NTL Finals 2007: Sydney Mets VS GC Sharks

MANIPULATION OF DEFENDER

Play at 00:16 - No.7 receives a pass from No.8 and fakes to dump with No.8 appearing as the acting half. This draws the defender in who attempts to take the touch but is beaten as the "acting half" fulfills every essence of the word acting and pulls away instead, thus creating an instant 2 v 1 or 3 v 2 situation as seen in the video. It REALLY is about defender manipulation;convincing them to behave and react in the manner that you desire and then pulling the rabbit out of the hat.

For those who weren't around, this move was mentioned in a touch clinic not some time ago presented by Peter Bell (coach for aus women's open). IF memory serves well, I think it was called a "D". As in "A" being the dummy switch and "B" being the actual switch we've been practicing, or will be in the not too distant future?! I suppose the new boys won't be familiar with this.

Fast Forward to 5:50 - No.7 Drumayne DayBerg-Muir attempts a jink-a-dive but was caught...just barely. Bit of trivia - he is currently ranked the top player in the world of touch and being accorded player of the NTL series '05 and '07. Represents QLD state and Australia.