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Blitz Defense                  -Attack the fly half or playmaker
         Running in defense        30x30 m  Area                                                                           Move as Unit                   -(7) be the first tackle
         Blitz                     Coach/Then assign defensive                                                             Apply pressure                 -(9), (10) follow
                                   leaders can choose to call blitz                                                        Attack playmaker               -(11) look for the cross kick
                                   Each group attack/defend from                                                           Identify threat                -(14) wide but not deep
                                   the designated starting points                                                                                         Note: It is a risk but using this allows
                                   Blitz (Rabbit) attack playmaker                                                                                        (Rabbit or all) to apply pressure. Always
                                   Even Numbers 7v7 and 8v8                                                                                               rush the playmaker or player with ball.
                                                                                                                                                          Always tackle to ground. Often use when
                                                                                                                                                          you have speed and numbers in defense
                                                                                                                                                          against opponents








         Running in defense drift  30x30 m  Area                                                                           Drift Defense                  Note: (6,7) always be my hustlers in the
                                   Coach/Then assign defensive                                                             Move as Unit                   drift defense. (9,10, 12) Tackle channel,
         Game:                     leaders can choose to call drift                                                        Choose an opponent             Jam Channel Respectively. Shuffle the
                                   Each group attack/defend from                                                           Target receiving shoulder      attacking team to that imaginary, but
                                   the designated starting points                                                          Reduce ball carrier’s option   vital 16th defender, the touch line.
                                   Groups (3)(5v3  (1) 2v2)







         Team Talk                 Question Players
         (5 minutes)               Give feedback
         Cool Down
         10 minutes                Stretch entire body. Focus on
                                   lower body.
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