Players jog forward until the coach doesn't call a side (left/right), then both lines have to set up in attack or defence (depending on session's focus) VARIATIONS Coach calls either side and situation (attack/defence) and both lines have to consequently set up
DEFENCE Look forward Man marking/pointing (focus is on the man NOT the ball) Communication (Hold-Up) Line speed and structure (pushing up together) Tackle and pillars ATTACK Quick set up of the line Catch the ball on the speed Run with pace Cleaning in breackdowns (Over the ball-Hold strong) Quick pick'n go
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