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Attack articles

Attack
How to look for the transition zones on attack

Against a defence which is still well-organized, one of the most reliable methods of attack is to seek out the so-cal...

Nick Bishop
about 5 years ago · 0 comments
Attack
When is the tip-on pass most effective?

The art of attacking is the art of creating and utilizing space. Pushing the ball ever wider to find the space is the...

Nick Bishop
over 5 years ago · 0 comments
Attack
Red Zone Kicking adds to No 9 Role

The new breakdown laws have resulted in more kicking especially from the No 9. This week Analyst Nick Bishop looks a...

Nick Bishop
over 5 years ago · 0 comments
Attack
How to expose the ‘spare man’ in defence

Locating the spare defender is the short-hand for deciding the direction of attack on the next play. In this week’s ...

Nick Bishop
over 5 years ago · 0 comments
Attack
Como involucrar al defensor “libre” para atacar el espacio

Nick Bishop
over 5 years ago · 0 comments
Attack
How to manipulate the short-side from lineout

The lineout drive is a more robust, manageable platform for set-piece attack than the scrum, especially if the short-...

Nick Bishop
over 5 years ago · 0 comments
Attack
How to ask searching questions close to the goal-line

Much of the innovation in the English game has been derived from Exeter. Again, their coaches are not afraid to quest...

Nick Bishop
almost 6 years ago · 0 comments
Attack
Why the small man still has a place in a big man’s world

There is still a place for the small man in what is fast becoming a very big man’s game and how rugby is better them ...

Nick Bishop
almost 6 years ago · 0 comments
Attack
History brought up to date with the ‘Teabag’

Nick Bishop completes the lineout attack options against defensive ‘joints’ through the middle with The ‘Teabag’ and ...

Nick Bishop
almost 6 years ago · 0 comments
Attack
How to slice the defence up with the 6+1 from lineout!

What do you do when you have established a lineout position deep inside the opposition 22 but don’t have a physical a...

Nick Bishop
almost 6 years ago · 0 comments