Back line attack
Back line players should:
- understand the tackle line, gain line and their implications in attack
- possess scanning skills to identify the defensive set-up
- communicate effectively with team mates
- set the width of attack to maximise attacking space
- set and retain alignment relative to attacking intentions, e.g. attack out wide – deep alignment; attack closer in – flatter alignment
- be able to move and exploit the opposition through effective:
- be able to penetrate gaps and finishing try scoring opportunities