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Attack Tactics

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

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'

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

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

Tips for succeeding when conditions are at their worst.

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Attacking framework - part 3: scrum

RICHARD WHIFFIN on establishing a sound structure to utilise at the set piece.

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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

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

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

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

RICHARD WHIFFIN on implementing a structure to improve attacking options.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Attack space inside

If a ball carrier can draw a defender and pass, they preserve some space for the next player, writes Leicester Tigers junior academy coach T...

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Create quicker ruck ball by creating more ball freedom

It is not the “clean” but the ball placement, and what goes before, that is the most important skill to work on in the ruck. Accuracy ...

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Attack Tactics

4, 3, 2 passing

Corners and arrows

Disrupt opponents with an 'attack dog'

See the real picture

Wet-weather rugby: How to thrive in rain

Attacking framework - part 3: scrum

Take on the challenge

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

Making your 10 bring players into the game

Attack the narrow side

The 1-3-3-1 attacking framework

Using a 2-4-2 system

NFL-style game for speed of support

Help... my 10 doesn't run straight

Pros and cons of round the corner 2 v 1s

Hammer time for continuity

Running lines after the break

Learn how to play at pace from the ruck

Scanning attack session: Play, review, practice, play

360 degree attack

Midfield cutting edge

Essentials for using attacking pods

Attack space inside

Create quicker ruck ball by creating more ball freedom

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