2020 -> 2021 Olympic Sevens (Tokyo)
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I like what our coaches have developed. The long passing is great. The offensive tackling and drive over is a real weapon. And they have chosen defensive agility and acceleration over top end pace. I. E. They like a close quarters game with our ability to cover and pressure.
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@crucial said in 2020 -> 2021 Olympic Sevens (Tokyo):
The other thing is that the traditional sweeper role seems to have been shelved in order to strengthen the initial defence line instead. Breaking that line is by far the most important facet followed closely by support play.
Yep. Which is why that one missed tackle, whether is acceleration into a gap or a broken tackle, is almost always leading to a try. No sweeper to cover.
Not sure that it makes it a better game but it is different.
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@arhs said in 2020 -> 2021 Olympic Sevens (Tokyo):
I like what our coaches have developed. The long passing is great. The offensive tackling and drive over is a real weapon. And they have chosen defensive agility and acceleration over top end pace. I. E. They like a close quarters game with our ability to cover and pressure.
Agree with that too. It's not sevens as we knew it, but it does seem to work for us.
Also leads to closer scores I think and my heart rate going through the roof.
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@nta said in 2020 -> 2021 Olympic Sevens (Tokyo):
Pedantic refereeing - no defender there and he penalises ROK for going off feet on attack.
That said - pretty stupid from the big American kid for ROK lying directly on the ball.
Japan extending the first half in order to take a bigger lead.
Japan 19-12 ROK
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ref throwing around penalties everywhere, three in about 25 secs
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@nta he's being super strict on rolling in the tackle too, looked like a pretty normal roll off the ball so you can place it to me
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@kiwiwomble said in 2020 -> 2021 Olympic Sevens (Tokyo):
@nta he's being super strict on rolling in the tackle too, looked like a pretty normal roll off the ball so you can place it to me
I saw it how he did - when a defender is on his feet over you, they're pretty quick to hammer the extra roll.
Just like that decision for tackler to roll: not moving quick enough, even if not right on the ball.
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@nta i think id rather he gave everyone an extra second and allowed that half meter to allow it to flow a bit rather than just blowing everything up in the microsecond it happens
and my understanding was you're allowed a motion to place the ball behind ya, dont count that as an extra
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@kiwiwomble said in 2020 -> 2021 Olympic Sevens (Tokyo):
and my understanding was you're allowed a motion to place the ball behind ya, dont count that as an extra
Yes you are, but if someone is right there who is NOT the tackler, they are fully allowed to grab the ball.
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wasn't the kenyan on his knees when he picked that up and passes it?
