Defence Alignment - HS and A with Rodney So'oialo
Part 1. Alignment, Connection & Line Speed in Defence
Defence is not just a job for the BIG players. Everyone has to contribute to the defence system.
Communication, connection, correct alignment and line speed .
A team that defends together needs to stay together.
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Part 2. Reacting & Adjusting to get Alignment in Defence
Rodney works with the players to react and align to different attack structures.
Off the ground.
Get into position to make a tackle.
Identify who you have lined up.
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Rodney So'oialo
Ex All Black loose forward and captain| Course | Part 1, Part 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 18:40 |
| Topics | Defence Youth Coaching |
| Applicable to | Coaches Players |
| Languages | English |
| Click on CC button at top left of video for other translation options. | |
Course reviews
Richard — ScotlandExcellent explanation.
Carter Croft — EnglandVery simple and very good and well explained.
Damien Costello — Australiasimple and easy to understand, great drill!
Harry Ormiston — ScotlandJust goes to show there is a lot more to line speed that people think. Good stuff
Arno Mansveld — NetherlandsLovely drill, good way to learn how to create a defensive overlap
Peter — New ZealandThis is a great drill well explained and covers most of the forwards D work, well done Rodney
Morne — South AfricaGreat video on defence and alignment
Paul Goss — EnglandGreat video for getting the defence and attack well positioned and using their speed to either pressure the attack
Stephen ARMSTRONG-RAVULA — AustraliaComprehensive to understand and perfect for youth teams.
Roger Dean Hodgson — New ZealandGreat video breaking down defence in small tangible pieces.
