Evasion & Support
Numbers
5 or moreEquipment
Balls, ConesDescription
- Two 5m x 5m squares with 1 attacker (A1) and 1 defender (D) in each. Refer to Diagram
- Support player (A2) positioned in between the 2 squares.
- Ball provided to the A1
- On coaches call A1 takes on the defender & attempts to score in the defenders square
- Support player reacts to which square is playing and works to receive the offload and score
Diagram
Coaching Points
- Use evasive skills (side step or spin) to try to beat the defender
- Go Forward
- Accelerate in contact
- Free the arms
- Support player to react to space created
- A1 to rejoin attack if the pass has been made in the tackle (continuity opportunity & good practice)
Variation / Progression
- Support player to be positioned from different positions within the grids
- Add more players
- Change start positions of players
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