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Attack from broken play

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Attack from broken play

The Oaklands College defence closes in to a loose ball, and Filton are able to exploit a 3 v 2

Alignment and Support

2:50

Continuous Breakdown Drill

This drill takes you through a simple drill where multiple breakdown and contact skills are tested. You'll also be given the reasons why it is practised this way.

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2:50

Continuous Breakdown Drill

This drill takes you through a simple drill where multiple breakdown and contact skills are tested. You'll also be given the reasons why it is practised this way.

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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

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Diamond shape support

An exercise for continuity and support.

The coach can set the width of the channel and intensity of the defenders

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Support play in 3s, Offload and ruck

Practice the different options in recycling the ball. A lot of the time, the ball will be tied up and an offload won't be on. Develop this drill by allowing the players to call how the ball should be played, and for their teammates to react.

0:39

Supporting lines - Trail running

A game to challenge how players support with lines of running and communication

0:50

Attacking options from line outs

Developing continuity and understanding of support

0:11

Offload out of the tackle in channel

A good start for developing offload and tackle skills, allowing you to manage the amount of contact in the tackle whilst performing the skill successfully. Key factors : Strong base - Lead with arm and shoulder - Keep looking forward with head up - Wrap arm around legs / waist and squeeze tight with other arm - Use attackers bodyweight to rotate your body

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Offload behind Defender

A very useful skill if you are looking to break the gain line. The running lines and the communication from the support players are essential. This drill aims to develop the mechanics of the offload through repetition.