Performance Standards
The following are "BASELINES" that coaches should instill within your teams game plan, Thus creating the minimal "STANDARD" of performance that need continual maintenance! These aspects within the modern game of Rugby League are a coaches ideal in measurement of individual and team performances.

1. Completion Rate
Each set of six tackles has its own inherent degree of difficulty, the result of which is a rate of completion based on the number of tackles utilised in every attacking set. A high completion rate is desirable, but not at the expense of creative play. Errors offer the only chance for non-completion, so concentration on skill development will act to improve this standard.

2. Line Breaks
The ability to evade defence is a direct measure of attacking potency. Both beating the man whilst in possession and passing ability are important measures of attack. An improvement in either will see marked changes to the overall standard of play.

3. Metreage Gained
It is necessary to indicate the quality of individual attack. This can be acheived by dividing metres gained by number of possessions. A coach will soon learn
that team performance is directly related to effective running. Players will compete from week to week to become the metreage winner if an appropriate incentive is posted. Players setting their own metreage standards are more likely to achieve them. Be realistic. Aim high.

4. Turnover Tackle
One way to influence results is to perform aggressive defence which causes opposition to spill the ball. A tackle ensuring a turnover can turn defence in attack.

5. Kicking
An effective kicking game can lead to territorial advantage. A quality standard for kicking is based on metres and positioning. Ideally, a defensive kick should be long enough to force the football carrier into a corner close to his line. An attacking kick should put pressure upon the opposition, either in the air or
on the ground. A kick on the sixth or any tackle that forces the opposition to concede position is vital. It is therefore, the best attacking option.

6. Support Play
The ability of a team to capitalise on attacking opportunities is related to support play being in position to carry play forward. The number of support play receives is an important standard that promotes team members to complete this vital attacking option. Ensure the defence line is confused, adverting gang tackles and providing attacking options.