360 attack rugby coaching game
Get your young rugby players thinking outside their comfort zone. This rugby coaching game creates a new scenario, attacking a circle, that most won't be familiar with.
The game requires many of the handling and movement skills used in rugby, and allows slower players to make a contribution with faster players. It's a tiring game.
Set-up
Players: maximum 7 v 7.
Area: 14m diameter circle.
Equipment: one ball.
Game notes
- Give the attack a time limit, say 30 seconds, to get the ball back into the circle.
- An attacker must be in possession of the ball when he enters the circle. The ball cannot be thrown in.
- The attack finishes if a try is scored, the ball is knocked down or dropped, or the ball carrier is touched.
Score
- One point to the defence for every 10m from the circle the ball was either knocked down, dropped or the ball carrier was touched in possession.
What to call out
- "Run to spaces in attack."
Rugby coaching notes
- The attack might need to go away from the circle to find space and to spread the defence.
- Sometimes let both teams out of the circle together, to contest for the ball. Make this variation full contact, with the attack finishing when the ball carrier is brought to his knees, rather than when he is touched.
Click the link to order a copy of 48 Rugby Skills Games.
Click the link for a rugby coaching game designed to help young players practise passing skills.
Rugby coaching tips
Improve your rugby training skills. Sign up for a FREE weekly email, full of simple proven tips, advice and drills.
"Just wanted to let you know that I find your emails interesting and very helpful! Thanks very much!"
Jules Hydleman, Coach, England
|