Rugby: Line speed drill 1

Description

Ruck marked with white cones, on coaches calls red and blue run from ruck area and setup/identify & communicate roles.  Halfback clears ball for trigger to initiate linespeed.

Progression set up ruck on other side return to create 2 phase play or add deep defender to mimic pendulum defensive for back 3.

Coaching points

• connect in 3s down the line
• Must scan threats 
• move up in one line
• target outside shoulder
• Short sharp use of action words
•  track and shorten feet before contact.