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I need to start planning a 1v1 side defence for my level 2 rugby coaching course..BUT what is 'side defence'? I've tried online to find the best 1v1 side defence but to no avail.
Doing level two and have forgotten what the above means........
drills for setting a good strong scrum
At under 10s I was under the impression that it is 1v1 tackling. Can someone clarify the laws on this please?
How can I overcome my child's fear of tackling?
in more ways than one
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