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7s Defence - All with Mike Friday

Mike Friday was the man behind Kenya’s re-emergence as a genuine power in the 7s game. As the head coach of Kenya, Mike lead his team to the semi-finals of the 2013 7s World Cup and to the final of the Wellington 7s. A former England 7s captain and head coach, he is rightly considered and respected as one of the world’s leading 7s coaches.

Part 1. Mike Friday 7s Defence Promo

1:19 Member content

Mike Friday previews his latest 7s content – defence in particular 3rd man decision making.

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Part 2. Mike Friday 7s 3rd Man decision making at breakdown

11:47 Member content

7s rugby is quick, and so your decisions have to be as well. Mike Friday takes us through the decisions required as the 3rd man at the breakdown.

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Part 3. Mike Friday 7s Defensive Line Speed

9:59 Member content

Watch Mike explain his second defensive drill – line speed. This video is about defensive understanding and recognition of when you can put line speed and how you do this collectively and together, in order to put more pressure on the attacking formation.

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Part 4. Mike Friday 7s Defensive Line Speed & Alignment (live drill)

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Watch Mike explain his second defensive drill – line speed. This video is about defensive understanding and recognition of when you can put line speed and how you do this collectively and together, in order to put more pressure on the attacking formation.

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Course Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
Duration 32:47
Topics Sevens
Applicable to Coaches Players Supporters and fans Sevens
Languages English
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Course reviews

Great drills wish the video was a little louder in parts

 —  USA

great

 —  Argentina

Communication and quick decision making makes defence easier.

 —  Uganda

Very educative video. Emphasizes proper communication and decision making as key to good defensive play

 —  Uganda
Très bon exercice
 —  Georgia

Molto bravo nello spiegare e semplice nel lavoro

 —  Italy

Great video. irons out the critical decision making when it comes to the breakdown.

 —  Australia

Ottima spiegazione sull’aspetto difensivo dopo il punto d’incontro e l’occupazione dello spazio attorno al raggruppamento del secondo difensore dopo il contatto. Bravo Mike

 —  Italy

when this article will be traslate to spanish ?

 —  Brazil

Good video explanation for 7s defense

 —  Sri Lanka

Good clear instructions awesome

 —  New Zealand

very good end sencs

 —  Georgia

Excellent, he is a very good coach, giving clear instructions, his style is similar to my own, I relate to Mike,s enthusiasm,encouragement and he is decisive.

 —  France

traduccion al español

 —  Argentina

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