
Rugby: Evasive Running Rugby Drill
This drill will teach your players to use field awareness and peripheral vision while running in a restricted area and avoiding other runners.
Organization
You'll need four cones, two balls and four teams of at least three players. Place the cones at the four corners of a 10 x 10 yard (meter) square.
How to Play
Any two groups on one side of the box may start the drill. The players with the ball run diagonally across the square, making a pass to the player in the opposite corner and taking a position in that line. The new ball carrier runs back diagonally, and the process is repeated.
Coaching Cue
- For safety's sake, players should begin slowly and gradually build up speed as they become more adept.
- Communication should be stressed. Receivers should call for the ball with hands up, in ready position.
- Explain peripheral vision. The players should be conscious of as much of the playing area as possible.
Variations
- Have players make the pass, then return through the center to their own line—this will increase traffic even more.
- Reduce the size of the square to 8 x 8 yards (meters).
- Begin the drill with a ball in each corner.
- Have players run to the center of the square, then make a lateral pass (as they would in rugby) to the line on their left. They continue running straight ahead and assume a position in the opposite line. When the receiving lines have every ball, they begin to run and pass (editor's variation).
Contributor: Dave Snook. Mr. Snook was a teacher at The Regis School, in Houston Texas.
Original Reference: England Rugby Football Union, Youth Development Scheme, North West Rugby Union.
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