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What you get your players to do
Set out some 10 or 12 rung ladders, ideally one ladder per four or five players. If you do not have ladders, you can use string, poles, cones or line-marking paint. The space between the rungs should be about 18 inches square.
Have your players move through the ladders, putting one foot in each space. Most players will quickly become good at this but persist until all of them have mastered it.
Then have your players put both feet into each space. Again, persist until all players have mastered the skill. Watch out for players "galloping" through the rugby drill. Make sure they use their arms and run smoothly.
You might like to practise the different footwork patterns before using them in training, so you can demonstrate them effectively.
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How would I put this drill into a game situation?
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