1st player takes ball and runs into tackler with pad and turns to oncoming player. 2nd player rips the ball from the ist player and then drives the tackler back if possible and presents the ball for the scrum half to recieve the ball. The scrum half then passess the ball to the next player who in turn proceeds to hit the next tackle pad. Remaining player then comes in as the 2nd player into the maul. Scrum half stays the same and the original 2 players line up as an attacking line to start again.
Look for correct positioning of 1st and 2nd players into the maul. Look for communication between the scrum half and the backs ferousity of ripping and safety of the ball.
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