Rocket launchers

CHALLENGE

Go forward, avoid defenders, keep in support and score tries.

SET UP

A 15m by 10m box (adjust accordingly). Three different coloured cones.

how to do it

• Put a “rocket” on each coloured cone inside the box.
• Put three attacking “rockets” on the far line, one with a ball.
• Countdown from three for the attackers to start.
• Shout out which “rocket” launch by shouting “fire yellow” or whatever colour.
• If a ball carrier is tagged, they can pass within three seconds.
• If all the players have been tagged, then the “launch” is over.
• Swap roles and play again.

Developments

• With more players, add in more “rockets”.
• Get players to choose where to set up a “rocket launcher”.
• Set off the “rockets” in no particular order, so sometimes a quicker player near the front will start later.
• If a player passes before a “rocket” tags them, that “rocket” cannot tag anymore.

TECHNIQUE

• Run forward!