Scrum half passes ball to attacker, attacker takes ball into pad and then hitting the deck. Support player must be close to ensure a succsesful ruck. Scrum half then passes ball to the next pod. Emphasise on quick ball.
High intensity drill Takes the ball on flat with speed to ensure gain line succses 1st man hitting the pad with a low body position. 2nd man with low body position securing the ball - supporting his own bodyweight. Development - If contact is in middle pod then scrum half has options either side Development - add an extra defender to contest the ball NB - make sure players swap positions
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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