OBJECTIVE:

To practice defensive options.

EQUIPMENT:

Three cones, one ball.

GROUP SIZE:

Groups of 7.

AREA:

10m x 10m.

DRILL EXPLANATION:

1. Attacking group runs around their cone and attacks ‘tryline' behind defenders' last cone.
2. Two defenders run around first cone and last defender goes around last cone.
3. Halfback passes to attackers.
4. Defenders work on man-on-man defensive pattern with back defender taking extra player.
5. Attackers try to score.

COACHING POINTS:

• First receiver should try and hold the defence initially so there isn’t an immediate drift.
• Attacking team should use all passing and running skills to score.
• Defenders need to communicate throughout the drill.
• Back defender must look for space created.

VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:

First defender plays man-on-man; other defenders drift.