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<blockquote data-quote="Andre de Waal" data-source="post: 1165403" data-attributes="member: 87905"><p>Hi Pontefractious, thanks for the observation. I haven't redefined the Theorem, I simply recognized the input from "modern game" pundits who argue in favour of high kicks for territory and pressurizing for mistakes as well as your dynamic of "forward motion". The Theorem holds absolutely true in terms of Possession, as perfectly elucidated in your second last sentence (sometimes there is no forward motion, thanks to the kicker!). My point is that coaches and players (where your last point most certainly applies) should diversify strategy and tactics and recognize that as soon as the ball is kicked high, the Theorem applies. And you can't score a try if you don't have the ball.</p><p>You mention that "rugby today is so boring" - Imagine being a Springbok supporter and watching a high-pressure game. I KNOW before the game starts - high kick after high kick, continuous scrapping for possession, primarily by the forwards, and a talented backline which seldom, if ever, gets the chance to attack with ball in hand.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andre de Waal, post: 1165403, member: 87905"] Hi Pontefractious, thanks for the observation. I haven't redefined the Theorem, I simply recognized the input from "modern game" pundits who argue in favour of high kicks for territory and pressurizing for mistakes as well as your dynamic of "forward motion". The Theorem holds absolutely true in terms of Possession, as perfectly elucidated in your second last sentence (sometimes there is no forward motion, thanks to the kicker!). My point is that coaches and players (where your last point most certainly applies) should diversify strategy and tactics and recognize that as soon as the ball is kicked high, the Theorem applies. And you can't score a try if you don't have the ball. You mention that "rugby today is so boring" - Imagine being a Springbok supporter and watching a high-pressure game. I KNOW before the game starts - high kick after high kick, continuous scrapping for possession, primarily by the forwards, and a talented backline which seldom, if ever, gets the chance to attack with ball in hand. [/QUOTE]
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