Positional Requirements – Fly Half
1. Is able to make decisions under pressure
2. Has vision to be able to read a game and communication to be able to change the game
3. Can catch and pass off both hands under pressure
4. Delivers quick ball in contact
5. Is a creative strike runner i.e. (a) creative, (b) strike, (c) power.
6. Is able to kick with either foot i.e. (a) Punt (b) Restart, (c) Chip, (d) DA’s
7. Is tactically aware of the kicking game
8. Has effective individual tackling technique (1 v 1)
9. Has effective team defence technique
10. Is a County-standard goal kicker
11. Is able to bring others into the game
12. Is mentally tough, i.e. competes and trains at 95-100% of ability at all times
13. Has County-standard fitness levels
14. Has a ruthless edge in the pursuit of winning
Positional Skills:
|Speed, Agility, Footwork | Tactical Awareness | Running Lines | Kicking | Defence | Passing (range & type) |