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Rugby: Speed, timing of run and talking in defence

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Split your players into two teams and line them up behind four cones.

The side with the ball sends out two players in a 2v1. The opposite side must communicate so that only one player runs out to defend against the 2 attackers.

Defenders must talk to decide who is going out to defend. If two defenders run out to defend then all players on that team must perform 10 press ups to reinforce the importance of communication in defense.

COACHING POINTS

Important ball carrier is always at full speed.

Look to use shotgun technique. Attackers can dummy.

Progression:

Keep changing size of grid. Ideally you don't want more than 12 working each grid, otherwise they are standing around too much.

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3 vs 2:

Simple 3 v 2, with two defenders with tackle bags.

The attackers must pass their way through the grid, using quick passes and good handling, while the defenders work hard to pressure them.

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To make the players work harder poster high ability group, if they score, then they can attack the other way.
By having to turn if successful, you will develop natural competition which group do that most without a mistake (i.e. getting touched, forward pass, running out of the area etc)

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3v2:

Set up two lines of 3 cones, about 10 meters apart, with players on each of the three cones. On the coach's whistle players play out a 3v2 (always 3 attackers and 2 defenders).

Defenders should look initially to defend the first 2 attackers.

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3D Touch Rugby:

Players can run with the ball and pass in all directions. If a player is touched while in possession of the ball, it is an immediate turnover (ball put on the floor).

The team that scores, turn to attack the other way. This rewards teams scoring and means defensive side have to work to get the ball back.

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