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[[Plays v3]]

[[GB v Canada Play by Play]]

[[Boxscores]]

[[Players]]

[[Positions]]

[[Teams]]

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Videos and General Information

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== Overview ==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr1csBG6JSg Rugby 7s explained in just 30 seconds]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgEc4XzSzcI What is Rugby 7s? (Explained by a Pro)]

[https://passport.world.rugby/laws-of-the-game/laws-by-number/1-the-ground/ What does a Rugby 7s pitch look like?]

[https://www.rugbypass.com/articles/rugby-7s-positions-explained/ What are the positions on a 7s team and what do they do?]

[https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/rugby-101-olympic-terminology-and-glossary Glossary of common rugby terms]

== Animation Examples ==
[https://www.olmec.org/support/files/PlayerMovement-gridlines.mp4 Player Movement and Gridlines]

[https://www.olmec.org/support/files/Restart_animation.mp4 Restart]

== Match Videos ==
[https://www.facebook.com/svnsseries/videos/8337003486317401/ RWC7s 2022 Men's Championship Final - New Zealand vs Fiji]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbgM1qVYeKQ South Africa v Australia | Perth HSBC SVNS 2025]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=siyAmjtcZns&themeRefresh=1 USA v Argentina - Perth HSBC SVNS 2025]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ziOyoo9nyU GB v Canada - Monaco 2024]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PubwuvYIcXM Referee guide to the rules of rugby]

== Individual Great Plays ==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7eBxlcQ3qI Alex Mitchell with a brilliant solo-try]

[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/x50NGO6u5kI Henry Pollock scores double for Northampton Saints against Castres in Champions Cup]

== Types of Plays ==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=HoLchWZOadE How to Ruck | Rugby 7s]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=0Z9RjRBWWq0 How To Side Step | Rugby 7s]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0Rz65xM8N4 Expert View: Restarts the key to success]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6SjzEFXp_U&t=2s Expert View: France's incredible restart game in Vancouver]

[https://passport.world.rugby/laws-of-the-game/laws-by-number/9-foul-play/ Foul Play]

[https://www.world.rugby/the-game/laws/variations/9/sevens/ Foul Play: Sevens Variations]

[[Disciplinary offences]]

== Websites ==
[https://www.svns.com/en World sevens]

[https://www.rugbypass.com/articles/rugby-7s-positions-explained/ Positions]

[https://www.fisu.net/sports/rugby-sevens/ International University]

[https://www.bucs.org.uk/events-page/rugby-7s-championship-trophy-2023-24.html UK Universities]

[https://www.collegiaterugbychampionship.com/ US Colleges]

Rugby Sevens

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[[Teams]]

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Rugby Sevens

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[[/index.php?title=Archive:Plays|Pages v1]]

Rugby Sevens

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[[Game run through]]

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[[GB v Canada Play by Play]]

[[Boxscores]]

[[Players]]

[[Positions]]

[[Teams]]

[[Rosters and related]] - strategic thoughts

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[[Excellent-Good-Poor]]

[[Game run through]]

[[Rules]]

[[Videos and General Information]]

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[[Plays v2]]

[[GB v Canada Play by Play]]

[[Boxscores]]

[[Players]]

[[Positions]]

[[Teams]]

[[Rosters and related]] - strategic thoughts

[[Rosters - how a 5* star system might look]]

[[Rosters - draft good and bad]]

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Rugby Sevens

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[[Index.php?title=Archive:Plays|Archive]]

[[Energy and Injury Spreadsheet]]

[[Excellent-Good-Poor]]

[[Game run through]]

[[Rules]]

[[Videos and General Information]]

[[Simulator Design]]

[[Plays]]

[[Plays v2]]

[[GB v Canada Play by Play]]

[[Boxscores]]

[[Players]]

[[Positions]]

[[Teams]]

[[Rosters and related]] - strategic thoughts

[[Rosters - how a 5* star system might look]]

[[Rosters - draft good and bad]]

[[Rosters - medium]]

Plays

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|'''Restart'''
|'''Loose ball'''
|'''Pass (infield or outfield)'''
|'''Mispass'''
|'''Crossfield kick'''
|'''Run into space (breaking the line)'''
|'''Dummy/Sidestep (Run preference 1)'''
|'''Run into space and pass before tackled (Run preference 2)'''
|'''Run into contact (Run preference 3)'''
|'''Run into contact and pass before the tackler is brought down (Run preference 4)'''
|'''Tackle'''
|'''Jackal'''
|'''Penalty kick for goal'''
|'''Penalty kick for touch'''
|'''Drop goal'''
|'''Long clearance'''
|'''Short clearance'''
|'''Scrum'''
|'''Line out'''
|'''Maul'''
|'''Ruck'''
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|'''''Team with ball'''''
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|'''Team tactical choices'''
|Kick short, medium or long. Kick left, centre or right. How aggressive to play.
|How aggressive to play.
|Teams can choose Run preferences and aim to pass the ball to the best player for that preference
|Teams can choose a ‘risk’ level for passing increasing the chances of choosing this option but increasing the chance of creating space to run into
|Teams can choose a ‘risk’ level for passing increasing the chances of choosing this option but increasing the chance of creating space to run into. Note only really works if your run strategy is focused on getting the ball to your winger
|N/a
|If players choose this as their Run preference then they will attempt to pass the ball to the best player in this regard
|If players choose this as their Run preference then they will attempt to pass the ball to the best player in this regard
|If players choose this as their Run preference then they will attempt to pass the ball to the best player in this regard. How aggressive to play.
|If players choose this as their Run preference then they will attempt to pass the ball to the best player in this regard. How aggressive to play.
|How aggressive to play.
|How aggressive to play
|This choice is normally only taken when little time is remaining and 3pts are needed to win or draw the match, or in overtime as first points scored wins.
|Choice of kick to touch, scrum or tap and go for penalties
|This choice is normally only taken when little time is remaining and 3pts are needed to win or draw the match, or in overtime as first points scored wins.
|This choice is normally only taken if a team has the ball near its own try line.
|This is a tactic often employed to outwit onrushing defenders, who are attempting to Blitz, by chipping it over their heads to regather or for a teammate to regather. Effectively creates a Loose Ball.
|How aggressive to play.
|How aggressive to play. Long or Short throws - long throws make for an easier attack but are harder to execute.
|How aggressive to play.
|How aggressive to play.
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|'''Skills used'''
|Kicking (kicker). Pace, Jumping, Handling (chaser)
|Pace, Strength
|Passing (passer), Handling (receiver)
|Passing (passer), Handling (receiver)
|Kicking (kicker), Handling (receiver)
|Pace
|Footwork
|Pace, Passing
|Strength
|Strength, Passing
|Strength, Handling
|Pace (of support players who have to reach the tackled player before a jackal takes place)
|Kicking
|Kicking
|Kicking
|Kicking
|Kicking
|Strength
|Passing (Scrum Half) Strength (lifters) Jumping (Hooker)
|Strength
|Strength
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|'''What does success look like'''
|Regaining possession
|Regaining possession
|Successful pass to teammate
|Successful pass to teammate
|Successful pass to teammate
|Rapid progress down the pitch towards the opposition try line - ideally ending in a try. A slower player who breaks the line may try to pass to a faster teammate before or after being tackled.
|Evading the opposition and breaking the line (switch to Run into space)
|Creating space for the receiver to run into
|Breaking through the tackle or sucking in more than one tackler to create space elsewhere on the pitch
|Creating a gap for the receiver to run through
|Retaining the ball to recycle for another phase of play
|Retaining the ball to recycle for another phase of play
|Penalty scored and three points awarded
|Line out further up the pitch
|Drop goal scored and three points awarded
|Ball is cleared. It can go into touch, resulting in a line out to the opposition, or stay in play resulting in a Loose Ball
|Regather the ball having broken the line and have a free run into space.
|Ball is hooked back to the Scrum Half to initiate an attack
|Ball is caught by the Jumper and passed back to the Scrum Half to initiate an attack.
|The Maul goes forward so that when it goes to ground a try is scored or a Scrum is awarded to retain possession.
|Retaining possession
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|'''What could go wrong'''
|A short kick could not go 10m and a long kick could go into touch. Both result in a Scrum to the opposition on the halfway line. Chaser could knock on, leading to a Scrum where the offence happened.
|N/a
|Catcher could knock on. Opponent could intercept if using a blitz defence
|Catcher could knock on. Opponent could intercept if using a blitz defence
|Catcher could knock on. Opponent could intercept if using a blitz defence
|If caught and tackled could be jackalled if the support players are too far behind.
|May not break the line and be tackled, offering a jackal opportunity
|Greater chance of pass failure
|Can be pushed back if opponent is stronger, and invites a jackal if successfully tackled
|Greater chance of pass failure, Chance to be held up which creates a Maul
|Could knock on
|Could give away a penalty for holding on if support players don’t arrive in time
|Missed kick gives possession to the opposition
|Could miss touch, giving the ball to the opposition
|Missed kick gives possession to the opposition
|Kick can be charged down, leading to a Loose Ball, or may just set up an opposition counterattack
|Kick can be charged down, leading to a Loose Ball, or may just set up an opposition counterattack if they regather.
|A stronger scrum can push you off the ball creating a Loose Ball
|Better Jumpers can steal your ball. A crooked throw gives the opposition a Scrum. A bad throw creates a Loose Ball.
|Illegally pulling a Maul down is a penalty offence.
|Not releasing the ball is a penalty offence.
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|'''Tactical choices'''
|Line or Pods. How aggressive to play.
|How aggressive to play.
|Blitz or Drift defence
|Blitz or Drift defence
|Blitz or Drift defence
|Blitz or Drift defence
|Blitz or Drift defence
|Blitz or Drift defence
|Blitz or Drift defence. How aggressive to play.
|Blitz or Drift defence. How aggressive to play.
|Blitz or Drift. How aggressive to play.
|How aggressive to play.
|N/a
|N/a
|Blitz or drift
|Blitz or drift
|Blitz or drift
|How aggressive to play.
|How aggressive to play.
|How aggressive to play.
|How aggressive to play.
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|'''Skills used'''
|Jumping and Handling
|Pace, Strength
|Pace and handling (interception) for blitz defence
|Pace and handling (interception) for blitz defence
|Pace and handling (interception) for blitz defence
|Pace
|Footwork
|Pace, Tackling
|Strength, Tackling
|Strength, Tackling
|Strength, Tackling
|Strength
|N/a
|N/a
|Pace, Jumping
|Pace, Jumping
|Pace, Jumping
|Strength
|Strength (lifters) Jumping (Hooker)
|Strength
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|'''What does success look like'''
|Catching the ball
|Gaining possession
|Pushing the opponents backwards (drift), interception or knock on (blitz)
|Pushing the opponents backwards (drift), interception or knock on (blitz)
|Pushing the opponents backwards (drift), interception or knock on (blitz)
|Catching and tackling the player who has broken away before thy score a try and, ideally, stealing possession through a jackal.
|Tackling the player and ideally stealing possession through a jackal
|Blitz - tackling the player before the pass. Drift - not allowing space for the receiver to run into
|Successful tackle followed, ideally, by a jackal
|Successful tackle preventing the pass which leads to a Maul.
|Bringing the player to ground and then successfully jackalling
|Stealing the ball
|N/a
|N/a
|Charge down the kick (much easier for blitz defence)
|Charge down the kick (much easier for blitz defence)
|Charge down the kick (much easier for blitz defence). Regather the loose ball (much easier for drift defence)
|Pushing the opposition off the ball to create a Loose Ball.
|Stealing the ball
|The Maul goes backwards so a Scrum is awarded to steal possession.
|Jackalling or counter rucking to steal the ball
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|'''What could go wrong'''
|Receiver could drop the ball leading to a Loose Ball or knock on leading to an opposition Scrum where the offence took place.
|N/a
|Risk of knock on (Scrum) or deliberate knock on (penalty and yellow card) if using Blitz
|Risk of knock on (Scrum) or deliberate knock on (penalty and yellow card) if using Blitz
|Risk of knock on (Scrum) or deliberate knock on (penalty and yellow card) if using Blitz
|If the line has been broken teams revert to a scramble defence. A scramble defence is out of shape so if the attacking team can secure and pass the ball after being tackled, they can often quickly break the line again
|Blitz defence is more at risk of being beaten
|Blitz defence is more at risk of being beaten
|Easier against a Drift defence, as players have backed off so the attacker has more momentum
|Blitz defence is more at risk of being beaten
|Tackle could be missed
|Could give away a penalty for not releasing
|N/a
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|Successful charge down leads to a Loose Ball
|Successful charge down leads to a Loose Ball
|Successful charge down leads to a Loose Ball
|As Scrums commit the three forwards (2x Props and Hooker) and the Scrum Half, there is a lot of space on the rest of the pitch for attackers to run into.
|As Line Outs commit the three forwards (2x Props and Hooker) and the Scrum Half, there is a lot of space on the rest of the pitch for attackers to run into.
|Illegally pulling a Maul down is a penalty offence and warrants a yellow card if close to the try line.
|Not allowing the tackled player to place the ball before attempting to jackal is a penalty offence.
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|Scrums are awarded for a variety of infringements. They involve the three forwards pushing against each other. From the midpoint between the six forwards , the Scrum Half throws the ball at the feet of the Hooker who attempts to hook the ball back to the Scrum Half, who has run to the back of the Scrum.
|Line outs are the mechanism for returning the ball to play if it goes out of bounds on either side. Line outs are thrown in by the Scrum Half and caught by the Hooker, lifted by the two props. The Hooker then throws the ball back to the Scrum Half who has run back onto the pitch behind them. The opposition Props and Hooker line up opposite their counterparts and try and steal the throw. Their Scrum Half stands behind them.
|Maul - if the ball carrier is tackled but not brought to ground and can’t pass, a Maul is formed. Nearby players can join the maul (from the back) and both sides push until the ball carrier is brought to ground. A try can be scored from a maul if the ball carrier is pushed over the try line and can ground the ball. Otherwise a Scrum is awarded to the team that was going forward
|A Ruck is formed when a tackled player is brought to ground. The tackler must release the player and stand up to attempt to jackal. The nearest two opponents will join the ruck to help the tackled player. The tackler and other members of his team can attempt to counter ruck - effectively push their opponents off the ball so they can pick it up and steal possession.
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Positions

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{| class="wikitable"
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|Pace
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|Evading tackles
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|Low
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|Pushing in the scrum or trying to blast through tackles
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|High
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|Catching the ball
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|Medium
|High
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|Passing the ball
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|Tackling opponents
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|Medium
|High
|Low
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|Restarts, penalty kicks, drop goals, clearances, tactical kicking (short clearance, cross field kick)
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|Pushes in the scrum and lifts in the lineout and at restarts
|Pushes and hooks the ball in the scrum and throws in at the lineout, lifts at restarts
|Puts the ball in at the scrum and usually receives it from the hooker
|Takes kicks and organises the team (like a QB in NFL)
|Does a bit of everything
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== Zone Selection ==
[[File:Zone-Selection.png|left|thumb|Zone Selection for coaches]]

File:Zone-Selection.png

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Open Questions

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How much of a factor is weather in Rugby 7s. I watched one match where USA v Argentina played and it seemed like there was a slight impact (slippery footing for example). I know it impacts American football at times. Is it a factor in this game and if so do we want to deal with it in any way?
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Open Questions

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Ball Possession - Next Action

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This table is used to determine the next steps for a player possessing the ball.

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| Easiest way to make progress up the pitch || Pace || 10 || 25 || Close to the try line this rises to 100% for both forwards and backs || This situation usually only arises if one of the other options has pulled the defensive line out of shape ||
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| To utilise a mismatch to make progress up the pitch || Footwork || 2 || 15 || || A mismatch is usually when a back takes on a forward or the player knows he has better footwork than the defender he’s up against ||
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! Run forward into space (to draw a defender and pass before they tackle)
| To draw the defence out of position making it easier for a teammate to make progress up the pitch || Footwork and handling || 10 || 15 || || The space here is usually a gap between defenders ||
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| To draw in as many defenders as possible to bring a player down || Strength || 25 || 5 || || This results in a tackle which, if successful, creates a ruck ||
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| To draw in defenders making it easier for a teammate to make progress up the pitch || Strength and handling || 20 || 5 || || If the pass can be made, the tackle does not result in a ruck. Usually the run into contact is not aimed at the player directly opposite the ball carrier but one on either side. ||
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| To provide a better positioned teammate with the opportunity to make progress up the field. Infield prevents the ball going out of bounds (“into touch”) and the more central the position the more options a team has. || Handling || 15 || 10 || Often the only option for a player standing closer to the touchline than any of his teammates || For all passes and the cross field kick, the receiver can either be static or dynamic (running onto the ball at speed). Where he is dynamic he will have a better opportunity to be successful in any Run option. ||
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| To provide a better positioned teammate with the opportunity to make progress up the field. There is typically more space nearer the touchline in an actual game, so line breaks occur most often on the wings. || Handling || 15 || 10 || Not an option for a player standing closer to the touchline than any of his teammates || ||
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! Miss pass (infield or outfield) to the second next player in the line
| Passing To provide a better positioned teammate with the opportunity to make progress up the field || Handling || 2 || 4 || || Greater risk of an interception. Can occasionally skip two players but much harder to do successfully ||
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! Crossfield Kick (infield or outfield) to a player three or more next in line
| To provide a better positioned teammate with the opportunity to make progress up the field || Kicking || 0 || 4 || Most often used to switch play from one wing to another. Greater risk of an interception. || ||
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! Kick long
| To clear the ball out of defence and/or take advantage of the absence of a sweeper || Kicking || 1 || 2 || More frequent in a team’s own 22 when close to its own try line || ||
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! Kick Short
| To chip the ball over onrushing defenders to be recovered either by the kicker or a teammate || Kicking || 0 || 4 || Less frequent in a team’s own 22 when close to its own try line || ||
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! Drop Goal
| To try and score 3pts || Kicking || 0 || 1 || Success is more likely the closer a player is to the try line and to the centre of the pitch. Only top kickers can score from the halfway line || Usually only happens on the last play of the game if a team needs the 3pts to win or force a tie and go into overtime ||
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This table is used to determine the next steps for a player possessing the ball.

{| class="wikitable"
! !! Why? !! Skills required !! % Likelihood (Forward*) !! % Likelihood (Back*) !! Position on pitch modifier !! Notes: !!
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! Run forward into space
| Easiest way to make progress up the pitch || Pace || 10 || 25 || Close to the try line this rises to 100% for both forwards and backs || This situation usually only arises if one of the other options has pulled the defensive line out of shape ||
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! Run forward into contact but use footwork and or dummies/feints to evade tackles
| To utilise a mismatch to make progress up the pitch || Footwork || 2 || 15 || || A mismatch is usually when a back takes on a forward or the player knows he has better footwork than the defender he’s up against ||
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! Run forward into space (to draw a defender and pass before they tackle)
| To draw the defence out of position making it easier for a teammate to make progress up the pitch || Footwork and handling || 10 || 15 || || The space here is usually a gap between defenders ||
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! Run forward into contact
| To draw in as many defenders as possible to bring a player down || Strength || 25 || 5 || || This results in a tackle which, if successful, creates a ruck ||
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! Run into contact (to draw a defender and pass after the tackle has been made)
| To draw in defenders making it easier for a teammate to make progress up the pitch || Strength and handling || 20 || 5 || || If the pass can be made, the tackle does not result in a ruck. Usually the run into contact is not aimed at the player directly opposite the ball carrier but one on either side. ||
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! Pass infield to the next player in the line
| To provide a better positioned teammate with the opportunity to make progress up the field. Infield prevents the ball going out of bounds (“into touch”) and the more central the position the more options a team has. || Handling || 15 || 10 || Often the only option for a player standing closer to the touchline than any of his teammates || For all passes and the cross field kick, the receiver can either be static or dynamic (running onto the ball at speed). Where he is dynamic he will have a better opportunity to be successful in any Run option. ||
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! Pass outfield to the next player in the line
| To provide a better positioned teammate with the opportunity to make progress up the field. There is typically more space nearer the touchline in an actual game, so line breaks occur most often on the wings. || Handling || 15 || 10 || Not an option for a player standing closer to the touchline than any of his teammates || ||
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! Miss pass (infield or outfield) to the second next player in the line
| Passing To provide a better positioned teammate with the opportunity to make progress up the field || Handling || 2 || 4 || || Greater risk of an interception. Can occasionally skip two players but much harder to do successfully ||
|-
! Crossfield Kick (infield or outfield) to a player three or more next in line
| To provide a better positioned teammate with the opportunity to make progress up the field || Kicking || 0 || 4 || Most often used to switch play from one wing to another. Greater risk of an interception. || ||
|-
! Kick long
| To clear the ball out of defence and/or take advantage of the absence of a sweeper || Kicking || 1 || 2 || More frequent in a team’s own 22 when close to its own try line || ||
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! Kick Short
| To chip the ball over onrushing defenders to be recovered either by the kicker or a teammate || Kicking || 0 || 4 || Less frequent in a team’s own 22 when close to its own try line || ||
|-
! Drop Goal
| To try and score 3pts || Kicking || 0 || 1 || Success is more likely the closer a player is to the try line and to the centre of the pitch. Only top kickers can score from the halfway line || Usually only happens on the last play of the game if a team needs the 3pts to win or force a tie and go into overtime ||
|-
! Notes:
| || || * Forwards tend to be stronger but have less pace, worse footwork, handling and kicking ability || * Backs tend to be faster, have good footwork and better handling and kicking ability || || ||
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{| class="wikitable"
! !! Why? !! Skills required !! % Likelihood (Forward*) !! % Likelihood (Back*) !! Position on pitch modifier !! Notes: !!
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! Run forward into space
| Easiest way to make progress up the pitch || Pace || 10 || 25 || Close to the try line this rises to 100% for both forwards and backs || This situation usually only arises if one of the other options has pulled the defensive line out of shape ||
|-
! Run forward into contact but use footwork and or dummies/feints to evade tackles
| To utilise a mismatch to make progress up the pitch || Footwork || 2 || 15 || || A mismatch is usually when a back takes on a forward or the player knows he has better footwork than the defender he’s up against ||
|-
! Run forward into space (to draw a defender and pass before they tackle)
| To draw the defence out of position making it easier for a teammate to make progress up the pitch || Footwork and handling || 10 || 15 || || The space here is usually a gap between defenders ||
|-
! Run forward into contact
| To draw in as many defenders as possible to bring a player down || Strength || 25 || 5 || || This results in a tackle which, if successful, creates a ruck ||
|-
! Run into contact (to draw a defender and pass after the tackle has been made)
| To draw in defenders making it easier for a teammate to make progress up the pitch || Strength and handling || 20 || 5 || || If the pass can be made, the tackle does not result in a ruck. Usually the run into contact is not aimed at the player directly opposite the ball carrier but one on either side. ||
|-
! Pass infield to the next player in the line
| To provide a better positioned teammate with the opportunity to make progress up the field. Infield prevents the ball going out of bounds (“into touch”) and the more central the position the more options a team has. || Handling || 15 || 10 || Often the only option for a player standing closer to the touchline than any of his teammates || For all passes and the cross field kick, the receiver can either be static or dynamic (running onto the ball at speed). Where he is dynamic he will have a better opportunity to be successful in any Run option. ||
|-
! Pass outfield to the next player in the line
| To provide a better positioned teammate with the opportunity to make progress up the field. There is typically more space nearer the touchline in an actual game, so line breaks occur most often on the wings. || Handling || 15 || 10 || Not an option for a player standing closer to the touchline than any of his teammates || ||
|-
! Miss pass (infield or outfield) to the second next player in the line
| Passing To provide a better positioned teammate with the opportunity to make progress up the field || Handling || 2 || 4 || || Greater risk of an interception. Can occasionally skip two players but much harder to do successfully ||
|-
! Crossfield Kick (infield or outfield) to a player three or more next in line
| To provide a better positioned teammate with the opportunity to make progress up the field || Kicking || 0 || 4 || Most often used to switch play from one wing to another. Greater risk of an interception. || ||
|-
! Kick long
| To clear the ball out of defence and/or take advantage of the absence of a sweeper || Kicking || 1 || 2 || More frequent in a team’s own 22 when close to its own try line || ||
|-
! Kick Short
| To chip the ball over onrushing defenders to be recovered either by the kicker or a teammate || Kicking || 0 || 4 || Less frequent in a team’s own 22 when close to its own try line || ||
|-
! Drop Goal
| To try and score 3pts || Kicking || 0 || 1 || Success is more likely the closer a player is to the try line and to the centre of the pitch. Only top kickers can score from the halfway line || Usually only happens on the last play of the game if a team needs the 3pts to win or force a tie and go into overtime ||
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! Notes:
| || || * Forwards tend to be stronger but have less pace, worse footwork, handling and kicking ability || * Backs tend to be faster, have good footwork and better handling and kicking ability || || ||
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Videos and General Information

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== Overview ==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr1csBG6JSg Rugby 7s explained in just 30 seconds]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgEc4XzSzcI What is Rugby 7s? (Explained by a Pro)]

== Match Videos ==
[https://www.facebook.com/svnsseries/videos/8337003486317401/ RWC7s 2022 Men's Championship Final - New Zealand vs Fiji]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbgM1qVYeKQ South Africa v Australia | Perth HSBC SVNS 2025]

== Individual Great Plays ==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7eBxlcQ3qI Alex Mitchell with a brilliant solo-try]

[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/x50NGO6u5kI Henry Pollock scores double for Northampton Saints against Castres in Champions Cup]

== Types of Plays ==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=HoLchWZOadE How to Ruck | Rugby 7s]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=0Z9RjRBWWq0 How To Side Step | Rugby 7s]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0Rz65xM8N4 Expert View: Restarts the key to success]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6SjzEFXp_U&t=2s Expert View: France's incredible restart game in Vancouver]

== Websites ==
[https://www.svns.com/en World sevens]

[https://www.rugbypass.com/articles/rugby-7s-positions-explained/ Positions]

[https://www.fisu.net/sports/rugby-sevens/ International University]

[https://www.bucs.org.uk/events-page/rugby-7s-championship-trophy-2023-24.html UK Universities]

[https://www.collegiaterugbychampionship.com/ US Colleges]

Videos and General Information

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== Overview ==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr1csBG6JSg Rugby 7s explained in just 30 seconds]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgEc4XzSzcI What is Rugby 7s? (Explained by a Pro)]

== Match Videos ==
[https://www.facebook.com/svnsseries/videos/8337003486317401/ RWC7s 2022 Men's Championship Final - New Zealand vs Fiji]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbgM1qVYeKQ South Africa v Australia | Perth HSBC SVNS 2025]

== Individual Great Plays ==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7eBxlcQ3qI Alex Mitchell with a brilliant solo-try]

[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/x50NGO6u5kI Henry Pollock scores double for Northampton Saints against Castres in Champions Cup]

== Types of Plays ==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=HoLchWZOadE How to Ruck | Rugby 7s]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=0Z9RjRBWWq0 How To Side Step | Rugby 7s]

== Websites ==
[https://www.svns.com/en World sevens]

[https://www.rugbypass.com/articles/rugby-7s-positions-explained/ Positions]

[https://www.fisu.net/sports/rugby-sevens/ International University]

[https://www.bucs.org.uk/events-page/rugby-7s-championship-trophy-2023-24.html UK Universities]

[https://www.collegiaterugbychampionship.com/ US Colleges]

Videos and General Information

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== Overview ==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr1csBG6JSg Rugby 7s explained in just 30 seconds]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgEc4XzSzcI What is Rugby 7s? (Explained by a Pro)]

== Match Videos ==
[https://www.facebook.com/svnsseries/videos/8337003486317401/ RWC7s 2022 Men's Championship Final - New Zealand vs Fiji]

== Individual Great Plays ==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7eBxlcQ3qI Alex Mitchell with a brilliant solo-try]

[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/x50NGO6u5kI Henry Pollock scores double for Northampton Saints against Castres in Champions Cup]

== Types of Plays ==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=HoLchWZOadE How to Ruck | Rugby 7s]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=0Z9RjRBWWq0 How To Side Step | Rugby 7s]

Videos and General Information

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== Match Videos ==
[https://www.facebook.com/svnsseries/videos/8337003486317401/ RWC7s 2022 Men's Championship Final - New Zealand vs Fiji]

== Individual Great Plays ==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7eBxlcQ3qI Alex Mitchell with a brilliant solo-try]

[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/x50NGO6u5kI Henry Pollock scores double for Northampton Saints against Castres in Champions Cup]

== Types of Plays ==
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=HoLchWZOadE How to Ruck | Rugby 7s]

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=0Z9RjRBWWq0 How To Side Step | Rugby 7s]

Videos and General Information

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Videos and General Information

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Match Videos

[https://www.facebook.com/svnsseries/videos/8337003486317401/ RWC7s 2022 Men's Championship Final - New Zealand vs Fiji]

Rugby Sevens

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[[Rules]]

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Rugby Sevens

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TMVL NMR Design

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This section will be used for developing a design when we need an automated NMR program to create lineup orders and recruiting orders.

=== Lineup Orders ===
We have an existing NMR program now. Essentially this will take in the number of players at a position and randomly assign one to the starting lineup. This runs once for each match. It does not try to take a full session view and say "hey, if its a 3-match session, I really should only allow a player to play 2 matches". So it can result into both some FIT +1 and some FIT -1 scenarios that could get uglier as the season progresses on the negative FIT side.

So we really need a more thoughtful program. Such as preventing a player from EVER playing more than 2 matches a session. How good or bad we make the NMR lineups is open to discussion but we could use something like "overall" as a guide to determine how much a player plays in a 2, 3, or 4 match session.

I'd prefer not to just make NMR lineups terrible (i.e. play the WORST of 2 setters 2/3 matches and the BEST in 1/3 matches a session). But maybe some randomness to that.

Also perhaps an emphasis on more playing time/XPs for Freshman. So really I don't have a clear direction, just some background.

''Add ideas below''

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=== CP Orders ===
This would be a focus on Skills and not any usage of CP for FIT

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=== Recruiting Orders ===
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== Whiteboard ==
'''Temporary info below to be organized'''

Let's list out some ideas of the type of content we can add to a support section like this for starters. How about a list at first and then we group it into something that would then have a link to a new page to store the content.

Ideas

* Roger's Q&A
* Kevin's Recruiting Overview
* Kevin's CP/XP info
* Al's Basic info sent to new coaches (positions, roster requirments, skills, ages, positions/skills, fitness, overall grades)
* Steve's "How Skills Work in TMVL" (on TMVL site now)
* What else? It might be in Roger's Q&A but just in case: The structure of a season, specifically how many games per session (min/max) which is important for XP planning (Steve)
* How do you all feel about a layered approach? Level 1: What do I need to know to get started? Level 2: What do I need to do to get better? Level 3. How do I achieve mastery? Level 1 would be aimed at new coaches. L2 at those who have playing for a season or two (or possibly longer) but aren’t progressing. L3 is for me - sorry I mean - coaches who are generally competitive but lose in finals or whenever they play the big boys. Hang on, I do mean me. Probably Kevin aswell to be fair (sorry Kevin). Each level would have the basic headings above, but we’d limit the information at the lower levels to avoid overwhelming people. Note that I had Level 1 in my mind when drafting the Q&A. If this structure works perhaps I could further work up Level 1, Kevin could start Level 2, and the maestro could think about what would go into Level 3?

[[QuickStart Guide for New Managers]]

[[Hall of Fame Sandbox]]

[[TMVL NMR Design]]

(from Al) - Very open to you guys ideas here on organizing this. If someone has time to dig in and compile this that works for me.

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