Simple pair work that looks at a basic switch whilst also working on agility and speed. Progress onto a dummy switch.
Pass the ball as the players pass, not before. better to be late on the pass than early. Always turn with the player tracking behind, not against them.
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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.
