8 Feb, 18:44
Victory for Avonmore Supermilk Munster Schools Senior Cup holders Rockwell College, but defeat for the holders in the last two season's Crescent College Comprehensive in the Avonmore SuperMilk Munster Schools Junior Cup.
Olan Allen
Skill - Counter attack (from kick)
Set Up:
Player X kicks to receivers A, B & C, while players Y & Z chase the kick followed by X. Players A, B & C counter attack, first beating players Y & Z and finally X. Rotate attackers and defenders and repeat.
Key Factors:
• Early decision and communication that counter attack is possible
• Feint at opposition strength (of numbers), while attacking weakness (space)
• Support must have adequate depth, width and timing
Groups:
Minimum of 6 players.
Skill - Decision making by OH & communication / support
Set Up:
- Attacking players (SH, OH, C1, C2, & BSW)
- Defending players 3 (Flanker, OH, C1)
When ball is passed defenders try to cover attackers by man on or drift/slide defense. Outhalf must read development with support of centres & BSW (alternate direction of attack).
Key Factors:
• Proper alignment (for skill level and conditions)
• Straight running and proper lines of support
• Sympathetic passing
• Clear communication
• Correct decision making
• Side step inside when attacking
Options:
Defence - Man-on: use overlap or free player if:
• Early drift before OH passes: use BSW inside or outside
• Late drift : attack space
Generally:
BSW trails OH & C1.
Groups:
Minimum of 8 players
Skill - Reaction & Lateral Passing
Set Up:
4 players aligned as a backline (each has a number) 1st player i.e. ball carrier no. 1 etc. Ball carrier, when he reaches a marker must pass the ball to the number called out / indicated by the coach. Coach stands approx. middle of the grid. Ball is passed onto last man who re-aligns to repeat drill in the other direction.
Key Factors:
• Keep ball carried on the inside
• Run straight, change of pace when receiving a pass
Development:
• Have a SH pass the ball to the 1st player.
• Overload by coach calling/indicating later ie. when ball carrier nearly reaches marker (7m)
• Receivers call their own numbers, last number called before ball carrier reaches cone in the target!
Groups:
Minimum of 4 players; ideally 5 & a coach.
Assessment:
• Another marker can be placed at 5m for a signal, pass to be made by 7m. Count successful executions out of 10 attempts.
