2 areas setup - 8 players 4 players in 2 pairs 2 players, 1 from each pair, face each other with the ball 2 players with tackle pads, 1 from each pair, stand behind players facing each other On coaches call players with ball quick passes between them On coaches 2nd call, whoever doesn`t have the ball has to tackle ball carrier Defending player with tackle pad creates ruck when tackle is complete Attacking player discards pad and rucks over to clear out player with tackle pad Repeat so each player makes 3 tackles then swap players over. Ball Carrier should Present ball quickly in direction of team mates (as far away as opposition as possible) Arriving players Maintain low, strong, stable body position throughout the ruck. HEad and shoulders above hips at all times Must join the ruck in a legal manner (from behind the foot of hindmost teammate in ruck) Should be aware that they may need to clear out any threats to the ball Should drive beyond the ball to make it more readily available
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