In this drill, the red attacker has to try to score anywhere between the green cones. The Blue defender must touch the attacker with two hands before the attacker scores. The Red attacker chooses when to go. This drill tests the reaction times and speed of the defender and it also tests the speed and footwork of the attacker. For progression and regression, the blue defender will be moved up the yellow cones to try and test the attackers thinking skills, footwork and speed.
Depending on the level and skill of the players, this could be turned into a contact drill with a tackle instead of a touch. To build this up from a touch to a tackle could start with grab tackles, then just shoulders and finally proper tackles.
The attacker would need to incorporate footwork to beat the defender as the drill progresses up the cones.
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"It is not only useful for staff who are experienced but a valuable tool for those subject staff who have to take teams."