Rather than just counter ruck because others are, assess necessity of doing so. If no threats present and ball exposed get on ball
Indicate how many cleaning players can come in- start with 1 or 2, then progress to 2 or 3.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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