Description
Groups of 2
Combine grids to make 2 channels each 10m x 20m
1 Ball per group
Ball carrier tries to score a try by running past the defender. Support players follow the ball carrier. If tagged, the ball carrier must pass the to one of his / her support players, carry on through to the 2nd defender.
The defenders must try to intercept the ball stopping the player from getting further but are only allowed to move sideways between the cones.
Coaching Points
Defender - keep head and shoulders above the waist. Head up look at the tag
Attacker - Run into space, Dodge
Only pass if tagged or someone else is in a position to score more easily
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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