50 great backs moves

Dan Cott re l l

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Contents

Credits .............................................................................................................................. 2

Foreword ...................................................................................................................... 3

How to use 50 Great Backs Moves ................................ 4

Glossary ........................................................................................................................ 6

Move finder .............................................................................................................. 8

Key to moves ........................................................................................................ 9


Credits

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A well-executed move can win a match for your team. What surprises me attimes is how many badly executed moves there are in matches, even atinternational level. It is almost as if players presume that a complex move initself will work, even if poorly executed.

There are three key factors to note if moves are to be consistently success-ful for your team:

1 Deployment of core basic skills lines of run, timing of pass amongstother things are crucial if moves are to be successful. The Bath team Iplayed with had players with these skills in abundance Barnes, Catt, deGlanville, Guscott. Keep practising these.

2 Encourage players to say no to moves. There are a huge number ofmoves a team can select to deploy. Only use those that suit individuals.For some reason players find it difficult to say no. In the latter stages ofmy career, I would refuse to do moves that did not suit my skills (or lackof them!) or physical size.

3 Most successful moves rely on the following:

Executing the move as close to the gain line (see glossary) as possible.A move done too deep allows the defence time to regroup.

A change in pace at the key moment in the move.

A change in direction at the key moment. I concentrated on hitting theline straight or even at an angle towards the direction from which theball was coming.

I think the variety of 50 backs moves presented here gives coaches anexcellent cross section from which to choose.

If you know some of them already then think again about the way you usethem, to make the best use of your resources.

by Tony Swift, former winger and scorer of a record 411 first classtries for England, Barbarians, Bath, Swansea and Fylde.

Foreword


I have put together 50 moves which I have either used myself successfully orhave seen work at international level. For each move to work, the basic coreskills of handling and running need to function at highest possible standardwith the essential element of timing. Awareness of the defence and theirstrengths is an important factor in selecting which move.

I have include some of the most basic moves, because if they are performedwell, considering all the elements, then they can be just as effective inter-national tries in 2004 were scored from a Cut 1 move. And my favouritemoves 32 and Champagne (and I have scored from both of these!).

Ways of using 50 Great Backs Moves

Discover great new moves.

Find moves that suit your back line.

Find new ways of developing well established moves.

Print off copies of a move and distribute it to your players so they can study it away from practice time.

Use the Move Finder to find the right move to exploit a teams weakness or one of your teams or players strengths.

When considering using backs moves think about:

Does this suit the skills of the players I have?

Who calls the moves in the game?

Is there a plan for where moves should done on the pitch?

Does my plan change when the weather conditions change?

Using moves as part of your strategy:

Mix up the moves you are using in the game sometimes wide moves,stretching the defence, sometimes close moves, to prevent the defensiveline spreading wide.

Some moves are better from second phase for example the team calls aback row move then a backs move.

Be prepared to exclude a move that has not worked, either in practice orin a match.

Think about the defence that faces you as the game progresses and beprepared to adjust the moves accordingly.

The aim of this compendium is to give the coach and players aportfolio of options.

How to use 50 Great Backs Moves


From scrum, lineout, or ruck/maul?

Some moves will work more effectively from certain types of restart orruck/maul. The assumption is that the moves are from a scrum.Adjustment of timings of run will need to be made from other situations.

The pitch and players

The pitch can be split into 4 distinct areas:

Own line to 22m, between the 22m lines, opposition half and opposition 22m.

Any move can be run from anywhere on the pitch however some moves suit different parts. Most of this comes down to the risk involved is the teamlikely to retain possession from this move.

The higher the risk the less likely the move will be wanted in your own half ofthe field. Of course if you can score from the move, then possession is notan issue.

The players are a normal back line of fly half (10), two centres (12 and 13), ablindside wing (BW) and an openside wing (OW) and a full back (15).

The scrum half only appears in a couple of the moves.

We have not assumed anything different about each position other than anability to pass and run.

Use the strengths of your players to fit into the moves available.

Dan Cottrell, October 2004


Term Explanation

Air, giving the ball air Passing the ball upwards more, so it hangs in the air longer. Thiswill allow the catcher more time to receive the ball and run ontoit. Used mostly when performing loop passes and switches.

Loop When a player runs around another player to be in a position toreceive the ball. The passer can either turn towards the looper asthey run, getting a full sight of the player, or turn the other way.Therefore the ball is either passed on the inside shoulder or theoutside shoulder.

Switch One player runs one way and passes the ball to another playerwho is running in another direction but behind them.

Cut See switch.

Miss pass A pass which goes to a player beyond the nearest possiblereceiver.

Dummy pass A fake pass the ball is gestured towards a possible receiver.Needs to look convincing on behalf of both passer and possiblereceiver.

Flat ball A pass which is lateral rather than backwards. It means that thereceiver is closer to the gain line, putting pressure on bothreceiver, but also on the defence.

Deep ball A pass which is purposely passed away from the gain line. Itenables the receiver more time to choose a line of attack ormove wider still.

Tackle line The line where attacking players expect to be tackled

Gain line The line where the ball originally started from. It is easier for agroup of players to support when the ball is beyond the gain line.

Arc A running line, where the player moves on a gradual bend to getinto a position to receive the ball. The arc shape means that theplayer can change the direction they are running without reducing their speed too much.

Running a triangle A running line where a player runs along two sides of an imaginary triangle, so creating a sharp change of direction tomisdirect the defence.

Glossary

The gain line and the tackle line

Note that the tackle is much further from the gain line the further ball is from itsstarting point, e.g. a scrum.


Term Explanation

Dummy switch Two players act as if the ball is going to be switched, without theball changing hands as with a dummy pass, the players needto look convincing in their actions.

Pop ball Very short pass into the path of a player running at pace. Unlikelythat the receiver will looking to pass.

Crash ball A pass is made to a player who expects to meet some resistancefrom the defence the idea is to avoid this if possible, but canset up an excellent second phase ball, or even punch a significant hole.

Inside and outside The inside shoulder of the player is the shoulder closest to where shoulders the ball has come from, like a scrum or lineout. The outside

shoulder is furthest from where the ball has come from.

Weaker opposite It is worth trying to expose a player who is weaker than theirnumber opposite number this may be due to their tackling ability, speed

or even their awareness of the game.

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Move finder

Movement Explanation

Original position of player and direction of movement

Passing of ball from one player to another

Movement of player

Movement of player with ball

Dummy pass

Player turns around

Openside winger

Blindside winger


Key to moves

Level of difficulty easy

Common mistakes 12 runs too fast so 13 cannot see pass. 13 runs away from the 10s pass so that

the pass dips before it reaches them.

10 does not put the ball in front of 13, so 13 cannot run onto ball.

12 does not look like they are going to receive the ball.

Good if 13 is better than opposite man. Need to get the ball away from forwards/

ruck/maul.

Opposition 12 is a good tackler.

Best from Anywhere on the pitch, just a great way of

shifting the ball away from where there aremore players.

This is a move that can be called quicklywith little adjustment needed from theplayers it is also a move that should befamiliar to all the players, backs and forwards.

Think about 13 running on an arc and so exploiting

their speed against a slower runner.

13 receiving the ball, running straight and then arcing out.

13 receiving a flat pass very late from 10. The length of the pass does not always

need to be a long pass, especially if 13 isgoing to crash the ball up. Also does notneed to be a spin pass if 13 arrives quiteclose to 12.

Who does what? 10 misses 12 and passes to 13. 12 runs forward. 13 runs forward and receives pass from 10.Hint: 12 runs slightly towards 10 with handsout.

No. 1 Name: M1

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Common mistakes 10 and 13 carry the ball too far before

passing.

OW takes the ball standing still because they have started their run too early.

Remember to check whether both players who have to pass long have good passing hands in the direction they are passing and the winger can catch a long ball a loopy pass is not going to help the receiving winger gain much advantage.

It is worth noting that the dominant hand of the left winger in catching the ball is their left hand, in many cases their weakest.

Good if OW is very fast or considered better than

their opposite number.

Game plan is a wide game, spreading the defence.

Opposition keep wingers back in defence for kicks.

Best from Anywhere on the pitch, just a great way of

shifting the ball away from where there aremore players.

Think about 13 running on an arc and turning them

selves more towards the winger to get a good sighting before passing.

13 standing very flat and receiving a very quick pass from 10, may even be shorter than the length of a normal miss pass, so the ball can be shifted even quicker to OW.

Who does what? 10 misses 12 and passes to 13. 12 runs forward. 13 runs forward and receives pass from 10

and passes to openside winger.

OW runs forward and receives pass from 13.

Hint: OW stands deeper than normal, there-fore having a chance to take on their wingerone on one.

No. 2 Name: M3



Common mistakes 12 runs too early making the dummy

unrealistic.

12 does not look like they are going to receive a pass.

13 drifts out before receiving pass, needs to make a definite change in direction as pass is about to be received.

Good if 13 is a strong runner and opposition player

is perceived as a weaker tackler.

Need to create a second phase ball more towards the midfield.

Have used 12 on a switch/cut already.

Best from Between the 22s, or as a change call if the

ball is not as quick to perform a more difficult move.

13 can be used to either crash or driftaway from defenders so the move canbe adapted for the situation in the game.13 should judge the strength of the oppo-sition defence before deciding which typeof pop to take.

Think about 12 standing wide and flat and then arcing

towards 10, creating the impression of receiving ball, but also keep opposition defender out of position.

13 taking ball as flat as possible. 10 releasing ball as quickly as possible

after dummy switch.

10 almost moving backwards when releasing pop, so drawing defenders onto him.

Who does what? 10 runs forward briefly, then sideways,

dummy switch pass to 12 and then pops the ball to 13.

12 runs forward as if to receive a switch pass from 10.

13 runs forward and receives a pop pass from 10.

Hint: 10 hides the ball from defenders whenperforming the dummy pass.

No. 3 Name: DSP



Common mistakes 10 runs sideways straightaway needs to

interest the defence in front of them immediately and then entice them to movesideways with them

12 never looks they are going to receive the ball 12 should have their hands out and be running as hard as they would as ifthey might receive the ball (they might have to if the 13 miss times their run).

13 runs too early and too far from 10 should be taking the ball as straight as possible, avoiding running back towards the opposition pack.

Good if 13 is a strong runner, particularly good at

breaking half tackles. Opposition 10 is a weak tackler. Already used 12 to crash the ball up or

spread the ball wide earlier. Defence is using a quick drift.

Best from Good between 22m lines to set up a good

second phase. Good to keep a defence honest, reducing

their inclination to drift as fast next time.

Think about 13 looking to hit the flanker with a pass if

they are meeting opposition defenders as they receive the ball

10 dummy passing to 12 before the switch pass

13 arcing out as soon as they have received the ball

Who does what? 10 runs forward then sideways, pass to 13

on a switch.

12 runs forward then sideways alongside 10. 13 runs behind 12 and then receives

switch pass from 10.

Hint: 10 should look to be handing the ball to12 until the last moment when he performs thepass to 13.

No. 4 Name: RANGY 1


Note: 12 should be runningalongside 10 with only a fewmetres gap.


Common mistakes 13 never looks like they are going to

receive the ball lots of noise and a concerted effort from the 10 on the dummy is required to confuse the opposition.

12 does not change angle on reception ofball so is easily covered by the defender who is drifting with 10.

Good if Already used a rangy 1 earlier in game. Want to use 12 or 15 as a strike runner at

defence at a different angle.

Useful way of using 15 on a crash ball.

Best from Between 22m lines and as a strike move

close to the opposition line where there isnot much ground given up performing toomany operations before releasing thestrike runner.

Think about 15 running from wide towards the ball to

take the ball on an angle almost 90 degreesto 10.

10 stopping to pass to bring defenders onto them.

10 taking the ball right up to the defence line before release 12 or 15.

Who does what? 10 runs forward then sideways, dummy

pass to 13 on a switch/cut, then passes to either 12 or 15.

12 runs forward then sideways alongside 10, possibly receives pass.

13 runs behind 12 and then dummies a switch/cut pass reception from 10.

15 runs forward and possibly receives passfrom 10.

Hint: OW stands deeper than normal, theidea being to have a chance to take on theirwinger one on one should they receive a pass.

No. 5 Name: RANGY POP/MISS



Common mistakes 13 does not run late enough, causing

them to stutter behind 12, losing momentum.

12 does not look like they are going to receive the ball.

10 runs sideways they do have to move a little laterally but too much means their defender can drift onto 13.

Good if 13 is a stronger runner capable of breaking

tackles.

Need to set up a second phase ball which is beyond the tackle line.

You want to test out opposition 10 tacklingability.

Best from Between the 22s. Not so much a strike

move as one which sets up a secondphase ball.

Back row needs to be aware that themove is happening to join 13 at the optimum moment.

Think about 13 trying to straighten up and move away

from 10 as soon as they have received the pass.

10 should aim to take the pace off the passby giving it a little air, so 13 is grabbing a hanging ball rather than receiving a lateral pass.

The move needs to happen as close to the tackle line as possible so 10 should slow down just before contact to release 13.

Who does what? 10 runs forward then passes to 13. 12 runs forward briefly then runs sideways 13 runs forward (as straight as possible)

and then cuts behind 12 to take a pop passfrom 10.

Hint: 10 should look as if they are going topass to 12 with a big wind up before releasinga pop pass.

No. 6 Name: OPTION 1



Common mistakes 10 runs sideways straightaway meaning

that defence is drawn into running with himand switch/cut happens long before the defensive line.

12 starts too early should be running as straight as possible when they receive the ball (if a little towards the opposition pack).

10 does not deliver an easy pass 12 will need to be reacting to possible contact andhaving to gather a poor pass is fatal. 10 should keep their eye on 12 throughout themove.

Good if 12 is a strong runner Opposition 10 is a weak tackler Long pass from scrum half, meaning

flanker is less likely to be able to cover aninside break.

Best from Anywhere on the field it is as much a

strike move as a bail out move whenanother move has been cancelled. Takesthe ball up to the gain line and it attacksthe gap between the opposition 10 andtheir inside defender.

Ideal for setting up a second phase posses-sion, but also for keeping the defence honest. The opposition 10 and flankerswill need to keep their inside defence tight,which might mean gaps wider out later.

Think about 12 immediately changing angle on

receiving the ball and moving outwards again, meaning the cover defence from the pack does not.

As 12 runs they turn their body as they receive the ball to protect it from contact.

10 dummies a switch pass very early in the move and then does the switch.

10 dummies a wide pass before perform-ing switch.

10 looking to dummy the pass and go themselves.

Who does what? 10 runs forward then across and passes

to 12 coming on a switch/cut.

12 runs forward (as straight as possible) and then takes a switch/cut pass from 10.

Hint: 10 should interest the defence by running forwards initially and then movingsideways.

No. 7 Name: CUT 1



Common mistakes 12 does not run forward before they run

sideways need to keep opposite numberinterested. 12 should think about taking the ball right up to the tackle line.

13 does not run straight enough, so just runs into opposition covering defence rather than take advantage of a gap created by 12.

Good if Opposition 12 a weak tackler. 13 strong runner, able to break tackles. Already used some wide moves.

Best from Between 22s. A good way of bring 13 into

game and setting up a second phase ballfurther away from the pack. Suits a moremobile side.

Think about 12 to dummy the pass and go themselves. 12 should think run up to tackler and run

away.

13 start wide, run straight and then cut towards 12.

15 should offer a bail out pass if there if 13does not offer a good option.

Who does what? 10 runs forward and then passes to 12. 12 runs forward and then sideways and

passes to 13 coming on a switch.

13 runs forward and then takes a cut pass from 12.

Hint: 10 runs as straight as possible to givespace for 13 when they come on their cut run.

No. 8 Name: S2



Common mistakes 10 runs sideways too much mean that 12

does not have enough space.

13 does not stand wide enough, thereforenot drawing out the defence.

12 starts run too early.

Good if 12 is a strong runner and can break tackles. Opposition 12 is weak tackler OR a poor

positional defender.

Best from Between the 22s, a great way of setting

up second phase ball (12 should be pre-pared to turn their body as soon as theyreceive the ball near the tackle line).

Early in the game as it tests the defensivecapabilities of the opposition. If 12choose their run appropriately they couldchallenge the opposition 10 or 12.

Think about See both versions: either run towards 10

and then arc away or 12 runs two sides ofthe triangle.

The deeper that 12 starts from the better, but 12 should always try to vary where they start from, judging where their opposite number is lining up.

Try giving the ball to 12 some distance from the tackle line to give them a chanceto change angles or change pace

Alternative try giving the ball very flat, at the last possible moment, but with a little width. Especially good if there are dummy/decoy runners involved (e.g. blindside wingers).

Who does what? 10 runs forward and then pops the ball to

12.

12 runs forward and takes the ball from 10.Hint: 10 stops just before the tackle line topass the ball.

No. 9 Name: P1


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Common mistakes 10 does not put the ball in front of 13. 12 does not look like they are going to

receive the ball initially.

13 does not put air on the ball so 12 has more difficult pass to receive remember 13 is unsighted for this pass.

Good if 12 is a strong runner and opposite number

13 perceived as weaker.

Want to get the ball wider quicker, but exploit the running skills of 12.

Have used a couple of moves using 13 to take the ball up.

13 is a subtle passer.

Best from Anywhere on the field it is a good bail

out move, but can also be performedquickly with little adjustment on the partof 12 or 13.

12 should be looping any miss pass anyway, but the alternatives should beexamined to make a more decisive move.

Think about 13 can arc out as soon as they receive the

ball, attempting to beat their ball on the outside man before making the loop pass.

Alternatively 13 runs out and then in to receive a flat pass, more in crash ball type mode, then passes the ball.

10 should move forward to interest the defence if the ball is likely to be a crash ball.

Otherwise the ball should be delivered as early as possible to allow 13 to deliver the most effective ball to 12.

Think about 15 running from depth to either take a pass from 12, or draw a defender out.

Who does what? 10 misses 12 and passes to 13. 12 runs behind 13 as 13 receives pass and

then receives pass from 13.

13 runs forward and receives pass from 10then passes to 12 on their outside shoulder.

No. 10 Name: M1 LOOP



Common mistakes 12 lies too flat making pass very difficult

for BW to see 13.

BW arrives too quickly, making it difficult to perform a miss pass.

13 does not hold run, so arrives too flat tomake use of the pass.

Good if BW has already taken a crash ball (T1). BW has good passing skills (e.g. a

converted centre/fullback).

13 is quick and would gainfully use a little extra space from the pass to move outside their opposite number.

Best from Between 22ms and also near opponents

line creates the extra man, makes thedefence think the move is going to begoing tight to the fly half.

Obviously needs a ball handling wing, butcan make best use of a slower wing torelease a faster 13.

Think about 10 running forward then halting to make

the pass to BW so they are given more time.

BW should consider slowing right down oreven stopping to perform miss pass.

Who does what? 10 runs forward and passes to BW on their

outside shoulder.

12 runs forward. 13 runs forward and receives a miss pass

from BW.

BW runs into the gap between 10 and 12; takes a pass from 10 and then miss passesto 13.

No. 11 Name: M1 WING



Common mistakes 12 does not go forward enough and so 10

cannot see 13 by this same token, 13needs to stand deeper.

12 goes too far and causes an obstruction 10 needs to release ball quite quickly to avoid this.

Good if 13 is a strong runner and opposite number

perceived as weaker.

Want to get the ball wider quicker. Have used a couple of close moves

involving 12.

Gives 13 a little more space to run, and opposite number should be a little more static because not expecting 13 to get the ball.

Best from Anywhere on the field, it create the illusion

of a short pass, but is an effective waygetting the ball wide.

Think about 13 running an arc outwards. 12 running towards 10, hands out and

shouting for the ball.

10 dummies a short pass to 12 before releasing the ball to 13.

Consider the length of pass to 13, it does not necessarily need to be long if 13could attack the inside shoulder of their opposite number (e.g. left shoulder).

Who does what? 10 runs forward and passes behind 12 to

13.

12 runs forward. 13 runs forward and receives pass from 10.

No. 12 Name: M1 B



Common mistakes 13 does not leave 12 enough space to

get behind to take the pass.

13 runs too far and therefore does not create the illusion of receiving the ball.

10 does not give the ball enough push because the 12 is running away from the pass, the ball needs to travel further and arrive in front of 12.

Good if Quick 12 who needs to get into the game a

little wider out.

Already crashed 12 or especially 13 up the field.

Best from Anywhere on the field a way of getting

the ball a little wider.

However it is taking the ball further awayfrom the tackle and gain line so shouldonly be used if 12 has the pace to exploitthe possible outcomes.

Think about 15 should lie very deep so they can arrive

late to take a possible pass from 12.

13 could run out and then in to increase the level of confusion.

10 could step backwards as they pass theball to draw in defence but also get themselves behind 13 to pass to 12.

Who does what? 10 runs forward and then passes 13 to 12. 12 runs outward behind 13 to receive a

pass from 10.

13 runs towards 10 and in front of 12.

No. 13 Name: WELSH OPTION



Common mistakes 13 runs only straight meaning defence

does not change angles.

12 not changing the angle of attack think of which way the defence is moving, the pass goes against this grain, but 12 is running with the defence.

13 passes the ball forwards the pass inside is an awkward pass so needs careful thought on its execution.

Good if 10 can pass a long way. 13 has already caused problems by strong

running.

Opposition 12 not fast or defensively aware. 12 has got quick feet and is able to change

angle to take pass.

Best from Between 22ms and just inside the

opposition 22 not a gain line buster, butmore a strike move which can be usedwhen opposition is tired, or from 2ndphase when there may be props in themidfield defence.

Think about 13 stretching their opposite number making

the tackle inevitable

13 passing inside blind, thus increasing thedeception, however very risky

13 starting run towards opposition 12 before shifting out very sharply

12 lying very flat so taking the pass runningat a flat angle, very much away from opposition 12.

Who does what? 10 runs forward and passes to 13, missing

12.

12 runs forward briefly before running towards 13, then takes pass from 13s inside shoulder.

13 takes a miss pass from 10 running forward, then arcs out slightly before passing back inside to 12.

No. 14 Name: M1 BACK



Common mistakes 12 runs a straight line and does not draw

their defender sideways.

BW arrives too early making their presence obvious.

The pass happens too far from tackle line. The pass must be given some air, because

12 is unlikely to know exactly where BWis.

Good if 12 has a good awareness of defence and

the presence of BW probably will have played/practiced together for sometime.

12 is a strong player who has already taken the ball into contact.

BW is a stronger runner who needs to brought into the game.

Best from Opposition half, especially from a quick

second phase ball.

An effective way of taking the ball nearerthe gain line, but also getting the wingersinvolved physically in the game.

Think about 10 and 12 standing flat, and the two passes

are relatively quick.

12 makes a dummy wide pass then steps in as if to crash into opposition defender before releasing pass.

12 can stop just before making the pass, therefore changing the pace of the attack.

Who does what? 10 passes the ball early to 12. 12 runs forward receives pass from 10 and

then moves up to the tackle line, before stepping inside and then popping the ball to BW coming up on their outside shoulder.

13 runs forward and then moves sideways. BW hovers behind 10 before moving

outside 12 to receive pass.

No. 15 Name: T2


Level of difficulty medium

Common mistakes 10 does not go forward initially move

needs to happen as much as possible ontackle line.

12 moves too early, not interesting thedefence enough.

13 does not drift wide enough, takingtheir man with them again they need tolook convincing.

15 stands too close to 10, needs to beout of sight as much as possible until ballreaches scrum halfs hands.

Good if 12 has already performed a switch move

with 10. Opposition 10 is weak tackler. 15 is a strong runner. 13 has already received a ball on a DSP

move (dummy switch with 12, pop to 13).

Best from Anywhere on the pitch relatively low risk

and the 10 can go themselves if 15 doesnot arrive at quite the right time.

Quite an easy move to do from secondphase as a late call because does notneed too much adjustment for runners.

Think about 10 moving backwards just before pass to

draw defence further onto them.

10 passes almost immediately they haveperformed the switch, rather than run a little further all happens right up on thegain line.

Who does what? 10 goes forward then moves sideways,

performs a dummy switch with 12, beforepopping the ball to 15.

12 moves on a dummy switch with 10. 13 starts close to 12 and then moves wide

to allow 15 to move through the gap.

15 starts outside 13 but lies quite deep,then runs as straight as possible to take apop pass from 10.

No. 16 Name: SLICE



Common mistakes 10 runs to far with the ball not allowing

time for 12 to get pass away when they receive the ball.

12 does not put ball in front of 15 at the right height it is better in this situation toreceive a high pass than a low pass.

15 starts in the line, so not creating an element of surprise.

Good if 15 is a strong runner and needs to get

into game.

12 is a good passer and/or has already taken the ball into contact.

Defence is using a man to man defence oris slow in drifting out.

Opposition 13 is not quick, so 15 can outflank them.

Best from Great from own 22 because most wingers

will be back defending kicks.

Otherwise between the 22ms. Not so goodin the opposition 22m because there will beman forman marking, with 15 covered.

Think about 15 running an arc from behind 13 to

receive the ball.

Try the 15 standing wide, almost outside the wing, before coming in to receive the ball.

OW standing wide, but deep, giving 15the option to arc out and still not be in front of them.

Who does what? 10 passes to 12. 12 receives pass from 10 and passes to

15, missing out 13.

13 runs forward. 15 runs forward and receives pass from 12.Hint: 12 slows down, if not stops, to pass to15 difficult to time run for 15 so 12 needs tobe as stable as possible to make this pass.

No. 17 Name: M2



Common mistakes BW starts run too early and the defence

adjusts for BW arrival in the line

The pass is too deep, thus allowing the defence to drift onto the pass

13 and 15 stand too far apart, meaning a longer pass for 12 ideally requires a sharp, flat pass hitting the BW as they reach the tackle line.

Good if Already used 15 in a strike move, thus

focusing defence on this man.

BW is a good timer of runs into line (and good handler).

12 has a strong pass, and is able to miss two players.

Best from Just outside opposition 22 or just inside.

Opposition most likely to use man to mandefence and the extra back will causeconfusion.

Think about All the players standing very flat apart

from the BW this hides BW from the opposition. The pass is then floated blind across the players to BW.

13 and 15 run towards 12, giving a little more space for BW to run through.

Useful if OW starts close 15 and then drifts out.

Who does what? 10 passes to 12. 12 passes in front of 13 and 15 to BW who

appears outside 15.

13 runs forward. 15 runs forward. BW runs into the line between 15 and OW

to receive pass.

Hint: BW loiters behind scrum on put in beforestarting to get into position. Relies on elementof surprise.

No. 18 Name: M4



Common mistakes 12 runs too early making the dummy

unrealistic.

12 does not look like they are going to receive a pass.

13 gets too flat making it difficult for 10 tolocate 15 with the pass.

10s pass is not in front of 15, so 15takes the ball standing still, also needs to be a higher pass rather than lower.

Good if Want to get the ball wider than previously. Wider ball which also attempts to stop the

inside defence, perhaps reducing the effectiveness of a drift defence.

15 is a strong runner or a quick runner into space.

Best from Own 22 to opposition try line a great

attacking strike move which can be difficult to defend and yet to simple toaction.

Think about 15 standing behind 13 before move gets

under way and then arcing out to receive the ball.

If the 10 is passing from their weaker side, they turn themselves to have their back to the opposition to release the misspass.

Making OW stand as wide and deep as possible to pull away their defender, and clear up if there is as poor pass to 15.

Who does what? 10 runs forward briefly, then sideways,

dummy switch pass to 12 and then passes to 15, missing 13.


13 runs forward. 15 runs forward and receives pass from 15.Hint: 10 stopping to pass, to ensure the longpass is made accurately.

No. 19 Name: DSM



Common mistakes 12 runs too far sideways, making it

difficult to straighten to take a gap in the defence.

13 runs too late and does not look like they are going to receive the ball.

10 does not put enough strength into the pass 12 is running away from them so it needs more power than a normal pass.

Good if Already performed option 1. 12 is a fast runner and therefore gives a

chance to have a bit more space.

Opposition 13 is a strong tackler who is not as mobile as 12.

Best from Between 22s and as an attacking option

in the opposition 22s.

A good strike move, especially with 15coming into the line.

Think about 15 coming in on a tight run to 12 to change

the angle of attack.

Swapping 12 and 13 before carrying out move if 13 is a quicker runner.

12 can run on an outward arc or run two sides of a triangle, cutting back towards 10to receive the ball looking to bust through the defence.

Who does what? 10 runs forward then passes to 12, missing

13 who has run into 12s original space.

12 runs forward briefly then runs sideways, receiving a miss pass from 10.

13 runs forward (as straight as possible) and then cuts behind 12 to take a dummy pop pass from 10.

Hint: 13 makes a big fuss of taking a passfrom 10 by shouting early for the ball.

No. 20 Name: OPTION 2



Common mistakes 15 starts almost in the line, so no element

of surprise.

12 passes too early so the move happenstoo far from tackle line.

13 does not draw their man away from 13s original space must start in normal position run forward and then drift out, looking to get the ball.

Good if Strong runner 15 who can break tackles

and can time their runs.

12 has good hands and can draw their opposite number onto them.

Opposition 12 and 13 are not clever defenders (e.g. a replacement has just arrived in the centre so less organised).

Best from Between the 22s and as a goal line attack. A strong full back should make at least

5m so given a great chance for a secondphase target for the forwards note thatthe first player to the ruck will be 12.

Think about 15 standing outside 13 and running in

towards in 12 before fading out again.

using one of the wingers instead of the 15to take the ball up.

15 has to be good at retaining the ball in contact they are likely to be tackled if the defence is not fooled therefore if they canturn before they receive the ball in these circumstances, there is a better retention rate.

Who does what? 10 runs forward and passes to 12. 12 runs forward, takes a pass from 10, then

dummies a long pass to 13 before popping a pass to 15 who arrives just outside them.

13 runs forward and then breaks sideways. 15 starting behind 13 runs into the space

left behind 13 and takes a pop pass from 12.

Hint: 12 should aim to straighten as much aspossible to create a gap for 15s run.

No. 21 Name: SPLIT HIT



Common mistakes 15 runs too late to interest the defence, or

too early and blocks the pass.

12 does not delay the pass to draw in the defenders.

13 drifts out too much too early, thus allowing defender to move with them needs to run straight (from depth) first andthen drift.

12 does not put ball in front of 13, who is also running away from the pass as well.

Good if 13 is quicker than opposite number. BW is very quick and needs to be given.

open spaces to run they also need to be good at getting into position.

Have performed the split hit already.

Best from Opposition half, but outside the 22m. Ball is taken wide and deep and so needs

as much space as possible to needs theball to start from as near to the touchlineas possible.

Think about 13 straightens up before delivering pass to

BW.

BW starting behind 10 it is a long way round, but they need to loiter as if they are involved close to the 10 initially.

Running this move from a second phase possession, e.g. a back row first then this move.

Who does what? 10 runs forward and passes to 12. 12 runs forward, takes a pass from 10, then

dummies a short pass to 15 before throwing a long pass to 13.

13 runs forward and then breaks sideways, taking a long pass from 12, pops a pass to BW coming just outside them.

15 starting behind 13 runs into the space left behind 13.

BW runs a wide arc and arrives outside 13to take a pop pass.

No. 22 Name: SPLIT MISS



Common mistakes 15 runs too early the transfer from 10 to

13 and then 13 gathering and setting off on his run takes more time than many players think.

13 does not hide the ball when they try to perform the switch need to make surethe opposition lose sight of the ball.

13 does not straighten when they have performed the dummy switch, therefore not leaving enough space for BW to arrivein the line.

Good if 13 a quick runner creates a space for

them because the dummy switch should hold the defence long enough for them to make a break.

15 has already been used in a strike move, defence will be wary of their entry into the line.

Quick BW who needs space to run in.

Best from Between 22m and also in opposition 22. Needs space so closer to the touchline

(but can be in tighter area if BW is notused and 13 goes for the gap themselves).

Think about OW stands wide, drawing out their

opposite man

13 stopping after performing dummy switch to then hit BW a different sort of variation which helps the BW timing into the line.

13 has a chance to go themselves, and should be aware of this option.

Who does what? 10 runs forward and then misses 12 to 13. 12 runs forward. 13 runs forward, takes a pass from 10, then

runs sideways, performs a dummy switch with 15 and then passes to BW coming up on their outside shoulder.

15 runs on a dummy run to take a dummy switch from 13.

BW runs a wide arc and takes a pop pass from 13.

No. 23 Name: 32



Common mistakes 12 turns too early and the opposition

tackler can move comfortably onto the BW.

12 passes the ball backwards rather than turning all the way round to hit the player in the gap.

12 not looking at the player they are passing to.

13 does not draw opposition man away.

Good if 12 has just taken a crash ball. Opposition 12 not a strong tackler. BW is a strong runner, probably good at

breaking tackles.

12 is strong in the tackle.

Best from Opposition half some risk involved in the

move.

12 should look to keep the ball if they arenot confident that their winger is in place.

Think about 12 actually turning and taking contact

before releasing the ball.

12 standing quite wide and running towards 10 more than before, to create a greater opening.

13 starting close to 12 but away to draw out defenders.

Who does what? 10 runs forward and passes the ball to 12. 12 runs forward, receives the ball and just

before he is tackled, he turns towards 10and then passes to BW who is running on 12s outside shoulder.

BW runs from behind 10 and runs just outside 12 and receives the pass.

15 runs forward and takes a pass from 13.

No. 24 Name: TURN T2



Common mistakes 15 starts run too early. 10,12 or 13 run forward at any stage.

Good if 10, 12 and 13 are good handlers. Want to be close to the gain line wider out. 15 is a strong runner. Opposition defence has been charging up.

Best from Good in opposition half and also from

midfield scrums defences will find theunusual alignment difficult to comprehendand if the passes are quick enough willprobably not drift outwards.

The key to this move is the change ofpace offered by 15 arriving onto a staticline of passers.

Think about 10, 12 and 13 standing quiet close

together and the last pass being very wide.

BW taking the ball instead of 15, while 15runs wide to give 13 a possible option to miss BW and pass to 15 who is now wider out.

Who does what? 10 stands still and passes to 12. 12 stands still, and receives a pass from 10

and passes to 13.

13 stands still and receives a pass from 12and passes to 15.


No. 25 Name: T4



Common mistakes 13 does not interest the defence by their

run or runs too wide which means the pass is deemed as an obstruction.

BW does not stand deep enough and is not moving on the arc when they receive the ball.

15 does not stand deep enough BW is taking the ball very deep and moving sideways more than forward.

Good if Very fast BW. Have used moves that bring 13 into the

line.

Best from Opposition half very good attacking

move if your best strike player is BW.

More likely to come from a touchline situation because of the width needed toexploit the pace of BW.

Think about 12 standing very flat and not moving very

far forward, making it easier for 13 to run a good decoy run

13 running out then in to hold their opposite man in a different way.

Consider how far 12 is going to pass the ball from their weaker side, a short pass could be very effective if BW is going to crash through a small gap.

Who does what? 10 runs forward and passes the ball to 12. 12 runs forward and receives pass from 10,

then passes behind 13 to BW.

13 runs forward and then towards 12. BW arcs round from behind 10 and

receives a pass outside but behind 13.

15 stands wide awaiting pass from BW.

No. 26 Name: M2 NZ



Common mistakes 13 runs away with pass making it difficult

for 10 to make it around in time.

13 runs too quickly towards the defence, again making the pass more difficult.

13 passes without knowing the 10 has made it around there needs to be good communication to indicate 10s imminent arrival.

Good if Quick 10. 13 has already taken the ball up, especially

from a miss pass.

12 has taken a loop pass from 13 already. Opposition defence has been weak around

the 13 defensive channel.

Best from Opposition half, but not too close to the

try line because valuable ground could belost if the call goes slightly wrong.

Good because some teams have theirquickest player at 10, so this takes advantage of their acceleration.

Think about 13 running towards opposition 12 initially

before straightening up.

13 performing a dummy wide pass before looping the ball up for 10.

13 performing a dummy inside pass to 12as they receive the ball and then performingthe loop move as normal, again just stopping the defence enough.

13 could easily go themselves if their defender moves onto 10, so needs to have some momentum when reaching the tackle line.

Who does what? 10 passes immediately to 13 and then

follows 12 behind 13 to take a pop pass onthe outside of 13 shoulder.

12 runs forward briefly before looping behind 13, but running a wider arc to allow space for 10 to come in between 13s outside shoulder and 12s inside shoulder.

13 runs forward to receive pass from 10, then delays loop pass to until 10 has run behind and around their outside shoulder.

No. 27 Name: M1 DOUBLE LOOP



Common mistakes 15 runs too early and therefore does not

take the pass at pace a later run also enables the player to see the space in front.

10 does not make the dummy passes realistic enough needs to hide the ball from the opposition as much as possible.

12 and 13 do not create enough diversion. 10 does not read the space that he has

created, so he needs to run forward a little once he has made the two dummy switches.

Good if Switches have already been performed

with 12 and 13. 15 is a strong runner, capable of timing

their run into the line. 10 is a weaker passer of the ball, so

enables a more efficient pass to 15.

Best from Anywhere on the pitch in own 22 can

easily use a kick to touch as an optionbecause the 10 is facing the right direction.

15 hitting the line straight should meansome good yards are made if the timing isright note the first player to the break-down will probably be 10; they need to beready to support as necessary.

Think about 10 dummy switching quickly with 12, then

holding the next dummy until the very last moment before releasing 15 almost in the same movement.

10 should always be looking to go them-selves in this situation.

10 may even want to miss 15 and pass to OW if the defender on the wing has stepped in.

The angle of run for 10 also makes this a move where a chip kick could be most effective.

Who does what? 10 runs forward and then moves sideways,

first making a dummy switch with 12 and then with 13. He then passes the ball to 15.




No. 28 Name: DSS



Common mistakes 12 and 13 block the pass to OW because

they are in front of him all need to run flat.

10 is indecisive with the pass because there are choices rather than defined passes.

12, 13 and OW do not run with conviction the element of surprise needs to be capitalised with decisive running.

Good if Need to confuse an organised defence. 10 has a confident pass and is able to pick

out players with a long pass.

12, 13, OW flexible runners who have the ability to run different lines most likely to hit the best strike runner though.

Best from Opposition half, but outside the 22. By having a large gap behind 10 and 12

before the move starts will mean that thedefence will have to adjust this has theadvantage of disrupting an originally wellorganised defence which is used to a normal line up.

Think about 15 runs wide and behind 12, 13, OW this

gives 10 the option to kick into the space behind the defence.

12 and 13 run slightly differing angles, with13 running straighter.

12 looks to perform a switch with 10, further holding up the defence.

Who does what? 10 runs forwards, then sideways then

passes to one of the players coming towards him.

12, 13, OW stand wide and then run towards 10, each expecting to take a pass, but trying to pick a line between the defenders.

No. 29 Name: WIDEOUT



Common mistakes BW runs too early and arrives before 10

has had a chance to loop around on the dummy run.

BW runs too far away from 12, meaning itis easier for a defender to pick up another runner.

12 does not hide ball by performing the dummy pass effectively needs to draw defenders out.

Good if Already used a L1 move to take the ball

wide.

BW is a strong runner capable of breaking tackles.

Opposition 10 is a weak tackler, because this move is likely to attack his defensive channel.

Best from Between the 22s but not so strong inside

the opposition 22m because the ball istaken further from the gain line and theclose defence is likely to be stronger closer to the goal line.

Think about BW running more at an angle than

straighter to ensure they are moving away from cover defence.

12 can go as far forward as possible before turning to make the dummy pass and then pass brings on defenders, though potentially dangerous.

12 can dummy and and go themselves, knowing they have BW in close support.

Who does what? 10 passes the ball to 12 and then runs

behind 12 as if to take a pass from 12.

12 runs forward and takes a pass from 10. He then dummies the pass to 10 before passing back to BW who is running on theirinside shoulder.

BW runs forward and takes pass from 12 after 10 has performed their dummy.

No. 30 Name: L1 LOMU



Common mistakes 12 runs too early meaning that the

defence reads the situation. 10 stands too flat 12 needs time to wind

up pass, so should receive pass deeper than a normal switch.

15 moves too early, which leads to two problems, first defence reads where he is going to be, and second, 12 finds it more difficult to pass because 15 is probably not going to be able to run onto the ball.

Good if 12 has a long, accurate pass. 15 is a strong runner who needs some

space to get going. BW is a strong runner. Defence is not very sophisticated, and they

will line up opposite their attackers rather than splitting the defence.

Quick scrum ball.

Best from Midfield scrum, probably on the halfway

line. Move means the ball is often a long way

from the gain line for a long time, so has adegree of risk involved.

Think about Swapping 10, 12 or 13 so the long pass

comes from the best passer.

Best with the long pass from the left-handside of the pitch because the opposing scrum half will not be in such a good position to cut down the move.

BW standing closer than normal and then drift away to take their man with them a wide gap might be too obvious.

Who does what? 10 runs very briefly forward before moving

sideways towards 12; then switches with 12 (more like a long pass behind than a switch).

12 switches with 10 then throws a long pass behind the scrummage to 15.

13 stands next to 12 and makes a run as if to take a pop pass from 10.

15, starting behind the scrum, drifts slowly wide, on the opposite side to 10, 12 and 13 and takes the pass from 12. Option to continue running or pass to BW.

BW, starting wide, might take pass from 15.

No. 31 Name: STARBURST



Common mistakes 10 and 12 move too early, thus reducing

the surprise element.

10 gets in front of 12 10 must arc behind the scrum to get the best line of run from the possible pass.

Good if Quick 10 and 12 who can take advantage

of the overlap created.

Already moved the ball to the side the 10 is standing.

Best from Midfield scrum, with 10 and 12 standing

on the left-hand side of the pitch.

Can be run from halfway to opposition 22,because more likely to use a back rowmove any closer.

Think about 12 and 10 swapping positions to help with

distribution. Both wingers need to stand as wide as

possible to create the space. 15 standing on the opposite side to where

the move is going to go. 13 standing on the same side as 10 and

12 initially but letting 15 straighten the line from the opposite side.

Who does what? 10 starting on one side of the scrum, runs

to the other side as the ball reaches the back of the scrum. 10 then takes a pass from 12 and delivers a pass to 13 or 15.

12, starting on the same side of the scrum as 10, runs with the 10 to the other side of the scrum, receives a pass from 9 and then passes to 10.

13 standing on the opposite side of the scrum to 10 and 12, drifts out as the ball reaches the back of the scrum and then times run to meet a pass from 10.

15, starting behind scrum runs wide and behind 13 to receive a possible pass from 10 or 13.

No. 32 Name: EAST WEST



Common mistakes 12 does not run forward at all needs to

draw defence by arc out.

13 does not follow the same lines at 12 the same angle of arc hides the player coming in from behind very effectively.

15 runs towards the ball too much needs to be as straight as possible to avoid hitting cover defence, but also enough of angle to change the direction ofthe defenders at the last moment.

Good if 12 and 13 have already attacked their

opposite defenders so the move will draw these defenders on.

Opposition 10 is a weaker tackler. 15 is a strong runner, more likely to bust

tackles than use open space.

Best from Opposition half and close to the line. Great move for big full backs to hit the line

and ride a tackle to score under the posts if the 12 moves quickly enough and hasposed a threat already then the spaceshould open up enough for this to happen.

Think about Running this move from the left because

the contact shoulder of the defender is most likely to be the weaker left shoulder, because they are covering across.

12 dummying the ball to 13 before releasing the pass to 15 for all intents and purposes this move is supposed to be moving the ball wide, not close, so this cancreate further confusion.

Who does what? 10 passes quickly 12. 12 runs forward and across with 13 running

the same line, then passes to 15 who is coming in behind 13 on the switch.

13 runs forward and across with 12 as if to take the pass.

15 delays run, and then runs as straight as possible behind 13 to take a switch pass from 12.

No. 33 Name: RANGY 15



Common mistakes 12 runs too early and does not interest

the opposition.

10 passes the ball too early to thewinger, therefore no element of surprise 10 should also be looking to hide the ballwhen performing the dummy switch.

BW stands too close to 10 before movestarts must come from as far away aspossible without compromising the arrivaltime.

Good if BW is a strong runner. Opposition 12 is a weak tackler. Already performed a switch with 12 in

game.

10 is a good timer of the blind pass therefore has probably played quite a bitwith BW.

Best from Anywhere outside own 22m great way of

bringing winger into game, but needs askilful 10 to release ball almost blind tothe winger.

Think about 10 stops at the tackle line and almost

moves backwards before passing the ball.

13 starts wide anyway to try to create thegap.

Who does what? 10 goes forward then moves sideways,

performs a dummy switch with 12, beforepopping the ball to BW.

12 moves on a dummy switch with 10. 13 starts close to 12 and then moves wide

to allow BW to move through the gap.

BW starts behind 10 and then arcs out toappear just outside 10s shoulder to take apop pass.

Hint: 10 steps in just before pass to create alittle more space for BW.

No. 34 Name: REEDY



Common mistakes 12 takes the ball too far making it difficult

for 10 to get round to receive the ball anddeliver passes.

13 and 15 do not stand deep enough, soarrive too early for an effective pass from10.

Good if 13 and/or 15 are strong runners who

would benefit from a short pass a littlewider out i.e. weaker defence is aroundthe opposition 13.

12 has already taken a pop crash ball.

Best from Opposition half, a good wide move

exploiting the skills of distribution of 10.

The loop with the ball in front of 12 meansthe move is closer to the gain line than aloop with the ball being passed behind12.

Think about 10 giving the ball a little more air than a

normal pass to 12, so they can make thedistance around 12 in time.

12 should run forward a little. 13 running a very close line to 10 to take

the ball, aiming to receive it just after 10receives the ball themselves.

15 standing wider on the 10s strongerhand to exploit some width.

BW getting around behind 15 to make theextra man.

Who does what? 10 passes straight away to 12, and then

loops around to take pop pass from 12before releasing a pass to either 13 or 15.

12 takes pass and then passes to 10 onoutside shoulder so the defenders can seethe ball all the time.

13 standing wider moves out then in totake a pass coming towards 10.

15 lies deep and moves forward to take apossible pass from 10.

Hint: 12 stands quite flat so 10 can pass andmake it around quite quickly.

No. 35 Name: FLY HALF LOOP


Level of difficulty hard

Common mistakes BW arrives too early, before 10 has had a

chance to dummy pass or straightened up.

BW does not run close enough to 10 this is a difficult pass to perform because of theproximity to the tackle line and not being able to sight the BW.

The move happens too far from the tackle line the 10 should take the ball up to the tackle line and stop if necessary to bring the defence onto them.

Good if The BW is a good timer and is a strong

runner.

Opposition 10 a weak tackler. Already performed another rangy move

earlier.

10 is a subtle handler.

Best from In opposition half. The high risk of failure means that 10

might need to bail out and take the ball onthemselves if they are not confident thewinger is going to be in position.

Think about Inside or outside the 10 an inside ball

exploits the gap between opposition 10and his covering flanker, but is difficult to perform because BW is unsighted for much of the move.

High risk 10 could flick the ball out of the back of the hand to BW.

Outside 10 10 straightens and then steps in to allow a space for the winger tocome through the gap.

Who does what? 10 runs forward then sideways, dummy

pass to 13 on a switch/cut, then passes on inside or outside to BW.

12 runs forward then sideways alongside 10. 13 runs behind 12 and then dummies a

switch/cut pass reception from 10.

BW runs forward from a position starting behind 10 and receives a pass on either the inside shoulder or outside shoulder of 10, once 13 has passed 10 for a dummy switch/cut.

Hint: BW loiters behind scrum on put in beforestarting to get into position.

No. 36 Name: RANGY 2



Common mistakes This move needs all three runners to work

in unison, with 12 and 13 needing to look like they are going to take the ball.

10 needs to put the ball into the space where 15 must run, and this pass needs to be hanging in the air.

15 can run too early, but must also start outside 13 so conceal their line of entry.

Good if Have already performed one of the

Option moves, where 12 or 13 has taken the ball.

15 is a good strike runner, but is better at breaking tackles does require good timing from 15.

Best from Opposition half an excellent strike move,

but carries a number of risks because aslight miscalculation from 12 or 13 canmean that 15 slows right down beforethey take the ball.

Think about 13 perhaps running behind 10 to give the

fly half a better sight of the oncoming 15.

15 standing wider and arriving straighter, with a longer pass from 10 (even more difficult).

Who does what? 10 runs forward then passes to 15, missing

13 who has run into 12s original space.

12 runs forward briefly then runs sideways. 13 runs forward (as straight as possible)

and then cuts behind 12 to take a dummy pop pass from 10.

15 runs forward along side 13 (behind 12) and receives a pass outside 13.

Hint: 10 stopping to pass, to ensure the difficult pass is made accurately.

No. 37 Name: OPTION SLICE


10 dummypassto 12


Common mistakes 12 runs too early making the dummy not

effective in taking out a defender.

BW is too far away from 10 because 10 is unsighted in this move he can find it a difficult pass.

10 does need to take the ball up to the tackle line so defence is surprised by the arrival of BW.

Good if BW is a strong runner, with the ability to

break tackles.

Already used a switch with 12. Opposition 10 is thought to be a weak

tackler.

Best from Opposition half, just outside 22m. Because this is a risky move and also can

involve a loss of ground if not hidden verywell, it should not be considered for astrike move close to the opposition line.

Think about A risky option is to flick the pass out of

the back of the hand (successful at international level).

10 getting as wide as possible before receiving pass.

BW running a line that takes them away from the scrum.

Who does what? 10 runs forward and then dummy switches

with 12, then passes inside to BW.

12 runs on a dummy switch with 10. BW waits until dummy switch has been

performed and then takes an inside pass from 10.

Hint: BW gets into position early but walks thefirst few paces to help with timing.

No. 38 Name: LOMU



Common mistakes BW hovers too close to the action needs

to stay back to adjust their run to the point of entry because 12 and 13 will not always be able to run exactly the same lines every time.

12 and 13 not creating enough space for BW because they perform their switch going forward rather than going sideways.

Good if BW is a powerful runner and a good timer

of his runs.

Need to confuse the midfield defence of opposition especially if they are strong butnot mobile tacklers.

Best from Opposition half but probably not near to

the line because the moves point of contact with the opposition is further fromthe gain line than others.

BW must have the confidence to run hardat the gap because it only appear momen-tarily and hesitation could be fatal.

Think about 13 flicking the ball out the back of their

hand a risky option though.

Taking the ball right up to the tackle line and 12 and 13 running more sideways thanstraight.

12 needs to consider where they run after they have released the ball there is a danger of crossing/blocking if they linger in the position they passed the ball.

Who does what? 10 runs forward and passes to 12. 12 runs sideways as he takes the pass from

10 and switches with 13.

13 takes a switch pass from 12 as he runs towards 10 and then switches with BW.

BW runs late and takes a switch pass from 13 going out.

Hint: 10 takes the pass standing still andreleases 12 from this position to help get themove going.

No. 39 Name: SPAGHETTI



Common mistakes 12 starts too flat, making the pass more

difficult for 10 to perform.

13 and 15 (especially 15) do not offer anythreat coming into the line.

BW does not arrive in time because they have not set off early enough.

12 does not straighten up.

Good if 10 is a skilful passer. 12 is good runner and distributor. 13 and 15 offer threats that the defence

might be held by.

Best from Needs a lot of space so should be started

as close to the touchline as possible.

In opposition half. High risk move in terms of timing but only

involves two simple passes.

Think about Passing the ball to either 13 or 15 good

if the 10 is a skilful passer and is able to spot gaps in the defence.

10 stands still to perform pass, to draw inthe defence and along more accuracy with the pass.

BW getting as close to 12 as possible to make the pass easy.

Who does what? 10 runs forward, though drifting outwards

slightly, passes a long ball to 12 once 13and 15 have made their runs.

12 runs forward briefly and then runs outwards as quickly as possible, receives a pass from 10 and then passes to BW.

13 and 15 run together into gap between 10 and 12 as 12 moves in front of them.

BW runs from behind 10 and takes the ball outside 12.

Hint: OW stands as wide as possible.

No. 40 Name: BATH



Common mistakes 13 and BW start their runs too early 13

has to make the run look as convincing aspossible.

12 does not perform the dummies realisti-cally the opposition needs to think that 10 and 13 are going to get the ball so there needs to be an element of over exaggeration.

Good if Confident 12 who is happy with the ability

of the players around him.

Strong running BW who can get into the game in the middle of the field.

Opposition midfield not likely to charge up in defence.

12 stands very flat so 10 does not have to run too far backwards.

Best from In opposition half, but not too close to the

line because defences are likely to be upvery quickly in this case.

Not much risk of losing ball but 12 mightneed to take contact.

Think about 15 and OW standing very wide to draw

out defence.

Dummy runners make as much noise as possible.

12 should probably stand still or at least not move too far forward they are going to be holding the ball for a long time so need some space before the defence getsto them!

Who does what? 10 passes immediately to 12 and then runs

around behind 12 as if to take a loop pass.

12 takes a pass from 10, turns back to opposition, dummies to 10 on the loop, dummies to 13 on the switch, passes to BWcoming on their outside shoulder.

13 waits until 10 has performed dummy loop and then moves into a position to make a dummy switch with 12.

BW waits until 10 and 13 have performed their dummy moves before taking a pop ballon 12s outside shoulder.

No. 41 Name: EXETER



Common mistakes 10 runs too early after passing the ball,

must hold back to allow 13 to make someheadway.

13 takes the switch too early, and therefore not influencing the opposition enough.

Good if 10 is a potent attacking weapon

themselves.

13 is a good handler of the ball. Already performed a switch in the centre.

Best from Opposition half, but not too close to the

line.

So often the best player in the side is thefly half yet they rarely get a chance to runfrom a move this move provides thatopportunity.

Think about Swapping in another player for 10, and 10

standing in the centres instead.

15 and OW stand wide. 10 receiving the ball and sending a wide

pass out to 15.

The move happens in a confinde space sothe key is the timing of the run from 10.

Who does what? 10 passes immediately to 12, moves slowly

backwards and then starts to arc out wherehe eventually takes a switch pass from 13.

12 receives a quick pass from 10, then performs a switch with 13.

13 takes a switch pass from 12 and then switches with 10 who has looped around.

No. 42 Name: DOUBLE SWITCH



Common mistakes 15 runs too early must run from deep

and try to take the ball running as straight as possible.

12 does not pop the ball up to 10 10needs a gentle pass to enable them to make an accurate next pass.

Good if 15 is a strong runner. Have already moved the ball wide, perhaps

with a loop move.

Need to hold the defence in midfield for a brief moment, especially if the opposition 12 is a strong tackler.

Best from Very effective goal line move, especially

with the pop to 15.

The option to hit 13 gives a bail out pass,but also is an effective way of moving theball wide, whilst holding the defence.

Think about 12 does not release the ball, but dummies

and goes themselves.

10 dummies a long pass to 13 before releasing the ball to 15.

BW runs a line with could mean they take the ball from 12, thus holding the defence alittle more.

Who does what? 10 passes to 12 and then runs behind 12

to receive a pass then looks to pass to either 13 or 15 with a pop pass.

12 runs forward takes a pass from 10 and passes the ball back to 10 as 10 runs behind them.

13, starting slightly deeper than normal runs forward and then runs sideways, with the option of taking a pass from 10.

15, also starting slightly deeper, runs forward and behind 13 and towards 12. The option to take a switch pass from 10(see Champagne).

No. 43 Name: L1 OPTION



Common mistakes 15 arrives slowly must be prepared to

hit a half tackle and bust through otherwisemomentum is lost.

10 does not pass softly to 15 the angle of each players runs makes this a difficult pass to perform accurately.

10 passes too early needs to take the ball up to the tackle line as much as possible as well as move along the line.

Good if Already moved the ball wide from a

similar move (e.g. L1 option).

15 is strong runner and good timer of runs.

10 has a good awareness of space and so can draw defenders.

Best from An excellent gain line buster and therefore

move to be performed inside opposition22m.

The style of the move also makes either aman to man defence or a drift defenceimmaterial, so can be performed againstboth just as effectively.

Think about 10 dummies long pass before performing

switch.

13 and 15 swap places for the move if 13is stronger runner they can almost line up as a normal back line, with 13 standinga little deeper than normal.

Who does what? 10 passes to 12 and then runs behind 12

to receive a pass takes pass, runs sideways and then switch passes with 15.

12 runs forward takes a pass from 10 and passes the ball back to 10 as 10 runs behind them.

13, starting slightly deeper than normal runs forward and then runs sideways.

15, also starting slightly deeper, runs forward and behind 13 and towards 12. The option to take a switch pass from 10.

No. 44 Name: CHAMPAGNE


No. 45 Name: ENGLAND LOOP



Common mistakes 10 passes too late to 13 needs to get

pass away immediately, but also withsome distance on the ball to drawdefence out.

13 performs loop pass too early shouldaim to take the ball as far up to the opposition as possible, probably releasingball just before contact.

BW does not arc, but runs sideways BWis the player making the move go forward,therefore needs to start run early.

Good if 13 has already taken a crash ball into the

midfield. 12 has also taken a crash ball, perhaps

from a loop move. BW is very quick and would benefit from

more time to take on players. Opposition 13 is a weak defender and likely

to step in to tackle around the loop area.

Best from Between own 10 and opposition 22m. Lots

of ground lost in the initial stages of themove, so not a gain line move, more of achance to get the ball into wide spaces anduse the pace of 15 and/or BW.

Think about Though it is long pass, 10 could give the

ball some air when passing to 13 thisgives 10 the chance to get around on theloop, also draws in defenders.

15 could start very wide and come in onan angle, but they must stand deep,because of the nature of the move.

Who does what? 10 passes the ball immediately to 13 and

then runs a deep arc to receive a passbehind 13 before delivering the ball to BW.

12 runs behind 13 on a loop move, runningvery close to 13s outside shoulder.

13 takes a pass from 10, runs forward,turning inwards, dummies a loop pass to12 before passing to 10.

BW takes a wide arc and receives a passfrom 10 running into the gap between 12and OW.

15 runs from behind 13 on a wide arc toallow space for BW to enter the line.


Common mistakes BW runs too early and gets in front of 12

before 10 is in position.

10 runs straight across pitch, needs tohold run a little to allow BW passed.

12 does not pass behind them there is adanger of being accused of blocking, soneeds to cut BW out of this possible complaint.

Good if BW is a strike runner who attracts

defensive attention.

15 is good runner and needs more spaceto run into.

Opposition 13 likely to step in if a closequarters move will take place.

10 has got a long pass.

Best from In opposition half great way of holding

up inside defence to allow players toattack into wider spaces.

The key is the pass from 12 should happen as BW becomes parallel with 12,so hiding the nature of the pass.

Think about Doing the move using 9 and 10 instead of

10 and 12.

12 passing the ball quite a long way backto allow 10 to get more time to make alonger pass.

Who does what? 10 passes immediately to 12 who is stand-

ing a little wider than normal, then loopsbehind, allowing BW to pass 10 first. As 10is behind 12, they receive a pass from 12and then pass the ball wide, behind 13 to15 who is running on a wide arc.

12 receives a pass from 10 runs forward alittle before turning inside a little. Dummypass to BW coming inside them beforepassing directly behind them to 10.

13 comes in on run towards 12. 15 arcs wide, but deep to take a pass from

10.

No. 46 Name: AUS LOOP



Common mistakes 12 does not pass the ball far enough from

13, otherwise there could be crossing 12 has to delay pass and the best way isnot to go forward too much.

13 runs too early and too wide reallyneeds to attack close to 12, but not gettoo far in front of the pass.

Good if 10 is a good distributor of the ball. 15 is a strong runner. 13 has already made a crash ball run,

especially from 12.

Best from In the opposition half, but not too close to

the line.

Not a gain line buster, but a scoring move,probably from a scrum near the touchline a great opportunity for 15 to be runninginto wide open spaces.

Think about 15 starting very wide and 13 starting very

close to 12, but quite deep this shouldopen up the gap between 13 and OWeven more.

10 attacks the tackle line before releasing15 with a short pass could exploit thespeed of a quick 10 who might find somemore space.

Who does what? 10 passes to 12 and loops behind to take

loop pass from 12 and then feeds 15.

12, standing flat, takes a pass from 10,then runs forward a little before passing theball behind 13 to 10 who has loopedaround.

13 runs as if to take a pop pass from 12. 15 delays run until 10 has started the loop

and then runs at a gap.

No. 47 Name: TANK 10



Common mistakes 10 and 12 run too early, and therefore not

drawing the defence.

9 does not effectively hide the ball fromthe opposition when running across thepitch.

13 hides 15 from view. 9 does not pass the ball far enough in

front of 15 remember the physics of thelong pass means that the ball should beaimed a good 2m in front of the player,depending on differing speeds, so 15 canrun onto the ball.

Good if Strong runner 15. 9 is a long passer, but also quick away

from the scrum situation.

10 and 12 have already made runs at theopposition.

Best from No further than 15m from opposition line

this is a high risk scoring move whichworks because the defence is so close tothe line.

Think about Going from the left, because the defend-

ing scrum half will not be in a position tofollow the scrum half as effectively.

Flicking the ball up to 10, 12 or 13 at anytime if the space is reduced therefore allplayers should expect the ball.

Who does what? 9 picks the ball from a scrum and runs

sideways, dummy switching with 10 and 12and then missing 13 to 15.

10 runs on a dummy switch with 9. 12 runs on a dummy switch with 10. 13 runs on a line to take a pass from 9,

though holding their depth.

15 runs on a wide arc and receives a passfrom 9.

OW stays wide and delays run to then picka line to take a pass from 15.

No. 48 Name: SUICIDE



Common mistakes 13 runs towards 10 too much therefore

finding it difficult to release the pass toBW, because they are almost passing theball over their shoulder.

BW arrives to take pass too far away from13 13 will be passing almost blind. Theshorter the pass the easier it is for 13 tomake an accurate delivery of the ball.

Good if Already performed an option move where

13 takes the crash ball.

13 is a good passer of the ball, very difficult pass to perform.

BW is a strong runner, but also senses thespaces in front of them because this moverequires good timing.

Best from In the opposition half, but a particularly

good try line move.

Very tough move to do well, but effectivebecause the angles are very nearly perfect.

Think about 10 passing to 13 and 13 passing straight

away into the gap, the timing coming fromthe 10 seeing when the winger is in position.

13 passing the ball to BW by turningtowards them, like a switch move takesaway some of the advantages, but mightmore effective for some players.

Who does what? 10 moves forward and passes to 13 who is

coming towards them.

12 moves out and sideways, in front of 13. 13 moves inside 12 and takes pass from

10 and then pops ball on outside shoulderto BW.

BW stands behind 10 and then runs behind13 to outside shoulder to take a pop passfrom 13.

No. 49 Name: OPTION WING



Common mistakes 10 does need to go forward initially before

initiating the move, but must not go toofar.

13 arrives too late, making it difficult for10 to make the loop before being hit.

13 arrives too fast, making it difficult for13 to perform pass.

Good if 10 is a strong runner, but also fast over a

short distance.

13 has already take a crash pop from thissort of move.

Opposition 12 is not a mobile tackler.

Best from Opposition half good move if one of

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