Both players (1&2) to start on the same side Players to rest for arms in the tackle tube and get into a low pre scrum body shape Players to work together to roll the tube forwards Things to focus on Retaining a good body position Right angles Staying compact - not long or short Scaps back! Small steps to retain strength Comms with each other To evolve the drill Add a third person (3) opposite and in between the original two This person to walk backwards Add a ball at the feet to simulate the 8 keeping the ball in a scrum
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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.
