In groups in a relay race Player with ball in both hands: Runs to first cone backwards To second cone Left hand sideways To third cone right hand sideways Sprints back to base and sits down for next runner to go
Neat and tidy transitions Ball NOT dropped
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Most line breaks are made by support runners, not ball carriers. Teach the angles, depth and timing that get them there.
The isolated ball carrier is rugby's spookiest turnover. Here is the five-step fix, plus drills that rebuild support lines fast.
Tacklers are aiming lower, so carriers who dip late put heads at risk. Teach footwork, a strong early body height and leg drive to win the collision safely.
