Session Topic: Defence Principles Time
Aspect
Focus Area
Key points
Notes
6
Touch game
Noticing
Immediate TO for poor catch – called by players
Do they look for opportunity in defence?
8
Primers
Height drop/Hips in line
Body position and balance
Setting good habits
10
Connection (10 v 8 approx)
Spacing
Speed of movement
Easy to add layers
8
Diamonds
1 v 1 into 1 v 2
Footwork
Use of language
8
5v5
Recognition
Role selection
Slow speed down
8
Game
Noticing – with intent
Double tackle execution rewards DF
Can add rip and vary DF constraints to suit your approach