Rainbow defence

SET UP

• Create a playing area with a different  coloured cone on edge corner, marking the edge and one cone at the top of the square for the defenders to run around.
• Place different numbers of defenders on the coloured cones.
• Four attackers stand at the edge of the box.

HOW TO DO IT

• Call a colour, the defenders standing by that coloured cone must run around the top cone and into the box to defend.

• The attackers must beat the defenders to score on the opposite line.
• Attackers can start when the first defender runs around the top edge cone.
• Attackers always try and score on the same tryline.

DEVELOPMENTS

• Call two colours instead of one to challenge the defence to organise themselves.
• Try reducing the size of the middle section of the box to reduce the width for the attacking size.
• For a defensive challenge, widen the middle section of the box to give the team more space to defend.

TECHNIQUE

• Defensive organisation
• Support in attack

COMMENTS

This activity can be good for focussing on both attacking and defending. It teaches the player to problem solve in a safe environment and learn how to deal with mismatches on the pitch.