6 10’s Rugby

6.1 The 10’s Commandments

6.1.1 Thou shall use the full width of the field

Doing this stretches the defence and makes gaps bigger

6.1.2 Thou shall clear pressure immediately

You must pass the ball away from areas of congestion immediately.

6.1.3 Thou shalt not get too flat

Maintain depth in attack. A deep attack is more effective and provides more options. Part of this is ensuring you get back into position after passing the ball and give the ball carrier an option to pass back to you.

6.1.4 Thou shalt not kick possession away

Attack = Possession. Go backwards or sideways before kicking the ball away.

6.1.5 Thou shalt not get isolated

It is the responsibility of the ball carrier not to get isolated.

6.1.6 Thou shalt not leave thy zone on attack

Support in your zone rather than with your "nose to the ball". As the ball moves towards your zone, try to create options for your team by changing angles, calling, feinting and generally trying to confuse the defence.

6.1.7 Thou shalt not break thy defensive line

It is vital to come up as a line in defence and move sideways as a unit ('blanket defence'). Concentrate on your man, not the ball.

6.1.8 Thou shalt not be silent on defence

Communicate who you man is. Pick your correct man by counting from the outside in.

6.1.9 Thou shall pressure the opposition on defence

The sooner and closer the blanket defence can move to its opponents, the greater will be the pressure exerted.

6.1.10 Thou shalt not forget to employ a sweeper

Someone must cover kick-throughs and breaks.