Gryphons vs. WichitaApril 3, 2010

Strategy: We will utilize our greatest strengths – strong runners in the forwards and Frans’ superior kicking ability – to place enormous pressure on their defense, and play the game on their side of the field. We will force them to commit penalties. We will dictate the pace of the game through field position. BALL POSSESSION!

Keys to the game:

• INTENSITY. DISCIPLINE. SUPPORT.

• Sexy Ball – Beat their fringe defense to the point of contact.• Communication – Constant communication off the ball. Leave no doubt your teammates know where you are what you are doing/• Control the point of contact – control the point of contact through:• Intensity of effort• Numerical Advantage• Execution of Proper Technique• Coordinated effort

Point of Breakdown is through the defender. Swing open that gate!

Line Outs

• Maul and Drive. If the ball is spun to Frans expect a crash ball from IC, OC or WW

• 5-man. Force them to defend 3 phases. IC will assist in Phase 2. WW in Phase 3. Frans will decide kick, bang , or spin after phase 3.

• Options. Vary your looks.

Line Outs• Mule makes ALL calls• 2nd number = hot number. • Ex. “425” = 2 jumper ; “Kobe 24” = 4 jumper; 4 Hacksaw 28 = 2 jumper

• Buffalo = Maul. Commit to that muthafu$@! and move that gain line forward• Flying objects = Off the top (frisbee, plane, baggo)• 4-Man = Alan, Ryan, Tatts, Mule

Keys to successful Line Out play• Take the initiative. Force them to overcome momentum. Exert maximum effort at the outset of the line-out.• Get the ball moving. The ball is either moving forward quickly through a successful maul or it is sexy. • Defensive corollary = Make their ball ugly and unattractive. Slow their ball down. Force them to alter their game plan and commit more men to secure their fat ugly ball. Get their point of contact moving sideways.

Scrum – Devil Dog (depicted)

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Phase 1 6

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Phase 2Phase 3

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Phase 1 options“89” = ocho will pick n pop to 9 coming around the base and 9 will take it in for phase 1 with 7 and 8. 12 will pick and go the sexy ball with 4,5,6 looking to support. “97” = 9 will receive pick n pop from ocho, turn and allow quick rip from 7. 7 quick rucks for ocho on a pick n go. 12 rucks the 8 pick n go.

Penalty play

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Phase 1 Phase 2

Control the Maul

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1. Boggs pod crashes2. Alan’s pod on a pick and

go3. Rolling Maul4. 7 & 8 control the rolling

maul

ELVIS if they are napping (not depicted)

5. Pods are spaced wider6. Hanify feints a banger,

returns ball to 97. 9 to the wide pod

Back Line Plays

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Coke – Miss 2Coke Circle – Miss 2, 2 Loop 3Indy – 2 CrashOscar – 1 and 2 drift wide, 1-3 Switch

Off the Split Backs – Frans and FB Cross to InitiateX-Ray – Frans takes it left. 11 and 13 CrossYankee – Fullback takes it right 12 and 14 Cross