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This is a 3 v 2 drill in favour of the attackers.
On GO, the attackers and defenders run around the cones on the attacking and defensive lines.
The coach passes to the middle attacking player.
The receiving player then carries the ball up to the line of defenders, and will have an attacking runner either side of them.
Depending on the position of the defenders, the attacker with the ball will then have to make a decision to pass left or right.
The attackers aim is to make it past the defending line.

COACHING POINTS

Attackers should directly at the defender to make them think that they need to make a tackle.
Attacker with the ball needs to play with their head up so they know the defenders positioning and see where the space is.
Attacker with the ball should delay the pass for as long as possible.
Defenders should try not to commit too early to make it difficult for the attackers to make the correct decision.
Ensure passes are of a good height and weight to other attackers.

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4v3 Passing Channel:

This is a 4 v 3 overload drill in favour of the attackers
The area is set out, with four attackers spread out across the back line, three defenders 5 yards in front them, and another row of three defenders 5 yards behind them
On GO, the coach passes to the first attacking player, and the ball travels along the line to eventually reach the end player
That player is then first to reach the next line of defenders, and the ball is passed back along the line and the original attacker should receive the ball in space to 'score a try'.

Passing

Bat and Catch Challenge:

Players make a semi circle around the coach, about 3meters away.
The coach will have a ball in their hand at all times.
One player will also start the drill with a ball in their hands.
Player with the ball will pass to the coach who will use the ball in their hands to deflect it to one of the players in the circle.
The receiving player will need to catch the ball and pass it back to the coach who will again deflect it to another player.
If a ball is dropped by a player, they will have to go to the bottom of the semi-circle.
The goal for players is to catch all balls that come their way and end up at the top of the semi-circle.

Passing

A Cheeky Little Number:

Give each training area one ball and tell the players the following......

Let's just get the ball moving down the line. Give the player at the start of one of the lines a ball, tell the line to advance using lateral passing - with the last player in each line passing the ball to the first player in the opposite line.
Every passer must follow their pass, making themselves available as a support runner for the ball carrier.
A ball carrier with a support runner has two options - a backwards flick to the support runner - or to pass the ball out to the next receiver. They may also have an additional option back inside, but best to keep it simple to start with.
If a support runner receives a flicked pass, they can run with it and pass it to the next player down the line. The passer of the ball becomes the support runner.
If the support runner does not receive a flick pass and the ball is passed from the player they are supporting, they should return to their original channel.
In the case of a support runner becoming the next passer - they should follow their pass - and the other players should reorganize the line - not fixating on maintaining their original position in the line.
Players should change positions in the line following each attack.

Sevens

3 v Tackle Bag and body Suit:

3 attackers start at the beginning of the grid who will go up against the tackle bag first and then the person in the body suit second; these two should not stand next to each other unless you move on to the progression.

At the coaches command the attackers will go into the tackle shield first with the ball carrier going to ground and the two supporters either both clearing out or one person clearing and the next picking up the ball and going into the next defender 5 metres behind who will be in a bodysuit.

The ball carrier here will try to stay strong on his feet and offload to the two support runners or one of them will come in and rip the ball and offload to the support runner who will finish by crossing over the line.

Tackling

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