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Back line defensive play

Looking for some set plays to bring the ball in from the back line in defence?

Dianne HakofCoach, Australia

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Lahni CCoach, Australia

If on WD side have WD hold and drive at the last second, throw straight to driving C, and have the GD drive towards the attacks transverse line then to a driving WA to the top of the circle. Also on WD side have a hold set up near the top on the circle with the WD, and have the GD drive to the WD side and the WD screen block the GA which leaves the WA and GA with the WD. But have the C ready to drive down incase screen doesn`t work and have the WD prepared to clear out. Hope this helps

Dianne HakofCoach, Australia

Thanks so much Lahni for this will try this tonight!

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