| A very important passing drill, which we call "The ultimate slip pass drill". We call the drill "ultimate", because this is the best drill to teach player distance and accuracy in their very important slip (spiral or torpedo) pass. |
| "This is the most important pass in modern rugby, because it is the one pass that can be passed over a big distance with a high amount of accuracy." - Jan Oberholzer |
| The first player passes his slip pass. |
| They turn round and pass back to their starting position. |
| We look at "The ultimate slip pass drill" |
| The setting out of the drill |
Objective:
To teach players distance and accuracy in
their slip passing.
To teach players distance and accuracy in
their slip passing.
Key coaching point
- The coach must see to it that the players get
distance and accuracy in their slip passing.
Equipment:
1) 9 Marker cones
2) 1 Ball per group.
1) 9 Marker cones
2) 1 Ball per group.
| The setting out and execution of the drill. |
Exercise / Drill explanation:
1) The players start passing from the starting
position to the other side by using slip passes.
2) When they get to the other side they turn round
and passes back to the starting position.
3) The players must keep to their running lines
which are indicated by the cones.
4) For progression the coaches can increase the
passing distance.
1) The players start passing from the starting
position to the other side by using slip passes.
2) When they get to the other side they turn round
and passes back to the starting position.
3) The players must keep to their running lines
which are indicated by the cones.
4) For progression the coaches can increase the
passing distance.
| The execution of the drill by Joberrugby Academy |
| Video Clip of the drill |
| The second player passes. |
| Animation of the Drill |
1) The pass must be in front of the receiver so that he can run into the ball. 2) It is important to catch the ball with hand out and fingers up. 3) The bigger the passing distance the longer the back swing. |
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