Power pass

WHY USE IT

Works on both passing and passing out of the contact. The variability of how the attacker is held back increases the learning outcomes as players face new passing challenges.

set up

A ball. A 20m box for the game.

HOW TO PLAY

Activity: In pairs, players take turns to resist each other. The working player runs through two others, receiving and giving a pass while their partner provides resistance. The resistance should allow the player to run but make them work hard.

Developments: Vary the distance the player needs to pass. You can vary this from player to player depending on their ability. Add a second set of passers, so, after running through the first set, the resisting player lets go and the runner accelerates through the second set, taking and giving a pass.

Game: Set up a 4v4. The tacklers must grab the ball carrier by the waist and hold on to make a tackle. Once held, the ball carrier can drive forward for four paces before they must pass. If they can’t pass to a support player, or the pass goes to ground, it is turned over. More than one tackler can go for the ball carrier.

coaching points

• Drive your legs hard and fast to keep moving forwards.
• Put your hands out to receive the pass and then keep the ball away from your body to give a pass.

TECHNIQUE

1. The holder grabs the shorts at waist height

2. The attacker leans forward, keeping their hands away from the body to take, hold and pass the ball
   
   

ACTIVITY

1. The working player takes and gives a pass as they move through a gate of players

2. Work both ways. Make the gate wider to challenge better players

GAME

1. If the ball carrier is grabbed and held, they have four seconds to pass the ball

2. No grabs above waist height