Place a shield holder on four corners of a 10m x 10m square grid or smaller
Select a working group of 4 attackers.
On command/direction of the coach, the attackers work to a nominated shield holder
In one minute the attack group of players must perform as many repetitions of activity as they can on all four corner shields. Contact Options to perform:
Hit and Pop
Hit and Present
Hit, Present and Clear Out
Diagram
Coaching Points
Hit and Pop- Low body position, pump legs - Move ball away from pad onto hip in two hands - Keep head up and look forward (chin off chest) - Free your arms offload to support
Hit and Present- On contact with the floor, player must attempt to stretch ball back to own team (Long lay & placement)
Hit and Present and Clear Out- Support player must anticipate ball carriers actions and clear away the threat (shield)
Variation / Progression
Add another 4 player working group into square.
Line up shields across pitch so players have to attack in same direction (nominate scrum half and add additional groups of 4 attack players opposite each shield)
Add in 2 bags per corner or a second contesting defensive player to support shield holder
Remove shields from corners and add live defenders
