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Closing down
Objective: To encourage a defender to close down rapidly, reducing the time the opponent has on the ball but at the same time avoiding a situation where they get too close and are eliminated.
Purpose: By closing down the attacker and running alongside them forces the attacker wide and to continue down the line, rather than coming inside to attack a more dangerous part of the field.
Structure: 2 attackers + 1 defender
Channel onto teammate
Objective: To introduce the concept of channelling the ball carrier onto a team mate to complete the tackle.
Purpose: For the defender to dictate where the attacker goes so the cover defender can win the ball with a low hard tackle.
Structure: 2 attackers+ 2 defenders, in a narrow 10 yard channel.
Closing Down:
1st Defender
Channel onto team mate
2nd Defender
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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