Rapid fire touch

WHY USE IT

Having a number of cones the same colour gives players different places to kick from. Players can work on strategy within the game by picking a cone they can kick from.

SET UP

• Create a box that is wide and slightly narrow. 
• Split the players into 3 teams of 4. 
• Two teams play in the box and one team waits outside the box.

HOW TO DO IT

• Teams play a game of touch rugby, with backward passes only. 
• If the ball carrier gets touched by two defenders at the same time, it’s an instant turnover.
• The team that now has possession, must run to the nearest goal line and turn to immediately attack the opposite line.

• The team that lost possession must leave the pitch. The third team enter the box to immediately defend.

DEVELOPMENTS

• The ball carrier is allowed to continue running after the first touch, but they can’t score. If they get touched a second time, the ball is turned over and the teams swap.

COMMENTS

I came up with this game when we only had a basketball gym for winter training. It soon became a game that players requested at training. It’s highly adaptable and works on both attack and defence. Players won’t be left standing around for long due to the rapid changes.

NOTES

Try having a few games running at a time for larger groups. This game helps players force turnovers through connected and aggressive defence. 

Players in attack will be challenged to find space and to quickly support the ball carrier. It also helps develop quick reactions in defence.