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POSITIONING
TACKLE, RUCK AND MAUL
GENERAL
Positioning should not be prescriptive
Positioning should be instinctive
There are no preferred positions
GENERAL
Referee’s Fitness Level is Critical
If you’re not there - doesn’t matter where you stand
Good lines of running between phases are Essential
GENERAL
Referees are Different Shapes and Sizes
Touch Judge Input can affect positioning
POSITIONING
Tackle, Ruck and Maul are Dynamic
No one position is correct
Some positions are better than others
WHAT POSITION?
Position of Ball Is it Quick ball or Slow Ball Position on Field Positions of Players Awareness of Trends/Tactics Level of Game
RECOMMENDED POSITIONS
In field some 3 to 4 metres away from the tackle, ruck or maul on the attacking side level or slightly behind the scrum half
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RECOMMENDED POSITIONS
On the narrow side i.e. the side nearest the touch line beside and slightly behind the scrum half of the attacking side
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RECOMMENDED POSITIONS
Slightly behind and between the attacking side’s scrum half and the stand-off so long as the three quarters are lying “flat.”
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“NO GO” POSITIONS
Take up an initial position on the defending side
Adopt the “chariot” position
Stand square on to the tackle, ruck or maul.
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Catch 22
Bad decisions - Poor Positioning
Positioning crucial, but can be taught
Fitness
At least be as fit as the teams you referee
Stay mentally alert throughout the game
The Ball
Always keep the ball in view
Do not let too many players get between you and the ball
Do not get in the road of play
Angles of Sight
Do not turn your back on players or the ball
Adopt angles to maximise your view, never be square
Positioning
The aim of the referee is to be at all times in the best position to see everything that goes on. This is an art that can only be acquired by practice and study