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LOGINZig-zagging
Work from left to right, and back a number of times up a channel, aiming to keep possession and go forward at the same time.
WHY USE IT
Develops a tactic that can be used to retain possession when running down the clock, or to set up a drop goal.
set up
Two 5m channels, ruck pads and a 15m box for the game situation.
HOW TO PLAY
ACTIVITY: Two ruck pad-holders start in each channel, with two attackers in one of the channels. One of these drives into the pads, goes to ground, presents an imaginary ball, and the other player drives over. They recover and drive into the next set of pads, repeating left and right for at least four goes.
GAME SITUATION: Put six attackers and a 9 at one end of the channel, and two sets of ruck pad-holders and a defender on either side of the box. The attack runs forward into the first set of defenders, recycles the ball and then passes to the other set. The attack can only make one pass after each contact, and not drive forward more than 3m. The 9 moves from ruck to ruck, while the players recycle themselves for the next contact. Stop after an infringement or after six contacts.
COACHING POINTS
- Don’t try to steal too many metres; go to ground on your terms and present the ball.
- Aim for quick ball, but make sure the ball is released when the forwards from the previous ruck are on their feet.
- One player drives into the first set of pads and presents an imaginary ball
- They then recover and do the same into the next set of pads. They repeat this four times
- The second player drives over
Related Files
- The first group of three goes into the first set of pads and presents the ball. The group is allowed to go forward a maximum of 3m
- One defender tries to steal the ball
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The second group repeats the process once the ball is won from the first set
- The 9 releases the next group
Dan Cottrell
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