Conditioning drills

Fitness & ConditioningintermediateYouth (U13–U16)Full Squad players

Conditioning drills - 4 min run - as many lengths of the pitch as you can manage in 4 min. Pattern Run - 4 shuttles. Sprint to the end line. Sideways bear crawl into crab crawl. 5 push up and sprint to the end. Then walk back recovery.

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A conditioning drill designed to improve rugby league players' endurance, agility, and speed, as presented in the NZRL Fundamentals video.

How to Perform

1Set up a course with cones or markers, approximately 20-30 meters long and 10-15 meters wide.
2Divide players into pairs or small groups.
3One player starts at one end of the course, while their partner or teammate starts at the other end.
4The player at one end performs a series of shuttle runs, sprinting to their partner and back to the starting point.
5The partner or teammate provides support and encouragement throughout the drill.
6Players switch roles after completing a set number of repetitions or a designated time.

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Coaching Points

Monitor players' technique and endurance throughout the drill.
Emphasize proper running technique, including posture, footwork, and arm swing.
Encourage players to work at maximum intensity and effort.
Focus on quick changes of direction and rapid acceleration.
Ensure players stay hydrated and take regular breaks to avoid fatigue and injury.

Progressions & Variations

Increase or decrease the distance and width of the course to adjust the difficulty level.
Add obstacles or challenges, such as cones to weave through or small hurdles to jump over.
Incorporate rugby league-specific movements, such as sidestepping or backpedaling.
Use different types of runs, such as high knees or carioca drills.