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Defensive line (fullback sweeping)

The Defensive line (fullback sweeping) in 13-a-side rugby league: 5 in backs, 6 in forwards and 2 in halves, drawn to scale with the team's own end at the top.

Defensive line (fullback sweeping) drawn on the rugby league pitch, own end at the topLeft Wing (LW)LWLeft Centre (LC)LCLeft Second Row (LSR)LSRStand-off (Five-eighth) (SO)SOLeft Prop (LP)LPHooker (HK)HKRight Prop (RP)RPLoose Forward (Lock) (LF)LFRight Second Row (RSR)RSRRight Centre (RC)RCRight Wing (RW)RWScrum-half (SH)SHFullback (FB)FB

Drawn to scale: 116 m by 68 m. Own end at the top.

Positions in this shape.

CodePositionUnit
FBFullbackBacks
RWRight WingBacks
RCRight CentreBacks
LCLeft CentreBacks
LWLeft WingBacks
SOStand-off (Five-eighth)Halves
SHScrum-halfHalves
LPLeft PropForwards
HKHookerForwards
RPRight PropForwards
LSRLeft Second RowForwards
RSRRight Second RowForwards
LFLoose Forward (Lock)Forwards

The shape

The Defensive line (fullback sweeping) sets out 5 in backs, 6 in forwards and 2 in halves. The diagram shows where each position starts, on a 116 m by 68 m rugby league pitch drawn to scale with your own end at the top. Use it as the starting picture for your team sheet, then adjust the depth of each line to the players you have and the opponent in front of you.

Other 13-a-side rugby league formations.

Standard (attacking set) on the rugby league surfaceLPHKRPLSRLFRSRSHSOLCRCLWRWFB

Standard (attacking set)

Drawn to scale with every position

Pick the shape, drag your players onto it and share the team sheet with parents before the game. The Vanta Club app is free.

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