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LOGIN3v3 chop and turnover
Use this game to develop good defensive line speed, with the aim of getting the ball carrier to ground quickly and regaining the ball.
WHY USE IT
Create dynamic scenarios for attackers and defenders to react to in and around the tackle area.
SET UP
Cones and balls, and a 5m box (depending on players’ age).
HOW TO PLAY
Activity: Three players, one with a ball, start at one end of the box, with a further three players at the other end. Both groups come forward. The ball carrier pops the ball to a player in the group coming towards them. The groups cross over, get to the end of their box, turn and play. Playing full contact, the ball carrying team aims to get over the try line. The defending team aims to stop the attack with the following degrees of success:
- Best: chop tackle and win back ball.
- Good: stop attack moving forward.
- Okay: soak up the attack.
Reset, swapping attack and defence. If there’s more than six per group, rotate players at the end of each attack and defence set.
COACHING POINTS
- Defenders get quick off the line and connected.
- The first tackler aims to get low and put the ball carrier down.
- The tackle assist (the second player at the tackle) needs to be urgent to rip the ball, or compete for it when the tackled player goes to the ground.
- The ball carrier should fight forward.
- Attacking support needs to identify and clear threats.
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Two groups of three run across the box
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The defending group passes the ball to the attacking group just before they cross over
Related Files
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Both groups turn at the end of the box
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The ball carrier’s team aims to score at the line in front of them
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The defending team aims to chop down the ball carrier and then target the ball
Gavin Blackburn
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