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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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Backs Moves

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

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

10 advances with the ball, running slightly inwards.
10 changes the angle of their run, towards the first post.
12 runs across 10 on a dummy switch.
10 fakes a pass to 12, but keeps going.
13 runs parallel to 12.
11 runs across and behind 13.
10 passes to 11, the ball should be passed behind 13.
Think about what will happen next, passing option, cancel options, and variations on this move. Your back-line should remain flexible at all time.

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