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SHAPE IN ATTACKContact areas -2-3 playersinvolved+ clearing passer Principle of havingDiamond set up2 lines of attack- fly-half with3 support playersT-shape set upActivity 5v3 attacking shapeObjective 1. Develop attacking players’ ability to align and attack space.2. Develop attacking players’ ability to manipulate/fix defenders to createspace.Key Factors1. Attackers to align deep, flat or staggered depending the set up of the defence.2. Attackers to scan defence to recognise space and attacking options.3. Support to adopt varied lines of running to beat/manipulate defenders.Equipment RequirementsBalls 2 Bags n/a Area 30m x 15mCones 1 stack Suits n/a Players 9Shields n/a Bibs 3 Time 10-15minsPractice DescriptionFour sets of three cones set up to determine defensive set-up from a breakdown.Coach calls blue, red or yellow to determine the defensive set-up. Attackers first of alldiscuss how they might align to attack the defence - options include flat, deep, two flat +two deep etc. Attackers attempt to beat the defence and score a try before resetting.Remember to utilise the player making the pass from the breakdown - can they be involvedin the attack? Make sure that the ball is delivered from both sides so that players work offboth hands.30 - 40mNarrow defenceSpread defenceWide defenceSET-UP DIAGRAMSET-UP DIAGRAMActivity Pattern of playObjective Develop players’ ability to understand their roles and responsibilities in abasic pattern during open play. Including the link between forwardsand backs, and encouraging the principles of play.Key Factors1. Players not involved in the contact area to align themselves in two groups(diamond and T-shape).2. Diamond support group - players to align within 3-5m of the first receiver (e.g. fly-half).3. First receiver and support to set-up in an ‘active’ position - ready to receive a pass.4. T-Shape support group - players align 3 wide with one deep.5. During play - players align (as illustrated) after each breakdown.Equipment RequirementsBalls 1 Bags n/a Area Pitch widthCones 1 stack Suits n/a Players 20Shields - Bibs 8 (optional) Time 20minsPractice Description12 v 8 players (S1 variations) on full S1 pitch.Attacking players set-up in Diamond and T-Shape after every breakdown.Coach uses voice or whistle to quicken/slow up the breakdown to allow the attack to alignas illustrated. Coach explores with players the options available in attack when aligned inthis way. Promote the principle of the ball carrier having more than one option to pass (e.gcould pass to a support player in the diamond or first player in the T).Practice Progression / RegressionsRegress - remove defenders to reduce pressure on playersProgress - challenge players to attack a certain area of the pitch using the diamond andT-shape structure. Progress - in older age-groups (e.g. U16) - promote forwards aligning assecond line of attack.Practice Progression / RegressionsRegress - increase the width between defenders to increase space for attackers.Progress - make the activity continuous - players run through once they’ve attacked andturn 180 degrees to attack again.Progress - add in a floating defender - who can come into the defensive line whereverthey decide.64