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Animated Skill Drills for Rugby Union contains 250 skills drills covering: Runnng; Handling; Support; Continuity; Contact; Rucking; Mauling; Scrummage; Lineout; Kicking & Fun and Games. Simple to use animation selector / session builder and playback controls with printable session notes.
'A product like this could be vital to the success of future generations of rugby players in England' Geoff Cooke, former England manager.
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The ten sections covered by the Skills Selector:
Running - Includes practices to develop running with the ball, straight line running, evasion, awareness, change of pace, running as a unit (forwards and backs), and counter attack.
Handling - Includes practices to develop basic passing and catching, peripheral vision in handling, speed and accuracy, passing variations, handling in close support, and handling in opposed situations.
Support - Includes practices to develop awareness in support, support running lines, supporting the pass, supporting a catcher, supporting a player on the ground, support in contact and support for continuity.
Continuity - Includes practices to develop simple patterns for continuity, continuity between forwards and backs and between phases, and continuity in competitive situations.
Contact - Includes practices to develop tackling skills, contact with the ball, support skills in contact, communication after contact, and dynamic driving skills.
Rucking - Includes practices to develop 'step', 'wide-base', 'cut' and 'drive' techniques, dynamic rucking, unit rucking and rucking in offence and defence.
Mauling - Includes practices to develop simple 'rip & roll', 'stripping' from opponents, building a driving maul, dynamic driving mauls, and mauling in offence and defence.
Scrummage - Includes practices to develop basic body positions in the scrummage, the put-in and strike, channelling, disengagement, control at eight, support from the backrow, and support following offensive and defensive scrummages.
Lineout - Includes practices to develop the throw, jumping and catching, support and reaction skills, movement from the line-out, front and back peels, and movement skills for jumpers.
Kicking - Includes practices to develop the basic 'punt', 'drop', 'chip' and 'place' kicks, accuracy and power, 'line' and 'box' kicking, receiving kicks, restarts, and kicking under pressure.
~Single User - Download version|Rugdload|Single User - Boxed Version|Rugbox|Single User - Boxed Version + 1 Additional credit|Rugbox+1|Single User - Boxed Version + 2 Additional credits|Rugbox+2|~2069~2071~Animated Skill Drills for Rugby Union Coaching, Runnng; Handling; Support; Continuity; Contact; Rucking; Mauling; Scrummage; Lineout; Kicking & Fun and Games~
Animated Skill Drills for Soccer / Football contains 250 skills drills covering: Passing & Receiving; Running & Movement; Dribbling & Turning; Heading; Shooting; Goalkeeping; Defending; Creating Space; Crossing & Finishing & Fun and Games. Simple to use animation selector / session builder and playback controls with printable session notes..
'This is a great resource for teaching and coaching.' Teddy Sheringham, West Ham and England.
Passing & Receiving - Practices involving passing and control. Accuracy of short and long passing, movement into space, receiving aerial balls and decision making are covered. Individuals and group practices are used in grids.
Running & Movement - Includes practices to develop running with the ball and movement into space when not in possession. Individual, group practices and small sided games are used.
Dribbling & Turning - Grids are used to concentrate on the individual skill of dribbling with the ball. Maintaining close control, changing direction, the ability to feint and dummy and decision making about when to release the ball are all covered.
Heading - Beginning with basic heading technique, practices involving individuals and groups in grids are used to cover defensive heading, the flick on, the knock down and attacking heading to score.
Shooting - Practices to develop the basic technique for shooting. First-time shooting, decision making about when to shoot or pass, awareness of shooting opportunities from rebounds, creating space to shoot, long range shooting and free kicks are all covered here.
Goalkeeping - Includes practice involving saving and distribution in several different situations. Reactions, agility, handling, narrowing the angle, recovery after a save, diving saves, diving at feet, communication and dealing with crosses are all covered. Groups in grids and small sided games are used to develop this individual skill.
Defending - Practices to develop all aspects involved in defending. Groups in grids and small sided games are used to cover the block tackle, recovery tackle, delaying, jockeying, and clearing crosses.
Creating Space - Practices are included to develop the ability to create and utilise space. Movement off the ball, passing accuracy, drawing the defender, wall passes and overlaps are all covered in this section.
Crossing & Finishing - Includes practices in grids using groups and small sided games to develop crossing and finishing skills. Long passing, crossing a moving ball, meeting and re-directing crosses to score, volleying to score and the near post flick-on are all covered.
Fun & Games - Conditioned games are that are designed to develop the basic skills of the game, with the emphasis being placed on fun. Exercise derived from tennis, cricket and rounders are included to achieve this. ~Single User - Download version|Footdload|Single User - Boxed Version|Footbox|Single User - Boxed Version + 1 Additional credit|Footbox+1|Single User - Boxed Version + 2 Additional credits|Footbox+2|~2069~2072~~
Animated Skill Drills for Cricket contains 250 skills drills covering: Wicket Keeping; Ground Fielding; Catching; Throwing; Running; Striking The Ball; Developing Shots; General Bowling; Fast & Spin Bowling & Fun and Games. Simple to use animation selector / session builder and playback controls with printable session notes..
'Many congratulations on an excellent product' Hugh Morris, Performance Director, ECB.
The ten sections covered by the Skills Selector
Wicket Keeping -Practices involving the skills of wicket keeping. Agility, footwork, co-ordination, taking catches standing up and standing back, reflexes and taking edges are covered. Individual and group practices are used.
Ground Fielding -Basic ground fielding techniques are developed in this section. Long barrier, two handed pick ups, one-handed pick-ups, retrieving, diving, throwing at the stumps and backing-up drills are included.
Catching -Beginning with basic catching technique, practices involving individuals and groups in grids are used to cover flat catches, high catches, low catches and slip catches. Hand-eye co-ordination and reflexes are fully tested in this section.
Throwing - Practices developing the techniques involved in throwing are used in this section. Individuals and groups use grids to practice overarm and underarm throwing with the extensive use of different targets mostly in competitive and pressurised situations.
Running -Practices are included to develop sprinting, conditioning and running between the wickets. Fielding skills such as throwing, catching, retrieving, one handed pick-ups and two handed pick-ups are used in many practices. Players develop decision making and calling skills in this section.
Striking the Ball - Grids are used to introduce the skill of striking the ball. Targets are extensively used and many of the practices are competitive.
Developing Shots -The orthodox shots used in batting are covered in a series of individual and group practices. The forward/backward defensive, cover drive, off drive, on drive, lofted drive, pull shot, hook shot, leg glance, sweep shot, back foot forcing, square cut and late cut are all covered. The ability to manipulate the ball into gaps off front and back foot are included.
General Bowling -Practices are included to introduce general bowling techniques. Run up, bound, coil and follow through techniques are covered with the extensive use of targets
Fast and Spin Bowling - Specific types of bowling are practised in individual and group situations. The skills of leg and off spin are introduced, proper line and length for pace and spin bowling are practised and targets are used to develop accuracy in all types of bowling.
Fun and Games -Conditioned games and activities that are designed to develop the skills of Cricket with the emphasis on fun. Some activities derive from other sports such as hockey, netball and tennis.~Single User - Download version|Crickdload|Single User - Boxed Version|Crickbox|Single User - Boxed Version + 1 Additional credit|Crickbox+1|Single User - Boxed Version + 2 Additional credits|Crickbox+2|~2069~2081~~
Animated Skill Drills for Netball contains 250 skills drills covering: Movement & Passing; Shooting; Use of Space; Mobility In Space; Co-operation and competition; Defending The Player; Defending A Pass; Rebounding; Anticipation and interception& Fun and Games. Simple to use animation selector / session builder and playback controls with printable session notes.
Movement and Passing -The practices is this section combine netball passes with pivoting, changes of direction, lunging, and rolling off a player to receive a pass. They progress from simple movements needed to catch a ball to more complex combinations.
Shooting -The shooting practices offer simple, standing shot practices, and progress into combinations involving stepping forward, backwards and sideways. Running shot practices have been devised to combine movements with two shooters moving in the goal circle. The more complex practices include feeders working around the circle.
Use of Space -These practices are mainly related to attacking situations. In the first instance players work together to create space and to provide options for the pass. The practices are progressive and combine movements to provide a series of tactical suggestions.
Mobility in Space -The practices here show players where to move to make the most positive effect on court. For example, where do we run to cause the most problems for our opposition ? Where do we run to help a team mate? These questions are answered in both simple and advanced routines.
Co-operation & Competition -The activities in this section offer practices which encourage decision making in both simple and complex situations. The range is from individual routines to full court work in teams.
Defending the Player -The defending movements required by individuals, small groups and teams are offered in simple routines, advanced court work and strategic defensive plays.
Defending a Pass -Timing and making judgements are the skills practised in this section. The drills offer reaction type activities, group and progressive practices. The more advanced the training session, the more refined decision making is required.
Rebounding -These practices demonstrate the importance of variety in movements, strength and good form in jumping technique, explained in the coaching points. The practices are set out in simple form for beginners progressing to the more spectacular for advanced players.
Anticipation & Interception -This group of activities is designed to increase confidence in an individual's ability to take part in team strategies, and defensive tactics with reliability. The activities range from warm up games to full court work.
Fun & Games These games are set out in training sessions, with a theme, eg run, jump and balance. Obstacle circuits with fun activities form part of the routines and some competitive elements are included. ~Single User - Download version|Netdload|Single User - Boxed Version|Netbox|Single User - Boxed Version + 1 Additional credit|Netbox+1|Single User - Boxed Version + 2 Additional credits|Netbox+2|~2069~2074~~
Animated Skill Drills for Hockey contains 250 skills drills covering: Moving With The Ball; Passing & Receiving; Vision; Shooting; Goalkeeping; Defending; Set Plays; Unit Play; Small Team Games & Fun and Games. Simple to use animation selector / session builder and playback controls with printable session notes.
'An essential tool for Hockey teachers and coaches at all levels'Trevor Clarke, former director of coaching and national coach.
Moving With The Ball - Practices involving forehand (open stick) and Indian Dribbling. The drag right to left and left to right, changing direction and changing speed are covered. Individual and unit play practices are used in grids and relays.
Passing & Receiving - Practices involving the push and hit are covered. Passing using the open and reverse stick from a stationary position and on the move are included. Receiving the ball on open and reverse stick in both stationary and moving positions, from the left, right, front, and from behind are shown. Practices involving individuals and groups in grids, relays and game-like activities are used.
Vision - Practices involving individuals, pairs and groups of players using grids and relays for passing and scanning activities. These activities are developed into a range of small team game practices.
Shooting - Practices involve working in channels to produce shots at goal from the edge and within the circle. Hitting, pushing and flicking skills are used. Lay offs and deflections are also covered: some practices involve attackers being pressured by defenders. Reverse stick shooting is also illustrated. Practices finish with a shot at goal.
Goalkeeping - Practices involving kicking, rebounds and saves using the glove and stick. Movement around the goal area and circle is covered together with 1 v 1. Narrowing angles and making 'second' save are shown together with pressure shooting practices.
Defending - Practices involving open (forehand), reverse stick and jab tackles are shown: also channelling, closing down, covering and delaying. Defenders responding to losing possession and tackling under pressure and in 1 v 1 situations are covered. Playing the ball from the defence area is also shown.
Set plays - Practices involving penalty corners (attack and defence). Penalty strokes (attack and defence), 16 yard hits, side line hits and free hits including those around the head of the circle are covered.
Unit Play - Practices involving 2 v 1, skills under pressure (defence and midfield), switching play in attack, creating space and movement off the ball are covered. Attacking play involving 2 v 2 and 3 v 2 in channels and passing from midfield to attackers is also shown.
Small Team Games - Games involving overloads, passing into space, extra goals and attack versus defence. Conditioned games involving restricted areas, zones and unopposed hockey are also shown.
Fun & Games - Competitive games with the emphasis on fun. A skills course is included and goalkeepers play football in the circle. Conditioned games related to netball, cricket and ice hockey are included.~Single User - Download version|Hockdload|Single User - Boxed Version|Hockbox|Single User - Boxed Version + 1 Additional credit|Hockbox+1|Single User - Boxed Version + 2 Additional credits|Hockbox+2|~2069~2075~~
Animated Skill Drills for Basketball contains 250 skills drills covering: Passing; Dribbling; Rebounding; Shooting; Ball Handling; Transition; Individual Skills; Offensive Movement; Defence & Fun and Games. Simple to use animation selector / session builder and playback controls with printable session notes.
'We were delighted to be actively involved in the production of this CD-ROM and we firmly believe that it will become the standard resource for all teachers and coaches throughout England'England Basketball..
Passing: - Practices cover chest, bounce, overhead, javelin and flip passes. Fakes, movement and speed passing are included, together with practices for running the clock. Passing in offence is an important element: Practices for full court and in and around the key are included, together with modified games.
Dribbling: - Practices involve shuttles, pressure dribbling and control in a variety of situations. Dribbling with left and right hand is reinforced, together with practices for driving at the basket. Practices for dribbling in offence are include as are games and activities for the application of essential dribbling skills.
Rebounding: - Practices for defence and offence are included, together with drills to develop tipping, checking and block out skills. Activities to develop rebounding from free throws are illustrated, as well as team drills and other competitive practices.
Shooting: - Practices cover set, jump, hook and lay-up shots. Shooting with left and right hand is reinforced, together with practices for driving at the basket. Shooting in the context of screens, fakes, pivots and cuts are included. Practices are developed through unopposed and opposed situations.
Ball handling: - Practices for ball control, including passing and receiving, defending the ball, and close control are included. Control in the context of screens, picks and posts are included. Practices are developed through unopposed and opposed situations.
Transition: - Practices for transition include defence to offence, offence to defence, using the lanes, fast breaks and drives. Also included are drills and activities for developing attack, and breaking following a steal.
Individual Skills: - A variety of practices include one on one, pivots and turns, screens, drives, cuts and fades, and guarding. Additionally practices are combined to reinforce the key skills of footwork and handling and include dribbling, passing and receiving and shooting; progression is encouraged through unopposed and opposed situations.
Offensive Movement: - A range of offensive movement practices are covered, including give and go, screens, pivots, cuts and posts. Practices, which are both opposed and unopposed, also include movement against both one-on-one and zone defence.
Defence: - Practices cover individual defence, over-guarding, defending screens, and defending numbers down. Practices for defending one-on-one and in different zone formations are included. Additionally, practices for defending with a team-mates (e.g. in twos or threes), and for recovering when an attack breaks down, are also included.
Fun and Games: - Practices, fun activities and modified or conditioned games are included which reinforce the key skills covered elsewhere on the CD-ROM. The activities in this section can be adapted to suit all age and ability levels. ~Single User - Download version|Bballdload|Single User - Boxed Version|Bballbox|Single User - Boxed Version + 1 Additional credit|Bballbox+1|Single User - Boxed Version + 2 Additional credits|Bballbox+2|~2069~2076~~
Animated Skill Drills for Rugby League contains 250 skills drills covering: Passing; Runnng; Handling; Support; Decision Making; Play The Ball; Contact; Tackle & Defence; Kicking & Fun and Games. Simple to use animation selector / session builder and playback controls with printable session notes.
'A welcome and exciting resource for coaches'Ray Unsworth, Director of Coach Education, Rugby Football League.
Passing - Practices cover static passing, dummy-half passing, passing on the move, and passing to static and moving targets. Activities that help to develop passing off the left and right hand, player awareness and the ability to commit defenders are also included.
Running - Includes practices to develop agility, conditioning, correct running angles and realignment. In addition activities are included in which players must complete specific skills while fatigued; individual and unit practices are used.
Handling -Includes practices to develop basic passing and catching, speed and accuracy, passing variations, peripheral vision in handling, and handling in close support, out of contact and in opposed situations. Ploys such as face balls, behind balls, drag and drops and drifts are introduced.
Support -Unopposed and opposed activities are included to develop a variety of support skills. Practices cover awareness and running lines in support, supporting the pass, supporting a receiver and support for continuity.
Decision Making -A range of activities are included to develop players' ability to beat opponents by using correct running angles, giving well timed passes and using a variety of 'ploys'. The use of contact shields is included to assist in the development of decision making skills in contact. Activities are structured to range from unopposed to opposed, and to suit a variety of ages and ability levels.
Play the Ball -The skill of playing the ball is developed through a range of grid based practices. Passing from acting half back, securing the ball, the act of playing the ball, attempting a break from acting half back, defending the play of the ball (double marker) and making a quick play of the ball after being tackled are all covered.
Contact -Activities that develop players' ability to go into contact effectively, hit and spin away from contact, burst through defenders and offload the ball out of contact are included. Also included are contact practices involving tackling, defending the play of the ball and support.
Tackle & Defence -Practices are included to develop tackling skills, communication in defence, defensive alignment, cover defence and defence transition. Practices, which also develop players' agility and conditioning, range from co-operative to competitive.
Kicking -Practices are included to develop basic 'punt', 'drop', 'chip' and grubber kicks, together with accuracy and power. Practices to develop receiving skills and kicking under pressure are also included.
Fun and Games -Practices, fun activities and modified or conditioned games are included which reinforce the key skills covered elsewhere on the CD-ROM. The activities in this section can be adapted to suit all age and ability levels.
~Single User - Download version|Leagdload|Single User - Boxed Version|Leagbox|Single User - Boxed Version + 1 Additional credit|Leagbox+1|Single User - Boxed Version + 2 Additional credits|Leagbox+2|~2069~2070~Animated Skill Drills for Rugby League Coaching, Passing; Runnng; Handling; Support; Decision Making; Play The Ball; Contact; Tackle & Defence; Kicking & Fun and Games.~
Learning through Games is an approach to teaching that uses games as the learning tool. It aims to provide enjoyment, increase motivation and develop tactical and strategic thinking - as well as the development of technique and the acquisition of skill.
Often one of the first questions asked at the start of a games lesson is “When are we going to play a game?” Children have a natural inclination for ‘play’; too often in the past they have been subjected to a ‘practice first – play later’ diet of skills based learning.
While the time invested in ‘skill/drill’ based learning may pay-off when games are eventually played, there has often been one key element missing from the skills, drills, game cycle - fun!
Learning Through Games - Football uses practices that progressively challenge and motivate pupils to develop an understanding and awareness of the skills, tactics, strategies, and rules required to succeed in games. In essence, it makes the game the focus of the lesson rather than the technique, and challenges pupils to think about what they are doing and why.
~Single User|LTG|Single User + 1 Additional Credit|LTG+1|Single User + 2 Additional Credits|LTG+2|~2069~2468~EROL, EROLSoftware~
Content includes: Warm-up (including 43 flexibility exercises), Skills of sprinting (including 25 sprint technique drills), Training for speed, agility and quickness, Constructing training sessions and programmes (including 32 sessions for Quickness and power training, Speed and agility), Testing for speed and agility.
Authors Glenn Stewart and John de Bes are successful and well respected speed and strength coaches in Australian Rules Football - Glenn is Sports Science Manager at AFL Grand Final Winners West Coast Eagles, whilst John is working with Freemantle Dockers. This book is a MUST for any coach seeking to develop speed and speed endurance in their players/athletes.~The ultimate quide for developing speed and speed endurance for rugby union and league, football/soccer, aussie rules, hockey and all other football codes.
Authors Glenn Stewart and John de Bes are successful and well respected speed and strength coaches in Australian Rules Football - Glenn is Sports Science Manager at AFL Grand Final Winners West Coast Eagles, whilst John is working with Freemantle Dockers. This book is a MUST for any coach seeking to develop speed and speed endurance in their players/athletes.~Speed To Win|speed_to_win|~2069~2587~~
A set of practical exercises for training the mind are provided for 12 different sports.
This enables athletes and coaches to develop an understanding of how mental training can improve performance.~Anecdotal accounts are also included to show the effectiveness of mental skills in competitive sport. The CD ROM also includes some theory content showing how the programme is based on research using a cognitive behavioural approach.
About the Author: Dr Roger Mace
Honorary Research Fellow at Newman College of Higher Education, Birmingham. He also runs his own business, Sport in Mind Ltd. He has worked with numerous international teams and athletes including British Champions in ice–skating and badminton. He has been sport psychologist for the Great Britain and England Men's Hockey Team, England Colts rugby team and England Senior Netball team.~Sport In Mind|sport_in_mind|~2069~2274~~
~In this series of CD-ROMS, fundamental principles of sport psychology and skills acquisition are applied to a variety of sports showing how mental skills training can complement a physical training program.
The rationale for the use of mental skills such as imagery, positive self-statements and concentration are explained and applied to specific examples in specific sports.
Cricket examples of mental skills by Gary Palmer.Author Dr Roger Mace.Published by Sport in Mind Ltd.
Honorary Research Fellow at Newman College of Higher Education, Birmingham. He also runs his own business, Sport in Mind Ltd. He has worked with numerous international teams and athletes including British Champions in ice–skating and badminton. He has been sport psychologist for the Great Britain and England Men's Hockey Team, England Colts rugby team and England Senior Netball team.~Cricket In Mind|cricket_in_mind|~2069~2272~~
Suitable for all abilities, from beginner to elite and very useful for coaches.
Includes Quintic Video Analysis Software: analyse your own technique and compare with the exemplar video footage.
Contains 177 videos, over 25,000 words and 364 pictures on 134 pages..!~Batting Mechanics an interactive CD designed to help you become the complete batsman. The CD is based on the book "Batting Mechanics" by Gary Palmer which was first published in 1996.
The CD brings the book to life, incorporating the correct techniques and visual shapes of the various batting shots. It is an invaluable coaching tool as it enables a coach and player to analyse technique in fine detail.
It caters for players of all standards giving instruction on how to play all the different shots with accompanying video footage. It contains coaching games that can enhance cricket awareness and maximum activity.
The system also allows video footage of a player to be viewed and compared through the Quintic Software.
A variety of coaching drills, as performed in this manual are proven methods and short cuts to enhance and develop the various batting shots. You can also watch Graeme demonstrating a number of shots covered in this CD. No player plays every shot perfectly every time. However this system enables any player, of any standard, to analyse and improve their technique.
The best players in the world never stop working at their game. Batting Mechanics is the latest technology to help you improve yours.
'Every young player and aspiring coach should have one of these manuals.' Steve Waugh, captain of Australia. World Cup Winner 1999.~Batting Mechanics - CD-ROM|bat_mech_cd|~2069~2270~~
Clear and comprehensive.Visual (more than 300 pictures).Detailed techniquesInnovative games.Guidance on attitude and mental preparation.
~The ultimate specialist batting manual, developed by Gary Palmer.
Somerset & Young England all rounderECB staff coachHead coach, Eastern Province Cricket Academy, SA. 1995-96.
This manual is a detailed analysis of textbook batting techniques.
Testimonial:'Every young player and aspiring coach should have one of these manuals.' Steve Waugh, captain of Australia. World Cup Winner 1999.~Batting Mechanics - Booklet|bat_mech_book|~2069~2268~~
Learn how to improve your Reactive and Active Speed, improve your footwork and how to accelerate and decelerate instantaneously to get away from your opponent and get to the ball first!
This Speed training methodology has been tried, tested and proven at all levels of the game of Soccer, from youth to professional clubs.~In this unique insight into developing Speed for Soccer, learn how to develop Quickness and Explosiveness, quick feet, quick thinking, good coordination, and the ability to rapidly change direction.
This Speed training methodology has been tried, tested and proven at all levels of the game of Soccer, from youth to professional clubs.~Feel The Speed DVD|bat_mech_book|~2069~2266~~
~Also known as the 'bleep test' this test is now established as the most reliable and easy to use fitness test.
The test comes with instructions and a table explaining the results. Available on tape and CD.
Three further tracks have been added after the main test on the CD version so that a high intensity exercise can be controlled for large groups of people.~Multistage Fitness Test - CD-ROM|multi_cd_ins005|Multistage Fitness Test - Cassette|multi_cass_ins006|~2069~2264~~
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