Acting hooker throws the ball in to his partner. The receiver turns and backs in to the defender, setting up a mini maul. After 3 attempts each the players rotate so everyone tries every role.
Hooker must throw ball straight Receiver must catch the ball and turn immediately to present and protect the ball Turning when receiving also means any dropped balls go backwards and stay in play Defending player must wait until the attacker is on the ground and then bind on and try to drive him back
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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