Start with 1 Defender in the middle The coach shouts go all players on the line sprint to the other side of pitch without getting touched If touched the player then becomes a defender The last man standing then becomes the defender in the next game
Sprinting Agility Communication in defence
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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Most line breaks are made by support runners, not ball carriers. Teach the angles, depth and timing that get them there.
The isolated ball carrier is rugby's spookiest turnover. Here is the five-step fix, plus drills that rebuild support lines fast.
Tacklers are aiming lower, so carriers who dip late put heads at risk. Teach footwork, a strong early body height and leg drive to win the collision safely.
