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2v1 in channel
Introducing Defenders to add pressure
3 v 2 How to Fix Defenders
Running straight & fixing defenders is a skill that all players must learn and learn at an early age. The top players regularly practise this skill to maintain accuracy. This is the building block to scoring tries
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Starting with a simple 3 man passing drill the coach adds pressure adding fixed defenders and then live defenders, the progressions are intended to be game related. Ask questions to confirm technical points
3 v 2 and then another defender
Develop decision-making skills in attack. 3 attackers must beat 2 defenders, before facing a third immediately after.
3 v 2 and then another defender
Develop decision-making skills in attack. 3 attackers must beat 2 defenders, before facing a third immediately after.
3 v 2 and then another defender
Develop decision-making skills in attack. 3 attackers must beat 2 defenders, before facing a third immediately after.
Catch & Pass Progressions
Passing progressions are based upon the ability of players to fix defenders. Always insure your exercises reflect match situations and refrain from just doing drills because they look good
Improve Running Lines
Use this simple drill from Newcastle Falcons to improve your player's running lines.
Attack vs Defence Continuous Drill 4V2
The attackers work to beat the defence, setting up a 'tip' (running a hard line) and 'pull back' option. They should read the defensive movements and make a decision to hit the tip option or pull out the back.
2v1 Creating and Executing
This video takes you through how best to execute 2v1 situations as well as how to create more opportunities for your team.
Identify Attacking Options
A few drills that will help the attackers identify space in attack and work on how to exploit it!
Passing Under Pressure
Changing your catch & pass practises is always a good way to add variety into your sessions. This practise is not only different but the defenders are putting pressure on the attackers from a variety of angles
3 v 2 attacking practice
A useful drill to build decision-making skills. Attackers must choose from a variety of running and passing options.
3 v 2 attacking practice
A useful drill to build decision-making skills. Attackers must choose from a variety of running and passing options.
Quick Hands Primer
Divide the group into 4 and ask them to stand in single file behind each cone, 3 attacking groups, 1 defending group.
Attack Grid For All Ages
Progress your passing practises to make them competitive by adding defenders and ore chaos. This attack grid has lots of flexibility and can be used with players of all ages
Broncos 4 - 6 v 3 Identify space
Players to attack with "Heads up" and identify where colleagues have space. Supporting players to call early to the ball carriers. Defenders to stay tight to not let attack through the middle spaces easily
Passing Progressions with defenders
Use progressions to change the pressure points so that players are taken "Out of their comfort zone" and experience more match related situations. Rugby is about creating a 2 v 1 opportunity so fixing defenders is one of the most important skills to learn
Change the point of attack - 4 v 3
This drill allows you to develop decision making by varying the attack and defence continually thus accelerating learning
Quins - Tips On Fixing Defenders
The best players and the best teams can all run straight and fix defenders. For some it is the most important technique to master. This clip features three different practises
Lions - Attacking channells
From the Lions 2009 tour, a support drill in a channel to encourage the ball carrier to move the defender and make space for the support player
Attacking progression's 4 v 3
A progression from 3 v 2s, this drill is closer to a game situation, where there are more decisions for the attacking players to make. The gaps could appear in a variety of locations and they have several passing /running options. With 4 attacking players, you may wish to utilise your basic strike moves.
Pressure players to make decisions
A simple attacking drill mixed up by calling a random number of attackers and defenders instantly before. This takes the players out of their comfort zone as they are forced to react and make decisions rather than pre-plan.
Pressure players to make decisions
A simple attacking drill mixed up by calling a random number of attackers and defenders instantly before. This takes the players out of their comfort zone as they are forced to react and make decisions rather than pre-plan.
Attacking Shape - 4v1v1v1
This is the start of a series of progressions that takes you through how to set up your attacking shape through multiple lines of defence.
Passing and Attacking Lines
Northampton Saints Academy coaches introduce a conditioned exercise to help develop attacking skills.
Using Games to Develop Passing and Support
Using games to coach is how most Premiership coaches improve skills and especially decision making. In this clip Jon Curry uses some clever rules to encourage supporting lines to help keep the ball alive
Sevens - Patterns of Play 3
Working in units and working through phases is crucial to modern day sevens and in this clip the White team show great technique and patience to work their way up the field to score. Key factors : Ball retention - Communication - Work in units - Accurate passing - Patience - Stamina
3v2 varied attack options
Developing decision making processes is essential to developing gamesense - in this drill we can vary the attack and defence to accelerate learning
Three Channel Passing Challenge
Adding pressure to key skills is crucial to improve your players and to practise like you play. This exercise covers a variety of skills but essentially is about accurate passing and fixing defenders
Attacking Shape - 4v2v2
While progressing your attacking shape be sure to include this exercise. With 2 waves of defence its crucial that your players learn to reload into a great shape in position.
Broncos 3 - Develop waves of attack
The first wave of attackers identify space and punch through the first line of defence. The ball carrier looks to move the ball quickly and away from covering defenders. This exercise tries to copy game situations as players cover their team mates in defence
3 v 2 in Channel
A development of the 2 v 1 and 3 v1 drills, the attackers now must beat 2 defenders. This requires more decision-making ability as the movements of the defenders could change every time. Players must communicate as well as continue to perform their handling and running skills.
Passing - 3 v 2 Static Defenders
Progress to working in 3s against two static defenders. The pressure is on the middle player to hold their depth and perform a quick pass.
Attacking progression's 5 v 4
Progressing from 3 v 2s an 4 v 3s, you can now attack with something resembling a full back-line. Give the defence different instructions each time to test the reactions and decision-making skills of your attacking players.
2v1 with varied attack options
This drill allows you to develop and vary the decision making options by using several balls and the coach deciding which one to use.
3v2 in three chanells
This drill develops the players ability through multiple attempts to improve their decision making under pressure and is hard work on fitness
2v1 in multiple channels
Repeated attempts are very effective ways of accelerating learning and the ability to perform a technique under pressure making it a skill
Pressure on the pass
Pulling the pass backwards allows the creation of depth from a flat line to be achieved and pace to be put onto the ball. coaches can use poles / Tackle bags or people as static defenders
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