The execution of the drill
Video Clips
(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.
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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" To develop an effective phase defensive system, coaches must start with basic ofbasic drills and this drill is one of them. This
drill teaches players the art of keepingtheir defensive line straight, because without a straight defensive line their will be
gaps in the defensive line for attackers to run through."
- Jan Oberholzer
We show coaches the most basic defensive line drill, the "Straight defensive line drill", which teaches players the art of
keeping their defensive line straight..
We look at "The straight defensive line drill"
Modern Rugby Defenses
Lets see how the Joberrugby Academy execute the drill.
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