LTPDst3cover.qxd (Page 1) - Scottish Rugby Union

COUNTER ATTACKActivity Turnover touchObjective Develop players’ understanding of how to play from a turnover.Players will gain an understanding of identifying space within the defensiveline (from a turnover) and how to gain territory. The activity also looks atrealignment from a defensive position into attack.Key Factors1. Clear communication that a turnover has been made - from the players nearest the ball.2. Nearest attacking player scans the new defensive line and make judgements on options.3. All attacking players realign quickly and accurately into an attacking position (from theirdefensive situation).4. Players communicate attacking options with support players and take decisive actionquickly to utilise the opportunity.Equipment RequirementsBalls 1 Bags n/a Area 60m x 40mCones 1 stack Suits n/a Players 12Shields n/a Bibs 6 Time 20minsPractice Description6 v 6 touch or tackle game.When coach blows whistle or calls turnover (at the touch or tackle), the ball carrier presentsthe ball to the defence - this simulates a turnover. When a turnover is called, the attackmust realign in a defensive position - vice versa for the attack. The attacks mustcommunicate quickly that the turnover has happened and the first receivers to scan thedefensive line.60mTURNOVER40mSET-UP DIAGRAMSCORING ZONESCORING ZONEPractice Progression / RegressionsRegress - the coach can throw a ball to the defence to simulate a turnover instead of at thecontact area.Progress - Take the activity into full contact - coach limits the number of attackers in theruck so that the defence can counter-ruck to win possession.76