This Session is a progressive session that builds up the structure and key points of the Blitz defence. The Blitz defence is a high impact, high pressure style of defence. It is simple a very effective if executed correctly.
This will benefit your players, as it will encourage teamwork, positive tackling and aggressive line speed in defence, that will put huge pressure on the opposition.
Key Skills
Age group - anything above mini level - as more of a contact session.
This session can be coached back - back with drift defence for your teams to master, the 2 most common defensive structures.
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