Players line up behind Red cones
When scrum half puts hands on ball the defensive line will advance together to Blue cones then run backwards to the next Red cone - to the right of starting point.
Proogression: Blitz (Horns) - Drift
Communication - call out
Solid line - Stick together
Speed
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
Most line breaks are made by support runners, not ball carriers. Teach the angles, depth and timing that get them there.
The isolated ball carrier is rugby's spookiest turnover. Here is the five-step fix, plus drills that rebuild support lines fast.
Tacklers are aiming lower, so carriers who dip late put heads at risk. Teach footwork, a strong early body height and leg drive to win the collision safely.