OBJECTIVE:

Create space and score tries.

EQUIPMENT:

One ball for each group, 10 cones.

GROUP SIZE:

Eight players in each group.

AREA:

20 x 22 metre grid.

DRILL SET-UP:

Four defenders: A, B, C, D / Four attackers: 1, 2, 3, 4.

DRILL EXPLANATION:

1. The attackers attempt to score at either end.
2. A and B; C and D defend at their respective ends. This creates a 4 on 2 situation in favour of the attack.
3. The attackers attempt to score as many touchdowns as possible in a given time.
4. The players then change roles and A, B, C, D try to better the target set by 1, 2, 3, and 4.
5. A touchdown is scored in the usual way. If the attackers infringe the Laws of the Game, they must cease attacking at that end and develop an attack to the opposite end.
6. The team with the most touchdowns wins.

VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:

4 on 3.