axe dominant tackler. rolls and jions defensive line closet to were he stands up. becomes gurad dog in defensive line can jackel ball if quick enough, hunter and scout then become gaurd dogs or support in counter ruck if 'flooding' ruck
hunter always comes from direction of ball unless ball fall on scouts side. if scout has 'eyes on' ball scout becomes hunter. hunter halls arse to become scout decision maker commit turnover ball or bail
scout sealer or secondary support if hunter commits to break down guard dog if bail hunter if eyes on ball or player falls at his feet
no wasted movement. players stay in alignment tackler rolls to easiet sideline goes shortest possible distance to join dline.
defend in threes
communication
strong body position
remain on feet
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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