in the process of being mastered. All the children have worked really hard to learn these new skills in time for their first tournament. Here are a few pictures of the boys, girls and coaches at work and play. Good luck to the U9’s in the Maidenhead Tournament. |
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| First the Warm up |
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| Chris John & Matt explain the scrum |
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| An exercise in drawing your opponent & passing at the right moment |
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| Got it! James, Duncan & William find that practise makes perfect |
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| Learning to fall without ending up in casualty |
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| Learning to tackle – not too high Morgan |
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| Ripping the ball from your opponent |
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| Ben is determined not to let go |
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| John demonstrates how to fall – 2 hands on the ball? |
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| And laying the ball down for your team-mate - perfect |
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| Now the boys give it a try |
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| Everyone has a go |
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| Practise makes perfect |
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| Putting it all together in a game |
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| Maidenhead U9’s – Good Luck |