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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 groups of 8, and allocate one group of 8 to each training area. Have one coach at each training area, and one ball. Each player should have their own cone to stand on, as shown in the diagram. Have more than one training area in order to keep your players as busy as possible. Tell your players the following...... This will be a 5 v 3 attacking opportunity for the 5 players given the ball. There are 4 players on the midpoint positions, one on each side of the training area. The coach will give the ball to one of those players. The 4 closest players will join the ball carrier in attack, the opposite 3 players will become defenders. The try line is just across the defenders starting line. The defenders operate within the laws of the game and should try to stop the attack by turning the ball, forcing a mistake, or pushing the attack out of the playing area. The attack should aim to score a try, but should play within the laws of the game. When the attack is over the coach will take the ball and players should return to their starting positions for the next attack. Don't forget to give every player the opportunity to play in attack and defence by changing the starting position of the ball.

Sevens

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 on both knees. Player 4 lies on their front. Player 5 lies on their back. On the teachers call, all players try to start running forward as quickly as possible, and pass the ball along the line. The starting positions should mean that every pass is made to a player supporting from behind.

Tag Rugby

Colour Defend

Tell the players the following..... The coach will call a colour. At that point the players from those cones should run to the bottom of the grid and turn and face the attack, they will be the defenders. When the defence gets to the bottom of the grid, the remaining players can pick up the ball and attack, it should be 4 v 2. The attack aims to score a try at the bottom of the grid, and the defence aims to oppose the attack. When the attack is finished all the players return to their starting positions. The pace of the exercise should be quick. Decide if the exercise is contact or touch.

Sevens

Line Speed

Tell the players the following.... Players will advance as a line, and as one hit the pads. The pads can also advance as a line. If the pads do advance, they should return to their starting positions. The players hitting the pads just the end of the lines, ready to go again. The nest line should go when the players on the pads area ready. Don't forget to change the players on the pads.

Sevens

M1 (OVER)

See the diagram for suggested starting positions. 10 passes to 13, missing 12. 12 overruns the ball. 13 runs an over before taking the ball. 15/14 run supporting lines.

Backs Moves

M1 (POP INSIDE 15)

See the diagram for starting positions. 10 moves forward carrying the ball. 12 moves forward, over-running the ball, cutting the drift. 10 miss-passes to 13. 15 runs a line inside 13. 13 pops to 15. 14 cuts in to support 15.

Backs Moves

M1 (POP OUSIDE 15)

See the diagram for starting positions. 10 moves forward carrying the ball. 12 moves forward, over-running the ball, cutting the drift. 10 miss-passes to 13. 15 runs a line outside 13. 13 pops to 15. 14 cuts in to support 15.

Backs Moves

M1 (UNDER)

See the diagram for suggested starting positions. 10 passes to 13, missing 12. 12 overruns the ball. 13 runs an under before taking the ball. 15/14 run supporting lines.

Backs Moves

M1 Simple

See the diagram for the starting positions. 10 passes to 13. 13 comes forward either straight, or cutting in to close the space between them and the 10. 12 could provide a decoy runner. 15/14 could support 13.

Backs Moves

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 top of the grid. The first defender run up to defend in line with the first cone, the second defender in line with the middle cone, and the last defender is at the end of the grid. Therefore the attack will aim to beat the 3 defenders, in three 3 v 1 situations. When the attack finishes, they pass the ball to the next attacking unit, and the exercise starts again with the new attacking and defending unit. The last two attacking and defending units, switch sides returning to starting positions, ready to go again.

Sevens

Passing Grid Passing - Rugby D...

Set up a grid of about 10 x 10Aim to have 12 attackers and 2 defenders3 attackers spread out on each side of the square. One player starts with the ball and runs towards the first defender, before passing off to a supporting attacker, who runs towards the next defender and passes off to the other attacker in the threeThe ball is popped off to the end attacking player on the opposite side of the squareThe same play happens with three new attackers and same two defendersThe ball is then popped off to the side, and play continues until all four groups of attackers have run through twice.Then switch defenders.

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M1 12 UNDER Backs Moves - Rugb...

Note the starting positions of players for this move, it's just a suggestion. However, I suggest your players start that bit flatter, and that 13 starts just ahead of 12. 10 carries the ball forward, inviting the defence to press. 13 cuts in to cut the distance between them and 10. 10 makes a miss pass out to 13. 12 runs am under, runner first towards the 13 channel in order to pull their defender out of position. They then, at speed, cut out. However, if their defender does not follow them, they should maintain their line taking the ball as close to the 13 as possible. 13 makes a pass to 12, this pass should be as close to the opposition defensive line as possible.

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Rugby League: Pass and follow ...

The first player runs into the grid and then passes square to a player either on their left or right before following their pass. The receiving player then runs into the grid and passes square before following their pass once again.

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M1 Simple Backs Moves - Rugby ...

See the diagram for the starting positions. 10 passes to 13. 13 comes forward either straight, or cutting in to close the space between them and the 10. 12 could provide a decoy runner. 15/14 could support 13.

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Passing Grid-Under pressure Ha...

Groups of 12+ Balls Cones4 defenders lineup in a passing grid, that has laid out 2 red cones and 2 blue cones as shown in diagram. 4 attackers line up opposite passing the ball up and down there line of 4.When the coach shouts blue or red, the attackers set off, and the defenders on the coloured cone the coach shouts out. The Attckers must react fix the defenders, identify the space and score.

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3 Man Tackle Grid Tackling - R...

Get all players into teams of 3 One group of 3 with bibs start as defenders  In a 10mx10m grid - the other groups line up either side of the grid as attackers. Split evenly. The defenders work together to stop the attacking side scoring and getting through  After a tackle is made or a try is scored, the attacking team pop the ball off to a team on the other side of the grid who attack straight away Defending side need to react and realign quickly to stop the next team from scoring Start as shoulder on and then can progress to full contact Defence works for 1 minute and then change Competition - Team with the least tries scored against them wins

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MAX 3 Backs Moves - Rugby Dril...

See the diagram for the suggested starting positions. 10 moves forward carrying the ball. 11 could provide a decoy run. 12 and 13 switch. 13 takes a pass from 10. both 12 and 13 advance, 12 in support of the ball carrier.

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Chain Reaction Tag Rugby - Spo...

Divide the 20m x 20m grid in half. 1 Ball per groupPlayers 1 starts standing with the ball. Player 2 starts on one knee. Player 3 starts on both knees. Player 4 lies on their front. Player 5 lies on their back.On the teachers call, all players try to start running forward as quickly as possible, and pass the ball along the line. The starting positions should mean that every pass is made to a player supporting from behind.

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PRO 1 Backs Moves - Rugby Dril...

See the diagram for the suggested starting positions. 10 advances with the ball. 12 advances, 13 provides support with 14. 11 cuts a line inside 12. 10 passes to 12. 12 passes inside to 11, 11 is running an angle tight to 12.

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STATIC 2 Backs Moves - Rugby D...

See the diagram for suggested starting positions. 10, 12, 13, will be starting very flat with minimal movement. 11 will provide a decoy or cancel option. 15 will hit in and up on 13's shoulder. 14 will provide support to 15, 10 passes to 12. 12 passes to 13. 15 takes an inside pop at speed.

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STATIC 3 Backs Moves - Rugby D...

See the diagram for suggested starting positions. 10, 12, 13, will be starting very flat with minimal movement. 11 will provide a decoy or cancel option. 15 will hit in and up on 13's outside shoulder. 14 will provide support to 15, cutting in and then up. 10 passes to 12. 12 passes to 13. 15 takes an outside pop at speed.

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SWITCH 2 Backs Moves - Rugby D...

See the diagram for suggested starting positions. 10 carries the ball up. 12 advances. 10 passes to 12. 12 cuts in. 13 advances and cuts in towards the 12. 13 takes from 12 on a switch. 15, and 14 provide support. 13 straightens after taking the ball on an angle.

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MAX 1 Backs Moves - Rugby Dril...

See the diagram for the suggested starting positions. 10 moves forward carrying the ball. 12 moves forward, cuts in. 10 cuts in, and 10/12 run a dummy switch. 15 runs a line behind 13, 13 cuts out. 15 cuts in on an angle. 10 passes to 15. 13/14 provide support and passing options.

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STATIC 1 Backs Moves - Rugby D...

See the diagram for suggested starting positions. 10 and 12 remain static, the other players are in motion, offering options. 10 and 12 invite the defence to press up at speed. 10 passes to 12. 11 cuts in on 12's shoulder. 12 passes to 11. 15 and 13 provide alternative options.

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M1 (POP OUSIDE 15) Backs Moves...

See the diagram for starting positions. 10 moves forward carrying the ball. 12 moves forward, over-running the ball, cutting the drift. 10 miss-passes to 13. 15 runs a line outside 13. 13 pops to 15. 14 cuts in to support 15.

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MUNSTER Backs Moves - Rugby Dr...

See the diagram for the suggested starting positions. 10 advances with the ball. 12, 13, 14 advancing, closing the space between them and 10. 10 has three passing options, 10 to 12, 10 to 13, or 10 to 14. 11 and 15 provide support depending on the option used.

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M1 (UNDER) Backs Moves - Rugby...

See the diagram for suggested starting positions. 10 passes to 13, missing 12. 12 overruns the ball. 13 runs an under before taking the ball. 15/14 run supporting lines.

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Crash Through 2 Tackle Bags Ta...

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 centre. Attacker starts at the base of grid running onto and catching a pass from the next attacker. Attackers then run through the two defenders with tackle shields to score a try. The attacker that passed the ball immediately goes to starting position (base of grid) to be passed a ball and start the next repetition while the scorer joins the line to make a pass.

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SWITCH 1 Backs Moves - Rugby D...

See the diagram for suggested starting positions. 10 carried the ball forward, inviting the defence to press up. 10 cuts in. 12 presses up and cuts in towards 10 on a switch. 10 passes to 12 on the switch. 12 hits at an angle before straightening up. 15/13/14 provide support, 15 provide close support.

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M1 (POP INSIDE 15) Backs Moves...

See the diagram for starting positions. 10 moves forward carrying the ball. 12 moves forward, over-running the ball, cutting the drift. 10 miss-passes to 13. 15 runs a line inside 13. 13 pops to 15. 14 cuts in to support 15.

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Tri-Attack Passing - Rugby Dri...

Tell your players the following...... The first line of attackers move forward, passing the ball down the line. The entire group switches position to the right side of the grid, and attacks as a line. They then attack down the grid through the top of the grid, facing the next line of attack.

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M1 (13 MISSED, 14 UNDER) Backs...

See the diagram for suggested starting positions. 10 moves forward with the ball, drawing the defence to press. 10 passing to 12, 12 is moving forward. 13 presses up fast, overrunning the ball, but only just. 14 presses up, running an under. 12 throws a miss-pass to 14. Be careful of an interception. 15 supports 14, providing an inside option.

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Cone Agility Warm Up - Rugby D...

From the start position, run out to the centre set of cones. Quickly move sideways to the left set of cones and then move quickly sideways to the right set of cones. Return sideways to the center set of cones and then run quickly backwards to the start position.

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M1 (LOOPER) Attacking Wide Bac...

See the diagram for suggested starting positions. 10 moves forward carrying the ball. 12 loops around 13, and wide outside towards 14. 10 passes to 13, missing out the 12 channel. 15 moves forward outside 13. 13 takes and passes to 15. 15 carries the ball forward, and out. 15 passes to 12, who passes to 14.

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Grid Island Practices for Juni...

Fun game to practice passes/kicks not being intercepted.Divide players into two equal teams and set up two grids (one small and one big - see diagram).The blue team are divided in half with half in the small grid, and half outside the big grid. They are trying to pass/kick the ball between themselves to score points - one for every pass/kick which is caught on the full.The red team are trying to intercept the passes/kicks or distract the blue team players. They cannot leave big grid or enter the small grid.Players in the small grid cannot leave the small gridProgressions - Players can only hold the ball for 5 secondsIf a ball is dropped/intercepted it is taken out of the game

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SHORT - LONG Sevens - Rugby Dr...

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 his supporting runner, who then makes a long pass to the next receiver in the other short passing box, they will then make a short pass to the last receiver. The players realign and do the same again in the opposite direction. When they get to the end of the grid, they go around the cones to their starting position, while the next group goes. They should change position in the line, and when ready, they start again.

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LOOP MOVE - M1 Backs Moves - R...

See the diagram for suggested starting positions. 10 passes to 12. 12 moves forward. 10 loops around behind 12. 10 hits in on the outside shoulder of 12. 12 passes to 10. 13 attacks inwards at speed, calling the ball. 15, and 14, press up at speed. 10 makes a miss-pass to 15. Be cautious of an interception.

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3 v 2 into 2 v 1 Passing - Rug...

Drill to practice overlap situations.Set up a grid roughly 10m x 10m, with another grid roughly 5m x 5m adjacent to it (see diagram - red cones and green cones).In the bigger grid have two defenders (red) and in the smaller grid have one defender (red).Three attackers (blue) attack the 2 defenders in the first grid. Once they have completed the 3 v 2 situation the player with the ball and one other support player run around the cone and attack the one defender in the smaller grid.Swap the attack and defence after 3-5 repetitions. PROGRESSION:The ball starts on the opposite side to practice passing in both directions.A coach/other player feeds the ball to the three attackers so the drill can start in any position. The coach/other player can kick or roll the ball to the attack to start the drill.

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Colour Cone Attack Decision ma...

Drill to practice attacking from different positions.Set up a grid roughly 20m wide and 15m long with three defenders (yellow) and four attackers (blue). Within the grid place a number of different coloured cones.The attack start with the ball and the coach will shout the colour of a cone, the attack must touch the ball on that cone before they can attack. Once the attack have touched the ball on the cone the defence can start to defend.PROGRESSION:To start with the defence can only move laterally along the try line, then are allowed to move off the try line.

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