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Lateral passing & realignment

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Lateral passing & realignment

A drill for teaching the benefit of realigning after a pass. Key coaching points include the development of communication and an awareness of the importance of depth in alignment.

Alignment

3 v 2 in multiple channels

This drill is a great progression from the three v two drill as it creates multiple opportunities for practice of the skill under pressure. Create three or four channels of 30x20 metre dimensions - marked out with poles at each end.

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Lateral passing in 3s with switch

This drill allows for a progression from the lateral hands drills. Focus on specific coaching of running lines and effective passing skills.

Lateral passing - pulling the ball back

This is a good progression for the group to understand the importance of holding their depth and developing the ability of the players to pass back to the support runner.

Double switches in channel with 3 players

This exercise allows you to develop an awareness of running lines and support play, including players holding their depth and communicating. A difficult drill to master but has excellent results in a game by developing the concept of changing direction twice.

2 v 1 relay

This is a great progression from the standard two v one format. Players are continually given the opportunity to develop their decision making skills.

Lateral hands down 2 channels

A good progression for getting players to get more opportunities to run and pass, the two channels help for realignment practice.

Lateral passing in 3s with 2 switches

An extension from other passing drills, providing the coach with an exercise to work on additional techniques related to running lines and passing skills.

Lateral pass and realign

Developing the lateral pass takes repetition and practice. This drill allows the player to understand the importance of realigning at depth and being in the correct positions to pass and receive a pass.

Channel catch and pass

The ability to run, catch and pass is fundamental to excellence in rugby. The faster you can do it, the higher the level you will play