This is a basic 2 v 2 drill to allow players to progress from a simple 2 v 1.
In a channel no wider than 10m, 2 attackers have 5 attempts to score a try on the red cones.
The attackers try to create space and beat the defenders by running good support and holding lines.
2 attackers initially take a running line away from each other (out lines)
ball carrier to commit the opposition's defender and create/maintain space between the 2 defenders.
The support player runners out to initially take his opposite mark out before changing running line to inside the defender and calling for the pass.
support player should stay deep in order to bring the defender up quicker, thus causing the defender to over commit
timing of pass and change of direction is crucial. It is important for the players to look for their 'cue'
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup featured a record 32% female coaches - more than double 2021 figures. Here's what this growth means for the sport.
Matches are won by the team that makes better decisions under pressure. Learn how to develop game intelligence and manage critical moments.
The 50:22 law has transformed tactical kicking, rewarding accuracy to the corners and punishing narrow defensive positioning. Here's how to exploit it.