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Attack Drills and Skills

Drill Description Key Learnings
3v2 continuous overload Rolling 3v2 with defender rollover. Fix-pass
Depth and width
Support and finish
Shape A-B options Two-structure attack reps with live choice. Trigger cues
Role clarity per pod
Play-to-space
Tip vs pull drill Forward pod plays short tip or pull-back to 10. Carry square
Hands late
Communicate “on” calls
Edge sweep Get to edge quickly and play 3v2/4v3. Speed to edge
Early catch-pass
Wing finishing
Counter-attack scan Backfield scanning and launch from kick returns. Space ID on return
Support lines
Kick vs run trigger
Ruck n Wrap Progression to Space Forward focused structure in attack phase playing off quick ruck ball and 9. Effective carrying and support
Quick ruck ball through quality ball presentation and speed
Forward attack structure (Pod system)
Decision making in attack under fatigue
1-3-3-1 forwards formation Structured forwards formation in open play. Forward roles
Support structure
Transition from set piece
The Four Fs Drill Footwork, Fend, Fight, Finish drill to beat defenders and gainline. Beating defender techniques
Maintaining momentum in attack