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Rugby league defensive line game

Can anyone help I'm looking to run a session on team organisation and defence we're we get line speed, markers incorporated into drills and I looking to end the session with a game to incorporate wots been learned in the session but I'm struggling to find one
stewart price, Rugby League Coach, England
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Hi Stewart, 

There is this 'Blitz Defence' drill that i found which i think would be really useful and transferable across to rugby league. 

https://www.sportplan.net/drills/Rugby/Defensive-Patterns/Blitz-Defence-rcd93.jsp 

 

 

Blitz Defence

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WHY?

Put pressure on attacking side. 

Force ball back inside. 

More numbers in defence than attackers. 

WHEN?

When the ball is at the edge of the field near 5m lines. 

Attackers playing close to the game line. 

HOW?

Lead from Outside backs. 

Line up outside shoulder of attackers. 

Run Up and In. 

Fast Line speed. 

Stay connected to inside man. 

Resposible for the space inside you. 

Aim for Man&Ball hits or interceptions. 

 


Coaching Points:

Line Up Outside Shoulder of attacker.

Up and In lines of running.

Space inside of you is your responsibility. 

Everyone commited - No Dog legs. 

Lead from the outside backs - wingers. 

Stay Connected - If man inside bites in, you must too. 

 

Jack Grundy, Rugby League Coach, United Kingdom
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