Rugby: Line quickness and structure

Description

Players jog forward until the coach doesn't call a side (left/right), then both lines have to set up in attack or defence (depending on session's focus)

VARIATIONS

Coach calls either side and situation (attack/defence) and both lines have to consequently set up

Coaching points

DEFENCE

• Look forward
• Man marking/pointing (focus is on the man NOT the ball)
• Communication (Hold-Up)
• Line speed and structure (pushing up together)
• Tackle and pillars

ATTACK

• Quick set up of the line
• Catch the ball on the speed
• Run with pace
• Cleaning in breackdowns (Over the ball-Hold strong)
• Quick pick'n go