Simple but effective drill to increase width on the ball. Pass the line and leave the ball at the opposite cone. Players have to run over the cones in front of them thereby creating increasing width. Use scrumhalf to pass the first ball and add an extra row of cones.
Right technique, provide tips on passing technique where possible aim for continuous passing when running. players need to adjust their running speed based on how the passes flow through the line. Progression: -Build up the tempo - perhaps include miss pass
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