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Drive forward and secure ball in the maul.

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Ball Security

Protect possession through the maul.

Driving Power

Generate forward momentum as a unit.

Organisation

Set up and execute effective driving mauls.

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This category focuses on mauling technique and execution.These drills help forwards dominate the maul phase.Perfect for forward packs and backs supporting mauls.Ideal for coaches developing a potent driving game.

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Rugby Maul Drills CATEGORY

2 Stride Run Up

Short approach run to take off.

High Jump

3 Stride Approach

The 3 stride run up and jump. Short approach drills are used to reinforce foot placement, body position, and active use of arms and legs needed at take off.

High Jump

Spring Board Drill

A spring board can be used to increase the timing of the flight phase . An advanced drill, allowing the performer to process and learn the first and second part of the flight phase .

High Jump

Back Flexibility

This athlete is arching his back over a padded bar to improve flexibility and kinesthesis (the ability to feel movements of the limbs and body).

High Jump

Jump

A curved approach run followed by a single leg vertical jump to touch a suspended ball rehearses the first two phase s of the high jump.

High Jump

Standing Jump

A two footed standing backward jump stresses the use of the arms and leg elevation into the backward landing.

High Jump

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