InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Better Rugby Coachinghttp://www.betterrugbycoaching.com/rugbyforum/forum@betterrugbycoaching.comThu, 09 Feb 2012 08:55:15 GMT20http://www.betterrugbycoaching.com/rugbyforum/Topic2417-4-1.aspxDo you recommend that your fullback stay behind the ball a step, in case a striking attacker breaks the defensive line?Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:04:12 GMTBadgerhttp://www.betterrugbycoaching.com/rugbyforum/Topic2417-4-1.aspxNumber 15 has to cover large porportions of the backfield in defence. He needs to read the play so can cover kicks and any linebreaks.<br><br>Here is a starting point to work around, depending on your team's defensive policy.<br><br>However, if he is left to make a last ditch tackle, then he should be shouting at the defenders in front of him!<br><br><STRONG>1. Lineout</STRONG><br><br>He should stand in line with the oppositon outside centre and about 30m behind his own backline. The distance back does depend on wind conditions and the skill of the oppostion 10.<br><br>He should make sure his blindside winger is standing on the 15m line. <br><br><STRONG>2. Scrum</STRONG><br><br>The distance back again depends on the wind and the skills of the opposition 10. He should, however, line up on the inside centre (12) in general, unless: there is chance of kicking to touch, in which case he should be 10-15m in from the nearest touchline for a kick.<br><br><STRONG>3. Open play</STRONG><br><br>Generally, he should run across the field in line with the ball. As he does, he instructs his wingers to cover the spaces he is leaving behind.<br><br><EM>This is the most basic system for a 15. More posts on working in the 22m later.</EM>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:31:19 GMTDanC