Attacker 1 chooses to attack North/South or East/West making a 4 v 3 one way or the other Attackers & Defenders must react to which way attacker goes Attack executing simple 4 v 3 (no moves) Progression: Attack can put on a move
Fix defender by attacking inside shoulder Stay square as not to run the space away Take the space if defender over-chases
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
sportplan_rugby
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.
