Rugby: Competitive Sidestep Drill

Description

• Two players are competing to manoeuver around the sticks or cones and get over the line.

• Set up sticks (or cones) on the pitch as shown in the video.

• Players line up in two lines and on the coaches signal/whistle players begin the drill.

Coaching points

• Keep your shoulders up and square.

• Push through with outside leg.

• Control your speed and shorten your stride as you approach the sidestep.

• Be competitive! 

Progression

• Move the start point further away from the first stick or cone.

• On the starting cue players have to go to ground and then get back up