Modern rugby defences
Week 11
This week we start with a new series showing our coaches how to
develop an effective phase defensive system. We start with the
most basic drill, the "Straight defensive line drill", which teaches
players the art of keeping their defensive line straight.
" To develop an effective phase defensive system, coaches must start with basic of
basic drills and this drill is one of them. This drill teaches players the art of keeping
their defensive line straight, because without a straight defensive line their will be
gaps in the defensive line for attackers to run through."
- Jan Oberholzer
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We look at the "Straight defensive line drill".
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The execution of the drill
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(The players run forward, clap hands in
the center, then run backwards back to
their starting positions.)
Key coaching points
  • The players must use their communication
    skills to communicate with each other.
  • Players must use their secondary vision to
    keep the line straight in relation to the
    players next to them.
Advantage of the Drill
This is a drill that teaches players to keep their
defensive line straight at all times, especially by
shooting forward and falling back.
Lets see how the Joberrugby Academy execute the drill.
The Set-out of the drill
Animation of the Drill
Video Clip
(The players running around each other in
the center and then running backwards,
ending at the opposite sides.)
On the signal of the coach the two lines of
players move forward.
They clap hands in the center..
    Note:
    1. To make it more difficult for the
    players, the coach can bring in
    different moves in the center to
    disorientate the players.
    2. The coach can give the moves
    different numbers, which he call out
    and the players must act accordingly.
They move backwards to their starting
positions
Video Clip
(The  players running around each other in
the center and then run backwards  back
to their starting positions.)
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