| Note: With the sidestep it is important to draw the defender in the wrong direction |
| The ball carrier starts with the sidestep. |
| He changes direction and runs through the gap created by the sidestep. |
| He looks the defender in the eye and takes a big step to his right, drawing the defender with him. |
Side-stepping is a weapon against modern defenses, because it involves a change of direction and we know by now that modern defenses don't like changes of directions. |
| Coaches can use this step chart to familiarize them with the steps involved with the sidestep, before they teach it to their players. |
| An animation of the correct technique for the sidestep. |
| Side stepping This week we look at the forgotten skill of side-stepping. We show coaches the technique so that they can teach their players how to execute the sidestep. |
| "The sidestep is fast becoming a very important skill against modern defenses, but in many rugby playing countries it is becoming a forgotten skill. " - Jan Oberholzer |
| The basic skills of executing the "Skill of side-stepping" |
| Rugby Skills Library Page: Running Skill |
| The basic technique of side-stepping to the left and right |
| Lets look at match Video Clip of side-stepping. |
| Video Clip supplied by YouTube. |
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