Folding on Defense

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DESCRIPTION


  • The goal of this drill is to teach defensive folding

SET UP

  • Scrum Half + 5 Attacker behind him
  • Defense (6 or 7 players) set up on weak side of field
  • Coach is standing behind defense, where only offense can see

EXECUTION

  • On Go Coach holds up a number in left and right hands
  • Offense goes to left or right to match numbers
  • Defense folds and matches offense
  • Once defense is set, scrum half may pass ball to either side

COACHING POINTS

  • Post and Guard do not move
  • Monster is first to fold
  • Defenders keep eyes up and react quickly
  • Coach starts basic with sending all offense to one side
  • As drill progressive can get tricky with number calling
  • Ready, Ready up call from defense

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