| This week we look at the basic rugby skill of side-stepping. We look at situations in which players use side-stepping to break the defensive line. |
" This is why skills coaching is so important. We must teach young players the art of side-stepping or they will never become the ultimate modern rugby player. We use the wonderful stepping of the Blues center, Rua Tipoki, for illustration purposes." - Jan Oberholzer |
| Photos and video clips of Rua Tipoki side stepping |
| Rua makes ready to step with the flanker, Schalk Burger, in front of him. |
| Video Clip of the side-stepping |
| He steps and....... |
| .....and beats the defence. |
| Video Clip of more side-stepping in the match. |
| Lets look at the basic skill of side-stepping |
| Animation of side-stepping |
| To the right |
| To the left |
| Footwork for side-stepping |
| Coaches help our young players and teach them the art of side-stepping so that they can become the complete rugby players of tomorrow. |
| Basic Rugby Skills |
| Week 23 |