4 stations are ste up at various points on half the pitch This can be an attack or defensive drill. Coach to call out colour and both teams to set up correct formation for where the box is positioned. this includes matching the numbers the attack put into the ruck (box area) Attack can go when they are ready. Attack to score by the try line or halfway line, once tackle/tag is made then a new colour is to be called. Phases can be played on should coach wish to allow the game to
Formation in attack/defence. Teams to notice where there are on the pitch and react. e.g. If at the green cones then attack should be looking to clear with a kicking option. Defence to use a fast/blitz defence to move the gain line backwards
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