Is this game focusing on defensive structure a condition is placed on the tackler some former down up and then get into a good body position to compete at the breakdown. The attacking side should keep a good shape and try to exhaust the defense. Defenders must keep scanning and keep their line. There are three teams active to keep rotating the working team. short intense bursts of activity followed by small amount of rest The game moves on to see the defender competed the breakdown were aggressively making the contest of the ball more competitive.
Tackle Technique Warm-up
The team warm up with individual tackle techniques, progress to unit work and then onto full team exercises from set piece play
Coaching defence starts with some warm up games and progresses to specific skills and the coach then builds upon these basics. A system of defence is then introduced and practised in a conditioned game
Building a defensive system starts with the first three defenders and what they need to do at the breakdown. The Northampton saints coaches go through the steps and progressions to help younger players learn the key movements and techniques
After starting with a defence-focused game, this drill can be used to focus on organising a drift defence from the breakdown. The four defenders touch all cones in the tackle area to simulate chaos before getting into position.
The ability to move from 1 to 1 tackling exercises into unit & group skills can be tricky. Here are some tips that you could use
When the experts explain things in simple terms it all makes sense. The Blitz defence can be confusing and delivering the coaching blocks to develop this policy can be tricky. Richard Thorpe explains things in easy to understand language
This video takes you through the basics of both blitz and drift defences and provides great drill ideas.
All attacking players need to fix their opposite defender.
An exercise for continuity and support.
The coach can set the width of the channel and intensity of the defenders
Back Row Defence
A brief overview of the importance of strong defensive structure and some basic exercises to build it.
Use this exercise to replicate a line break with one defender to beat. The attackers need to move the defender and execute a 2 v 1 while the initial defender tracks back to stop the pass. Also works movement at top end speed for the main attacker
This exercise focuses on the key elements of a strong defensive system, including scanning, line-speed and staying linked with your team mates.
The Defensive Line
Defence - Exit & Kick Chase
This game simulates a counter-attack situation. The attacking side must gather the ball, look up to assess the defensive line, and attack the right areas. Start with fewer defenders, adding one on each attempt to increase difficulty. Progression: Defensive lines should vary between a wide or narrow alignment, to test the decision-making of the attackers.
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