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LOGINTwo support games
These will challenge all players’ skills, but the main focus is on the role of support. In one game, they’ll have no depth; in the other, they’ll have little time to realign.
CHALLENGE 1
Score tries when the support players have very little depth.
Set-up
A 7m long box (or perhaps longer for older players), 30m wide, with a 3m no-go zone.
HOW TO play
- One team stands just in front of their no-go zone with a ball, opposite the other team, who are also in front of their no-go zone. The no-go zone also acts an in-goal area.
- The game starts, and always restarts, with a free pass.
- Play full rugby, including kicking.
- Teams score a point for a try and a point if an opposition player runs into their no-go zone area. If they are defending, and a tackle pushes them into the zone, they aren’t penalised.
- Play first to five points.
How to challenge your players
- What are the best words to use to communicate?
- Outline your role, depending on where the ball carrier is.
- Which passes work best?
- How can you take more risks?
- How do the rewards balance out those risks?
Be a more effective, more successful youth rugby coach
- Win more games, without sacrificing the crucial element of fun
- Develop every player, regardless of vast differences in ability
- Run a respected, professional programme - even with a full-time job and limited time
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