2. To Gain Territory A strategy to move your team up the field in the most efficient way possible. Principles: and Turn” is the saying used by England when executing these kicks; meaning the goals are to make • “Turf sure the ball hits the ground (turf) rather than being caught on the full and also to the opposition by “turn” exerting pressure on them with a good chase. Have various options (e.g. 9, 10 and 15 can all clear your lines) Various options looking for maximum distance OR into wide channels Ideal Areas For Clearance Kicks – Ideal kicking areas for territory gain KICKING BATTLE Keep the ball in play if possible. Ideally, the ball should end up from touchline to the 15m line in the • opposition 22. Execute from a central position, giving options of both corners and keep the opposition full back guessing • as he can’t cover both corners. The team has a role to play: chase, back field players etc, so make sure everyone knows the kick • option is on. 3. The Kicking Battle The team goal should be that after the kicking has ended the team end up in an attacking area of the field or in possession. Achieving both would be an ideal outcome. The major question is to counter-attack and run the ball back and when to kick?” – “When
2. To Gain Territory A strategy to move your team up the field in the most efficient way possible. Principles: • “Turf and Turn” is the saying used by England when executing these kicks; meaning the goals are to make sure the ball hits the ground (turf) rather than being caught on the full and also to “turn” the opposition by exerting pressure on them with a good chase. Have various options (e.g. 9, 10 and 15 can all clear your lines) Various options – looking for maximum distance OR into wide channels Ideal Areas For Clearance Kicks Ideal kicking areas for territory gain KICKING BATTLE • Keep the ball in play if possible. Ideally, the ball should end up from touchline to the 15m line in the opposition 22. • Execute from a central position, giving options of both corners and keep the opposition full back guessing as he can’t cover both corners. • The team has a role to play: chase, back field players etc, so make sure everyone knows the kick option is on. 3. The Kicking Battle The team goal should be that after the kicking has ended the team end up in an attacking area of the field or in possession. Achieving both would be an ideal outcome. The major question is – “When to counter-attack and run the ball back and when to kick?”
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