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Setting the Scene This stage of the session will allow the players to experiment with the work that has taken place previously.


The following principles are still observed by the coaching staff but predominantly without comment until the final session de-brief.


Main Theme: control of the game in attack In preparation for when possession is regained, players on both teams are asked to consider whether to play over (units or the team), around (down the sides of the opposition) or through (in between and through units of the opposition) with the following factors in mind:


Personal strengths Positioning Strengths and weaknesses of opposition units/pillars Positioning Strengths, weaknesses of individuals/units/pillars Potential connections of/with teammates Score of the game State of the game (i.e. giving/taking pressure or in the balance)


Out of Possession ‘Organise’ In preparation for when possession is lost, players on both teams are asked to consider very carefully how best they might defend ‘organise’ as a group.


Transition - react: In preparation for regaining or losing possession, players on both teams are asked to consider how best they might take ‘control’ or ‘recover’ as a group.


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