- Attack
- Counter Attack Drill 2
OBJECTIVE:
To attack with ball regained from opposition.
EQUIPMENT:
One ball.
GROUP SIZE:
Team.
AREA:
Half to full field.
DRILL SET-UP:
Position the team with the loose forwards, wings and fullback on defence and the balance of the team on attack, as shown in the diagram.
DRILL EXPLANATION:
- The ball is thrown into the lineout, controlled and delivered to the halfback.
- The ball is received by the halfback (9), who feeds the three inside backs (10, 12, and 13). They use a kicking option to attack down the field.
- The loose forwards (6, 7, 8) apply pressure on the inside backs.
- Upon recovery of the kick by the back three (11, 14, 15) they counterattack and, once onside, the whole team joins in.
COACHING POINTS:
• Delivery of the ball from the lineout.
• Accuracy of the kick.
• Communication of the team to the back 3.
• Support of team to back three.
VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:
- Add in extra players to make up the numbers to form two complete teams.
- All the players act as opposition to the fullback and wings.