OBJECTIVE:
To improve players' evasive running and tackling
EQUIPMENT:
10-16 cones to mark area
GROUP SIZE:
16-26 players
AREA:
20 x 20 metre grid or larger
DRILL SET-UP:
Players line up on one side of the grid, with one player selected as the defender in the middle
DRILL EXPLANATION:
- On the coach's call, players must run from one line to the opposite line without being tackled by the selected defender.
- Once tackled, that player joins the defending team.
- This continues until the last attacking player is declared the winner.
- No more than one defender at a time should attempt to tackle any one player.
COACHING POINTS:
• When there is more than one defender, the defenders should nominate their chosen attacker prior to the rush.
• When tackling:
- head up, eyes on target
- reach the tag to the side of the legs
- call out "rip"
