Taking Penalties

Rugby penalties in Sevens

From a free kick or penalty, most teams will choose to tap and go straight away. The defence will be retiring and disorganised and there are more spaces on the field. 


If you decide on a move, keep it simple and attack space. Players in any position should always expect the ball. Identify where the penalty is to be taken from then move into a position to support the ball carrier.
If there is a delay for some reason and the team needs to set up a pre-planned play, here are the two main set ups you can use:

You can choose to kick for touch or drop kick for goal. Kicking for touch runs down the clock and gives you territory. If you are in front of the posts, then a kick at goal can also run down the clock and give you valuable extra points in a tight game.
Keep on eye on DJ Forbes [shaved head] who positions himself behind the first ball carrier.