COMBAT OPPO DOWN THE LINE KICKS

January 29, 2025

Defending the Opposition’s Deep C-Shape Exit Kick

When the opposition opts for a deep defensive C-Shape exit kick down the line, we must counter by:

  1. Positioning our Key Forward/Ruck at J3, aligning with the expected C-Shape kick zone.
  2. Creating a 3v1 advantage at J3/C-Shape to contest and regain possession.
  3. Executing a defensive spoil to bring the ball to ground, setting up a ground ball contest.
  4. Utilizing the 3v1 shape with a scramble handball process to clear congestion and transition forward.

DRILLS:

3V1 or 3V2 - Click here for animation

Scramble Handball - Click here for Video

Scramble Handball - Click here for Drone

Dominate the Contest - Click here for animation

1/4 Zone - Click here for Diagram

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