Jockey & Delay

Objective

Delay an attacker by jockeying patiently until cover arrives.

Equipment

• Ball
• Cones

Instructions

1. 1

   Attacker starts with the ball at one end of a 20-yard channel. Defender at the other.

2. 2

   Attacker tries to reach the far end. Defender jockeys — no tackle allowed for the first 10 seconds.

3. 3

   After 10 seconds the defender may attempt to win the ball.

4. 4

   Rotate roles every 4 reps.

Coaching Points

• ✓ Stay side-on at a 45° angle — never square.
• ✓ Slow, shuffling steps — do not back-pedal in a straight line.
• ✓ Force the attacker toward the touchline, away from central danger zones.

Variations

• → Reduce the 10-second delay to 5 seconds as players improve.