Players face each other in equal groups Player at front of defensive/blue line passes to red player to begin Both players then run through their "gate" Ball carrier must score at either try line (red cones)
Ball in two hands square shoulders through the gate comit defender then change of pace -may have to have 2 second time limit in the chanel to keep play moving.
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.
