Rugby PitchsideCoaching help for U9–U13
← Back to the drill ladder
Level 310 minGroups of 3Cones for a 10m-wide channelNo contactU9 · U10 · U11

2v1 channel

How it works

  1. Two attackers against one defender.
  2. The ball carrier runs at the defender. Pass if the defender commits to you, run if they drift to your support.
  3. Defender walks or jogs first, then plays full speed.
  4. Defenders use a two-handed touch, not a tackle.

Coaching points

  • Run at the defender's inside shoulder to draw them.
  • Support stays a few metres wide and calls “here!”
  • Ask the carrier afterwards what they saw.

Ready for the next level when: Most reps finish with the right pass-or-run choice.

Part of these drill ladders