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The Breakdown (on Defence) - All with Richie McCaw

Breakdown skills are critical for any player. In this video I look at the three big decisions to make when you are a support player in the defensive line and the techniques to deliver the most effective actions. Being effective at defensive breakdowns is about great decisions and absolute commitment.

Part 1. The Breakdown on Defence   11:00 Member content

Richie had a mortgage on this part of the game. Delve into his mindset and thought process.

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Course Part 1
Duration 11:00
Topics Coaches Corner Position specific Player Programme Breakdown
Applicable to Coaches   Players  
Languages English , Español

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Course reviews

Really clear and helpful.

USA

A great session coached by one of the world’s best! I loved this video and it had some very insightful tips.

Wales

Really helpful video well explained simple 3 decisions how effective am I going to be at controlling contact turn over or slow down ball or set for next defensive phase Thanks heaps

Australia

a great simple demo for clear decision making for the 3 points on what ,when & when not to for more effective in play positioning / repositioning.

New Zealand

Simply outstanding

England

Something so tough and complex made simple by a legend! Thanks Richie!

USA

Fantastic clear instruction and explanation.

Australia

absolutely excellent video very clear to understand

England

muy claro

Argentina

great simple and very effective for school boys to learn! Done by the best

USA

Excellent video , clear and concise ,great information

England

Gracias Richie por transmitirnos tus experiencia y tus tecnicas.

Argentina

can you please help as i have tried to send this to one of my players but he cannot open it.

Scotland

Good for the the young and the experienced alike.

Russia

ME PARECEN QUE VIENDO DE EL MEJOR DEL MUNDO EN TOMAS DE DECISIONES MI ÚNICA OPINIÓN ES QUE LO ESPLIQUE EN CASTELLANO

Argentina

It’s often said by TV pundits that rugby is a simple game, but when you hear RMcC explaining how he dominates the breakdown in 3 simple steps, you realize they might be right. Great video for young players of all positions, and quite a few older players would benefit as well!

Canada

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