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Tackle Technique in groups
Give players the opportunity to practice their tackling technique. In groups of five, one player in the middle has four tackle attempts. Make sure everyone has a go and the key points are repeated.
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Basic tackle technique is essential to rugby players of all ages and standards.
Blitz Defence - Its simple If You Know How
When the experts explain things in simple terms it all makes sense. The Blitz defence can be confusing and delivering the coaching blocks to develop this policy can be tricky. Richard Thorpe explains things in easy to understand language
Quins Defence - 2 v 2 tackling
A progression from the 1 v 1 drill this exercise adds extra players to make the decision making process more realistic. The coaches can vary the delivery of the ball and the width of the area to put different conditions to the players
Defence - Blitz or Drift
In the last ten years two defence systems have been coached and implemented. The Wasps academy coach provides some of the latest ideas and how to use games to coach the skills and cement the understanding
Defence Policy - What Is It?
Richard Thorpe has been a professional player for a decade and is now an RFU level three coach. He see's defence as the key to success and in this clip explains what "Defence policy" means
Quins Defence - Tackling in units 3 v 3
This exercise is part of a tackle technique progression and pitches 3 attackers v 3 defenders. As in match play the attacking players will present different challenges to the defenders. The coaches can choose to alter the conditions to put more or less pressure on the players
Quins Defence - Tackling in units 3 v 3
This exercise is part of a tackle technique progression and pitches 3 attackers v 3 defenders. As in match play the attacking players will present different challenges to the defenders. The coaches can choose to alter the conditions to put more or less pressure on the players
Drift Defence from Breakdown
After starting with a defence-focused game, this drill can be used to focus on organising a drift defence from the breakdown. The four defenders touch all cones in the tackle area to simulate chaos before getting into position.
Coaching Defence with Games
The Wasps academy manager uses games as the central learning principe for coaching defence and the systems he wants to introduce to his players
The Choke Tackle
The choke tackle is a technique used to slow attacking ball down. By wrapping the attacker high around the ball and lifting them slightly, their momentum is reduced and they are unable to make the offload. The longer a tackler can keep them from going to ground, the more time the rest of the defence have to get ready.
Blitz & Drift Defence Drills
This video takes you through the basics of both blitz and drift defences and provides great drill ideas.
Principles of Defence - Stay Square
Ex Harlequins coach Collin Osborne explains his second defensive principle - Staying Square
Principles of Defence - Go Forward
Ex Harlequins coach explains the basic defensive principles - starting with ‘Go Forward’.
Defence Philosophy - Collin Osborne
Ex Harlequins coach Collin Osborne walks you through his defence philosophy and explains why your team would benefit from a philosophy or buzzword/phrase!
Principles of Defence - Line Speed
Ex Harlequins coach Collin Osborne explains his fourth defensive principle - Line Speed.
Principles of Defence - Spacing
Ex Harlequins coach Collin Osborne explains his third defensive principle - Spacing.
Principles of Defence - Communication
Ex Harlequins coach Collin Osborne explains his seventh and final defensive principle - Role Clarity.
Principles of Defence - Role Clarity
Ex Harlequins coach Collin Osborne explains his sixth defensive principle - Role Clarity.
Winger blocking techniques
Winger positional skills.
Sevens - Classic Tackle 1
Good tackle technique when chasing a player from behind. The defender gets to his feet quickly to contest the ball. Key factors : Head to one side - Arms around attackers waist and slide down - Keep your arms around the attackers legs - Use momentum to get back to your feet
Defence - Tackle Progressions
Understanding tackle techniques and the progressions is integral for all coaches as a basic fundamental in coaching contact. The IRB "rugby ready" course provides a step by step approach to compliment the technques in this section
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