3 teams of 5-6 One team in the middle has to alternate defending against opposing teams that are attacking them. This is a compact drill (10m in width) focussing on defensive cohesion. Attacking Teams: Work at 70% to beat defense while staying in the grid. Have 2-3 tackles each Encouraged to use drops, Unders lines to keep defense active Defensive Teams: Work to prevent line breaks, control ball carrier and put him on his back each play 2 x markers each play 5m on-side line Total rounds 1-2 (e.g. defending against both teams = 1 round)
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