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Introducing live defenders for 2 v 1
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Opponents may be static with inside arm as Target for ball carrier as soon as possible progress to live Defenders.
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Live tacking in channel
Finally introduce live 1 v 1 tackling in a controlled environment using a channel. Standards will vary but as coaches it is important to praise all of the players. Doing this exercise too early may cause problems and refrain from doing so until the fundamental skills have mastered
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Use a channel with attackers and defenders to progress the tackle technique, mix the players up so they all have opportunities. Reinforce the coaching points and give praise regularly
Worcester - Live breakdown
Here players progress from making decisions at the breakdown using pads and bags to live defenders. The supporting players have to make a decision based upon the ball carrier
Scrum Factory - 11. Flanker Channeling and The Role of the Number 8
The roles of each player in channelling the ball to the number 8
Lions - Attacking channells
From the Lions 2009 tour, a support drill in a channel to encourage the ball carrier to move the defender and make space for the support player
Rucking - Live With 5
A clever and competitive practise using 5 players that involves passing, tackling and then making the crucial decision of what to do at the breakdown. This can be done from Under 12's upwards
Three Channel Passing Challenge
Adding pressure to key skills is crucial to improve your players and to practise like you play. This exercise covers a variety of skills but essentially is about accurate passing and fixing defenders
Two Channel Passing Exercise
Players work in 3s running around the corner and realigning to attack. Introduce defenders and the need to look up and communicate.
Draw the defender and support in channel
The key to creating space is to move a defender away from the space, this drill allows the ball carrier to create the space and the support runner to attack the space
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