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Skills & Drills

OBJECTIVE:

To develop good, clean ruck ball and continue forward momentum.

EQUIPMENT:

Six hit shields, 12 cones, and 3-4 balls.

GROUP SIZE:

16-24 players.

AREA:

20 x 20 metre grid/divided into channels.

DRILL SET-UP:

Three groups of five attackers and three groups of two defenders (holding hit shields), as set out in the diagram.

DRILL EXPLANATION:

  1. Group 1 has to retrieve the ball and attack down the channel.
  2. Player 1 hits into the first pair of defenders, drops and places the ball.
  3. Players 2 and 3 clean out. Player 4 picks and distributes the ball to Player 5, who is the runner.
  4. Player 5 hits into the second pair of defenders and the roles are rotated, The drill continues.
  5. When Group 1 have completed the drill, they move back into channel 1 and Group 2 go on the coach's call.
  6. Rotate attackers and defenders.
  7. Change sides of attack.

COACHING POINTS:

• Ensure players are communicating regarding who is performing each role.
• Correct body position is vital with all players.
• Players must approach the ball with depth and timing.
• Decision making.

VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:

  1. Hit shield holders can be in tackle suits.
  2. Alter the number of defenders and attackers.

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