Take the ball into contact. Recycle player 1 has choice Snap = pick up and go with support Pop = to pass to waiting pod to take into contact Attacking side cannot take ball into contact alone
Correct position to carry ball into contact Correct presentation Body position to secure Communication to organise (both sides)
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Most line breaks are made by support runners, not ball carriers. Teach the angles, depth and timing that get them there.
The isolated ball carrier is rugby's spookiest turnover. Here is the five-step fix, plus drills that rebuild support lines fast.
Tacklers are aiming lower, so carriers who dip late put heads at risk. Teach footwork, a strong early body height and leg drive to win the collision safely.
