Defence & Defensive Systems
An extra split second of pressure on the opposition can be the difference between success and failure. Rugby defence is not just about defensive systems. The best defensive teams enjoy defending. They are positive in defence and loud and accurate with their communication. So, does your rugby team see defence as a chore or as a great chance to win back the ball?
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Defending Against the Maul
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The maul is a potent attacking weapon. It saps defence's energy and spirit, whilst giving attackers space and scoring opportunities.
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Get Your Defence Up Quicker from a Standing Start
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Give your team a defensive boost with the techniques used by sprinters.
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The Tackling Technique that Will Stop Tries
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The offload near the goal line is one of the key factors in many tries, says Paul Tyler. Improve your players' tackling skills to save tries.
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Returning Kicks
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An aspect of the game that does not always get the same emphasis as tactical kicking and chasing.
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Making Communication the Key (Part 2)
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The best rugby players at any level are never quiet in attack or defence. A two part article by Paul Tyler.
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Receiving the Kick Off
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What to do when your receivers "aren't working".
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7 Key Factors to an Intense Defence
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Getting your team organised and working together in defence can pay big dividends over the course of the season.
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Overload Attack Game
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Challenge your players' individual and unit defensive abilities.
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The Outback Full Back
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With kicking being such a feature of the modern game, the positioning of your full back in defence can be critical.
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3 Man, Sweeper, Chain and Arc for 7s Defence
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Colin Hillman, former Welsh Sevens coach, describes ways to set up your sevens defence.
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Winning - The Stats that Matter
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Let the statistics shape your season and your plans for every game.
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An Aggressive Lineout Defence
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Defending against the lineout maul remains a vital part of the game.
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Unstoppable Tries
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Can you plan for interceptions?
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Mauling with the ELVs
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The ELVs (experimental law variations) are experimental no more. One of the laws causing most controversy concerns the maul.
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Scrummaging with the ELVs
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The ELVs (experimental law variations) came into force on August 1st. You will have to adapt your coaching, or your team will struggle.
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The Scrum Half and the ELVs
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How scrum halves have to adapt their defensive duties at scrums under the ELVs (experimental law variations).
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The ELVs and Lineouts
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The ELVs have resulted in a number of changes to the lineout laws.
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Kicking from Your 22 Under the ELVs
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When the whistle blows in your next match you'd better be prepared.
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Inside or Outside Shoulder Defence
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An alternative to the J curve or inside shoulder defence.
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3 Tips for Better Match Day Tackling
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How to get new players tackling and experienced players tackling better.