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Players: 4 2 V 2 Breakout

Objective – To develop hand catch technique, passing technique and running angles. Evasive skills under pressure as
creating space is key

Equipment needed: Suggested time allocation:

 Balls: 1  10 - 15 minutes
 Cones: 6

Set-up Diagram:

TRYLINE

RUN
PASS

How to play: Coaching points/Key factors:


 Two attackers, two defenders (facing away from Hand Catch:
attackers at start). 1. Hands in the ready position with palms facing the
 On ball carrier’s call, attackers attempt to score ball and thumbs together.
using evasion and passing. 2. Early reach - catch / grab the ball as early as
 Defenders turn round to face attackers once call is possible.
made from ball carrier. 3. Watch the ball all the way into hands.
 Attackers and defenders swap after 5 phases. 4. Once caught, turn to identify the receiver.
5. Keep ball up between waist and chest area -
moving the ball quickly across the body.
Difficulty: 6. Follow-through and fingers point to target after
the ball is released.
 Widen try line to create more space.
 Add another attacker or defender.
 Add second line of defenders - spaced 7-10m
behind first line of defence.
 Set try line back.

Content adapted with kind permission from Scottish Rugby's Long Term Player Development Coaching resources.

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