Rugby: Passing Grid Progressions

Description

• Start out with a grid of 10 x 10
• Passing progressions are based  upon the ability of players to fix defenders - ensure the exercise reflects match situations
• Start with three groups of three or four, each on a corner of the square leaving one corner free
• Players need to come around the corner, bending their runs before straightening up before popping the ball off to the next group
• The ball needs to travel through hands of all the players in the group

Coaching points

• Focus on delayed runs and angle, speed of runs from supporting attackers.
• Match speed to replicate realism
• Attacking the 'inside shoulders' of the defenders

Progression

• To progress the exercise, add in one defender holding a tackle bag, to passively defend
• The defender should move towards the first two attackers to add some pressure
• Further, you can add a second defender to increase the difficulty and add more realism to the practice
• This adds pressure to the second and third attackers.