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Rugby League: Handling crossover

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On GO, the ball carrier sprint across the grid with ball in two hands and pass to front player of opposite group.

COACHING POINTS

Call for the ball. Soft pass.

Make target for the ball. Be aware of other players running in grid.

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OFTEN USED WITH...

Grids:

1) Run out (2 steps) turn and pop ball to a support player.

2) Run out (2 steps) turn and let support player take it out of your hands.

3) Run out - go to floor (facing support runner). Chest pass up to support.

Progression: Support player tells person in front which of the above he wants.

Ball handling

Handling Skills:

In pairs, stand facing each other, 3m apart. Pass the ball at waist height. How many passes can you make in 15 seconds?

Pass first to the left, then to the right

Are you better with one hand than the other?

Passing

Beat the defence:

Offence (blue), line out in one deep line.

Defence (red) - opposite in a straight line, slightly inside player you are marking.

Offence endeavour to pass ball along line.

Defence move up to stop them. Each defender goes up to tackle - if ball is passed THEN they work to protect inside shoulder of player on their outside.

Passing

Find the space:

Players run in any direction in the grid trying to avoid contact by running into space. When the teacher calls stop, all players must be at least 1m from the next nearest player.

Pass the ball around your back at the same time.

Option: throw the ball in the air and catch as you run around

Ball handling

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