Rugby: Attacking Skills Version 1

Description

Tell your players the following......

1. Players will attack in teams of 2, each attacking unit will have their own ball.
2. At the pads, the ball carrier must hit and roll or hit and spin or sidestep.
3. They will then face 2v 1 situations following each pad.
4. Their objective is to get to the other side, without making a mistake, and score a try!
5. The following group of 2 can go when they feel there is a reasonable gap between the attacking units.

• Don't forget to change your players about.

Coaching points

• Ball carriers seek to win the contact.
• Ball carriers draw the defender away from the direction of the pass.
• Support runners hit space and the ball at pace.
• Communication needs to be at the heart of the attack.
• Attackers keep their heads up and play what they see.