Hangman Objective: Passing to free player under pressure Equipment 1 ball Group Size: Split group in two. Area: 10 by 10 meters squares Drill set-up One group per square. Each group split in half, with one half passing and One half defending. Drill Explanation: One ball in the passing group. Ball carrier needs to pass to a free player. As long as the ball is caught, the passing team continues. If the ball is Caught by the opposing team, or the ball is dropped, then a letter is collected. The ball turns over when all letters of HANGMAN are collected
Coaching Points: Calling for the ball. W-Hands to give passer a target and to keep eyes on ball. Hands follow ball to target. Skills: Good passing and catching execution under pressure.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
sportplan_rugby
The offload is one of rugby's most devastating weapons when executed well, turning a defensive collision into a second-phase attacking opportunity. This article breaks down the technique, timing, and training progressions coaches need to develop confident offloaders at every level.
Defensive line speed is the single most important factor in shutting down attacking opportunities before they develop. This guide explores how to coach your defensive line to push up as a connected unit, communicate under pressure, and deny the opposition time and space.
The teams winning in 2026 aren't taking risks - they're grinding out territory with relentless pick-and-go phases. Here's how to coach it.
