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Off Loads Drills

An off load is when a tackled player passes the ball to a teammate before the tackle is completed. Use the 2v1 and tackle bag off load drills and...

Loop

1 vs 1 get to feet

Pass gets given to the attacker who has to run down the grid. When the tackle comes in the player with the ball has to present the ball.

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2 v 1

1. This is a simple 2 v 1.
2. The two players have to get past the one defender without being touched, that's it.
3. The defender...

2 v 2 Box

Tell your players the following......

1. Whichever group of 2 is given the ball becomes the attack, and should attack upon receiving the...

2 vs 1 - Decision Making

Four players per group inside a 10m x 30m Channel. Requires 10 cones and 1 ball.

Two players start outside of the grid with two players...

2 x Hit then pass

Set up the practice as shown inside a 30m x 30m Grid.

6 Shields and 1 Ball.

Player 1 carries the ball before passing the ball to...

2 x Hit then pass

Set up the practice as shown inside a 30m x 30m Grid.

6 Shields and 1 Ball.

Player 1 carries the ball before passing the ball to...

3 'v' 2

1. This is a simple 3 v 2.
2. The three attackers have to get past the two defenders without being touched, that's it.
3. The...

3 Second Touch - Touch Rugby Variation

3 Times A Charm

Tell your players the following......

1. On the 4 players side, they will go 2 at a time in attack - the balls should be with these...

3 vs 2 - Sprint to support

15m x 35m Grid.

1 Attacker starts on the half way line of the grid, with the other two outside of the grid back to back with two defenders. ...

3 vs 2 - Support Running

3 vs 2 in a grid.

Defenders must stay in position to start.

Once skills progress defenders can move to try and stop attackers either...

3 vs 2 - Support Running

3 vs 2 in a grid.

Defenders must stay in position to start.

Once skills progress defenders can move to try and stop attackers either...

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,...

4 vs 1

Groups of 5

Combine grids to make 2 channels each 10m x 20m

1 Ball per group

Ball carrier tries to score a try by running past...

5 Attacks 3

• Using cones mark out the four corners and the midways points of each side of a 20 x 20 meter training area.
• Divide your players into...

5 vs 5

Pitch 20m x 20m. All players wearing tag belts

Start the game with a free pass, defenders must be 7m back at the start

Attacking...

5 vs 5 Touch Rugby

Touch Rugby in teams of 5

3 Touches and change possession.

When a player with the ball is touched, tackler stays in passive...

7's Colour Touch

Tell your players the following.....

1. The attack will remain in attack for 5 minutes, you'll then switch over.
2. Normal rules of...

7's Fitness Handling

Tell them the following......

1. The ball carrier will run forward with the ball, their partner will go with them in support.
...

A Cheeky Little Number

Give each training area one ball and tell the players the following......

1. Let's just get the ball moving down the line. Give the...

A Cheeky Little Number

Give each training area one ball and tell the players the following......

1. Let's just get the ball moving down the line. Give the...

Agility Slalom - Race

Start with 2 players on the centre cone, each with a ball, and facing each other.

1. On the shout "GO", they both run backwards to the...

Agility Slalom

The first player runs around the red cone and back down to the start of the slalom. There the player zig-zags up the slalom, then back down before...

All In Touch

The following are the laws for this game:

• Equal number of defenders and attackers.
• Use bibs to identify both teams.
...

Another Defender Bites The Dust

• Normal laws of rugby apply; a knock on etc. results in a turn over.
• The attacking team gets unlimited touches.
• A player is...

Attack The Space

The pitch is divided into two halves

The defenders must start at opposite corners of the pitch

The attacker must have at least one...

Attack/Defend Big Time

Tell your players the following......

1. Players will standing at the midway point of the playing area, about 25 meters in.
2. Tell...

Attacking Skills version 2

Tell your players the following......

1. Players will attack in teams of 3, each attacking unit will have their own ball.
2. At the...

Avoid the tackler in a line

5 players and 1 ball.

4 players in a staggered line in a coned area with 1 player in the middle as the tackler.

Back roll

Player sit on the ground, bring their knees towards their chest and put their arms around their legs.

Once in this position they should rock...

Ball Presentation on Tackle Pop

Beat the defence

Offensive players (blue), line out in one deep line while the defence (red) line up opposite in a straight line, slightly inside player from the...

Beat the defence

Offensive players (blue), line out in one deep line while the defence (red) line up opposite in a straight line, slightly inside player from the...

Beat The Runner

• Divide your players into groups of five, with one player acting as a running. Each grid will need a runner. The runner starts on the runners...

Beat The Runner

• Divide your players into groups of five, with one player acting as a running. Each grid will need a runner. The runner starts on the runners...

Beat The Runner

• Divide your players into groups of five, with one player acting as a running. Each grid will need a runner. The runner starts on the runners...

Blindside Wing

Moving the ball along the line this play sees 11 run up behind 10 to support the line and blind side the opposition.

10 plays a pop pass for...

Blindside Wing

Moving the ball along the line this play sees 11 run up behind 10 to support the line and blind side the opposition.

10 plays a pop pass for...

Box agility running

Players line up in two groups on the first cone. On GO, the first players side step to the second cone, go around it and run backwards to cone...

Box Back

Tell your players the following.....

1. Pass the ball around, clockwise.
2. After each circuit of the ball, take one half step back...

Break

Keep your player briefing short. Tell your players the following....

1. Pass the ball left, clockwise for 2 passes.
2. Then right...

Broken Defence

Tell your players the following.....

1. The attacking group will wait at the top of the training area until the coach calls the number of...

Building Speed Onto The Ball

• The speed of the pass should be reasonable and provide the interceptors with a chance of success.
• Tell the players the...

Building Speed Onto The Ball

• The speed of the pass should be reasonable and provide the interceptors with a chance of success.
• Tell the players the...

Building The Loop

Tell your players the following.....

1. One group of 4 players will be in defence.
2. The other two groups of 4 will be in attack,...

Building The Pass Out of The Tackle

Tell your players the following......

1. One player will be a ball carrier.
2. The player directly opposite will make a half...

Building The Switch Pass

Keep your player briefing short and tell your players the following....

1. 3 attackers line up on the first three cones, the rest fall in...

Bull Dog

Large Grid 30m x 30m. Start with 5 defenders in the middle, everybody else stands at one end of the grid wearing tags.

On the coach's call...

Bunch

Groups of 6

1 ball per group

4 attackers v 2 defenders holding a tag belt and working laterally.

Chain Reaction - Progression

2 x Adjacent 20m x 10m channels

In the first channel, players pass the ball across the line in a chain. After the first pass, the player...

Chain Reaction

Divide the 20m x 20m grid in half. 1 Ball per group

Players 1 starts standing with the ball. Player 2 starts on one knee. Player 3 starts...

Channels

1) Run down channels 1/2 / 3/4 pace.
2) No forward passes.
3) Use 6 balls / 6 runners at the same time.


Variation
1) Speed...

Chasing The Pass

Keep your player briefing short, and get the ball moving around the circle as quickly as possible.

• First have the players move the...

Choose the hole

9 10 miss 12 straight to 13 with 15 running a support line. 15 needs to run into the hole wherever it is. Needs to 'check / scan'!

Choose the hole

9 10 miss 12 straight to 13 with 15 running a support line. 15 needs to run into the hole wherever it is. Needs to 'check / scan'!

Clapping Game

Tell your players the following.

1. Lets just get the ball moving clockwise for a while, just to get the ball moving through the...

Coach Says!

• Coach gives orders and the players do it.
• Example include: coach says do a press-up, coach says touch the groud with your right...

Connaught

1. Carries the ball forward, inviting the defence to press up.
2. 10 Passes to 12.
3. 10 loops around 12 following their pass, 10...

Connaught

1. Carries the ball forward, inviting the defence to press up.
2. 10 Passes to 12.
3. 10 loops around 12 following their pass, 10...

Contact Pop Pass Contact

• Ball carrier goes forward, hitting in on the shield, turning to pop the call to a support player who passes the ball across the grid into the...

Contact Pop Pass Contact

• Ball carrier goes forward, hitting in on the shield, turning to pop the call to a support player who passes the ball across the grid into the...

Contest Line Outs

One player throws the ball in to 5 players standing side by side. One player to stand in the scrum half position so as to be ready to receive a...

Continuous layoff

Player with the ball runs into contact and passes the ball out to the supporting player whom inturn passes it to the other side of the grid for the...

Continuous passing and pendulum

3 players work together, the middle player working the hardest out of the 3.

The 3 players stand in a line, the middle player doing a side...

Continuous passing onto cones

Players line up at least 2 or 3 behind a cone.

1. The ball starts at one end with the player running up to the cone in front of him and...

Continuous passing onto cones

Players line up at least 2 or 3 behind a cone.

1. The ball starts at one end with the player running up to the cone in front of him and...

Counter Attack

Tell your players to do the following.......

1. The two passing players keep passing the ball until the coach shouts GO.
2. On GO,...

Crash Through 2 Tackle Bags

Basic but good warm up drill for matches.

4 cones set up a grid of about 5-10m by 5-10m. 2 defenders with tackle shields start in the...

cross over running

5 x 5m grid, size can vary according to ability.

Player at the front of each queue starts with a ball, runs diagonally across square and gives...

Crossover Relay

Keep your player briefing short. You may consider having a demonstration group.

• Give two players opposite each other, one ball...

D1 - Dummy Loop

1. Use the diagram in order to think about the starting position of your players, I suggest that they are not too deep for this one.
2. 10...

D1 - Dummy Loop

1. Use the diagram in order to think about the starting position of your players, I suggest that they are not too deep for this one.
2. 10...

Decision Making

Tell the players the following.....

1. The players at the bottom of the triangle will pass the ball back and forward.
2. The passer...

Defence - Swimming in Twos

2 defenders work together to force 5 players to pass and work them towards touch.

The golden rule is for them to keep their spacing even,...

Defender - Round and Realign

Tell your players the following......

1. There will be one ball to each group, any player can be the ball carrier.
2. Each group...

Defense vs attack drill

• The aim is to the defensive situation to keep changing the defence gets used to drifting or pressing.
• The aim of the attack...

Denfence Down

• Be brief when telling the players the laws of this game, it's important to get them moving quickly.
• This is not a contact game.
...

Depth, Fitness, Warming Up

This exercise is all about getting deep lines of support, speed onto the ball, warming up the entire body, and getting fit for rugby - in this one...

Developing The Spin

1. Using just one hand they should pass the ball to each other, spinning the ball.
2. They should make 10 passes on one hand, and then 10...

Diamond Geezer

In fours players are moving up a channel. The support runner (blue player in the animation) calls themselves into the line, receives a pass,...

Diamond Geezer

In fours players are moving up a channel. The support runner (blue player in the animation) calls themselves into the line, receives a pass,...

Dizzy

1. There will be one ball carrier at any one time.
2. They will run around the circle, passing the ball.
3. The ball must be handled...

Dont get tagged

Teams of 3 against 1 Defender.

The team of 3 start running and have to try and get to the other side. If the defender tags them they have...

Drift Defence

3 attacks - 2 defenders

Scrum half passes to first receiver of group of 3

3 attack 2 passing ball down line

Drift defence

4 Tackle Bags.

10 Cones and 1 Ball.

10m x 30m.

The first player in the line begins with the ball. As he approaches the...

Drop Off

4 cones with 2 balls.

Players start running at the same time and when the meet in the middle, the blue players give a drop off pass to the...

Dummy Switch Behind (DSB)

1. 10 advances with the ball, running slightly inwards.
2. 10 changes the angle of their run, towards the first post.
3. 12 runs...

ENTER 1

1. Use the diagram to help with players starter positions, but feel free to experiment.
2. 10 carries the ball forward, inviting the...

ENTER 2

1. Use the diagram as suggested starting positions, but be flexible.
2. 10 carries the ball forward, inviting the opposition defence to...

ENTER 3

1. 10 carried the ball forward, inviting the defence to press up.
2. 11 runs a decoy line.
3. 10 passes to 12.
4. 15 runs a...

ENTER 4

1. 10 carried the ball forward, inviting the defence to press up.
2. 11 runs a decoy line.
3. 10 passes to 12.
4. 15 runs a...

Escape To Victory

• Within each group of 10, there should be 4 attackers and 6 defenders.
• The defenders should be in the outer grid and the attackers...

Evasion Skills

Tell the players the following.....

1. The player on the top of the grid is the defender.
2. The player on the bottom is the...

Fan Out and Pass

Keep your player briefing, brief! You may decide to have a demonstration grid.

• On your call, all players fan out to receive a...

Fast And Pressured

Tell your players the following......

1. There will be one runner.
2. 1 player, static, on each cone. 4 players on the cones in...

Fast And Pressured

Tell your players the following......

1. There will be one runner.
2. 1 player, static, on each cone. 4 players on the cones in...

Fast Feet Drill

The ball carrier from each end runs out and has to side step left and right through the cones to the end where the ball is passed to the next...

Fast Feet Drill

The ball carrier from each team runs out to the cone and runs backwards on the return before passing to the next player

First team to get all...

Fast Footwork

Setup as shown.

2 groups with one ball per group.

The first players in each group sprint to the second blue cone then quickly back...

Fast running and Fast hands

Mark out a channel about 10 meters in length, with a cone at either end and four diagonally placed other cones.

Divide your players into two...

Find the space

Players run in any direction in the grid trying to avoid contact by running into space. When the teacher calls stop, all players must be at least...

Five In, Two Out Touch

Give the ball to the attacking team and tell your players the following.......

1. This is touch 7's, other than that - normal rules of...

Flick and Back Pass Insanity

Now split your players into two teams, giving one group of players a set of colored bibs to set them apart, and quickly tell your...

Follow the Leader

6 players and 1 ball in a coned area.

Player A leads with the ball, and the other 5 players follow.

Player A runs and changes...

Follow The Leader

Large Grid 20m x 20m. Players in groups of 5 with one ball per group

The leader with the ball can run in any direction. The rest of the...

Follow the leader

Large Grid 20m x 20 m

Players in groups of 5

1 Ball per Group

Leader of the group can run in any direction, the rest must...

Four Handed Touch

The following are the laws for this game:

• Equal number of defenders and attackers. Use bibs to identify both teams.
• Normal...

Four In, Three Out Touch

Give the ball to the attacking team and tell your players the following.......

1. This is touch 7's, other than that - normal rules of...

Game - 6 vs 4

Pitch is 20m x 20m. All players wearing Tag Belts

Start the game with a free pass, defenders must start behind the half way...

Go To Goal Touch

The following are the laws for this game:

• Normal laws of rugby apply; a knock on etc. results in a turn over.
• The attacking...

Grids

1) Run out (2 steps) turn and pop ball to a support player.

2) Run out (2 steps) turn and let support player take it out of your hands.

...

Grids part 5 (Variation)

Player have to swerve round one cone and give a pass to a support player.

Only pass after both players have run around two cones. The receiver...

Grids part 5

Put a number of cones in the grid.
Players have to swerve round them / sidestep them / go to left and right of them.

Put two more ball in...

Handling - The well weighted pass

Players line up on the left hand side of each gate and they start in a line, 5m down from the first gate.

• The player on the left...

Handling crossover

On GO, the ball carrier sprint across the grid with ball in two hands and pass to front player of opposite group.

Handling pivots 2

• When the coach shouts change, the other 2 players work.
• Make sure both left and right hands are worked
• You can...

Handling Warm Up Drill

1) Run outside cone with ball (either side) and on to other group.

2) First three people in each group with a ball - six people on the...

Hands up / Hands Down

• Lets just get the ball moving clockwise for a while, just to get the ball moving through the hands.
• After a minute or two, lets...

Heads up Passing

Tell the players the following:

• Lets just get the ball moving down the line. Give the player at the start of one of the lines a...

Hit and Spin

Two players with shields stand facing the runners on opposite sides of a grid. On the command, the players run into the shield and spins to their...

Individual ball carrying 1.

Carry the ball in a high position and try to engage the defender.

Make sure there is lots of foot work and active ball movement all the time...

Individual ball carrying 2.

Carry the ball in a high position and try to engage the defender.

When players reach the cones at the end they will have to pass to the...

Individual ball carrying 3.

Carry the ball in a high position and try to engage the defender.

When players reach the cones at the end they will have to pass to the ...

Individual Skills

Move the ball in a figure of 8 round your legs

Pass the ball round your back. Who can pass the ball around their back 5 times the fastest...

Introduction to ruck

In small teams, play a modified game where if the ball carrier is touched on the shorts with both hands of a defender, the ball carrier must go to...

Jog - Lock and Load

Tell your players the following:

1. Using just one hand they should pass the ball to each other, spinning the ball.
2. They will...

Join the attack: 2v1 - 3v2 - 5v4

• With a group of nine, tell two of them they are attackers - for now. The rest will be in defence.
• Allocate your defenders within the...

Join the Line

9 10 12 miss 13 to 15 and 14

Join the Line

9 10 12 miss 13 to 15 and 14

Keep Ball

Players work in groups of 5 in a grid 10m x 10m, with 1 Ball per group.

4 Players work as a team to make 10 passes.

The defender...

Keep Going 4/3

Tell your players the following...

1. The attackers will start at the base of the grid and attack the first box.
2. The 2 defenders...

Keep Passing

Tell your players the following.....

1. 3 players start on the right cones.
2. The remaining 3 players will be running, they start...

Keep The Ball Game

Tell your players the following:

1. One group of two players will be defenders, you might want to give them bibs.
2. The attackers...

Keep The Ball Game

Tell your players the following:

1. One group of two players will be defenders, you might want to give them bibs.
2. The attackers...

L With Defenders

• Keep your player briefing, brief! It's important to get your players working as quickly as possible.
• Lets get the ball and the...

Ladder Pass

• Have four players stand at the four cones, the other players, in their own running groups of four should, be behind them - ready to go when...

Lateral - Switch

• Using cones, mark out a training area 15 meters x 10 meters.
• Split your players into groups of 2.
• Allocate 4 groups of 2 to...

Lateral - Switch

Tell your players the following.....

1. Players in pairs with a ball between them.
2. The player on the left starts with the ball...

Lateral Pass

Leinster

1. Use the diagram as a starting point for players.
2. 10 advances carrying the ball, inviting the defence to press up on the attack.
...

Listen to the call - 2 vs 1

4 Cones and 1 Ball inside a 10m x 10m Grid.

Number the players.

The coach shouts out a number and that player is the defender, who...

Living On The Edge

• Split the players into two teams, giving each team their own set of bibs. Two different colours that clearly define the teams.
• Keep...

Loop (L1,L2,L3)

• Keep your player briefing, brief! It's important to get your players working as quickly as possible.
• Lets get the ball and the...

LOOP MOVE (SIMPLE)

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 passes to 12.
3. 10 loops around 12,
4. 12 passes to 10, this pass...

LOOP MOVE - M1

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 passes to 12.
3. 12 moves forward.
4. 10 loops around behind...

M1 (LOOPER) Attacking Wide

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 moves forward carrying the ball.
3. 12 loops around 13, and wide outside...

M1 (OVER)

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 passes to 13, missing 12.
3. 12 overruns the ball.
4. 13 runs an...

M1 (POP INSIDE 15)

1. See the diagram for starting positions.
2. 10 moves forward carrying the ball.
3. 12 moves forward, over-running the ball,...

M1 (POP OUSIDE 15)

1. See the diagram for starting positions.
2. 10 moves forward carrying the ball.
3. 12 moves forward, over-running the ball,...

M1 (UNDER)

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 passes to 13, missing 12.
3. 12 overruns the ball.
4. 13 runs an...

M1 Simple

1. See the diagram for the starting positions.
2. 10 passes to 13.
3. 13 comes forward either straight, or cutting in to close the...

M1, Inside Pass/Pop, Back

Keep your player briefing, brief! It's important to get your players working as quickly as possible.

• Lets get the ball and the players...

Man to Man

3 attackers and 2 defenders.

The scrum half passes to the first receiver of group of 3 attackers.

The 3 attacking players must then...

Many hands

Tell your players the following......

1. Each group of two players should have their own ball.
2. While they have a partner, they...

Many hands

Tell your players the following......

1. Each group of two players should have their own ball.
2. While they have a partner, they...

Maul Full

MAX 1

1. See the diagram for the suggested starting positions.
2. 10 moves forward carrying the ball.
3. 12 moves forward, cuts in.
...

MAX 2

1. See the diagram for the suggested starting positions.
2. 10 moves forward carrying the ball.
3. 11 provides a decoy run.
...

MAX 4

1. See the diagram for the suggested starting positions.
2. 10 moves forward carrying the ball.
3. 12 and 13 switch.
4. 13...

Mini Maul Game Related

Groups of five

Three attackers try and score against one defender

If touched, must maul

Mini Maul Technique

Groups of 8 split into four groups of 2

Players pass and, chase the space, until coach shouts - Maul, at which time the second player...

Miss 2 - Fast Wing Ball

9 10 miss 12 straight to 13 -overline- with 15 running an underline straight to 14. 14 needs to run into the hole in front of them wherever it is....

Miss 2 - Fast Wing Ball

9 10 miss 12 straight to 13 -overline- with 15 running an underline straight to 14. 14 needs to run into the hole in front of them wherever it is....

Miss 2 and Overlap

Working on basic hands this play sees your line passing the ball, missing out 11 and passing to 15 as they join to support the line.

So...

Miss 2 and Overlap

Working on basic hands this play sees your line passing the ball, missing out 11 and passing to 15 as they join to support the line.

So...

Miss Me Baby, One More Time!

1. We will begin with laterial passing down the line, just to get going.
2. On your call we will start to miss the player in the middle,...

Miss one/ Dummy Run

9 10 miss 12 straight to 13 -overline- with 15 also running an overline straight to 11 looping behind. 11 needs to run into the hole in front of...

Miss one/ Dummy Run

9 10 miss 12 straight to 13 -overline- with 15 also running an overline straight to 11 looping behind. 11 needs to run into the hole in front of...

Miss Pass (M1)

Keep your player briefing, brief! It's important to get your players working as quickly as possible.

• Lets get the ball and the players...

Mistakes Cost – Touch Variation

Split your players into two teams, giving one group...

Modified Game - 12 vs 12

Pupils are put into teams of 12 (with larger groups reserves maybe used). Play a full game incorporating :-

6 vs 6 Scrums.
6 vs 6 line...

More Loop

Tell your players the following......

1. The ball carrier (A) runs straight in a line and makes a normal lateral pass to the supporting...

Move it wide

Groups of 5

The pitch is divided into 2 halves

Both defenders must start at one corner of the pitch. The attackers must have at...

Multi Support Touch

Once the coach has kicked the ball in to start players play a normal rules game of touch rugby.

The only difference is with the scoring:

...

Multi Support Touch

Once the coach has kicked the ball in to start players play a normal rules game of touch rugby.

The only difference is with the scoring:

...

Narrow - Wide Channel

Groups of 4

One ball per group

In the narrow channel stand one behind the other, once into the big space- fan out.

Number Cruncher

• Keep your player briefing, brief! If necessary you might considering having one group quickly demonstrate the exercise to the other...

Numbered Mismatch

Tell your players the following....

1. They each have a number, 1, 2, and 3.
2. They will jog up and down the grid, until the coach...

Off-Loading Pass

Tell your players the following......

1. There will be two static players, passers, on the mid sections cones. One on each side. One of...

Offloads

One group starts with the ball.

Player with the ball forwards towards the player with the pad.

The player hits pad with their right shoulder...

One on One Race

Tell the players: The player in possession of the ball when the coach blows their whistle has to run around the cone at the end of the grid to try...

One on One Race

Tell the players: The player in possession of the ball when the coach blows their whistle has to run around the cone at the end of the grid to try...

One on One Race

Tell the players: The player in possession of the ball when the coach blows their whistle has to run around the cone at the end of the grid to try...

One Touch Off-Load

• Keep your player briefing; brief, and get them working as soon as possible.I can't stress this enough, it's not a debating society - players...

Open Channel

• Give each training area one ball and tell the players the following......

1. Lets just get the ball moving down the line....

Organisation

Groups of three

1 ball per group

Defender can choose any line as a start point.

On the word GO, 2 attackers attempt to...

Overline with 2 Dummy Runners

9 10 miss 12 straight to 13 -over line- with 15 also running an over line straight to 14. 14 needs to run into the hole in front of them wherever...

Overline with 2 Dummy Runners

9 10 miss 12 straight to 13 -over line- with 15 also running an over line straight to 14. 14 needs to run into the hole in front of them wherever...

Pace Onto The Ball

Tell your players the following.....

1. Every receiver following the the ball carrier should lay on the ground, they can get up only when...

Pass and Control

• Keep you player briefing, brief. Get the players moving and training as soon as possible.
• If you feel it would help, have one group...

Pass and Follow

• They pass the ball around either clock wise or anti clock wise, you can decide to change the direction youself at any point during the...

Pass and run

Tell the players the following....

1. Player 1 starts with the ball.
2. Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 and then quickly moves...

Pass and run

Tell the players the following....

1. Player 1 starts with the ball.
2. Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 and then quickly moves...

Pass and Support

Give each training area one ball and tell the players the following......

1. Lets just get the ball moving down the line. Give the player...

Pass and Support

Give each training area one ball and tell the players the following......

1. Lets just get the ball moving down the line. Give the player...

Pass as many ways as possible

One ball between two.

Pupils must move around a marked grid - passing the ball in as many different ways as possible...

Pass Developer

Tell the players the following......

1. Players should make 10 passes each between the 5 meter and the touch line.
2. When they...

Pass Invaders

• Tell your players the following.....
• In groups of 2 they will attack, passing the ball before they reach each unique cone, so when...

Pass Left and Right From Ground

Great for scrum halves to practice placement of foot and following through with hands.

2 balls, 3 support players, 1 passer

Ted on...

Pass to Coach

6 players in a semi circle facing the coach.

Coach passes the ball to each player in turn to catch the ball, and make a return pass.

...

Pass to Hip Right and Left Side

Good for warm ups and co-ordination, getting used to keeping your body straight on and handling the ball and practicing using your arms to pass the...

Pass within a channel

Tell the players the following.....

1. This is simple, just attack from the bottom and top of the grid at pace.
2. There can be two...

Passing Along The Line

Simple hand drill that can be progressed onto many simple backline movements.

1 ball, 4 players, area of 20-30m by 20m

1st player...

Passing Ballrush

This game is designed to introduce passing at moving targets on the run.

• Set up a field approximately 15m long x 10m wide. (relative...

Passing Box

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

• There should be one group of 4 players between each cone on the four sides of the grid.
...

Passing By Numbers

• Keep your player briefing, brief! If necessary you might considering having one group quickly demonstrate the exercise to the other...

Passing Central

• Keep your player briefing, brief - and get the players moving as quickly as you can. You may consider having a demo group.
• On your...

Passing circle

Place 2 players in the centre. Both players pass to those running the circle.

Notice that the gap between the passer and the catcher has...

Passing circle

• Tell your players the following.....

1. There will be 4 players on the outside of the circle, starting at 12, 3, 6, and 9...

Passing in Contact

• Keep your player briefing, brief!
• Tell you players the following......

1. Players will attack in groups of 2, so we...

Passing in Traffic

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

1. Runners move forward towards the cone opposite to their location.
...

Passing Left and Right From Feed

This is to practice handling and passing the ball to a direct target. It is good for awareness and communication between the three support...

Passing left to right

Strong grip, thumbs are out, hold the ball high with fingers pointing to the sky.

Keeping your hips square pass the ball across your body,...

Passing Race

• Using just one hand they should pass the ball to each other.
• The pass should come from on, or behind the hip.
• They should...

Passing Race

• Using just one hand they should pass the ball to each other.
• The pass should come from on, or behind the hip.
• They should...

Passing Reps

The sequence of passing on this exercise is as following......

1. P2 passes to P1, who passes to P4.
2. As the same time P3 passes...

Passing right to left

Strong grip, thumbs are out, hold the ball high with fingers pointing to the sky.

Keeping your hips square pass the ball across your body,...

Passing to Support

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

1. One the call of the scrum half, the 3 attackers turn, round the cone and...

Passing under pressure

4 players line up next to each other about 5 meters apart. A defender with a shield is standing 10 meters from the 1st man (ball...

Path Of Least Resistance

In this example we will play one touch offload, but remember you can change the version of touch to suit your training goals, applying the same...

Pendulum passing race

For this drill to work properly you'll need at 5 players in a team, standing in a row, with 2 teams facing off with each other.

The ball...

Periperal Vision

X throws ball up and A must the pass the 2nd ball to X, who catches passes to B.

X then catches the original ball and throws it up again,...

Piggy in the middle

Two teams with one team in the middle.

Each player has to kick the ball over the the middle team for a member of the other team to catch. ...

Ping Pong

Make sure that your players are holding their tackle shields correctly!

• Have your players work in groups of 10, adjust depending on...

Pod-Ruck

On the shout of "GO" the scrum half passes to the player on the first cone, who attacks the 1st bag. Once the bag is attacked and cleared...

Pole Position

Tell the players the following.....

1. Each player has four tackle bags and six balls, the winner is the player that knocks down the most...

Pop and Pass

• Tell the players the following....

1. The player on the cone passes the ball forward to the player just in front of...

Pop, roll, down, up and gut

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

1. The ball carrier will run/carry the ball directly across the grid, offloading it to...

Positioning, passing and supporting during turnovers

5 players in a group line up within touching distance of one another, and stand facing the coach who has a ball in his hand.

The coach then...

Positioning, passing and supporting during turnovers

5 players in a group line up within touching distance of one another, and stand facing the coach who has a ball in his hand.

The coach then...

Pressure Ball

Make sure your warm-up area is marked out before the players arrive.

• Depending on the number of players you have at training, mark out...

Pressure Cooker

1. 4 players stand on the middle cones in the grid, avoiding the corner cones. The 2 players at the top and the bottom of the grid will have a...

PRO 1

1. See the diagram for the suggested starting positions.
2. 10 advances with the ball.
3. 12 advances, 13 provides support with...

PRO 2

1. 10 moves forward carrying the ball.
2. 12 moves forward and in.
3. 11 loops around the back of 12.
4. 10 passes to 12.
...

Progression in ruck

In groups of four, the ball carrier runs out, turns and passes the ball to the second player. The first player then becomes a defender. Player 2...

Push Push 2

Tell the players the following......

1. When the attack advances the defenders PRESS UP on the attack.
2. The attackers must pass...

Push Push 3

Tell the players the following......

1. When the attack advances the defenders PRESS UP on the attack.
2. The attackers must pass...

Quick Hands - Warm Up

• Within a group there are two groups of 4 attackers and one chaser/scrum half.
• At the middle point, marked by a cones, the scrum half...

Quick Hands - Warm Up

• Within a group there are two groups of 4 attackers and one chaser/scrum half.
• At the middle point, marked by a cones, the scrum half...

Quick Hands

• Tell your players the following.....
• The first player runs out with the ball to the first set of cones and passes the ball to the...

Quick Hands Race

Tell your players the following......

1. The two bottom players will be the feeders, they will be positioned by the cones with the...

Quick Positioning, passing and support

4 players start together on their stomachs next to each other.

1. As the coach calls a colour cone, they move into position quickly.
...

Quick Positioning, passing and support

4 players start together on their stomachs next to each other.

1. As the coach calls a colour cone, they move into position quickly.
...

RANGI (VERSION 2)

1. Use the diagram to highlight suggested starting positions.
2. 10 advances with the ball.
3. 12 advances, as does 13.
4. 14...

Rapid Rucking

In this exercise position 3 pad holding units, or 1 or 2 players, five meters in front of 3 rucking units, 1 unit facing each pad. Two players on...

Red Arrows

Players work in groups of 5, with 1 ball per group - starting in a single file.

The first player runs out 5m then stops, turns slightly and...

Regain possession

The player with the ball rolls the ball out for a player to run onto and collect whilst moving.

They then pass the ball back before...

Relay Passing Race

• With each new instruction to players you'll be having a race, lets see which group is the fastest - no cheating!
• Don't spend too...

Relays

1) Run out to line - score a try - run back.(1b) Same - but forward roll on way out!)
2) Run out to line - score try - on way back pass ball...

Relays

Groups of 5

1 Ball per group

Players race to a line 10m away and back to their own group to hand over to the next...

Releasing the overlap

The scrum half starts with the ball. They pass to the first red player who then passes to the second red player who then passes to red player...

Right to left with a switch

Players in pairs with a ball between them.

The player on the right starts with the ball and passes the ball to the player to the left. The...

Rip and present conditioning

Players stand in a inner circle and have an outer circle 5m behind them.

2 players in the middle. one player passes the ball to one of the...

Rip and present conditioning

Players stand in a inner circle and have an outer circle 5m behind them.

2 players in the middle. one player passes the ball to one of the...

Rip and Ruck

Players stand in a circle, about 5 meters apart.

Two player, one with a ball, positioned in the centre of the circle.

The ball carrier...

Round and Realign

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

1. There will be one ball to each group, any player can be the ball carrier.
...

Round the circle Passing

Each group forms a circle with players about 1m apart. First practise passing and catch around the circle. Next, the first player to pass runs...

Round The World

• Tell your players the following.....

1. The first player picks the ball up at the cone passes the ball to the next player,...

Round The World

• Tell your players the following.....

1. The first player picks the ball up at the cone passes the ball to the next player,...

Ruck - Full

Ruck 5

Ruck Over, Pickup

Rugby 5 Pin Bowling

Using cones and tackle bags, mark out your training area as shown in the diagram. The tackle bags should be stood up, and at a distance away from...

Rugby Baseball

Split your team into two teams. One team will be up to bat/kick and the other team will field. The fielding team should take up positions that they...

Rugby Baseball

Split your team into two teams. One team will be up to bat/kick and the other team will field. The fielding team should take up positions that they...

Rugby Gaelic Football

Tell the players the following laws.......

1. One team will be attacking, the ball carrying team. The other will be a defending...

Rugby League - Touch Rugby Variation

Split your players into two teams, giving one group of players a set of coloured bibs to set them apart, and quickly tell your players...

Rugby Netball

Break your players into two teams.

• One team goes to attack, and one to defence.
• There is no kicking in this game.
...

Rugby Rounders

Split group into 2 - Batters and fielders.

Setup as shown above.

Each batsman will either pass or throw the ball into the fielding...

Rugby Tennis

• Tell you players the following......

1. There will be two players on one side of the middle line of cones, and another group...

Running an overline

You see this a lot on TV, where centres overrun the ball and the miss pass goes behind them

9 10 12 miss 13 -running an overline- to 15 &...

Running an overline

You see this a lot on TV, where centres overrun the ball and the miss pass goes behind them

9 10 12 miss 13 -running an overline- to 15 &...

Running Angles.

Player A carries ball forward, B calls for (long or short) ball & negotiates obstacle,
& then passes to C who passes to the next group.

Running from Depth

No of players: 4 per grid, max. 20.
Balls per group: 1.
Markers: 4
Grid size: 10x10.

4 players line up behind each other. Front...

Running into space from support - stretch defence

2 groups of 2 players start on set cones about 15m apart. The 2 players are situated one in behind the other, the same goes for the second set of 2...

Scattered defence - 6 vs 4

Groups of ten work with one ball per group

Defenders scattered around the grid, static and can only operate sideways

If touched, the...

Score a Try

Grids 10m x 10m. 1 Ball per group. Groups of 5

Players take it in turns to be the defender in the middle (4 tackles then change). The...

Scrum Half - Shotgun Alley

• Explain to thescrum halfs that they are to attempt to pass the ball at the attackers and attempt to hit them below the shoulders.
• It...

Scrum Half - Shotgun Alley

• Explain to thescrum halfs that they are to attempt to pass the ball at the attackers and attempt to hit them below the shoulders.
• It...

Scrum Half Pole Position

Tell the players the following.....

1. Each player has four poles and six balls, the winner is the player that hits the most poles - you...

Scrum Pass

Seated start - 6 vs 4

Groups of ten with one ball per group

Defenders start bunched sat on the floor

Start attackers spread out (width)

On the word...

Serious Fun

• Tell your players the following, keeping your player briefing, brief! It's vital to get the players moving as quickly as possible.

...

Seven In Touch

The following are the laws for this game:

1. Equal number of defenders and attackers.
2. Normal laws of sevens rugby apply; a knock...

SH Passing Circles

• One of your players will be the passer, and the other the catcher.
• The passer goes to one of the circles that has ball and the...

SH Passing Reps

The sequence of passing on this exercise is as following......

1. P2 passes to P1, who passes to P4 using a pass from the ground.
...

SH Passing Skills

• The passer passes the first ball, from the ground, to the catcher, who sets the ball down.
• the passer then run around the first cone...

SHORT - LONG

• The first group of 4 starts at the top of the grid, moving forward. The ball should be with the outside player, who makes a short pass in to...

Side on Pendulum pass

Here the player needs to have slightly bent knees, and ensure that he is leaning slightly forward with a straight back, giving him space to swing...

Simple Back Line

Simple demonstration of a standard back line

9 10 12 13 15 14

Simple Back Line

Simple demonstration of a standard back line

9 10 12 13 15 14

Simple Handling

3 vs 1 vs 1

Ball Carrier passes the ball into the post player and runs across the front of him and receives the ball back.

His 2...

Simple Passing Exercise

• Tell your players the follow.....

1. The first two players at each coach will advance, attacking the cone to their left, in...

Simple Passing Grid

• Brief your players one what you would like them to do.
• Start the activity by having all players pass the ball around the grid in any...

Single File Running

Groups of 5

1 Ball per group.

Ball at the front of the group.

The first player runs out to the 5 meter line then stops,...

Smooth passing - Working in 4s

Four players start to run across the grid passing the ball.

On reaching the far side the wide player gives the ball to the player on the...

Space Invaders

Keep your playing briefing, brief and tell the players the following laws.

• Both teams are in attack and both teams are in defence, at...

Speed On

• Basically players will pass the ball diagonally across the grid, but the the ball is to be caught, not by the player at the cone, but by the...

Speed Pass

8 in each group.

6 in the playing area and 2 outside it.

The six in the playing area play a 4 v 2 against each other trying to pass...

Speed Pass

8 in each group.

6 in the playing area and 2 outside it.

The six in the playing area play a 4 v 2 against each other trying to pass...

Split Drill with Trailer 3

Equipment Required: Bump Pads, Balls, Cones.

On GO, players A, B & C start running but A & C switch sides behind player C and run around the...

Split with Trailer

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

1. Player A passes to D and cuts - not getting ball back , but holding up - B cuts and...

Square - Improve reactions

Players stand on a blue cone. On Go, the player passes the ball and sprints out to the nearest cone in the middle then back steps back to the next...

Standing and Passing - Variation

• Keep your player briefing, brief!
• Tell your players the folloiwng.........
  1. Players should be moving, staying around 5 meters...

Standing and Passing

• Keep your player briefing, brief!
• Tell your players the folloiwng.........

1. Players should be 5m apart.
...

Star Wars

• The rest of the players are told to stand at one end of the field (they are the Space Pirates). The space police want to try and blow up the...

STATIC 1

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 and 12 remain static, the other players are in motion, offering options.
...

STATIC 2

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10, 12, 13, will be starting very flat with minimal movement.
3. 11 will...

STATIC 3

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10, 12, 13, will be starting very flat with minimal movement.
3. 11 will...

Staying Alive

Tell your players the following...

1. The first player runs into the grid, the ball carrier.
2. They attack the inner square.
...

Step Back

• Players start at the cones, pass the ball one circuit clockwise and one circuit anticlockwise.
• Following the two circuits, they take...

Straight running and passing

3 players line up in a straight line, approximately 10m apart, each standing opposite an agility pole.

1. The ball is passed by a...

Stuck In The Mud - Rugby Style

The 'Hunters' run after the 'Runners', trying to touch them with the rugby ball. If a 'Runner' is touched, then they are 'Stuck in the mud!' and...

SWITCH 1

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 carried the ball forward, inviting the defence to press up.
3. 10 cuts...

SWITCH 2

1. See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
2. 10 carries the ball up.
3. 12 advances.
4. 10 passes to 12.
...

Switch

Groups of 2.

1 ball per group.

Run straight then change direction at the first cone. Attack the opposite corner and pass to the...

Switch Back Flick

• The ball carrier advances, running diagonally across the grid with the player on the other cone doing the same, but with a delay.
...

Tabata Touch

You can play any version of touch you like, I'm going to suggest One Touch Off-Load - but you can change this to suit your training goals for the...

Tackle practice

Teams of 3 one team with ball.

Start with both teams on their own goal line.
Team with ball attempts to score
Defending team allowed...

Team of 5 v 1 v 1 v 1 v 1 v 1

2 x 20m x 10m Channels

5 Defenders in each channel, spaced 5m apar

The attacking team of 5 players must beat each defender in...

Team of 5 v 1 v 3 v 1

Change the shape of the defenders. Instead of a single line, one behind the other, try 1 then 3 then 1 or 1 2 2.

Ten passes then...

• Keep your player briefing, brief!
• Tell your players the folloiwng.........
  1. Players should be moving, staying around 5 meters...

Ten passes then...

• Keep your player briefing, brief!
• Tell your players the folloiwng.........
  1. Players should be moving, staying around 5 meters...

The Next Pass

• Keep your player briefing, brief! Tell the players the following or have a demonstration group.....

1. We have 8 static...

The Trinity

• The exercise starts with the first attacking unit running around the bottom of the grid, as they do the first defending unit run around the...

They Just Keep Coming

1. We have 8 static passers and two runners.
2. There should be a static passer on each cone, eight in total.
3. The 9th player will...

They Just Keep Coming

1. We have 8 static passers and two runners.
2. There should be a static passer on each cone, eight in total.
3. The 9th player will...

Three grids - Passing Alignment

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...

Three Player Circuit

• The players in their groups of 3 stand between the lines of the inner square with the working group stood inside the other players.
...

Three Player Circuit

• The players in their groups of 3 stand between the lines of the inner square with the working group stood inside the other players.
...

Tight & Wide

Tell the players the following:

1. On your whistle the ball...

Tight & Wide

• Players start in attacking group of 3 on the 10 meter side of the grid. They pass the ball down the line at 10 meters,� attacking forward...

Tight & Wide

Tell the players the following:

1. On your whistle the ball...

Touch Ruck Game

Groups of 10

5 v 5 match, after each touch the touch player must simulate a ruck by hitting the floor.

Allow 1 player to clear...

Touch The Runner

• Put a group of 7 inside inside one of your grids. Tell them the following laws: The player not wearing a bib (the runner) is trying stay away...

Touch The Runner

• Put a group of 7 inside inside one of your grids. Tell them the following laws: The player not wearing a bib (the runner) is trying stay away...

Traffic Lights Game

• Brief your players one what you would like the to do by telling them the following....

1. One of the players will stand...

Traffic Passing

This passing exercise will keep large groups of players busy passing, running onto, and moving the ball in traffic without the need to spend large...

Truck and Trailer

Groups of two

one ball per group

First player attacks space, the second player supports

Play in any direction but pass...

Turnover ball - Creating depth and getting width

5 players in a group, line up within touching distance of one another, facing the coach who has a ball in his hand.

The coach then calls...

Two Dummy Runners

9 10 12 13 14 with 15 running a dummy underline

Two Dummy Runners

9 10 12 13 14 with 15 running a dummy underline

Two Man Piggy In The Middle

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

1. Two players will be defenders, it's their job to try and intercept the ball.
...

ULSTER

1. Use the diagram as a starting point for players.
2. 10 advances carrying the ball, inviting the defence to press up on the attack.
...

Understanding The Spin

• Tell them the following......

1. Using just one hand they should pass the ball to each other, spinning the ball.
...

Union Jack

Divide the players so that they are spread equally between 8 points (4 corners of a square, and 4 more at the midpoints. Each ball carrier runs...

Union Jack

Tell your players the following...

1. On GO Player A passes to B who in turn passes to Player C. At the same time Player E passes F.
...

Up and Down

• Tell them the following......

1. Each attack will be up and down, up the left and down the right side of the cones.
...

Vary the distance

In groups of 4 - 1 ball straight hands across. on the other side pass the ball to the next group.

Start with 2 close passes and on pass 3...

VISION

• The two players in the middle of the circle will be defenders, it is their job to try and intercept the ball that is being passed, or to...

Wave After Wave

• Keep your player briefing, brief! Tell the players the following or have a demonstration group.....

1. We have 1 scrum half,...

Wave After Wave

• The front line of players run towards the other side of the grid while passing the ball down the line. When the last player in the line...

Wide Attack

• Start with the left most attacking unit taking on the 2 defenders in front of them. When they get past, they pass the ball to the link, who...

Zig Zag Relay

Tell the players to do the following......

1. The player with the ball passes to the next player and follows the direction of the...

How to pass a rugby ball

Rugby vitesse passe

Exercice vitesse avec passe rugby.

Defensive Line Speed, Organisation and Ruck Defence

Improve your team's understanding and performance when defending at the ruck - teaching them to defend as an aggressive, loud and confident unit

Sevens - Options in the Attack

3 simple options to improve your players? decision-making in the attack and get them past opponents gain line!

Improving the length of pass

The ball travels faster than a running player, so stretch your opponents defence by developing your players' long pass.

Handling and Passing - working under pressure

Fast hands and a cool head will be needed in this physically testing pressure passing session - are your players up to the challenge?

Sevens Rugby: Options in the Attack - Greater Pace

Give your players three simple options to improve their decision-making in the attack and get them past the opposition's gain line!

Quick Hands - Attacking Space Session

Fast hands = Fast Passing. Get your team passing at speed to change the point of attack and attack the space!

Long Presentation

2 attackers one defender and one half back with the ball. Defenders begin on the try line attackers two meters out. Main point of the exercise is to...

Warm Up - Passing - Dumping Loop

- Dumping (passe no ombro de fora)- Fluxo continuo - todos os passes acontecem no meio do quadrado- Somente o tronco gira- Cuidado como se toma a...

Warm Up - Passing - Shoulder Pass

- Passe para cima do ombro (ombro de dentro, depois ombro de fora)- Fluxo continuo - todos os passes acontecem no meio do quadrado- Somente o...

Warm Up - Passing - Cruz

- Cruz- Fluxo continuo - todos os passes acontecem no meio do quadrado- Somente o tronco gira- Cuidado como se toma a bola e se da- Acelerar o...

Autosave 6515245

Set up 4 x defenders in rough slalom. Tackle shields are optional. (progression could be to start 'with' then change over to make more...

Playing from base of the scrum – Technical session

Grid set up with one narrow area and one wide area.4x defenders, 7x attackers. Defenders positioned on line facing the attacking 'scrum base'....

End Ball

· One team starts with the ball. The first pass must always gobackwards, after this they can pass the ball any direction· Attackers can’t run with the...

LOOP 2

9 gets the ball from scrum.11 starts to run toward his position. (between 10-12) 9 passes ball to 10.9 instantly starts running to his...

Autosave 8734948

• Two lifting pods set up on a line between two cones• Addition of hooker and front (peeling) player• Ball thrown in to jumper who...

Combination Drill

This drill incorporates a number of match related areas.9 starts by passing to the 10 who runs through the (green) gates and then passes the 12 and so...