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Defending the High Ball like a Glove - HS and A with Dave Ellis

Attacking kicks will increase in the current game.

Dave Ellis (Ellisrugby), demonstrates how to prepare your defence to handle them.

This setup can be implemented at all levels of the game whether the receiver is permitted to get off the ground or not.

Part 1. Defending the High Ball like a Glove   11:54 Member content

Form a ‘glove’ like defence to protect your high ball receiver.

Dave (EllisRugby), demonstrates how to arrange your defensive ‘screen’ including running lines and body position tips to protect your high ball receiver.

Safety of the receiver and the roles of the supporting defenders are Dave Ellis’ priorities in this week’s video release.

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Course Part 1
Duration 11:56
Topics Tackling Defence
Languages English

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