Attack
Rugby attack patterns are used to get your players to make the most of the attacking opportunities that come their way during a game. In these attacking drills I look at ways to create chances for your attackers, rugby games that will sharpen their reactions near the try line, and tips on how to coach your attackers to be try-machines.
in Attack, Rugby drills
Once you’ve gone to the tackle line with your attack and have won quick ball, you need to be in shape to attack again quickly. Use this low-impact exercise to realign quickly and efficiently. MORE
in Attack, Attack, Rugby drills, Tactics
A forward receiving the ball in midfield has three options: he passes out to the backs, he passes short to a forward or he goes into contact. Use this drill to help the big guys choose and execute efficiently. MORE
in Attack, Practice plans
Most of the time, your attack will face an organised defence. In which case, your players will need to break it down using good lines of running and accurate passing. This session works towards a 3 v 3 situation, challenging the attackers to move in or out to create gaps. MORE
in Attack, Contact, Practice plans
A support player can “ride shotgun” on the ball carrier going into contact. In this 2 v 1 session make two players bind to drive the ball into one defender. The outcome should be go forward ball. If the ball carrier falls over, the other attacker can grab the ball or protect the tackled player. It should lead to fast ball. MORE
in Attack, Attack, Rugby drills
Practise creating and exploiting try-scoring opportunities by using this attacking drill on a regular basis. Your players will need to work hard to get round the corner of breakdowns. Replicate this scenario in a match and you’ll stretch the opposition defence until they run out of numbers. It’s also a great fitness workout. Line players... MORE
in Attack, Contact, Practice plans
Players love simple targets such as moving the ball from one end of a box to another. This session works on the ball carrier and his support making progress while a defender attempts to stop them. This expands into a game where “power ball” might be used. MORE
in Attack, Practice plans
Support runners need to know the line a ball carrier is likely to run and predict where they will need a team mate to pass to. Players can only learn this by following their team mates in training. They must also weave through busy defences. MORE
in Attack, Practice plans
Some players have the natural ability to beat a player one-on-one, but don’t know when to use it or have lost their confidence. Others need the skill to be developed. Even if the player cannot get past his opponent by using this skill, he should at least get beyond the tackler to create “go forward” ball. MORE
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Don’t let your team waste quick ball at rucks because they have taken the wrong decision. Forwards have to decide whether to “keep on going”, to either pick up the ball and drive on or leave it for the scrum half. This session focuses on players having to make their own decisions as they approach the breakdown. MORE
in Attack, Rugby drills
Use all your handling skill options in these three attacking scenarios. The outside backs need to communicate clearly where the spaces are to help the inside backs make the right decisions. MORE
