This drill purely focus's on Pop pass. Popping is a great skill to have in rugby, and is well worth practicing. Pass the ball around in circle to each player. Then reverse the other way.
If drill becomes easy Insert more balls
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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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.
