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Rugby League: Find The Space

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Combine 4 grids to make one large 20m x 20m grid. Players work individually

Players run in any direction in the grid trying to avoid contact by running into space. When the teacher calls stop, all players must be 1m from the nearest player. Work for 1 minute then change the defender

COACHING POINTS

Ball in two hands

Look for space

Dodge

Change so that it must be 2m or more apart.

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Catch me if you can

Number of players : up to 10 in a group. Each player should have a tag belt.

Each player should partner up with someone and then proceed to stand side by side. On the coaches call the players run to that sideline. If the coach calls 1 for example they have to run to the sideline before the 2s can catch them.

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Chain Reaction

Divide the 20m x 20m grid in half. 1 Ball per group

Players 1 starts standing with the ball. Player 2 starts on one knee. Player 3 starts on both knees. Player 4 lies on their front. Player 5 lies on their back.

On the teachers call, all players try to start running forward as quickly as possible, and pass the ball along the line. The starting positions should mean that every pass is made to a player supporting from behind.

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4 vs 1

Groups of 5

Combine grids to make 2 channels each 10m x 20m

1 Ball per group

Ball carrier tries to score a try by running past the defender. Support players follow the ball carrier. If tagged, the ball carrier must pass the to one of his / her support players.

The defender must GIVE the tag back before trying to make a second tackle.

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