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Playing what is in front of you is a tough skill, even for very experienced players. But that does not mean it should not be practised at all levels of the game.
WHY USE IT
Challenges the players to pass, support and communicate quickly.
set up
A 20m wide, 10m long box, two ruck pads and a ball, plus a 30m box for the game.
HOW TO PLAY
ACTIVITY: Spread out three sets of two coloured cones, as per the top illustration. Put two defenders at the side of the box and three attackers at the other end, either in the box or on the end. Have a feeder on the same edge as the defenders. The attackers have their back to the cones. Hold up a coloured cone - the defenders have to run into the box and round one of those cones before moving towards the attackers. At any stage, release the attackers who have to turn and attack to score at the far end. Adjust the starting distances to suit the skills of the players.
DEVELOPMENT: In the same box, start two defenders about 5m away from one end where four attackers are waiting. Hold up a cone - the defenders have to run back and touch that cone and then turn to face the attack. Release the attack at any point to aim to score at the other end.
COACHING POINTS
- Look for spaces in defence.
- Attack hard and pass before contact.
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- Two defenders run out to the coloured cones indicated
- Three attackers have their backs to the direction of play
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Call “Turn!” at any stage and the attackers receive the ball
- The attackers aim to score at the far end of the box, without the ball carrier being touched
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The defenders, who start facing you, run back to the cones you indicate before turning to defend
- The attackers run off immediately, aiming to score at the far end without being touched
Dan Cottrell
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