Rugby Passing

Passing Accuracy — Spiral Technique

Players develop accurate spiral pass technique across short, medium, and long distances.

20 minDuration
8 playersGroup size
BeginnerDifficulty
20 m channelsSpace needed
Rugby balls, conesEquipment

Setup

Pairs in 10 m, 15 m, and 20 m channels. 3 pairs per channel.

Instructions

  1. Phase 1: 10 passes at 10 m. Count accurate catches.
  2. Phase 2: 10 passes at 15 m.
  3. Phase 3: 10 passes at 20 m.
  4. Score: accurate catch = 1 point. Miss = 0.

Coaching Points

✓ Follow through finger points to target.
✓ Ball exits from the little finger side.
✓ Step into the pass — don't throw across the body.

Progressions

→ Opposite hand pass only.
→ Running pass — both players moving at pace.
→ Add a defender who applies light pressure.

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