InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Better Rugby Coachinghttp://www.betterrugbycoaching.com/rugbyforum/forum@betterrugbycoaching.comFri, 09 Jan 2009 22:21:39 GMT20http://www.betterrugbycoaching.com/rugbyforum/Topic1101-4-1.aspxI would also add that plays should really be called "Options".</P><P>So you might have a strike move, then the next play will be an "option" followed by another "option". The "options" are three or four plays based on what happens next.</P><P>They can be small variations of one play or vastly different.</P><P>Without sounding like an advertising point, there is more than enough detail in the Rugby Attack manual, PLUS, just launched, 2nd Edition of 50 Great Backs Moves.</P><P>And watching Spies play for SA over the weekend, backs might find forwards taking their positions in some of these moves!Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:07:00 GMTDanChttp://www.betterrugbycoaching.com/rugbyforum/Topic1101-4-1.aspxThere is a good article by Jim Love on lineouts and pods somewhere (!)</P><P>Generally, you have worked it out:</P><P>1. The first pod has the players most likely to get to the ball first, and the second pod the rest.</P><P>2. Make sure you have a designated or preferred runner in each pod.</P><P>3. Pods work from the first couple of phases, but depending on the level you play, don't get too hung up after that.</P><P>There is a pod advanced skills smart session coming up in September, plus some back row plays which will use pods.Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:02:48 GMTDanChttp://www.betterrugbycoaching.com/rugbyforum/Topic1101-4-1.aspxHi Dan,</P><P>Having looked through the coach devt doc, there is a very nice coaches sketch of a midfield lineout pattern. This clearly brings in the use of pods. I am a subscriber to most of your publications and was wondering if you have covered the more technical aspects of a pod system from set and broken play. By that I mean which players form the pods. In the lineout I guess it would be the jumpers at the back of the line forming pod 1 and at the front pod 2 and in a scrum the tight 4 (front row and blindside lock) cf the back 3 plus openside lock forming the other pod. Just wondering if there is anymore info on this and also what your thoughts are on the above ?</P><P>Thanks</P><P>HitchThu, 14 Aug 2008 10:37:57 GMThitchhttp://www.betterrugbycoaching.com/rugbyforum/Topic1101-4-1.aspxHere are some files from the Osprey Coaching conference. I will add some more soon as well.</P><P>More info on <A href="http://www.rugby-coaching-blog.com">www.rugby-coaching-blog.com</A>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:29:30 GMTDanC