Catch & Pass /

Wave Passing Race 

What code and age are this drill appropriate for?

This drill can be applied to both tag and tackle formats of the game and is suitable for ages 6+

Key coaching points:

• Hands up & elbows off chest to get ball in hands early (early catch)
• Passes out in front of target hands following the pass

Things to remember when running this drill:

• Focus on the skill, not the drill
• Allow your players to practice on their dominant and non-dominant side (Bilateral learning)
• Have multiple grids/versions of the drill set up so all players are involved

Modifying the drill into a game or make it more challenging:

• Make it a challenge! How many can the team get in a row without catching on chest, poor pass, dropping the ball, etc.
• Make grid/passes wider

Turn & Catch Off Coaches

What code and age are this drill appropriate for?

This drill can be applied to both tag and tackle formats of the game and is suitable for ages 6+

Key coaching points:

• Hands up & elbows off chest to get ball in hands early (early catch)
• Passes out in front of target hands following the pass

Things to remember when running this drill:

• Focus on the skill, not the drill
• Allow your players to practice on their dominant and non-dominant side (Bilateral learning)
• Have multiple grids/versions of the drill set up so all players are involved

Modifying the drill into a game or make it more challenging:

• Make it a challenge! How many can the team get in a row without catching on chest, poor pass, dropping the ball, etc.
• Make grid/passes wider

2 v 1 v 1

What code and age are this drill appropriate for?

This drill can be applied to both tag and tackle formats of the game and is suitable for ages 9+

Key coaching points:

• Hands up & elbows off chest to get ball in hands early (early catch)
• Passes out in front of target hands following the pass

Things to remember when running this drill:

• Focus on the skill, not the drill
• Allow your players to practice on their dominant and non-dominant side (Bilateral learning)
• Have multiple grids/versions of the drill set up so all players are involved
   

Modifying the drill into a game or make it more challenging:

• Make an attacking team and a defending team. The attacking team gets 5 chances to score a try. 1 point for a try. After their 5 chances team’s swap. Whichever team finishes with the most points wins!
• Make grid/passes wider
• Start with only a 2 v 1 (no second defender) to make it easier than progress to the 2 v 1 v 1

Fan Passing on Poles 

What code and age are this drill appropriate for?

This drill can be applied to both tag and tackle formats of the game and is suitable for ages 13+

Key coaching points:

· Hands up & elbows off chest to get ball in hands early (early catch)

· Passes out in front of target hands following the pass

Things to remember when running this drill:

· Focus on the skill, not the drill

· Allow your players to practice on their dominant and non-dominant side (Bilateral learning)

· Players should be running in space, not at the pole (defender)

Modifying the drill into a game or make it more challenging:

· If a player catches on their chest, then they must do a push up

· Set up 2 grids/sets of poles. Have 2 teams. When the coach says go, both teams race. First team to put the ball down and score get a point. First to 5 points

3 v 2 Drop Off

What code and age are this drill appropriate for?

This drill can be applied to both tag and tackle formats of the game and is suitable for ages 13+

Key coaching points:

• Hands up & elbows off chest to get ball in hands early (early catch)
• Passes out in front of target hands following the pass

Things to remember when running this drill:

• Focus on the skill, not the drill
• Allow your players to practice on their dominant and non-dominant side (Bilateral learning)
• Players should be running in space, not at the pole (defender)

Modifying the drill into a game or make it more challenging:

• If a player catches on their chest, then they must do a push up
• Set up 2 grids/sets of poles. Have 2 teams. When the coach says go, both teams race. First team to put the ball down and score get a point. First to 5 points

Click here to add this drill to your own blank session plan.

Contact the CRRL coach developer for more help and ideas: Liam Herbert – lherbert@raiders.com.au