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10 carried the ball forward, inviting the defence to press up.
11 runs a decoy line.
10 passes to 12.
15 runs a line between 12 and 13, see diagram.
12 miss-passes to 13, skipping 15.
13 runs an under before taking the ball.
14 runs a supporting line for the ball carrier.

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?

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ENTER 2:

Use the diagram as suggested starting positions, but be flexible.
10 carries the ball forward, inviting the opposition defence to press-up.
12 advances.
10 passes to 12, 11 could provide decoy or a cancel option.
15 runs forward, then runs a line support 12, hitting tight on their outside shoulder.
12 miss-passes beyond 15 to 13.
Think about the other players positions, cancel options and alternatives. Players need to be flexible in attack.

Backs Moves

ENTER 1:

Use the diagram to help with players starter positions, but feel free to experiment.
10 carries the ball forward, inviting the opposition defence to press up.
12 runs forward, at pace.
11 runs between 10 and 12, providing a decoy. They could even overrun the ball, allowing 10 to pass behind 11.
10 passes to 12.
15 runs forward, then changes their angle of run to a fast run off the outside shoulder of 12.
12 passes to 15 as close to the defensive line as possible.

Backs Moves

ENTER 4:

10 carried the ball forward, inviting the defence to press up.
11 runs a decoy line.
10 passes to 12.
15 runs a line between 12 and 13, see diagram.
12 miss-passes to 13, skipping 15.
13 runs an over before taking the ball.
14 runs a supporting line for the ball carrier.

Backs Moves

Connaught:

Carries the ball forward, inviting the defence to press up.
10 Passes to 12.
10 loops around 12 following their pass, 10 should aim to draw attention to their run, they are a decoy.
11 presses up, and and then at speed changes the angle of their run, hitting the inside shoulder of 12. This pass should be as close to the opposition defence as possible.
12 passes to 11, 11 take on an angle.

Think about what will happen next. Could 12 cancel and offer an outside ball to 10, could 11 pass to 13 and then out via the rest of the back-line. It's vital that your team makes this move your own!

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