Community | PROTECTING THE RUCK (DEFENCE)

DESCRIPTION

On the 1st Whistle from the Coach, the exiting defender from the ruck, bounces up and starts to move as quickly as possible to A Defender position As soon as the exiting defender has reached A position in D line, the stationary defender who was holding A position moves out to B defensive position and the defender who was holding at B position moves out to C defending position The Coach will then blow the 2nd Whistle to trigger a PTB The Hooker will pass to a ball carrier, who will target between A and B or B and C defenders All defenders will be in a live play situation and will defend similar to in a game from these positions

COACHING POINTS

Markers positioned from PTB at 3m (A defender) 4m (B defender) and 5m (C defender) Speed to Exit in position Movement from Ground to A position (left shoulder facing the ruck in this diagram) Communication from Defenders Movement to outside position Prep start once in correct defensive position (outside foot forward) Eyes scanning the PTB and ball carriers position Line Speed/Connection/Direct movement forward (Square) Tackle Combo Communication in the tackle Identify 3rd person from inside involvement Intensity is at the Coaching Staff's discretion NOTE: Ensure the drill is rotated and practiced on both sides of the ruck for development purposes

This practice has no coaching points

PROGRESSION

This practice has no progressions