Get your players to be aware of the space to attack, so run forward, while their support players aim to keep connected. The ball carrier may even pass before being tagged.
Put rockets on each coloured cone
Start three attacking rockets with a ball
Count down from 3 to launch attacking rockets
As the attacking rockets run forward, launch each coloured rocket
The ball carrier aims to evade the defending rockets and might even pass the ball before being tagged!
Launch other rockets
If the ball carrier is tagged they have to pass within three seconds
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.
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