Oppersite wing and full back should move where the ball is caught / picked up. Ball should be passed into the centre. This is so the attackers have a more options in attack. However if the oppersition winger shoots up, he can use footwork to get past (This is unlikely though). Attackers should be creative in attack. If a tackle is made and ruck formed, it should develop into a normal attack vs defence situation. Attacking team winning criteria = Try scored, Penality won, Drop goal scored or a lineout in the 5m channel. Defending teams winning criteria = Carry the ball over the 50m line, Clearence kick made (if out of the 22, not strait out on the full), penality won or error from the attacking team (eg - knock on) Defenders still work on defensive patterns and communication in defense. Attacking team still need to work on communication and to use and create space with good handling and running lines.
Allow the attacking team to be creative (Blue team). When the first ruck is formed, remind the attacking team that the oppersition defence will be disorganised and quick ball will more than likely lead to a try. If ball is lost on first ruck, someone needs to drop to full back (Communication is required) Don't halt a play mid-flow. Allow the plan to finish then have a talk.
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