Page 7 - Rugby Coaching Diary Level 2- Huntley Anderson
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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.

