Conditioning - shuttles with wrestling

Fitness & ConditioningintermediateYouth (U13–U16)18–20 players

Simple but effective high intensity drill. Increase players fitness and develops ground work skills. 10m, 20m, 30m shuttles and then 30 sec wrestle with reset.

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This drill focuses on improving players' agility, speed, and wrestling skills in a rugby league context. It involves shuttle runs combined with a wrestling component.

How to Perform

1Set up two lines approximately 10-15 meters apart.
2Players start at one line, perform a shuttle run to the other line, and then engage in a wrestling drill with a partner.
3The wrestling drill involves players trying to knock each other off balance or gain a dominant position.
4Players then return to the starting line and repeat the process.
5The drill can be repeated for a set period or a specific number of repetitions.

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Ensure players are accelerating and decelerating safely during shuttle runs.
Focus on proper tackling and wrestling techniques, emphasizing safety and control.
Monitor players' body positioning and movement during the drill.
Encourage players to explosively drive through the shuttle runs and quickly transition into the wrestling component.

Progressions & Variations

Increase or decrease the distance between the lines to adjust the intensity of the drill.
Add a ball component where players must pass or catch during the shuttle run.
Introduce a time component where players must complete the drill within a certain time frame.

Conditioning - shuttles with wrestling

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