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Hi,
Here are some key points of man to man defensive structure.
If the opposition has an overlap it will not be possible to man mark, in this situation you should not rush up at the attack but direct the to the touch line. It is okay to give up territory in order to drift to cover the attack.
Also, around the break down it shouldn't be about man marking but marking the space/channel. At each ruck, one defending player should nominate himself as the 'guard'. And it is his job to ensure the opposition 9 or a forward pick and go doesn't get through.
I hope this helps!
Here is an Introduction To Defensive Systems
Introduction to defensive systems
1. With bags
3 Attckers with bags are given a number, 5 defenders line up opposite within the grid.
When coach says so he shouts a number (this is the attacker that the defenders will tackle and adjust too)
when the number is shouted both attackers and defenders shoot off the line to meet in the middle (green cones)
Here a tackle is performed on the given number and players will adjuest and stay connected accrodingly.
2. With a ball not bags.
This progression makes it more realistic, and means the 5 defenders have to adjust to the differnt moves the attackers throw at them.
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