2020 -> 2021 Olympic Sevens (Tokyo)
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@kruse said in 2020 -> 2021 Olympic Sevens (Tokyo):
Why are there play-offs for 5-8, etc, in the Olympics?
Any reason other than the broadcasting Yen?They always have placing games for 7s. Olympics, Comm Games is no different.
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@mikey07 said in 2020 -> 2021 Olympic Sevens (Tokyo):
@booboo Their definitely not slow, Ware used to be the fastest don’t know if that’s still the case…I was meaning compared to some of the teams our players seem like their only jogging just having that gas would make us complete.
The game keeps changing though. The yanks are now shut down by the big sides and their speedsters given no room.
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@crucial said in 2020 -> 2021 Olympic Sevens (Tokyo):
I think that for the current game we have the gap acceleration needed.
Read my mind. Either the acceleration to get into a gap, or the strength to break a tackle. Our guys are pretty good at it even if it doesn't look as flashy. Gassing on the outside with flat out speed isn't seen so much these days by anyone amongst the top teams in a real contest.
Sevens is pretty basic because there is so much space. It's also why the referees are so shit, it is really easy for us to see when they cock it up. Aside from the fact that they are c grade refs in the first place.
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@snowy said in 2020 -> 2021 Olympic Sevens (Tokyo):
@crucial said in 2020 -> 2021 Olympic Sevens (Tokyo):
I think that for the current game we have the gap acceleration needed.
Read my mind. Either the acceleration to get into a gap, or the strength to break a tackle. Our guys are pretty good at it even if it doesn't look as flashy. Gassing on the outside with flat out speed isn't seen so much these days by anyone amongst the top teams in a real contest.
Sevens is pretty basic because there is so much space. It's also why the referees are so shit, it is really easy for us to see when they cock it up. Aside from the fact that they are c grade refs in the first place.
The other thing is that the traditional sweeper role seems to have been shelved in order to strengthen the initial defence line instead. Breaking that line is by far the most important facet followed closely by support play.
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I like what our coaches have developed. The long passing is great. The offensive tackling and drive over is a real weapon. And they have chosen defensive agility and acceleration over top end pace. I. E. They like a close quarters game with our ability to cover and pressure.
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@crucial said in 2020 -> 2021 Olympic Sevens (Tokyo):
The other thing is that the traditional sweeper role seems to have been shelved in order to strengthen the initial defence line instead. Breaking that line is by far the most important facet followed closely by support play.
Yep. Which is why that one missed tackle, whether is acceleration into a gap or a broken tackle, is almost always leading to a try. No sweeper to cover.
Not sure that it makes it a better game but it is different.
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@arhs said in 2020 -> 2021 Olympic Sevens (Tokyo):
I like what our coaches have developed. The long passing is great. The offensive tackling and drive over is a real weapon. And they have chosen defensive agility and acceleration over top end pace. I. E. They like a close quarters game with our ability to cover and pressure.
Agree with that too. It's not sevens as we knew it, but it does seem to work for us.
Also leads to closer scores I think and my heart rate going through the roof.
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@nta said in 2020 -> 2021 Olympic Sevens (Tokyo):
Pedantic refereeing - no defender there and he penalises ROK for going off feet on attack.
That said - pretty stupid from the big American kid for ROK lying directly on the ball.
Japan extending the first half in order to take a bigger lead.
Japan 19-12 ROK
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ref throwing around penalties everywhere, three in about 25 secs
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@kiwiwomble said in 2020 -> 2021 Olympic Sevens (Tokyo):
@nta he's being super strict on rolling in the tackle too, looked like a pretty normal roll off the ball so you can place it to me
I saw it how he did - when a defender is on his feet over you, they're pretty quick to hammer the extra roll.
Just like that decision for tackler to roll: not moving quick enough, even if not right on the ball.
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@nta i think id rather he gave everyone an extra second and allowed that half meter to allow it to flow a bit rather than just blowing everything up in the microsecond it happens
and my understanding was you're allowed a motion to place the ball behind ya, dont count that as an extra