Rule of twos rugby coaching game for offload in contact

Set up offload touch game

• Players: Equal teams, but no more than eight-a-side.

• Area: Any size.

• Equipment: One ball.

Rugby coaching notes

• Tackles are two-handed touches below the waist.

• Dropped passes, as well as all other infringements, mean a turnover to the other side.

• There is no offside line once the ball is in play.

Score

Award one point for a try.

What to call out

• "Turn and pass quickly."

• "Go forward to create better targets for the support players."

• "Pass and support."

Key rugby coaching notes

• You can change the type of tackle to give different options. The tackler can try to rip the ball off the ball carrier, forcing a better body position from the ball carrier if he does not want to lose the ball.

• Good sides will go forward in a narrow space, sucking in the defence before spreading the ball out.

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