Though shalt not pass: Key tactic that thwarted Blues in Origin I | proshenks
It sounds like a defensive directive, but was, in fact, the key instruction Queensland coach Billy Slater gave to his pack in the opening State of Origin game. When a Maroons forward received the ball, their first instinct was to tuck it under their wing and eat up as many metres as possible.
Slater’s ploy proved a masterstroke, particularly given attacking combinations are traditionally still gelling at the start of the interstate series. “Origin footy is about carrying hard and tackling harder,” Paulo said. “You have to think run first and opportunities will come off the back of that.“You have to go out and perform for 80 minutes each week and that comes from getting the team off to a good start by laying the platform early. We’ve got good strike power out wide, but if we’re not going forward first, they’re not able to do their job.“That’s Origin footy. If we’re thinking pass first, you’re second-guessing yourself.
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