How is the best way to counter the opposing full back?

How is the best way to counter the opposing full back?

How is the best way to counter the opposing full back entering the line and creating havoc with our man to man defensive pattern?

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Simon JonesCoach, England

Edward

If you are playing man for man you should try to get your full back to shadow the opposite full back and to counter any incursions in that way. Good communication between your backs and back row will further help your team to counter this attacking ploy.

Good luck

Simon

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