Defenders hold their shape and press together. They reset and have 5 seconds to fold around the ruck or cones in this case and defend on the other side. ABCs and the A needs to keep an eye on the 9 for when the ball is lifted
Line speed, connection and work rate
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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.
