- Non contact tackle
- Touchdown
Touchdown Drill
MG10D
Touchdown
OBJECTIVE:
To improve handling and reactions of players
EQUIPMENT:
One ball, one cone
GROUP SIZE:
10-12 players
AREA:
10 x 10 metre grid
DRILL SET-UP:
Teams are arranged in two lines 4-5 metres apart facing their opposite number.
DRILL EXPLANATION:
- The ball is passed up and down one of the lines.
- On 'go', the player who has the ball must run around their own team and ground the ball next to the cone before being tagged by their opposite number in the other line. (The opposite player must run the same path as the player with the ball.)
- A team scores one point for each successful touchdown.
- If the opposite player tags the runner, the other team gains the ball for the restart.
COACHING POINTS:
• Correct passing technique should be ensured.
• Players should be as evenly matched as possible.
• Players should be encouraged to try using steps, swerves, speed and other evasive skills.
VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:
- Other balls can be introduced.