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Keep square as long as possible to reduce attacking options not defensive options

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Principles of Defence - Stay Square

Ex Harlequins coach Collin Osborne explains his second defensive principle - Staying Square

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Principles of Defence - Tackle Choice

Ex Harlequins coach Collin Osborne explains his second defensive principle - Staying Square

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Stay square & fix defenders

Create space by fixing defenders. This is one of the toughest skills to learn and in this clip Colin Osbourne from Harlequins explains some of the challenges coaches face and how to "Stay square"

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Principles of Defence - Spacing

Ex Harlequins coach Collin Osborne explains his third defensive principle - Spacing.

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Principles of Defence - Role Clarity

Ex Harlequins coach Collin Osborne explains his sixth defensive principle - Role Clarity.

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Principles of Defence - Go Forward

Ex Harlequins coach explains the basic defensive principles - starting with ‘Go Forward’.

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Principles of Defence - Communication

Ex Harlequins coach Collin Osborne explains his seventh and final defensive principle - Role Clarity.

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Principles of Defence - Line Speed

Ex Harlequins coach Collin Osborne explains his fourth defensive principle - Line Speed.

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Structure & principles of how to coach defence

A brief overview of the importance of strong defensive structure and some basic exercises to build it.