pass & loop - teams of 4 - pass and loop round back of players to take pass again at end of line. use width of full size pitch. players must start and finish in a straight line - cone to cone across pitch so need to realize they need to change direction of ball & player travel. to be done at match pace. IF BALL IS DROPPED TEAM MUST DO A PRESS UP BEFORE CONTINUING. winner is 1st team of 4 to put ball on their cone. REPEAT
touch rugby pass & loop - 4 attackers v 3 defenders - use loop passes to ensure scoring opportunity. remind ball carrier, once pass is made, don't fall asleep and loop or support the play. if not getting over line swap to 4 v 2 and then back to 4 v 3. move onto 4 v 4??
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