Attacking formation from Breakdown Breakdown Ball carrier runs and hits pad, goes to ground and presents ball. 2nd Attacker clears out incoming defender 3rd Attacker moves over ball carrier to seal the ball. Acting scrum half moves in retrieves the ball Post Breakdown Defender moves in front of next pod Scrum half passes ball to next pod Pod action as 1st breakdown Scum half moves along and retrieves the ball from the second pod. Repeat
Coaches should watch and guide Good ball presentation from the ball carrier 2nd Attacker making a good clear out 3rd attacker good strong shape Scrum half dig out ball, waits for next pod to be set and makes a good pass
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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