Player 1 runs with the ball to the first cone and falls with correct technique onto the ground, then pops the ball to player 2 who runs over player 1 and then this is repeated at the second cone.
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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.
