Wing Contests with Defensive Runner

Focus

Skills under pressure, Contested ball, Decision Making, Run & Carry, Forward line delivery, Stoppages.

Skills

Kicking, Handballing, Tackle, Shepherd, Crumb.

Purpose

A contested ball around the wing area is to the advantage of a particular team with extra who provides run from the back.

Players

10⁺

Ages

15⁺

Balls

3⁺

Cones

Distance (max)

160m

Opp. tops

Visible opposition strip: 8

Setup
Pick 8 evenly matched pairs. This drill is firstly up the right wing (B's, C & D compete), then mirrored back down the left (E's, F & G). Pick either 1 or 2 leading forwards to play at (D & G).
Step 1
Coach feeds the ball high so 2 talls at (B) compete, while other players feed off the marking contest.
Step 2
One team has the advantage of a runner from defense (C) who streams through the corridor looking for a pass.
Step 3
Full-forwards are neutral and lead for both teams, so the first team to win possession attempts to hit their full-forward inside-50.

Normal rules apply.

If a turnover / scrimmage occurs, play ends.

Have the full forward take a shot if they mark it. Rotate forwards if you have 2 at each end.
Step 4
Once the previous group has finished, immediately feed a ball in to (E)'s. Exactly the same occurs down the other way, with (F) running through and (G) leading.