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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUPPORT30m20mActivity Change the channelObjective To develop players’ understanding of running lines and improve playersability to manipulate defenders.Key Factors1. Change direction/line of run to manipulate defenders (e.g. in to out / out to in etc).2. Communicate line of run to ball carrier.3. Scan to identify space.4. Always expect the ball.Equipment RequirementsBalls 1 Bags n/a Area 20m x 20mCones 1 stack Suits n/a Players 7Shields n/a Bibs 4+ Time 10-15minsPractice DescriptionPractice begins with a scrum half feeding a group of four attackers against two defendersAttackers must try to manipulate/beat defenders through changing channels.Coach can condition defenders to move anywhere in order to challenge player to rundifferent lines. Each player must change a channel before receiving a pass.20m20mDEFENCE ATTACKPASSPOTENTIAL RUNNING LINESET-UP DIAGRAMSET-UP DIAGRAMActivity Close support touchObjective To develop players’ ability to support effectively in numbers.Key Factors1. Attack to identify and attack space.2. Ball carrier to win space behind the defender.3. Support players anticipate and have hands out ready for the offload.4. Support players funnel behind ball carrier.5. Support players to run close support lines.Equipment RequirementsBalls 1 Bags n/a Area 30m x 20mCones 1 stack Suits n/a Players 12 to 16Shields n/a Bibs 6 or 8 Time 10-15minsPractice DescriptionOnce touched, the ball carrier looks to offload to a support player running through.If the player is not able to offload within two seconds the ball is turned over.If team scores a try the attack turn and attempt to score at the other end.Turnovers occur for common infringements.Practice Progression / RegressionsProgress so that ball carriers must have two support options for the offload or ball isturned-over.Progress to scrag/contact to challenge supporting players timing of run.Regress by decreasing the number or defenders.Practice Progression / RegressionsIncrease or decrease the size of the area to increase or decrease the degree of challenge.Progress or regress by increasing or decreasing the number of defenders.68