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Rugby: SWITCH 2

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See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
10 carries the ball up.
12 advances.
10 passes to 12.
12 cuts in.
13 advances and cuts in towards the 12.
13 takes from 12 on a switch.
15, and 14 provide support.
13 straightens after taking the ball on an angle.

COACHING POINTS

Think about what could happen if the move needs to be cancelled, what will happen following the move if we pass the gain line and if we are stopped at the gain line.
Run this unopposed, before adding pressure.
Run this move with pressure as the team gets better.
Think about where you will use with move on the pitch.
Think about using cones to mark out starting and target points.
Allow players to cancel, but if they do cancel, what are their options?
Players heads need to be up, a move should be a fluid attacking strategy.
Think about player foot-speed, do the players need to be running flat out all the time?
The switch pass between the 12 and 13 should be as close to the opposition defensive line as possible.

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SWITCH 1:

See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
10 carried the ball forward, inviting the defence to press up.
10 cuts in.
12 presses up and cuts in towards 10 on a switch.
10 passes to 12 on the switch.
12 hits at an angle before straightening up.
15/13/14 provide support, 15 provide close support.

Backs Moves

ULSTER:

Use the diagram as a starting point for players.
10 advances carrying the ball, inviting the defence to press up on the attack.
12 and 13 advance, 13 cutting in towards the 12 and drawing their defender in.
11 loops around, planning to enter outside 13.
10 passes to 12.
12 miss passes to 11.
15 should have advanced from behind the 13 and up.
11 passes to 15.
14 provides outside support.

Backs Moves

STATIC 2:

See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
10, 12, 13, will be starting very flat with minimal movement.
11 will provide a decoy or cancel option.
15 will hit in and up on 13's shoulder.
14 will provide support to 15,
10 passes to 12.
12 passes to 13.
15 takes an inside pop at speed.

Backs Moves

STATIC 1:

See the diagram for suggested starting positions.
10 and 12 remain static, the other players are in motion, offering options.
10 and 12 invite the defence to press up at speed.
10 passes to 12.
11 cuts in on 12's shoulder.
12 passes to 11.
15 and 13 provide alternative options.

Backs Moves

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