Defence

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Defensive line

Priority is to secure the A/B/C positions. The 9 can sweep behind the ruck to organise, while the open side winger joins as the 13th defender, with the other winger and 15 dropping deep.

Our defensive will be speed off the line and communicated from the inside man.

Starting Position inside your opposite player
A-B-C A is Post, B is the link man and C is inside first defender
Check, Move Look across the defensive line and go forward
Push Inside man has the player and you can focus on next player outside of the ball
Concede Drift defence where we are short of players and concede ground until numbers are on our side

Tackle Language

Approach Adjust your position and approach to increase the opportunity of a successful tackle
Contact Make a positive initial contact with opponent ensuring transfer throughout the tackle.
Decision Get Back-in-Game or attack breakdown.

Breakdown Language

Look Understand what has happened in the tackle around you, to determine your next action
Threat Shut down the space with the opposition and win the battle for height.
Contact Body position to secure or clear out defender.
Decision Get Back-in-Game.