Within this section you will find a number of Defensive drills. These drills vary from looking at the structure of the defence to looking at the tackle technique. A good defensive structure will prevent the opposition breaking the gain line which can result in you wining back the ball. Five Key Elements of a good Defensive Structure: 1. Pressure - Defences need to limit the time and space attacking teams have. This in return will minimise the options available and help you regain the ball. 2. Gain Ground - Attacking teams have one ambition and that is to get over the gain line. It's the defences job to stop them. A good strucured fast line of defence will enable you to stop this. 3. Physicality - A good defensive system will win this area. This enabling them to regain the ball. 4. Body Language - Defences need to be ready for contact and get the pshycological advantage over the attack team. 5. Communication - The defensive line must be vocal.
Basic Defence Structure
Structure Drill 1
Structure Drill 2
1 v 1 Tackle
Defence Up Across
Defence Up Across Hit
Defence Up Back
Defence Up Tackle
Defence Square
Defence Contact Pad Tackle
Defence Stamina Tackle
Defence Stamina
Defence Contact Structure
Structure Set Up
Structure Set Against Live Attack
Basic Contact Structure
Defence Line Structure
Defence Line Structure 1
Defence Line Structure 2
Defence 3 v 3
Defence Tracking Channel
Defence 4 Realign
Tackle Behind Drill
Basic Side on Tackle
Postman Double Tackle
Defence Reaction
Defence Circle
Defence Three Push
Defence Three Push Two
ABC Structure
ABC Structure Ball
One on One Track | | 
- Play to the structure set
- Communication between players
- Being vocal
- Body language (Aggressive, low position)
- Identify opponent to mark
- Align opposite opponent on his/her inside shoulder
- Move forward as one line
- Cut down opponents space to nullify options
- Make a effective tackle
.....Common errors while Defending - Lack of communication
- No defensive structure
- Poor body language
- Missed tackles .....The Tackle ....Key Factors / Coaching Points - Identify target
- Position pre tackle stance (sink hips, upper body leaning into tackle)
- Low body position on entry of tackle
- Position head on one side of opponent, eyes open.
- Make contact with shoulders.
- Wrap arms around opponent.
- Importance of keeping chin up and back straight.
- Good leg drive.
- Finish tackle on top of bag.
- Back on feet fast contest possession ....Common errors while Tackling - Poor body structure
- Eyes closed
- Head in wrong position
- Not using arms to wrap around tackle
- Slow getting back on feet
- Weak in contact
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