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LOGINBasic decoy and running lines
Make sure your decoy runner is actually a credible threat coming onto the ball while keeping himself legal in the process of “taking out” defenders.
CHALLENGE
The decoy runner must always looks like they are going to take the pass to attract defenders. They then aim to get in between defenders if he does not have the ball.
SET UP
A 15m x 10m box, two tackle tubes, two ruck pads.
HOW TO DO IT
- A feeder (F) makes a short pass to a ball carrier (BC) – see picture 1.
- BC runs forward before passing to either a decoy/block runner (BLK) or receiver (2nd). Once BC has passed the ball they look for a second touch.
- BLK offers themselves for the pass, running out then in towards BC. Meanwhile, 2nd runs tight behind BLK, taking a pass just behind them (see picture 2).
- Develop by putting in two ruck pad holders. The first pressurises BC, the second decides whether to step in or out (see picture 3).
technique
- BLK takes their timing off BC, while 2nd times their run off BLK.
- BLK must stress the defence by always looking like they are a credible receiver.
- BC engages the first tube
- A decoy runner (BLK) runs out, then in
- A feeder (F) pops to a ball carrier (BC)
- A second receiver (2nd) runs out and behind BLK
Related Files
- BC looks for a second touch
- BLK must provide a credible threat
- BC can either pass behind BLK to 2nd or to BLK
- 2nd aims for the space behind BLK
development
- Add in ruck pad holders
- While the first ruck pad holder goes for BC, 2nd can go in or out, forcing a decision
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