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Tackling 18 - Man on Man Defence

Tackling 18 - Man on Man Defence

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Practice 18 introduces on next defensive system the man on man defense this system is normally used when there are equal numbers of attackers and Defenders or more numbers in defense. Four attackers in suits run out against four Defenders forming an attacking line and a defensive line again. The attackers can only pass at this stage The Defenders aligned in a flat for shape as the attackers passed the ball The Defenders race forward as align each player mocking the man opposite. Come on, let's go. Nice defense well done. The key to the man on man defense is for each player to align opposite the same shoulder of their opponent here. The defense have all aligned on the outside shoulder. They could all aligned on the inside providing. The each Defender does the same when the ball is played the defensive line races forward and takes the man opposite. Scope appointment exaggerate the point - that's right the point outside porch. Defenders should align with that outside foot forward pointing at the man. They're marking and communicating with each other. They must move up together in a flat defensive line keeping the shape at all times. Great line speed little light arrow with the past then it puts the player and depression line speed is important players should move straight up as fast as possible staying in line and putting the Attack under pressure.