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#Post#: 28528--------------------------------------------------
Drop Goals
DIR By: DOK
Date: September 23, 2019, 6:48 am
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I know we don't seem to practice them (unless its Danny Care)
but this RWC has showed (shown?) they can be a useful weapon if
used right. I don't understand why we struggle to the 5 metre
line before dropping the ball instead of get to the 22 and kick
over for 3 points. At one of the "meet the coaches" evening,
they said we don't use them as a tactic. Surely against a very
resolute defence, they're a way of getting the scoreboard
ticking over?
#Post#: 28543--------------------------------------------------
Re: Drop Goals
DIR By: T-Bone
Date: September 23, 2019, 10:38 am
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Completely agree. Danny used to do them reasonably often,
especially when we had advantage, but even he seems to have
stopped. Given how weak were are at getting over the line from
shortish distance once our attack slows down, it would seem a
great option
#Post#: 28545--------------------------------------------------
Re: Drop Goals
DIR By: marlowish
Date: September 23, 2019, 11:03 am
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> Completely agree. Danny used to do them reasonably often,
especially when we had advantage, but even he seems to have
stopped. Given how weak were are at getting over the line from
shortish distance once our attack slows down, it would seem a
great option
>
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+ 100
#Post#: 28546--------------------------------------------------
Re: Drop Goals
DIR By: Mayor West
Date: September 23, 2019, 11:48 am
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I also agree. I bet there’s some statistics that prove that
keeping on going for the line produces more points and drop
goals are only for winning in the dying seconds. I would say
that if you can’t bludgeon your way over in six attempts you go
for the drop goal. I will now retreat in preparation to be shot
down by actual rugby coaches.
#Post#: 28550--------------------------------------------------
Re: Drop Goals
DIR By: D-Quins
Date: September 23, 2019, 2:26 pm
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As a now retired Rugby Coach I would say if you are not making
progress against a flat defense then kicking is always an
option. It could be a grubber behind for people to run on to
(if the full back is up and no sweeper), a dink over the top or
a drop goal. If they work then it is something the defence has
to combat next time, possibly opening the defence up for the
runners maybe next time. Keep the defence thinking has always
been my motto
#Post#: 28568--------------------------------------------------
Re: Drop Goals
DIR By: Boonie
Date: September 24, 2019, 8:38 am
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Care and Gommers before him both did this. Anyone remember
England losing to South Africa in 1995? Five Jannie de Beer drop
goals in a row, all in about 30 minutes, 15 points down, heads
down, game lost.
#Post#: 28569--------------------------------------------------
Re: Drop Goals
DIR By: T-Bone
Date: September 24, 2019, 8:51 am
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Another one in Samoa v Russia today
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Re: Drop Goals
DIR By: DAF
Date: September 24, 2019, 9:28 am
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> Another one in Samoa v Russia today
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SSSHHHHH, I'm watching this later (hopefully without knowing the
score) [emoji6]
#Post#: 28573--------------------------------------------------
Re: Drop Goals
DIR By: PA18_supercub
Date: September 24, 2019, 10:48 am
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--- Quote from: Boonie link ---
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> Care and Gommers before him both did this. Anyone remember
England losing to South Africa in 1995? Five Jannie de Beer drop
goals in a row, all in about 30 minutes, 15 points down, heads
down, game lost.
>
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World cup Q/F - Paris 1999...
#Post#: 28624--------------------------------------------------
Re: Drop Goals
DIR By: Rocker
Date: September 26, 2019, 3:02 am
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Yes I remember watching that in a Keller bar in Munich
surrounded by very excited Irish fans who were delighted by
England's demise 🙄 They were huge drop goals too, some
of them went over from the 10m line and even towards half way.
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