Scan for blindside attack

Attackers need to identify when a blindside is ripe to attack. They do that as they move into position. Test if they can call it and then execute it.

1. Attackers should realign to attack the blindside if the defence is not in position.
2. Put five attackers and three defenders at the side of the playing area about 15m from a pad. 

1. Have the players run into position, with two defenders running to the pad and then a coloured cone if you indicate that. The other defender just runs to the pad. The attackers realign based on the defensive picture and then attack when ready.
2. To initiate the attack, the attacker at the pad passes the ball. They can run and pass as well. 
3. Use touch-tackling. Adjust the number of defenders as appropriate.

DEVELOPMENT

1. Put five defenders in position already.
2. The attackers run to the pad and realign to attack. 
3. Using hand signals, adjust the width of the defending group.
4. Ideally, move to grab-tackling and allow offloads out of the tackle.

TECHNIQUE

• Scan as you run.
• Attack with straight running and fast passing.

NOTE

In the activity, the defenders are racing to get back into position, either from the cones or from the pad. The attack has to read their relative positions before deciding which way to attack.