Scrumhalf pass to 1st player 1st player (ball carrier) rounds the cone and makes contact 1st 2 supporters (cleaners) round the cone and clean away defenders 3rd supporter (sealer) seals over the ball
BALL CARRIER: present the ball quickly in the direction of team mates (as far away from the opposition as possible) CLEANERS maintain a low, strong, stable body position throughout the ruck. Head and shoulders must be above the hips at all times Join the ruck in a legal manner (from behind the foot of the hindmost team mate in the ruck) should drive beyond the ball to make it more readily available SEALER low body position over the ball grab hold of the ball carrier head up and hips down be aware that may need to clear out any potential threats to the ball
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