Stop 10 drifting

WHY USE IT

Once the fly-half has received the ball, they must not slide across the field, otherwise they will not fix the defenders in front of them.

SET-UP

Use six cones, three ruck pads and a ball.

HOW TO PLAY

EXERCISE

Put a feeder by the first cone (see top picture) and three attackers opposite a cone each. The diagonal line of cones is equivalent to where they might be tackled. The feeder passes out the ball and each player must pass in front of the cone. Once through, they can turn and repeat the exercise in the other direction. Then, adjust the cones so they are passing in the opposite direction.

GAME SITUATION

Set up a feeder, two forwards (F), a 10 and two backs opposite three lettered cones and three ruck pad-holders. Indicate which cone to attack. 

The 10 feeds a forward or a back after they have received the pass. That player goes into the ruck pad and presents the ball, with one forward going over to secure the ball. The backs then realign to attack again, with the emphasis on the 10 to run straight.

COACHING POINTS

• Once the ball is received, face the hips up the pitch.

• Start with the outside foot forward to help to start straight rather than drift.