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Second player in
The second player in support of the ball carrier needs to work out how to support the tackle contest. This session explores a range of situations, all based on the principle of going forward whenever possible.
SET UP
Cones and a ball.
how to do it
- Line up three attackers and three defenders as in the top picture.
- Make one attacker run through and be tackled by a kneeling defender. They offload the ball if they can to the first support player.
- In the meantime, the defender directly behind the tackle waits inside their box before tackling the support runner if they can.
- The defender facing the second support runner runs behind the box and into the channel to defend.
- The second support runner helps the first support runner as they aim to score over the far end of the channel. Use scrag or full tackling.
Developments
- Make the box larger.
- Start the second support player from different positions.
- Have the second defender (just behind the tackle), come forward as soon as the ball carrier moves forward.
- Have both support players start together.
TECHNIQUE
- Don’t get too close to the tackled player, but anticipate where the first support runner might go.
- Keep calling as you approach the tackle contest, so the ball carrier knows where you are and has confidence to use you if you are needed.
- Put three attackers in these positions
- Put three defenders in these positions, with one on their knees
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- On your command, the ball carrier runs at the kneeling defender and offloads to the attacker behind them
- This defender comes in to defend
- In the meantime, the 2nd support attacker and 3rd defender set off, with the attacker coming into the box and the defender going to the end of the box before joining in
- The attack aim is to score at the end of the channel. The defence can use scrag or full tackles
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