InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Better Rugby Coachinghttp://www.betterrugbycoaching.com/rugbyforum/forum@betterrugbycoaching.comThu, 24 May 2012 16:13:55 GMT20http://www.betterrugbycoaching.com/rugbyforum/Topic2109-4-1.aspxi've run sessions like this.<br><br>to illustrate what the various lines are I get them to set up an attacking line, and a defensive line from (say) a ruck situation. Then calling the steps out (as otherwise some will run whilst others will shuffle and stuff the exercise!) get them to walk towards each other.<br><br>the defenders hold cones, and when they meet their opposite number, put the cones on the floor. Hopefully the cones will create a reasonable tackle line! get the players to identify what the line represents.<br><br>then ask them about "going forward" - what does it really mean? How does a team "go forward" from the ruck?<br><br>Hopefully they will identify that going forward from the ruck, means getting the ball closer to the try line than the ruck. Cone out a line representing where anywhere forward of it would be going forward (basically a line through the ball across the pitch). this is the gain line.<br><br>ask the players what the dichotomy is between the gain line and and the tackle line.<br><br>Hopefully they'll recognise that the tackle line is behind the gain line!<br><br>then you just build on this walk and talk session to allow them to work out how they move from the dichotomy to breaking the gain line.<br><br>Then, once they've got that sorted, get them to work out as a defense how they can disturb a team that is successfully "going forward".<br><br>the first bit is a bit technical - but (I have found) really impresses upon the players what the various lines MEAN, and the EFFECT they have. then you are in the realms of game related practice because they are then working out their own solutions.<br><br>Does that make sense? And does it help with your question? :-)<br><br>diddsMon, 27 Jul 2009 20:43:27 GMTdiddshttp://www.betterrugbycoaching.com/rugbyforum/Topic2109-4-1.aspxHi all,</P><P>Has anyone got an easy to explain session on gain/tackle lines for the fly half and centres and to incorporate game like scenarios for ages U14 &amp; U15's?</P><P>many thanks.Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:30:54 GMTkingy4475