Attacking formation from Breakdown Pre - Breakdown Ball carrier runs and hits pad, goes to ground and presents ball. Attackers running attacking line with 2 supporting ball carrier. Post Breakdown Attacker on ball carriers left shoulder, moves over to protect ball, Attacker on ball carriers right shoulder moves to ball and passes to out to the left When the ball carries goes to ground, remaining attackers (those not involved in the ruck) move back quickly to form the attacking line again.
Coaches should watch and guide Good ball presentation Speed covering the Ball Speed picking and passing the ball Attackers getting back into the attacking line quickly and correctly.
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