LTPDst3cover.qxd (Page 1) - Scottish Rugby Union

HOW TO USE THIS RESOURCEEvery player must be suitably prepared physically to play the game - this is known as physicalcompetence. Through development of their players’ physical competence, coaches andteachers will prepare their players to play the game in the present and provide a strongfoundation for their physical development through future LTPD stages.To help you deliver appropriate physical competence, this resource provides guidance onwarm-up and cool-downs as well as strength development, speed, agility and conditioning.The activities are not exhaustive but provide guidance for novice and experienced coachesalike. Coaches and teachers are encouraged to create progressive sessions to continue todevelop their players in this stage.For ease of understanding and to aid the planning process, the game has been broken downinto a number of key areas, each with descriptors and activities that are designed to developthe players accordingly. The key areas are as follows (activities in section 3):AttackDefenceContinuity & Breakdown. Set PieceA player progress guide for thisstage has been developed.This can be found on page 127.4