Level 2

Follow-up

Reflect upon your last few games. Are there areas where your defence is consistently being beaten? Discuss with your assistant coaches what adjustment you could possibly make to avoid this.
Discuss with a coaching colleague what contested activities they use to practice defence. What change would you make to the activity to specifically teach defending middle penetration?
Have a colleague watch your team play and then discuss with them what defence they would employ against your team. Would you use the same defence against their team?
What are the main teaching points defending a turn-out cut? How can you teach and practice this?