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Attacking kick off tactics and formations

Any suggestions for a few attacking ideas and formations we can use when setting up to take our own kick offs and restarts at under 14 level?

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Coach, England

1. Left and High

2. Left and Deep ,No Lineout Call ,Throw to 2-catch,Drive,Score! easy

3. Centre - High ball Flankers and centres contest to win Ball back

4. Right and Low- Along ground to force error.

Good Luck
Paul

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make the fly half stand say 7-10 metres away from the posts and get him just to drop the kick the ball over the bar

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