3 v 2 continuous

RULES
Play two-handed
touch rugby.
Each play ends when
a try is scored or
the defenders take
possession of the ball.

run direction ground covered

PASS

coach

cone ball

Start the game by

feeding a ball to one of
the groups of three
you decide which. On
receiving the ball, the
group attacks the try
line opposite. The two
defenders attempt to
prevent them scoring.
As soon as the first
group is through, feed
a ball to the next group
on your other side,
who will then attack
the line opposite them.
The defenders must
readjust to meet them.

}You stand on a corner opposite another coach }Line up players in groups of three.
BRIEF: Let the defenders know that you will be examining their ability
to realign and refocus after each wave of attack.

15m

SUPPORT

HANDLING

PASSING

TRY
LINE

CATCHING

15m

RUNNING LINES

Once they have

crossed to the
opposite side, each
group of attackers
gives their ball to the
second coach and
reset either side of
him. When all of the
attacking groups have
crossed over, the
second coach feeds
in the balls in a similar
way and the defenders
turn to defend the
opposite direction.

TRY LINE

COMMUNICATION

WHAT YOU DO
ASCOACH
Stand at one corner
of the playing area
with another coach on
the corner diagonally
opposite you. Line up
groups of three players
to your left and right
on the edges of the
playing area. Stand
two defenders in the
middle of the area.
Make sure that you
have plenty of balls
around you ready to
feed into the game.

}Feed the ball to an attacking group }Defenders attempt to prevent a try.

COMMUNICATE: Make it clear to the attackers that they should have
their heads up looking for the best option. Shout out if necessary.

VISION

Set-up
Use cones to mark
out a playing area
measuring 15m x
15m. Two sides of the
playing area will be try
lines, as shown .

attacker

GAME SENSE

WHAT YOU NEED

FOR THIS GAME
20 Players
6 Balls
4 Cones

defender

DEFENCE

HOW YOU CAN

PROGRESS THE
GAME
Disorientate the
defenders by feeding
whichever group of
attackers you like (not
alternate sides).
}When all attacking groups are through, line up and repeat from the opposite side.
INTENSIFY: Make the second wave of attacks more intense by
increasing the pace of the game to test the defenders resolve.

DAMIAN MCGRATHS SKILLS GAMES FOR RUGBY

KICKING

A game for
manyplayers
that calls
for speed
of pass and
thought, and
cool decisionmaking from
the attackers.
This exercise
is also about
pressurising
the defenders,
who must keep
their wits as
you attempt
to disorientate
them.

KEY:

DECISIONMAKING

RATING: MEDIUM

game 15