Leeds Rhinos • Round 17| Warrington Away

The hitups by the backs are largely driven by where and when we start sets. When we're starting sets right back on our own line, the kicker has often had ages to make a long kick, and the defence has time to run as a line (their forwards also haven't had to struggle as much as they should, making easy yards up the middle). We then generally have to make two or three hard runs from outside backs before the forwards even get into position to get the ball. Contrast to when a team is pinned back and has to kick from deep. You then get the ball 30 yards out, every run is easier and forwards can get involved earlier.

So much keeps coming back to field position and the defence giving away far too many easy yards.

Statistics: Posted by Once were Loiners — Fri Jul 12, 2024 11:23 pm — Replies 123 — Views 8122

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