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Rugby League: 8 vs 3 Game

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8 players are lined up just outside the 22 metre line.

3 defenders start from under the posts with the ball.

One of the defenders kicks the ball towards the 22 metre line. Once they catch the ball the attackers have to try and score a try without being tagged by the defence.

COACHING POINTS

Give the attackers 5 goes to see how many they can convert into a try.

The attack should be patient at all times, regrouping to only have one go in to a channel and come straight out and switch play.

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Beat the defence

Offence (blue), line out in one deep line.

Defence (red) - opposite in a straight line, slightly inside player you are marking.

Offence endeavour to pass ball along line.

Defence move up to stop them. Each defender goes up to tackle - if ball is passed THEN they work to protect inside shoulder of player on their outside.

Passing

2 x Hit then pass

Set up the practice as shown inside a 30m x 30m Grid.

6 Shields and 1 Ball.

Player 1 carries the ball before passing the ball to player 2 who bursts through the shields. Once through the other side, 2 passes to 3 and receives a return pass before bursting through the next set of shields

Once they are through the last two players with shields can move and try and block the runners. Player 2 has the option to pass to either player or go it alone.

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2 vs 1 - 3 vs 2 - 5 vs 4

2 players start with the ball and play a 2 vs 1 they then form a 3 to beat the next 2 players whom in turn join the 3 and form a 5 top beat the last 4 defenders to score a try.

Warm up