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2v1 in multiple channels
Introducing Defenders to add pressure
Attacking Shape - 4v1v1v1
This is the start of a series of progressions that takes you through how to set up your attacking shape through multiple lines of defence.
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Use this simple drill from Newcastle Falcons to improve your player's running lines.
Identify Attacking Options
A few drills that will help the attackers identify space in attack and work on how to exploit it!
Catch & Pass Progressions
Passing progressions are based upon the ability of players to fix defenders. Always insure your exercises reflect match situations and refrain from just doing drills because they look good
Attack Grid For All Ages
Progress your passing practises to make them competitive by adding defenders and ore chaos. This attack grid has lots of flexibility and can be used with players of all ages
Three Channel Passing Challenge
Adding pressure to key skills is crucial to improve your players and to practise like you play. This exercise covers a variety of skills but essentially is about accurate passing and fixing defenders
3 v 2 and then another defender
Develop decision-making skills in attack. 3 attackers must beat 2 defenders, before facing a third immediately after.
3 v 2 and then another defender
Develop decision-making skills in attack. 3 attackers must beat 2 defenders, before facing a third immediately after.
3 v 2 and then another defender
Develop decision-making skills in attack. 3 attackers must beat 2 defenders, before facing a third immediately after.
3 v 2 How to Fix Defenders
Running straight & fixing defenders is a skill that all players must learn and learn at an early age. The top players regularly practise this skill to maintain accuracy. This is the building block to scoring tries
3 v 2 attacking practice
A useful drill to build decision-making skills. Attackers must choose from a variety of running and passing options.
3 v 2 attacking practice
A useful drill to build decision-making skills. Attackers must choose from a variety of running and passing options.
Pressure on the pass
Pulling the pass backwards allows the creation of depth from a flat line to be achieved and pace to be put onto the ball. coaches can use poles / Tackle bags or people as static defenders
Pressure players to make decisions
A simple attacking drill mixed up by calling a random number of attackers and defenders instantly before. This takes the players out of their comfort zone as they are forced to react and make decisions rather than pre-plan.
Pressure players to make decisions
A simple attacking drill mixed up by calling a random number of attackers and defenders instantly before. This takes the players out of their comfort zone as they are forced to react and make decisions rather than pre-plan.
Passing - 3 v 2 Static Defenders
Progress to working in 3s against two static defenders. The pressure is on the middle player to hold their depth and perform a quick pass.
2v1 Creating and Executing
This video takes you through how best to execute 2v1 situations as well as how to create more opportunities for your team.
Fixing Defenders
Starting with a simple 3 man passing drill the coach adds pressure adding fixed defenders and then live defenders, the progressions are intended to be game related. Ask questions to confirm technical points
Broncos 3 - Develop waves of attack
The first wave of attackers identify space and punch through the first line of defence. The ball carrier looks to move the ball quickly and away from covering defenders. This exercise tries to copy game situations as players cover their team mates in defence
3 v 2 in Channel
A development of the 2 v 1 and 3 v1 drills, the attackers now must beat 2 defenders. This requires more decision-making ability as the movements of the defenders could change every time. Players must communicate as well as continue to perform their handling and running skills.
Attacking Shape - 4v2v2
While progressing your attacking shape be sure to include this exercise. With 2 waves of defence its crucial that your players learn to reload into a great shape in position.
Using Games to Develop Passing and Support
Using games to coach is how most Premiership coaches improve skills and especially decision making. In this clip Jon Curry uses some clever rules to encourage supporting lines to help keep the ball alive
Quins - Tips On Fixing Defenders
The best players and the best teams can all run straight and fix defenders. For some it is the most important technique to master. This clip features three different practises
Passing Under Pressure
Changing your catch & pass practises is always a good way to add variety into your sessions. This practise is not only different but the defenders are putting pressure on the attackers from a variety of angles
Lions - Attacking channells
From the Lions 2009 tour, a support drill in a channel to encourage the ball carrier to move the defender and make space for the support player
Passing Progressions with defenders
Use progressions to change the pressure points so that players are taken "Out of their comfort zone" and experience more match related situations. Rugby is about creating a 2 v 1 opportunity so fixing defenders is one of the most important skills to learn
Broncos 4 - 6 v 3 Identify space
Players to attack with "Heads up" and identify where colleagues have space. Supporting players to call early to the ball carriers. Defenders to stay tight to not let attack through the middle spaces easily
Attacking progression's 4 v 3
A progression from 3 v 2s, this drill is closer to a game situation, where there are more decisions for the attacking players to make. The gaps could appear in a variety of locations and they have several passing /running options. With 4 attacking players, you may wish to utilise your basic strike moves.
2v1 with varied attack options
This drill allows you to develop and vary the decision making options by using several balls and the coach deciding which one to use.
Passing and Attacking Lines
Northampton Saints Academy coaches introduce a conditioned exercise to help develop attacking skills.
Change the point of attack - 4 v 3
This drill allows you to develop decision making by varying the attack and defence continually thus accelerating learning
Attacking progression's 5 v 4
Progressing from 3 v 2s an 4 v 3s, you can now attack with something resembling a full back-line. Give the defence different instructions each time to test the reactions and decision-making skills of your attacking players.
Sevens - Patterns of Play 3
Working in units and working through phases is crucial to modern day sevens and in this clip the White team show great technique and patience to work their way up the field to score. Key factors : Ball retention - Communication - Work in units - Accurate passing - Patience - Stamina
3v2 in three chanells
This drill develops the players ability through multiple attempts to improve their decision making under pressure and is hard work on fitness
3v2 varied attack options
Developing decision making processes is essential to developing gamesense - in this drill we can vary the attack and defence to accelerate learning
Attack vs Defence Continuous Drill 4V2
The attackers work to beat the defence, setting up a 'tip' (running a hard line) and 'pull back' option. They should read the defensive movements and make a decision to hit the tip option or pull out the back.
Quick Hands Primer
Divide the group into 4 and ask them to stand in single file behind each cone, 3 attacking groups, 1 defending group.
Passing 4 v 3 reset
A progression from 2 v 1 , 3 v 2 to 4 v 3
Lateral passing in 3s with 1 defender
A progression from lateral passing drills, including a defender to increase difficulty - thus developing the technique into a skill
Running lines at depth fixing defenders
This a great drill to progress onto live defenders, use the mannequins for the runners to target the inside shoulders and run at the spaces - pulling the ball back to support is key - therefore holding your depth must be achieved
2 v 1 around the coach
A variation of the two v one exercise. The coach can decide on where and how he delivers the ball to the first attacker, normal pass, high throw, roll on the floor etc. The coach can also vary the width of the channel and the pressure from the defenders
Lateral passing into 3 v 2
The drill develops the three versus two decision making exercise from a lateral passing drill exercise. This is a good variation for increasing variety in the session.
2 v 1 relay grid
This drill develops the decision making process by making the exercise a cyclic drill where there is continuous decision to be made. There is plenty of activity and the opportunity for the players to learn through practice and repetition.
2v1 in channel
A good core decision making exercise for all levels of ability
4 v 3 after 5m reset
A lateral handling drill that provides a progression from the traditional four v three by including more pressure through having the realignment challenged by opposition.
2 v 1 from diff starting points
This drill is the key to developing decision making in players, this is fundamental to how players understand how to create and use overlaps
3 v 2 in one channel
A good progression from two v one that simulates the decision making within a game. Look to vary the lines of the defenders, where they come from to mimic broken play.
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