Scanning attack session: Play, review, practice, play

WHY USE IT

This whole-part-whole session will help the players appreciate the detail of the right skills to use so they can score more tries in the game scenarios.

SET-UP

Two 15m boxes, side by side, with two balls, plus extra cones.

HOW TO DO IT

GAME SCENARIO

• Split into three groups of around five players each. One group defends, the other two groups attack in each box.

   

• One of the attackers from each group becomes the feeder, and stands by a ball 5m into the box. The defenders spread out across the boxes, 5m away from the feeder.

   

• The feeders release the ball and the attackers aim to score at the far end. If they are touched they have two seconds to pass the ball. The attempt finishes after a try or an infringement.

   

• Restart both groups together again, but swap boxes.

   

• After that, rotate the groups.

TECHNICAL SECTION

• Put three players in a line in the middle of a 10m box, with two cones placed in the middle, but slightly offset (see the bottom picture).
• The feeder touches the ball and the players realign.
• They then come forward to take a pass, but must pass before they reach the cones.
• Keep rotating the players. Ideally have at least three groups going at the same time. You only need a ball and three cones to set up each group.
• Then return to the game scenario.

TECHNIQUE

• Run straight.

   

• Pass hard, so the ball can beat the defender.

   

• Run hard onto the pass.