Functional Roles In Rugby Union: The Inside Backs
Published 12/2025
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Language: English | Duration: 36m | Size: 1 GB
Master the Art of Centre Play - Where Power Meets Precision in Rugby's Most Influential Partnership
What you'll learn
Complete Attacking Arsenal - Master essential attacking moves including switches, loops, crash-and-pop plays, and miss passes, plus learn the running lines
Defensive Mastery - Understand and execute the three primary defensive systems (drift, blitz, and man-on-man)
Decision-Making Under Pressure - Develop the rugby intelligence
Partnership Chemistry - Learn how to build an effective centre partnership through clear communication protocols
Requirements
None
Description
This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.Course OverviewMaster the art of midfield play with this comprehensive course designed for coaches, players, and rugby enthusiasts. The inside backs - the inside centre (No. 12) and outside centre (No. 13) - form the crucial link between forwards and backs, serving as the engine room of the backline. These positions demand a unique combination of power, pace, decision-making ability, and tactical intelligence that can make or break attacking moves and defensive structures.What You'll LearnThis six-module programme covers everything from understanding the centre partnership and attacking principles to defensive systems, tackle execution, and advanced game management. Explore the fundamental running lines ("unders" and "overs") that manipulate defensive positioning, master essential attacking moves including switches, loops, and crash-and-pop plays, and understand the three primary defensive systems (drift, blitz, and man-on-man) with guidance on when to deploy each effectively.You'll discover how to execute various tackle types from front-on dominance to chop tackles and smother tackles, learn to read attacking intentions through body language and positioning, and develop the leadership qualities that make centres the organisers of the backline. The course covers position-specific skills, including tactical kicking from centre, creating and exploiting overlaps, managing field position through the "thirds of the field" principle, and developing the partnership chemistry that makes world-class centre combinations appear telepathic.Who Should EnrolPerfect for rugby coaches seeking specialised backline knowledge in the centre positions, current or aspiring centre players (both No. 12 and No. 13), backs coaches looking to enhance their tactical understanding, strength and conditioning coaches working with centres, and anyone wanting deep positional expertise in midfield play. The course is equally valuable for players transitioning from other positions into the centres and experienced centres looking to refine their technical and tactical game.Course OutcomesGain a comprehensive understanding of the technical mastery, physical demands, tactical intelligence, and decision-making skills required to excel at inside centre and outside centre positions. Whether coaching at the grassroots level, developing academy players, or competing at elite standards, you'll acquire the knowledge to build effective centre partnerships that dominate both attack and defence. Learn to make split-second decisions under pressure, organise defensive structures, execute attacking moves with precision, and develop the rugby intelligence that separates competent centres from exceptional ones.
Who this course is for
Rugby Union Coaches and Players
Functional Roles In Rugby Union: The Inside Backs
