Tackled Player Ball Retention - Attacking player to retain the ball after the tackle - Start with one defender & move to two Attacking player becomes a defender, defender mover behild line for next wave - Start with one attacker & move to two
Tacklers to communicate under or over Attacking player to roll once tackled Attacking player to fight for ball retention Attacking player to do long place or prawn
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
There are currently no more drills being shared in this category
in more ways than one
sportplan_rugby
The offload is one of rugby's most devastating weapons when executed well, turning a defensive collision into a second-phase attacking opportunity. This article breaks down the technique, timing, and training progressions coaches need to develop confident offloaders at every level.
Defensive line speed is the single most important factor in shutting down attacking opportunities before they develop. This guide explores how to coach your defensive line to push up as a connected unit, communicate under pressure, and deny the opposition time and space.
The teams winning in 2026 aren't taking risks - they're grinding out territory with relentless pick-and-go phases. Here's how to coach it.
