Game-context 2v1s

WHY USE IT

By shifting the defenders’ starting points, and making the attack line up depending on where the defender goes, the 2v1 becomes more game-like. The defender can also decide whether to rush up or hold their ground to force other decisions.

set up

A 15m x 10m box, a ball, corner flag (optional), coloured cones.

HOW TO PLAY

Activity: A feeder (F) starts to the middle of one side of the box, with two attackers (A1 and A2) on one corner and a defender (D) on the other. The flag indicates the corner of the try line and touchline. The three cones are where D will run to (see top illustration). Call out which cone D runs to. The attackers line up depending on where D is (see middle illustration). Once aligned, F passes to A1. Depending on what D does, A1 runs and passes to A2. Use touch tackling (see bottom illustration). Repeat several times, then change which side the pass comes from.

coaching points

• If the defender rushes forward, it is a simple give-and-take pass.
• If the defender holds back, then A1 will have to fix them by either running at their inside shoulder, or performing a switch with A2.

1. Put a defender (D) in one corner
2. Set up a feeder (F)
3. Put two attackers (A1 and A2) in another corner
4. Make sure there is a clear touchline and corner flag for context
   
   

1. You call the cone the defender sets up on 
2. The attackers react depending on where the defender goes
   
   

1. The feeder passes to the first attacker, who draws the defender and passes (or dummy passes or switches)

2. Use touch tackling