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What is the easiest defence system to use? I have a team of 18 year olds who know very little about the game but are very fit and enthusiastic and I need a simple defence system to use.
What tactics can be used when chasing a box kick? In addition to the blind side wing chasing the kick, what patterns could be used to regain possession or limit counter attacking possibilities?
Looking for realignment drills for defence and attack (U9s)
What are the main coaching points when introducing the drift defence? I'm talking mainly about senior players.
My coach has put me at openside flanker and I'm confused of where i should be after the scrum. Should I be attacking the opposing scrum half or just trailing behind the backs waiting to clean up/ form a ruck? It would be great to know what I'm doing !
i.e. where to stand in attack, where to stand in defence, dropping back for kicks etc
Hey, what are good exercises / drills to exercise team dedense when you have only one team? thanks
explain the ABC breadown defense drill
My coach has put me at openside flanker and I'm confused of where i should be after the scrum. Should I be attacking the opposing scrum half or just trailing behind the backs waiting to clean up/ form a ruck? It would be great to know what I'm doing !
Hey, what are good exercises / drills to exercise team dedense when you have only one team? thanks
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