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Deep AlignmentDeep alignment will give the ball carrier and support players more time on the ball makingit easier to move the ball into the wide channels.A deep alignment will allow attackers space and time to generate speed and forwardmomentum. Handling skills performed at high speed are required to challenge the defenceand get over the gainline. Consideration should be given to the fact that players are muchfurther away from the gain line when in a deeper alignment, thus risking losing the gainlinerace.The coach should again ensureplayers are given the opportunityto practice using this type ofalignment to allow them tounderstand why, where andwhen they may use thisalignment.5m15m11131512109SET PIECE15m5m14ATTACK5m 22m 10m HALF 10m22m 5mWAY62