Rugby: Realignment and handling

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.

Set up one small grid (5x5m), one medium grid (10x10m) and one large area (15x15m). Players work in groups of 3 with one ball.

Coach shouts out the name of a square (large, medium or small) and players have to realign quickly inside the coloured square.

The idea of this practice is that players understand how to use the full width of the pitch and realign quickly.

• Players work 45 seconds at a time before rotating. 
• Play made tackle and drives the pad back. The player then goes on the floor, pops up and turns to counter ruck the other part (who has moved right behind him). 
• Groups of 4. 
• 2 pad holders. 
• One worker. 
• One resting 
• 45 seconds before rotating positions 
• This can be done without pads with body acting as resistance. 
• Keep back straight. 
• Hits square 
• Driver legs (short fast steps)

• Excellent way to develop the different rucking techniques. 
• Works concept of leg drive, body positions in contact, ball placement and desire to get go forward ball. 
• Pad holder roles ball 
• 1st man down and up into contact 
• 2nd man clear 
• 3rd man picks 
• 1st player pumps legs and ends up long and is active on the floor. 
• 2nd man is low and drive beyond the ball. 
• 3rd player stays low and powers away. 
• 2nd man may have to and Leach on. 
• The idea is for them to work on getting going forward. 
• Keep changing handball is taken by the 1st player.