EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
A tip pass is a short flat pass where the passer can immediately support the receiver as they go into contact. It can unbalance the defence because of the change of focus and helps dent the defence.
Creating 2 v1 mismatches is just as effective in close as in space. The power of two is a powerful weapon.
In the 5m square, the attacking pair enter from opposite corners. The ruck pad holders stand close together.
The ball carrier runs at one of them and, in the last 2m, passes to the supporting player who runs onto the ball at pace and aims to smash between the two defenders who resist. Players attack and defend in different partnerships in 30-second sets.
Develop with the initial ball carrier following the supporter into contact and driving him from behind to add extra power.
in Attack, Rugby drills
There are times when you want maximum participation for a small unit skill. Here, you can use lots of small boxes to play fixing games with 2 v 1 situations. You can move easily around the boxes, observing and feeding back. MORE
in Passing & Handling, Rugby drills
A switch or scissors play helps change the angle of attack. Stop the passer tuning out after the play but look for a second touch on the ball. They are often the best-positioned player to take advantage of any break. MORE
in Attack, Rugby drills, Small-sided games
The attackers recover ball bounced into the space and then attack. They lose if caught in possession, drop the ball or even worse, let it out of the bigger box. MORE
Make your switch plays into a support play too, as the passer then turns quickly to be ready to take a pass from the receiver. The receiver “wraps” back to make this work. A switch play attacks the inside, weak shoulder of a defender. Execute this well as a passer by drawing the defender out of position. Once the pass has gone, get back into the game. MORE
in Attack, Rugby drills, Small-sided games
“An attacker picks up a rolling ball under pressure and then decides whether to pass or run to keep the play going forward.” MORE
in Attack, Rugby drills, Small-sided games
“An attacker and defender run unusual running lines, which map out an R, to create a dynamic 1 v 1 which gives a chance for the attacker to attempt to step inside or outflank the defender” MORE
