Rugby: 3 vs 2

3 attackers start at the beginning of the grid who will go up against the tackle bag first and then the person in the body suit second; these two should not stand next to each other unless you move on to the progression.

At the coaches command the attackers will go into the tackle shield first with the ball carrier going to ground and the two supporters either both clearing out or one person clearing and the next picking up the ball and going into the next defender 5 metres behind who will be in a bodysuit.

The ball carrier here will try to stay strong on his feet and offload to the two support runners or one of them will come in and rip the ball and offload to the support runner who will finish by crossing over the line.

• Tell your players the following......

1. There will be one ball to each group, any player can be the ball carrier.
2. On GO, the group moves towards the closest cone.At the cone, the players spread out and attack the line at pace and with width.
3. They should realign following the attack left, to attack again right.
4. When the second groups sees the first group complete their first set of passes, they should begin without waiting.

Out in 4s - simple hands - When players reach the end they should turn left.

Group realigns around the cone and then use simple hands to finish.

You can put defenders into the second channel to increase the difficulty of this drill.

1. Use the diagram to help with players starter positions, but feel free to experiment.
2. 10 carries the ball forward, inviting the opposition defence to press up.
3. 12 runs forward, at pace.
4. 11 runs between 10 and 12, providing a decoy. They could even overrun the ball, allowing 10 to pass behind 11.
5. 10 passes to 12.
6. 15 runs forward, then changes their angle of run to a fast run off the outside shoulder of 12.
7. 12 passes to 15 as close to the defensive line as possible.