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Rugby: Introduction to ruck

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In small teams, play a modified game where if the ball carrier is touched on the shorts with both hands of a defender, the ball carrier must go to ground and present the ball to a support player who passes the ball from the ground unopposed

Change possession once a try has been scored.

COACHING POINTS

Touch tackles only

Ball must be properly presented with two hands

Opposition cannot go for the ball

Normal turnover for knock on, forward pass, etc.

Support player must pass the ball way from the ruck area

Tag belts can be used instead of touches.

Good body position when going to ground.

Cover head with hands.

Two hands to shorts makes a touch.

Look for good support play.

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In groups of four, the ball carrier runs out, turns and passes the ball to the second player. The first player then becomes a defender. Player 2 goes into contact and tries to drive the defender forward but when stopped, slides down to ground and presents the ball. Player 3 then drives over player 2, clearing the defender out of the way. Player 4 picks up the ball and runs on to the end where the drill is restarted running back down the grid

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3 attackers against two defenders with contact pads.

Ball carrier takes ball into contact turning before hitting pads and presenting the ball.
Next two players bind on either side and drive the maul to the end of the grid to score.

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Groups of five

Three attackers try and score against one defender

If touched must ruck

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Continuous Ruck Support:

Groups of 4 and two groups of defenders with contact pads. 1 ball per group.

The ball carrier drives into the contact pads and presents ball backwards. Player 2 binds on, face to face and secures ball, player 3 binds on the other side to form a front row.
All attackers bind together and drive defenders back 2-3 metres. Player 4 takes ball out at back and runs back around cone with players 1-3 in support.
Repeat going back the other way until all attackers have practised each role.

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