Flat speed

WHY USE IT

Fight for every inch in contact, even from a standing start.

SET UP

A 10m box, cones, ruck pads, and a 20m box for the game situation.

HOW TO PLAY

Activity: Two attackers start on the edge of the box, with a feeder on either side of the box with a ball at their feet. Two ruck pad-holders are in the middle of the box. Stand behind the attackers and have the feeders facing you. Point to a feeder, who passes to the nearest attacker. They run forward, driving through the ruck pad-holders to get to the far side. The other attacker runs in support.

Development: Remove ruck pads. Have only one feeder, but they can pass to either forward.

Game situation: Put four attackers in the middle of the box, on the line. They pass the ball between them, with the ball carrier moving forward two steps, passing and then getting back onto the line. Put two defenders about 5m opposite them, shadowing the passes. Either you shout “Play!” or the attackers decide to attack. Allow only no passes before contact, but the players can offload in contact. Play full contact.

COACHING POINTS

• Get the ball close to your chest, step forward to get momentum, before driving to the side of contact.
• Fight hard with your legs and upper body to become a moving target.

ACTIVITY

1. Point to a feeder, who passes to the nearest attacker

2. The ball carrier runs at the gap between the ruck pad-holders

3. Add another ruck pad-holder into the box to create different gaps to aim at

1. The pair aim to get through the gap, or the ball carrier goes to ground, with the other player supporting them
   

    

GAME SITUATION

1. The attackers pass the ball along the line, with the ball carrier going forward 2m before passing

2. The defence shadows

3. The passer returns to the line after their pass

4. Shout “Play!” and it’s game on