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does anyone have any suggestions for penslty moves?

does anyone have any suggestions for penslty moves in the oppositions half using the forwards? Under 12s.

SpitfireCoach, England

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Simon JonesCoach, England

For this age group I would think that three simple options could be used:

1/ Tap and go - any player taps and goes and passes before contact

2/ 9 taps and passes to forward running from wider out

3/ 9 taps and passes behind running forward to 10

Keep it simple and encourage them to look at where the opposition are standing before deciding which to call.

Once the players have mastered these you can build other options.

I hope this helps.

Simon

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