2 groups work in attack an defence. Ball is placed on red yellow and white cones. Coach calls a colour and either 1 or 2. Number called denotes attack group. Other group react in to defensive alignment. attack align of colour called with 3 forwards in ruck attack position. Scrum half passes to 10 who attacks forwards followed with fast hands along backs as they attack. Meanwhile defensive group align against stackers sbd actively defend with concentration on speed and defence
looking for
attack/defence group alignment
attack speed
defensive line speed
reaction
Scanning and communication
can move drill on by increasing level of contact. Contesting ruck and thereby forcing reaction dependent on which group wins ball. Run a second phase of initial phase. Concentrate on either blitz or drift defence
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