Pickup and pass before contact

What a fantastic tool. I've found a few drills that are unfamiliar,...
Wes, Rugby Coach

DESCRIPTION

Create two attack lines (channels)

Ball carrier enters first channel picking up ball from ground running towards the defender (with shield). Player 2 enters next channel and runs behind ball carrier in support. Before contact ball carrier passes the ball to the support player.

COACHING POINTS

Focus on clean pickup of ball

Keep eye on defender

Dictate terms (Left/Right) to create space for support players

Timing of the pass.

- Not too early, not effective space creation/doubt with defender

- Not too late, Risk of being tackled with the ball

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