Off Loads

Description

Set Up

3 sets of 2 defenders each with 2 tackle bags placed 10m apart down 15m x 30m channel - 3 attackers



• Attacker with ball in centre with 2 support players set 5m back to left and right. Attack runs at bag using footwork on approach to off set defenders  fixes on one defender and smashes through hole
• attack carries ball in 2 hands
• off loads left or right
•  receiver repeats on next pair of bags

Coaching Points

• Ball carrier should fix defender with eye contact and use footwork to open space between defenders
• attack the defender not the space
•  use footwork to get in close before impact
•  sink by bending knees slightly and rise after impact. Move into space between defenders with held tightly through collision phase with 2 hands
•  fingers spread
•  off load immediately with controlled
• soft pass flat to support player who cuts a line inward and accelerates onto pass. Repeat down channel ensuring support players realign themselves with depth.

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