Aim: Develop playersâ ability to set the defensive line quickly, and generate linespeed to place pressure on the attack Description: 2 groups of 6-8 defenders v 5-7 attackers (with pads) First group of defenders start by passing the ball to each other On the coaches call, they drop the ball (as they are defenders) and set up a defensive line (in relation to where the attackers are) The group should have a scrum-half to help organise the defensive line One the second call, the defenders go forward as a line and tackle the attackers. They then rest (round a cone) and repeat, before swapping with group 2. Coach to stand behind the defensive line with two coloured cones ( Red and Yellow) When coach holds up a colour the defensive attacking line adjust to the corresponding colour cones Defense must react to the change
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