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Why we use Small Hurdles for Rugby Training

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Coaching and the Use of Hurdles for training Rugby is a sport that requires a great deal of physical and mental strength. It is a game that requires players to be agile, strong, and have good technique. Over 40 Years of coaching I have maintained a set of sports hurdles some 20 in all ranging from 6 Inch to the 12 inch sizes. We use them weekly and specifically pre-season training. We must understand that in order to be successful, players must be able to react quickly and accurately to the ever-changing situation on the field. To help players develop these skills, coaches often use small hurdles in rugby training. Small hurdles can be used to help players develop their agility, speed, and coordination. By having players jump over small hurdles, they can learn how to move quickly and accurately while maintaining their balance. This is important for rugby players as they must be able to react quickly to the changing situation on the field. Small hurdles  6inch, 9 inch or 12 ...