Split group into 2 so that we cut down messing around and have them on each side of the pitch behind tall cones. Place tackle shields 10 m apart with ball at each. 1 group at a time runs towards post around cone and back to tackle shield. Coach calls out which shield to go to. Designated scrum half goes in and remaining players form up in V to receive ball. Run through passing around back cone. Rejoin side cone.
Looking at pace and organisational skills with late call on which ball to go to
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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