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driving maul

what is the distance that an u11's team can push for, please.

Driving Maul

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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.

Driving Maul

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mobile07814520349 Coach, England

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Annabel DunnillCoach, England

Hi Coach,

There isn't a limit on the distance a team can push. However, the law stipulates once a maul is formed the ball must be available within 5 seconds. The referee should then call "use it" and the ball should be moved away from the contact area.

No more than 3 players from each team can be involved in the maul.

Hope this helps.

Archie

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