Week 1: Two back-line moves that use dummy runners
to keep the cross defense on the inside.
to keep the cross defense on the inside.
| The Single Dummy Runner Move |
| In this move we use the inside centre as a dummy runner |
Advantage of the moves
If we can keep the cross defenders on the inside, the back-line
players can carry on their attack man to man.
If we can keep the cross defenders on the inside, the back-line
players can carry on their attack man to man.
| Video Clip of Single Dummy Runner |
Description of the move:
The scrumhalf (9) passes the ball to the flyhalf (10), who
passes the ball behind the dummy runner(12) to the outside
centre(13) who carries on the attack.
The scrumhalf (9) passes the ball to the flyhalf (10), who
passes the ball behind the dummy runner(12) to the outside
centre(13) who carries on the attack.
| Video Clip for Double Dummy Runners |
| Animation of Single Dummy Runner |
| Animation for Double Dummy Runners |
Description of the move:
The scrumhalf (9) passes the ball to the flyhalf (10), who
passes the ball behind the dummy runners (12 &13) to the
fullback (15) who carries on the attack.
The scrumhalf (9) passes the ball to the flyhalf (10), who
passes the ball behind the dummy runners (12 &13) to the
fullback (15) who carries on the attack.
| The Double Dummy Runners Move |
| In this move we use the two centres as the dummy runners |
| The Rule Book: The coaches must remember that if the dummy runners make contact with the opposition the referee can award a penalty for obstruction. |
| Live Video Clip of a Dummy Runner |
| Modern Rugby Coaching Moves |
| Week 1 |