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Take this a bit further with the practice plan, The weakest kink. Now the defenders face dynamic attacks and need to work together to close down the threats.
Put this into a system of defence with Move and tackle together. In this activity, the defenders realign to make sure they've covered off the attackers in front of them.
Finally, practise set-pieces with Scrum defence training: Closing down their options. This activity connects 6,7,8 and 9 to the rest of the back line.
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