Target with this way of defence is trying to push the attacking team to the outside of the pitch.
Nr's 10, 12, 13 & 14 are responsible for the first 4 defence zones. Nr 15 takes the last man. Nr 11 shifts to the centre to cover the space in the middel in the event of a kick & and as a back- up tackler. Tackles will be made in general with the outside shoulder.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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