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Rugby: Round the Back

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3 players line up in a coned area each with a ball.

They run out in a straight line to the opposite end of the area, moving the ball around the back and front of their body, touch the ball down, then return to their starting position throwing the ball up in the air and catching it as they run.

Pass the ball to their partner and the next 3 go.

Repeat the drill.

Drill is continuous.

COACHING POINTS

Ball not to be dropped.

Quick feet to complete the drill.

Touchdown to be completed properly (not dropped).

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Pass along the line:

6 players in a coned area.

All players start off behind the cone in a line.

As player 1 starts to run each player staggers their run diagonally across the area, to receive a pass down the line.

The last player scores a try.

Drill can be repeated going back the opposite way.

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Pass to Coach:

6 players in a semi circle facing the coach.

Coach passes the ball to each player in turn to catch the ball, and make a return pass.

The drill can be developed by the coach passing the ball to any player, keeping the players on their toes.

Practices for Juniors

Ball Tag:

Within a set playing area split your players into two groups - catchers and runners.

It's the catcher's job to tag as many runners as possible with the ball.

Once a runner has been tagged they are "stuck", and must stand in a T-shape, with their arms up. They cannot move until they are released by another runner.

If you are stuck, the other players can release you by touching you on the head or running under your outstretched arms and/or legs.

Practices for Juniors

Run and touchdown:

6 players line up in a coned area each with a ball.

Players run out to score a try at the opposite end, and then return with the ball and pass to their partner.

Next 6 players go.

The drill is repeated and continuous.

Develop the drill by racing against each other

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