Movement Concepts in Action
Which movement concept stops attackers from standing flat?
Depth
What attacking play focuses on fast carries and quick play-the-balls?
Rucking
What is a tactical intervention?
A change made to fix a problem in play.
What does a “connected” defensive line mean?
Defenders move together.
Which leadership style is best in high-pressure moments?
Autocratic
Why do slow play-the-balls reduce momentum?
Defence has time to reset.
Why is Ruck & Shift effective late in a set?
It draws defenders in before attacking out wide.
Your team seems to have little space from the defence. What’s one simple intervention?
Increase depth.
Why is rushing up early risky?
Creates space behind you and between your teammates.
Why is arguing with referees unethical?
It risks penalties, sin-bins and focus.
A defence compresses in the middle. Which concept should attackers focus on and why?
Space as compression creates edge gaps.
Why is the Rooster difficult to defend when performed at a fast pace?
The play creates multiple attacking options.
The defence is sliding early every set. What intervention fixes this?
Engage middle defenders first.
What defensive weakness does a sweeper target?
Late or slow matchups.
When is democratic leadership effective in touch football?
When planning or resetting.
Why does timing matter more than speed when attacking close to the try line?
Poor timing allows defenders to commit early and, therefore, neutralises speed.
Why might a team REMOVE advanced plays early in a game?
To build momentum, control the ruck, reduce risk of turnovers or gain good field position are all correct.
Why is changing the point of attack an effective intervention?
It forces defenders to reset or become off-balance.
Why do strong defences stay patient instead of rushing?
They force/increase the chances of the attackers making the errors.
Why does transformational leadership take time to work?
It relies on teammates trusting each other.
Explain how momentum and depth work together to create space.
Depth gives time and options, momentum forces defenders to react.
Your team is attacking on the 5 m line.
The defence is compressed and square.
Roll-balls are slow.
No defender is rushing early.
Which attacking play from the unit is the MOST effective option in this situation and WHY?
Dump & Split as:
Sweeper → requires speed and defensive slides
Ruck & Shift → needs momentum and defender commitment
Wrap → relies on space and speed
Rooster → requires fast ruck and timing
Dump, Split → creates advantage without momentum by forcing immediate defender decisions
Why do successful touch football teams constantly adjust both attack and defence during a game?
Because opposition behaviour changes and teams must respond with smart interventions to maintain advantage.
A defensive line stays connected and patient but repeatedly concedes metres without giving up tries. What defensive structure is being prioritised and what trade-off is the defence accepting by doing this?
The defence is prioritising line integrity, while accepting metre gains to avoid line breaks and tries.
Why should leaders change style depending on the situation?
Different moments need different leadership styles.