Women's - Offloads 3

Women's - Offloads 1

Women's - Offloads 1

Women's - Offloads 2

Women's - Offloads 2

Women's - Patterns of Play 3

Women's - Patterns of Play 3

Women's - 2 v 3 1

Women's - 2 v 3 1

Women's - Offload for continuity

Women's - Offload for continuity

Women's - Wheeled Scrums 3

Women's - Accurate clearing of players 3

Women's - 2 v 3 2

Sevens - Offloads 3

Women's - Turnovers and move the ball 3

Women's - Straight Scrums 3

IRB Men's - Offloads 3

A quick lineout allows players to attack a "broken field" defence. Running at space moves the defenders and the suport player comes from depth behind the attacker to score. Key factors : Loud communication - Accurate spin pass - Attacking space - Trail support - Pop pass - Quick running

Sevens - Full Lineout 3

Accurate skills are the key to lineouts in seven's, a combination of movement, lifting and throw combine to make an effective restart for the attacking team. The shape of the attacking side is pre planned to create a mis - match with a faster player v a slower one. key factors : Pre call the move - Fast feet - Strong core for jumper - Support from both players to lift the jumper - Jumper to jump - Accurate throw - Support he jumper to the ground - Offload pass to scrum half

QBE - Support Line Breaks & Offloads

Support Line Breaks & Offloads

Quins Defence - Tackling in units 3 v 3

This exercise is part of a tackle technique progression and pitches 3 attackers v 3 defenders. As in match play the attacking players will present different challenges to the defenders. The coaches can choose to alter the conditions to put more or less pressure on the players

Step 5 - Introducing the 3 v 3 Scrum

Sevens - Offloads 2

To execute an offload you need to have support players in the right area, here the ball carrier knows he has support and is able to take a risk and offload out of the back of the tackle. Prior to the offload the ball carrier works hard to stay on his feet. Key factor : Leg drive - Twist and work the body in contact - Control ball one handed - Communication from support players

Conditioned game for offloads

A basic game of offload touch with constraints on how much time the ball carrier has. coaches can vary the rules to get more success / make it easier for the attackers

Fun Offloading Game!

Ball control is the key element to an effective offload. Jim Evans from Harlequins uses some fun games to coach this skill

Offloads - Keeping the ball alive

In this clip, Eton College keep the ball alive through a series of offloads and long passes, deep within their 22. Eventually a gap emerges for them to exploit, finishing off the the try with a final offload.

Passing 4 v 3 reset

A progression from 2 v 1 , 3 v 2 to 4 v 3

Leg drive and offloads

Staying strong in contact and using the leg-drive can commit extra defenders. If then, you can make an offload to supporting players, overlaps should be created. It is difficult to defend a strong offloading attack, and here, Stowe School are rewarded a try for their slick hands.

Offloading technique

Here's an example of a simple but effective 2v1 drill to practice the offload. Players concentrate on staying strong and getting their shoulders through contact, with the ball remaining in two hands. Support players communicate their position and time their run.

Pre-Season Offload Touch For Fitness

This Pre-Season touch game is based upon offloading however there are other conditions which make it an ideal practise to combine skills and fitness

Offloading Progressions

Here's a great exercise from London Scottish with some excellent progressions taking you through catching difficult balls as well as some fun games to try.

Women's - Classic Tackle

Women's - Classic Tackle

Passing - 3 v 2 Live Defenders

Gradually progress from 2 static defenders, to 3 v 2 roaming defenders. The first two players must draw their defenders before giving the pass.

Women's - Standard restart with good catch

Women's - Standard restart with good catch

Men's - Offloads 2

A counter attack invlving moving the ball wide quickly, then attack defenders with support runners and finally a 2 v 1 to score in the corner. Key factors : Strong communication - Wide spin passes - Attacking the space around defenders - Support the ball carrier from behind - Offload with two hands - straight running - Flat pass

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.

Women's - Straight Scrums 2

Women's - Straight Scrums 2

Men's - Strike Moves 3

Men's - Strike Moves 3

Men's - Offloads for Continuity 2

Men's - Offloads for Continuity 2

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

Women's - Clips of coaches

Women's - Clips of coaches

Women's - Exiting the 22m 2

Women's - Exiting the 22m 2

Offload Passes

When a solid Filton defence has denied them the outside, Oaklands College are able to break through the line thanks to good running lines from close supporting players and accurate offload passes.

Sevens - Offloads for continuity

Sevens - Offloads for continuity

Men's - Exiting the 22m 3

Men's - Exiting the 22m 3

Sevens - Offloads 1

Sevens - Offloads 1

Lions - 3&5 man scrum practice

A progression from the 3 man scrum - developing body shape and positions

Women's - Lineout mail good defence

Women's - Lineout mail good defence

Women's - Good contact body position/ball presentation 1

Women's - Good contact body position/ball presentation 1

Women's - Turnovers and move the ball 1

Women's - Turnovers and move the ball

Women's - Hold them up tackle (Ireland style)

Women's - Hold them up tackle (Ireland style)

Women's - Injured players and medics

Women's - Injured players and medics

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.

Women's - Counter attack plays 1

Women's - Counter attack plays

Women's - Good leg drive

Women's - Good leg drive

Women's - Good contact body position/ball presentation 2

Women's - Good contact body position/ball presentation 2

Women's - High Tackle

Women's - High Tackle

Women's - Wrap Tackle

Women's - Wrap Tackle

Women's - 2 v 1

Women's - 2 v 1

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.

Women's - Strike Moves 1

Women's - Strike Moves 1

Women's - Lineout catch & maul / drive

Women's - Lineout catch & maul / drive

Women's - Exiting the 22m 1

Women's - Exiting the 22m 1

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.

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.

Conditioned Touch - 1sec Offload

This game of touch is conditioned to encourage both close support in attack, and a proactive defence. Attacking players can offload immediately after a touch is made.

Men's - Lineout maul good defence 3

Men's - Lineout maul good defence 3

Men's - 3 v 2 1

A passage of play that shows how to attack with more attackers than defenders, a 3 v 2. The winger shows that strong running and determination can break tackles. Click on the practises in this section for coaching ideas

Women's - Short restarts

Women's - Short restarts

Andy Farrell's 3 Top tips For Defence

Step 3 - Introducing the 1 v 1 Scrum

3 v 1 in Channel

A progression from the 2 v 1, where a second pass is encouraged to move the ball away from the defender.

3 v 2 attacking practice

A useful drill to build decision-making skills. Attackers must choose from a variety of running and passing options.

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.

Good Practice - Segment 3

Men's - Patterns of play 3

Advantage Clip 3 - Scrum Advantage

Contextual Clip 3 - Tackle

Foul Play Clip 3 - Lineout Interference

Materiality Clip 3 - Scrum Binding

Touch rugby with offload after touch

A game for understanding the importance of support.

4 v 3 after 5m reset

Core skills training

Offload before contact

Winger positional skills.

Offload after contact

Wingers positional skills.

Offload off floor touchrugby

A game for support running and lifting the ball off the floor after the tackle

Offload in contact

Wingers positional skills.

3-man lifting practice with pads

Progress lifting practises with more movement as is required in matches. The coach can alter things to make the exercise easier or more demanding. Key factors : Communication - Fast feet - Straight back - Squat / bend the knee's - Lock out arms

3. Support - Colour Reaction Drill

Isolated technical practice

Courtesy of the SRU

Offload out of the tackle in channel 2

A good progression for developing difficulty from a standard drill, look at carrying the ball and moving the defender so that you can ride the tackle

Offload out of the tackle with ball in 2 hands

Keeping the ball in two hands is a core skill and one that needs to be developed at ALL ages

One handed offload out of the tackle

Develop a players ability to make an effective pass under pressure with support players trailing

Tackle bag drill 3 man support after tackle

This is a very effective drill for developing decision making and awareness in support runners off a tackle situation

Attacking in waves of 3

The ability to realign quickly is important to developing the back play and counter attacking. Coaches can vary the numbers and timing of the first pass to make this exercise easier or more demanding. Key factors : Run straight - Comunicate early - Uniform distance and depth - Catch & pass in one movement - Hips straight - Hands & armes across the body - Realign quickly - Aerobic fitness

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

3 v 2 in channel

A good progression from the 2 v 1 drill

British lions - team play 3

team play practice in a semi-opposed style assists the players in learning their roles and responsibilities

Lions 09 - 3-man Scrum Practice

Develop the front row as a foundation for the building of the scrum

Lions 09 Backs defence 3

A clip with a progression on defensive systems from the 2009 Lions Tour

Lions 09 Backs support lines 3

Lions 2009 support drills, with a progression

Lions 09 - backline defence inown 22 option 3

Where you are on the pitch can determine you defensive system

Lions 09 lineout 3

Lineout variation and practice

Lions 09 Strike Moves 3

Developimg attack plays through the backs

Defence - 3. Press Up and Out

This illustration is an up-and-out system and not a drift
This relies on the defenders continuing to press forward, closing the space as they shadow the attacking players

1. Support - 1,2,3 Follow Through

Isolated technical practice

Courtesy of the SRU

6 v 2 v 2 v 2 v 3

Developing the skills into decision making down a channel