GAME PLAN

FRAME OF REFERENCE
30-0 M (TRY LINE)
MARKING AREA: DROP / PEN /TRY
OBJ:DO NOT LEAVE THIS AREA WITHOUT
MARKING
POINTS
A LOT OF RHYTHM AND SPEED
PRINCIPLE: HAVE THE BALL / MULTIPLY THE
PLAYING TIMES / PATIENCE / REALISM
GREE LAUNCH THE PRESET GAME
N
ZONE
OUR 10M-30M
OBJ:RUN OUR GAME THROUGH THE
PRESET GAME «ADVANCE»

PRINCIPLE: KEEP THE BALL (MIN 5.6 TIMES) PUT

YOURSELF IN A POSITION TO SCORING POINTS
ORANGE ATTACK
ZONE OUR 22M –OUR 40M
OBJ:GET OUT QUICKLY WITHOUT RUSHING AND
IN
GOOD CONDITIONS
PRINCIPLE: CONTROL AND POSSESSION OF THE
ORANGE DEFENCE BALL
ZONE
OUR 0M –OUR 22M: DANGEROUS ZONE
OBJ:GET OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
PRINCIPLE:2/3 TIMES TO PUT THE
RED KICKER IN GOOD POSITION
ZON
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CHANNELS TO USE
0: Sector attached to the
formation.
1: Channel 10
2: Center of the court
3: Ball to the tip
4: Blind
GAME
METHODOLOGY
- The game continues until the side where the FWS
always go continuously is exhausted and the
change of front is proposed by the BACKS.
- At least one BACK must be involved in each
continuation.
- After the initial movement, channel 10 is attacked
and after this the ball goes to channel 3.
- FWS work by percussing trying to play on foot
contact.
- The Ruck is the last option to use.
MAUL FORMATION
1st. MOVEMENT

2nd. MOVEMENT

3rd. MOVEMENT
 Ruck
• Cleaning AREA

• Consolidation
Attention: involve a maximum of 4
players
Forming a ruck involving more
than that is unproductive.
Re-release of the game
• Slow Ball: When we do not
penetrate the rival defense.
• Arrangement 1-2-3-4. They are all
options for 9.

• Dynamic: When we penetrate the

rival defense, continuing 1-2-3, all are
options for the 9.

• Hands free: relaunching a slow ball

to transform it into a fast ball.
 DEFENSE - Considerations
• The concept we are going to use is to be
offensive even without possession of the
ball.
PRESSUR Take away space and time for
E! the decision-making of the
possessing team.
• Perfect tackling technique that allows us
to be offensive and to be permanently in
the game
AIM

• Recover the ball

• Stop the advance of the attack
• Occupy the spaces
• Interrupt the continuity of the game
• Prevent points from being scored on us
 Important Notes:

• Know and respect the regulations

• A lot of firmness in the 1vs 1 tackle
• Focus the marking from inside out to induce
the attacker to run sideways (towards touch)
• defensive organization.
• Remember that the best ball to attack is the
one recovered.
• All players must know the defensive system
perfectly.
DEFENSE
 GENERAL ORGANIZATION

• GUARD, POST, ONE, TWO, BALL

• We respect half a meter from the foot of the last man (Ruck) to
defend (attack) (Offensive Tackle)
• Position yourself on the attacker's inside shoulder in his
channel.
• We form planes for Red (same or more defenders) and barely
staggered (we run or float -less defenders-)
• Respect posture (we look forward and at the ruck).
• We all communicate constantly: one-to-one information.
• TACKLE AND CONTAGION
• Important: The tackle ends with the executor standing.
 DEFENSE
DEFENSE DIAGRAM FROM
FROM THE POINT OF CONTACT

ruck/maul

one one
ball post post Ball
guard (leader)

Role of defenders
• Guard (axial post): View over the ball, covers the center of the
 deep axis. Then second curtain. Organize and communicate

• Posts: view on the ball, defend their space (deep axis) internal
support. Wait for the ball to move away before intervening.

• Internal supports (one, two) view on the ball, communicate the

exit, defend internal threats on their space, defensive support of
the leader.

• Ball (leader) seen in space, marks and presses the receiver,

manages the exit and the pace of the run, after his intervention
he is internal support for the following defender

Defensive lines
• 1st CURTAIN: large number of players,
 compact structure close to the formations,
plane wing alignment, repositioning on the
deep and lateral axis, favoring the fastest
players on the outside (fixed)

• 3rd CURTAIN: formed by the full back and the

wings, defends the kicks from deep space
and from the man in case of overcoming the
other two curtains (fixed)
 DEFENSE
GENERAL DIAGRAM OF DISTRIBUTION OF DFENSIVE LINES

1st line

3rd line
DEFENSIVE LINES
 2nd. Defensive curtain
• It is formed with the work of the internal
supports of the defense, the players who
participated in the first line of defense,
begin to cover the internal space of the
next defender.
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 DEFENSE FROM
FIXED FORMATIONS
SCRUM - LEFT 5 Mts FROM TOUCH. (BLIND)
9 marks 8 at the base, goes back along his lane and forms the second defensive line.
6 to the first attacker. If you mark glued, the 8 marks the outer side.
The free back (11) goes forward. 10, 15 and 7 form the second defensive line.
THIS CONCEPT APPLIES TO ALL POSITIONS
SCRUM - LEFT 5 Mts FROM TOUCH. (OPEN)
9 marks base and threatens 10, then forms 2nd line of defense.
7 threatens the 10 as an inside player of his 10, then forms the 2nd line of defense.
8 He comes out from inside the 10 and forms the second line of defense.
They must regulate their career. If they go too far forward, they will move away from their
own back line.
The rest of the pack moves forward and then forms a second line of defense.
The Backs mark the outside of their opponent and move to the inside of the next one (take
it to touch). 15 marks outside and 11 covers 15's place. 9.7 and they are the 2nd defensive
line

Left larger space 15 mts Open

The 9 marks the base and presses the 10 inside. The 7 marks inside 10, the 8 marks inside
the 10, regulating his run, and then the 3 form the 2nd defensive line.
The rest of the pack moves forward and then forms a second line of defense.
The Backs run the marker (they would leave the 10 free), and mark by moving outwards
(outside foot of their opponent and moving to the inside foot of the next one, leading to
touch). 15 and 10 go into deep space and 11 takes the place of 15
Defence – Movements from the full lineout
The 6 presses the 9 and if it opens it goes to the 10. The 7 is wide open (to the place
where the 10 passes to the 12) to force the 10 to step inside (covering the 8, 6 and 9). The
rest of the forwards go forward first and then form the 2nd screen. Backs score by moving.

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Defence – Lineout Movements (5 men)

P Two lifters at the ends and 3 internal jumpers to
make 3 jumping platforms: 34-5, 4-5-8 and 5-8-7.
> I must watch carefully and follow the opponent's
movements.
> The rest of the team marks in mirror
PRE-ESTABLISHED MOVEMENTS FROM THE
LINE OUT
 Line 1 – Cell 1

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 Line 1 – Cell1 – Phase 2

1st Group
 Line 2 – Cell 2

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 Line 2 – Cell2 – Phase 2

1st Group
 Line3 (Color) – Cell 1

1st
Group

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 Line 3 (Color) – Cell 1 – Phase 2

1st Group
Line 3 Variant (Color) – Cell 1 – Phase 2

1st Group
5-man line option
5-Man Line Option – Phase 2
PRE-ESTABLISHED MOVEMENT FROM THE
SCRUM
Scrum 1 – Cell 1 – Phase 1
Scrum 1 – Cell 2 – Phase 2
 MAIN FUNCTIONS
BY POSITION
PILLAR
IN SCRUM:
1- Impose pressure on the opposing pillar, stabilizing and directing the push.

IN AIR RECEPTIONS:
1- Assist the jumper to catch the ball cleanly. Isolate the jumper from opponents when
 coming down.
2- Take on the pressure that the opponent wants to make the jumper feel, whether in the
lineout or in the exits.

IN THE REGROUPINGS:
1- Kick off the ball
2- Isolate the ball or the ball carrier
3- Support, structure, reinforce the regrouping according to the order of arrival and the
needs of the game.

IN DEFENSE:
1- Go at the opponent; don't wait; block/tackle. Occupy free spaces. Collaborate in general
defensive tasks.

THE HOOKER

INDISPENSABLE:
1- Gain entry into the scrum.
2- To impose pressure.
3- Close to its pillars
4- Push.

AS A PITCHER:
1- Perfectly throw the lineout ball into the chosen area.
2- Synchronize with your jumpers and throw to the spot they request.
3- Follow the launch so you can get into the game quickly.

IN THE REGROUPINGS:
1- Kick off the ball
2- Isolate the ball or the ball carrier
3- Support, structure, reinforce the regrouping according to the order of arrival and the needs of
the game.

IN DEFENSE:
1- Same pillar

SECOND LINE

ESSENTIAL: AIR RECEPTIONS.

1- Determine the trajectories of the balls
2- To impose oneself in the jump.
3- Control the ball with both hands.
5- Make the ball available. (rotation in the jump).

SCRUM:
1- Assist the front line during the push.
2- Close the scrum structure, preserving the channels that will allow the ball to exit
 correctly.

IN THE REGROUPINGS AND IN THE DEFENSE:

Similar to pillars but with a greater commitment to arrival speed.
WING FORWARD
ESSENTIAL: PLAYING ON THE BALL.
1- Position yourself where the ball is and where it will be (notion of close support).

TACKLE:
1- Overpowering your opponent after the tackle: staying on top of him when he falls to the ground
and pushing him back when you hit him.
2- Stopping the opponent's play and forcing him to make the ball available to both teams.

AIR RECEPTIONS.
1- Determine the trajectories of the balls (space-time perception).
2- Imposing yourself in the jump and in the return to the ground.
3- Control the ball with both hands.
4- Control the ball by deflecting it with 1 or 2 hands.
5- Make the ball available by freeing the upper part of your body (rotation in the jump).
6- Ability to vary jumps.

IN THE REGROUPINGS: Similar task as the rest of his colleagues.

SCRUM:
Collaborate in the push and always be attentive to the ball to quickly break away both in attack
and defense

EIGHTH
ESSENTIAL: PLAYING ON THE BALL
Similar to the wing forward game.

AIR GAME:
Same as second lines with the ability to vary jumps.

SCRUM:
1- Push, squeeze, drive the scrum by directing it or preventing it from turning.
2- Immediately choose the most suitable form of play if:
- the scrum rotates.
- the scrum moves backwards or forwards.
3- Block, release, save and dribble the ball.

IN THE REGROUPINGS: same as the wing forward.

DEFENSE:
Same as the wing forward with a greater participation in the reinforcement or construction of
the second defensive screen with intervention on the air balls.
 SCRUM HALF
ESSENTIAL: PASSER – EXECUTOR – LAUNCHER
1- Pass the ball quickly and accurately to both sides.
2- Vary the strength and speed of your passes as needed.

PLAY WITH THE FOOT:

1- Playing with your feet offensively and defensively after the obtaining phases (static or dynamic)
especially in small spaces.
2- Kicking in the back, hats, air kicks, etc. in different body positions (from behind; profile or falling).

DEFENSE:
1- Press the opposite 9.
2- Press the opposite 10.
3- Form the second defensive line.
4- Vary your defense.
5-Tackle.
6- Be a “leader” in the defensive organization.

SUPPORT – RELOCATION:
1- Be in constant movement to go towards the ball and choose the right location that the game will
dictate.

LEADER – STRATEGIST:
1- Choose the appropriate game form after analyzing the power relations.
2- Direct, lead your teammates in the chosen game form.
3- Deciding for others, taking into account all others.
 OPENING
ESSENTIAL: PLAYING WITH THE FOOT:
1- Use all forms of kicking (with both feet) to attack or defend with precision and power.

PASSES:
1- Passing the ball by varying its trajectory, receiving and passing in a single movement to
facilitate the launch of the game.
2- Take care of the precision.

DEFENSE:
1- Unleash and direct defensive pressure from the back line.
2- Tackle.

SUPPORT AND RELOCATION:

1- Follow the ball in order to find in the second phase of the game the position normally
occupied in the first.

GAME DISTRIBUTOR:
1- Use as judiciously as possible: run, pass or kick the balls that come into your hands.
 THREE QUARTERS CENTERS
ESSENTIAL: PIN
1- Passing the ball by varying its trajectory, receiving and passing in a single movement to
facilitate the launch of the game.
2- Take care of the precision.
3- Do it with acceleration.

DEFENSE:
1- Mark very quickly.
2- To impose oneself physically.

CREATE AND USE AN EXTRA MAN:

1- Frame and overflow.
2- To fixate on an opponent by going after him.
3- Run towards the inside of the opponent and pass to the outside.
4- Search for 1 vs 1

TACKLE RESISTANCE:
1- Stay on your feet to allow your supporters to recover the ball.
2- Free the upper part of your body to be able to offer the ball.

PLAY WITH THE FOOT:

1- Master all forms of foot play.
 WING THREE QUARTERS
ESSENTIAL: DEFINITION.
1- Make the work done by the entire team positive: “be seduced by the ingoal”.

DEFENSE OVER THE MAN:

1- Dominate your opponent regardless of their qualities (speed, power, change of pace) by adapting
your defense accordingly.
2- Destroy an unfavorable 2 vs 1 allowing your teammates to intervene.

DEFENSE ON THE BALL:

1- Determine the opponent's game and position yourself in anticipation to receive the air ball

OFFENSIVE – DEFENSIVE SUPPORT.

1- Search for game:
In defense covering the full back or participating in a second defensive line.
In attack, intervening even when the game is going the other way, varying his place of entry in the
back line.

TACKLE RESISTANCE:
1- Stay on your feet to allow your supporters to recover the ball.
2- Free the upper part of your body to be able to offer the ball.

PLAY WITH THE FOOT:

1- Master all forms of foot play.
 FULL BACK

ESSENTIAL: RECEIVING THE AIR BALL.

1- Be located at the point where the ball falls.
2- Taking the ball under pressure.

PLAY WITH THE FOOT:

1- Master all forms of foot play (both feet), particularly air kicks.

DEFENSE:
1- Have a decisive tackle.
2- Defend the ball.

CREATIVITY:
1- Take the initiative to counterattack.
2- Get physically involved in the back line play.