Community | 4x4 Slalom Tackle Drill

Nick Eyley Coach, England

DESCRIPTION

This drill guides the Attacker's (blue) path towards the Try Line. They must run around the slalom and past the defenders (red) to score a try. Defenders cannot come off their line (in line with each of the cones) however they can move side to side on that line to fill the space. Once a player is tagged BOTH DEFENDER AND ATTACKER FREEZE - This will encourage defenders to pick their man and get the tags. Swap Attackers and Defenders and re-run.

COACHING POINTS

Attachers: Behind the ball carrier to offer passing opportunities Support your team mates, calling for the ball if they're in space Run at spaces not faces Defenders: Focus on tags Teamworking with your partner on the each line / picking their targets Other Points: If attackers constantly win: Reduce space available to Attackers or Increase number of defenders If Defenders constantly win Remove blue cones / Increase gaps for attackers or reduce defenders Running outside slalom = turnover ball.

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