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Rugby: Mini Ruck

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Groups of five

Three attackers try and score against one defender

If touched must ruck

COACHING POINTS

Try to score without being touched via passing and running

If the ball carrier is touched: Footwork first, but let yourself be touched. Fall with back to opposition, place ball at arms length.

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Progression in ruck:

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

Ruck

Introduction to ruck:

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.

Ruck

Driving Maul:

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.

Maul

Tag Maul Game:

Groups of 10.

5 v 5 Match.

Players start the game and after each touch the touched player must simulate a MAUL by turning and setting up the ball. Allow 1 player to drive in on the ball.

Maul

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