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The player playbook
Only the plays the coaches have approved. Learn the key points, then study the positions and movement.
Start with the foundation
Foundation first, then skills and team patterns
Follow this order to understand the drive, the defensive reset, team shape and the movement patterns that build from them.
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01 · Foundation
Basic Drive and Reload
ApprovedLive footageRun, roll, reload and keep the ball moving.
A three-drive foundation for carrying straight, playing a clean rollball and keeping the next half connected.
Live examples · 3 touchesStudy this play →02 · Defensive foundation
Defensive Retreat
ApprovedLearn MINE, BALL and the connected V.
Retreat seven metres, get onside and reconnect behind the defender pressuring the ball.
1 complete resetStudy this play →03 · Attacking foundation
Attacking Shape
ApprovedStay forward, behind and wide.
Threaten forward, support from depth and keep both wings wide.
Shape lessonStudy this play →04 · Attacking skill
Scoop
ApprovedLive footagePick up, sprint through, then release support.
Beat a slow-resetting defender, then pass backward to support at pace.
2-player skillStudy this play →05 · Two-player pattern
Switch
ApprovedLive footageDraw right, cross behind and attack left.
Draw the defence one way, cross behind and attack back against its momentum.
Live example · 3-stage drillStudy this play →06 · Attacking pattern
Sweep
ApprovedLive footageDelay, sweep wide, then straighten.
Create a central touch, release a delayed link out the back and straighten after creating width.
Live examples · 2 outcomesStudy this play →07 · Team pattern
Wrap Around
ApprovedLive footageBuild through two touches and read the wing defender.
A two-touch, three-player wrap that creates a seam or a pass to the right wing.
2 touches · 2 finishesStudy this play →