Current Defence Systems with Alistair Rogers
12/3, 13/2, 14/1
are all phase play defence structures. How do these defence structures work, why and when to deploy them?
Ex Samoa, Fiji Drua and Toshiba Brave Lupus defence coach Al Rogers answers these questions and many more as his breaks down modern defence structures in our latest series.
Part 1. Modern Defences by the Numbers 10:08 Member content
Why the fastest players on the edge?, What distance between players in the defensive line?, How and when do the back field players interact?
These are just some of the questions ex Samoa, Fiji Drua and Toshiba Brave Lupus defence coach Al Rogers answers as he explains the player positioning by the numbers in modern defence structures as he starts new series.
These defence structures while illustrated in use at a professional level the can be used by all levels of the game down to high school.
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Part 2. Skills Required for the Edge 9:36 Member content
What is the purpose of your defence system?
along with Edge Defence skills and employing multiple defence systems feature in ex Samoa, Fiji Drua and Toshiba Brave Lupus defence coach Al Rogers’ second Modern Defence Systems series release.
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Part 3. Defender Alignment and Positioning 12:00 Member content
80% Ball, 20% Defender
These are the key metrics for defenders when lining up their opposition.
In the latest installment of his Current Defence Systems series,
Al Rogers
takes to the pitch to demonstrate how to maintain two shoulders available and effectively covering the ‘back door’ attack.
Don’t miss this practical breakdown of essential defensive strategies!
Play videoPart 4. Understanding edge Defence 13:03 Member content
Defending space
Get the spacing right and you get more defensive width.
As Al Rogers demonstrates in this week’s Current Defence Systems series release.
Add in line speed and you have a successful edge defence system.
Suitable for all age grades.
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Part 5. Understanding Edge Defence-The Fold 13:01 Member content
The defensive principles remain the same
it is a matter of adjusting and realign your position to accommodate the folding players.
As Al Rogers’ St Pats Silverstream (Wgton,NZ) players find out.
As Al suggests modify the drill to give your 9 insight into defensive line requirements and to reflect different match like situations.
Suitable for all age grades.
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Part 6. Tracking Wide Attack 8:58 Member content
Good footwork and getting in front of the player
to take the attacking space away is Defence Coach Al Rogers’ tracking objective in his final Defence Systems series release.
Al with with his St Pat’s Silverstream (Wgton,NZ) players presents a drill to develop this tracking skill.
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Alistair Rogers
Assistant Coach for Manu Samoa| Course | Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 |
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| Extras | Includes a companion PDF |
| Duration | 43:20 |
| Topics | Defence |
| Applicable to | Youths, ands, highs, and schools Coaches |
| Languages | English , Español |
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Course reviews
Thomas Kent AustraliaLove it. Really helps those of us who haven’t played and coached at a really high levels.
Desmond Crowley USAAt last…. this is great!
Simon Fruen EnglandAdvanced positional play in defence. Our U14 girls know how to count numbers! what this shows is the defensive structure moving as play develops. A lot more work on back 3 movements. This instruction explains how very well. I would say this is Adult level for complete execution.
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