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Attack Tactics

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Be a line break guru

Be a line break guru

Know the detail behind breaking the tackle line so you can master it. Australia A coach JASON GILMORE offers his analysis of how it happe...
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Hard lines in attack

Hard lines in attack

Against a defensive line, an attacker’s change of angle can create space. Help players understand how and when to run these angles.
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4, 3, 2 passing

4, 3, 2 passing

Work on lots of passing for a reason with this busy activity that puts attackers under constant pressure to execute their skills accurately.
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Corners and arrows

Corners and arrows

Running lines like corners and arrows improves angles and timing of players’ runs but it needs a certain level of understanding of passin...
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Disrupt opponents with an 'attack dog'

Disrupt opponents with an 'attack dog'

Sevens defenders must judge when to cut off the attack’s options and ’go get’ the space. JAMIE BARNWELL, of MLR team FreeJacks, puts this...
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See the real picture

See the real picture

Playing what is in front of you is a tough skill, even for very experienced players. But that does not mean it should not be practised at...
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Wet-weather rugby: How to thrive in rain

Wet-weather rugby: How to thrive in rain

Tips for succeeding when conditions are at their worst.
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Attacking framework - part 3: scrum

Attacking framework - part 3: scrum

RICHARD WHIFFIN on establishing a sound structure to utilise at the set piece.
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Rugby Coach Weekly Issue 189

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  • Fast passing
  • Block and tackle
  • The importance of being authentic
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    Take on the challenge

    Take on the challenge

    Defensive systems aren’t an excuse to avoid tackling. This session forces your defenders to step up and make a tackle in their channel.
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    Attacking framework - part 2: 1-3-3-1

    Attacking framework - part 2: 1-3-3-1

    RICHARD WHIFFIN on using whole-part-whole to coach a 1-3-3-1 framework.
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    Making your 10 bring players into the game

    Making your 10 bring players into the game

    Former Harlequins coach and Wales fly-half PAUL TURNER on the 10’s vital role in ball distribution and creating a range of threats to keep ...
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    Attack the narrow side

    Attack the narrow side

    Use this to work the ball up the touchline - without ever going into touch - to allow your team to open up the field and attack wide later.
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    The 1-3-3-1 attacking framework

    The 1-3-3-1 attacking framework

    RICHARD WHIFFIN on implementing a structure to improve attacking options.
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    Using a 2-4-2 system

    Using a 2-4-2 system

    By JOSH BARLOW, rugby head coach & programme manager at the Henley College
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    NFL-style game for speed of support

    NFL-style game for speed of support

    Using an offside player to receive a forward pass, who can’t score, requires that players support ball and space. By JACK PATTINSON, S...
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    Help... my 10 doesn't run straight

    Help... my 10 doesn't run straight

    Does your 10 drift with the pass, taking away the space from centres and not committing defenders? Here is DAN COTTRELL’s guide to solving ...
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    Pros and cons of round the corner 2 v 1s

    Pros and cons of round the corner 2 v 1s

    What is the best set up for 2 v 1s or similar overload passing decision-making activities? Lisa Rosen and Steve Johnson ponder the pros and ...
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    Hammer time for continuity

    Hammer time for continuity

    Attack and defence are best practised together and in a game. This ensures that the practice covers more than one skill and the competition ...
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    Running lines after the break

    Running lines after the break

    There is more than one way to use big tackle tubes in training. Here is an innovative way to improve your players’ running angles and ...
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    Learn how to play at pace from the ruck

    Learn how to play at pace from the ruck

    Use a quick recycling game to stress defences, win the breakdown with three players and attack with width. By ex-England Women’s coach GRAHA...
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    Scanning attack session: Play, review, practice, play

    Scanning attack session: Play, review, practice, play

    Use this session to allow players to play with their heads-up in attack, so not only do they identify the space, they can then execute the ...
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    360 degree attack

    360 degree attack

    Play this attack-scanning game where the attacking team look for spaces between and behind the defence to score tries.
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    Midfield cutting edge

    Midfield cutting edge

    Overcomplicating attacking play can lead to mistakes, players unclear about their roles and teams forgetting the key principles of rugby – ...
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    Essentials for using attacking pods

    Essentials for using attacking pods

    Organise your pack into small groups to provide more support in later phases.

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