EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES

Defend against attackers

U7 MINI-TAG | DEFENDING 2

ACTIVITY: TAG BULLDOG

  1. Three defenders are spread out in the middle of the area. The rest of the players – the attackers – start at one end. Attackers must either be carrying a ball or have their hands clasped together to represent holding a ball.Easicoach U7-U8 keyDefend against attackers-1
  2. When you say “go”, all of the attackers run into the area. Their aim is to get to the far end without being tagged by a defender.
  3. If an attacker is either tagged, goes outside the area, uses a fend to prevent the tag being ripped off, or does not hold the ball in two hands, he becomes a defender.Make a tag tackle
  4. Run the game up and down the area until the last player is tagged. Make sure everyone has a go as a defender.
  5. When the game is over, ask the defenders whether they think it’s better to defend together in a line or as individuals to see if they understand the benefit of teamwork.

 

 

 

What you say

“Chase the ball carrier”

“Get close to the ball carrier”

How many players do I need?

You can run this activity with nine or more players. If you have upwards of 20 players, run two games side by side.

You will need

  • 1 ball per attacker (or hands clasped together)
  • 4 cones
  • Bibs (optional)
  • 1 tag belt for each player

Defend against attackers

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