Kick off session builder

TWO PLAYERS

• Mark out two 5m boxes next to a set of rugby posts (see top picture).
• Playing 1v1, the players aim to force an error from the catch by throwing the ball over the posts and into the box. No scores if the ball lands outside the box.
• Develop by making the receiving player jump for the ball. Also, try to get the throw to glance the ball off the upright post to create more difficulty. The receiver gets a bonus if they can catch that.

THREE PLAYERS

• As above, but an additional player chases the throw. They must start level with the post. They aim to disrupt the catcher.
• The catcher remains the catcher if they make a catch. Otherwise they become the next chaser.

FOUR PLAYERS

• The players now work in pairs and the chaser disrupts the catch.
• The catcher aims to catch and pass to a supporting player.

FIVE/six PLAYERS

• Move away from the posts. A kicker (or thrower) aims to land the ball into two boxes, see middle picture.
• Start with one chaser and three receivers, who aim to secure the ball.
• Swap where the incoming kick/throw is coming from. Add another chaser to progress.

SEVEN+ PLAYERS

• Have four receivers and two chasers and a kicker.
• Give the receivers targets:
  • Secure the ball (1 point)
  • Secure and pass/kick (2 points)
  • Secure and run and go beyond  chasers’ starting point (4 points)
  • Secure and run and go beyond  the 10m cones (3 points)
  • Add in chasers, up to four.