Score Zone
Numbers
5 or moreEquipment
Balls, ConesDescription
- Attacking players start at the bottom of 20m x 20m Grid
- Defenders are placed at various locations inside of the grid and are only allowed within their zone
- On the whistle the attacking players attempt to reach the opposite end of the grid
- Defenders must attempt to successful tackle the attackers
- The further the attacking player gets the more points he will receive
- The grid should be marked out with scoring zones as shown in diagram. Attacking players have 3 attempts to accumulate as many points as possible
Diagram
Coaching Points
- Go forward
- Avoid defenders
- Use evasive footwork
- Light on feet
- Identify space
- Ball protection in the contact
- If attacker player is tackled close to next scoring zones, they may reach to score within the zone
- Defenders tackle technique examined & safety points coached and repeated
- Ensure space between players is controlled to avoid clashes
Variation / Progression
- Less defenders
- Shorter Zones
- Wider Zones
- More defenders
- Longer grid
- Narrower Zones
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