Catching the Ball

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Director of men's rugby at Virginia Tech Andy Richards shares some tips on the fundamental skill of catching the ball because believe it or not, not every player knows how to do it properly.

What They can Learn From Us

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This week director of men's rugby at Virginia Tech Andy Richards blows the whistle on FIFA and suggests soccer should take a leaf out of rugby's book.

Importance of Foot Work

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Coach Andy Richards takes this opportunity to review the importance of foot work and how it can make a difference.

Player Welfare

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This week Coach Andy Richards looks at the issue of player welfare and how it applies nowadays with players being asked to play more than ever before.

Cherry-Picking the Best: Part 2

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In Part 2 of his series on utilizing good ideas that are proven, Coach Andy Richards takes a gander at best practices off the field that benefit coaches and administrators.