Set-up

A 10m box. Three attackers and two defenders. One ball.

What you get your players to do

Two attackers face two defenders with a third attacker starting directly behind the ball carrier - as in picture 1. The three attack the two defenders with the front two running directly at the defenders. The third attacker takes a wide arc running angle behind the two other attackers - as in picture 2. Once the defence is fixed, a block/screen pass is made to him as he runs past the defence.

Look for

Realism from the first two attackers to help bring the defenders on to them. The timing of the pass being just right, so defenders cannot slide and the attackers are not illegally blocking - see picture 3. A wide curving run from the receiver who takes the pass at full pace. The pass being accurate and in front of the receiver.

Development

Ensure all the players take a turn in each position. Sometimes give the flat pass to the second attacker. Add another attacker and defender so the block pass goes behind attacker three to new attacker. Bring it into game team runs from phase play using forwards and backs.

Notes

Set up several boxes so all your players can work on this technique. Tell the second runner he may receive a flat pass at any time so is always ready.