This text deals with the logistics of coaching drills and exercises geared to the backs. It gives information on how and what to coach, and how to deal with problems by their isolation and gradual correction through carefully tailored drills. It includes coaching guidance and lesson plans.

This coaching book is designed to generate original insights into the technical demands and strategies of rugby three-quarter play. It is divided into three sections. Part 1 contains the theory and basic principles that coaches need to know. There is information on positional requirements, tactical ploys, organizing defence and counter-attacks. Parts 2 and 3 provide coaches with dozens of exercizes and drills, for both the individual and the unit, with which to liven up practice sessions and make them more beneficial. Each drill draws out and seeks to enhance the deployment of the theoretical principles detailed in Part 1. Richard Hill was an integral member of Grand Slam and World Cup teams of 1991 and has captained both England and Bath RFC. Peter Johnson has played for Gloucestershire and the South West division and is currently the three-quarters coach of Bristol RFC.