This week we look at a running lines drill, called
"The channel alignment drill". A great drill in which  players
can practice how to straighten the line,stay in their channel
and fix their opponent.  
" It is so important in modern rugby with the modern rugby
defensive systems to run straight and commit defenders to
stop drifting defenders from getting on the outside."
- Jan Oberholzer
We look at "The channel alignment drill"
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The player in the first channel
passes to the player in the second
channel
On the signal of the coach the drill
starts.
The first player passes while all
the other players sprint to get in to
their channels.
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Running lines of Drill
Objective:
To  improve players’ straight running
capabilities while handling the ball.   
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Key coaching point
  • Coaches must look for the straight running alignment by checking the
    position where the players run into the grid and where they exit the grid.
Exercise / Drill explanation:
1. On the signal of the coach the first player at
A passes a short pass to the second player
running into the second player, who passes
a long pass to the third player running into
the second channel, who in turn passes a
long pass to the fourth player running into
channel three.
2. Four players can stand on marker B to
continue the drill from the other side.
Execution of the Drill
Video Clips of the drill
The player in the second channel
passes to the player in the third
channel. Look how straight the
players are running in their
channels.
Equipment:
1)  A ball for each grid.
2)  8 Marker cones to form the grid
    Note:
    Coaches can always see if the players run straight  by checking the position
    where the players run into the grid and where they exit the grid. It must be at a
    point direct opposite.
Week 46
Rugby Coaching Drills
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