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By disrupting starting points, players have less time to focus on the process, creating more game-realistic outcomes for tackling and attacking footwork.
WHY USE IT
Lots of tackling in a small area works on technique and confidence. It also works on go-forward skills.
set up
Two cones 3m apart, 3m from a 3m x 2m box. This uses three players and one ball.
HOW TO PLAY
ACTIVITY: Two players start between the cones. One player holds the other by the wrist and they pull in opposite directions. When the holding player lets go, they both run around the cone to the side of them, turn and then run into the 3m x 2m box. The third player passes the ball to one of the other players. The ball carrier aims to make it to the other side without being tackled so they end up outside the box. Change roles after each attack.
DEVELOPMENT: Two groups of attackers and defenders work at the same time. The second group moves when the first group is released. Defenders work as a team to stop the two attackers. Start with the attackers in scrum positions. One of the players is the ‘starter’ and shouts “Break!” before the run.
COACHING POINTS
- Defender: Keep coming forward inside the box and keep the eyes open into the tackle.
- Attacker: Use footwork before the tackle.
- Two players hold hands and pull
- A feeder waits in the middle
Related Files
- The players release each other and sprint around into the box
- The ball carrier aims to beat the tackler
- The feeder passes to either player
- Have four players running into the box, so it’s 2v2
- Make the box larger for 2v2
- Have the two players scrummage before they are released
Dan Cottrell
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