| 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.
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.. |
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 this basic drill. This drill teaches players the art of keeping their defensive line straight, without anygaps in the defensive line for attackers to run through." - Jan Oberholzer |
| We show our coaches the most basic defensive line drill, the "Straight defensive line drill", which teaches players the art of keeping their defensive line straight at all cost.. |
| We look at "The straight defensive line drill" |
| Modern Rugby Defenses |
| Lets see how the Joberrugby Academy execute the drill. |
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