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Hi, I'm coaching Tag rugby in Japan for ages 8-9yrs. Tryingto help kids stay in a defensive line and not group towards ball. Looking for drill ideas
James HicklingCoach, Japan
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Archie DunnillCoach, England
Hi James,
You could implement a drill similar to this one where defenders are designated specific channels they must operate in. This emphasises the importance of staying spread out in defence and keeping the width.
Bunching in attack is also a problem for younger players. There is a great drill on the site called 'Depth and quick hand' under the handling category which emphasises realigning and organising in attack and passing it out to the wide player.
Hope this helps.
Archie
Attack The Space
DESCRIPTION
The pitch is divided into two halves The defenders must start at opposite corners of the pitch The attacker must have at least one player in either half. The middle player starts with the ball.
Attack The Space
DESCRIPTION
The pitch is divided into two halves The defenders must start at opposite corners of the pitch The attacker must have at least one player in either half. The middle player starts with the ball.
