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Rugby: Maul - Rip

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If contact cannot be avoided take on own terms

Turn and present the ball

Support player rips ball out and presents

First ball carrier changes binding to new ball carrier

MAULED FORMED? Offside lines now in place.

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Maul - Setup:

Maul

Driving Maul:

3 attackers against two defenders with contact pads.

Ball carrier takes ball into contact turning before hitting pads and presenting the ball.
Next two players bind on either side and drive the maul to the end of the grid to score.

Maul

Maul Full:

Maul

Tag Maul Game:

Groups of 10.

5 v 5 Match.

Players start the game and after each touch the touched player must simulate a MAUL by turning and setting up the ball. Allow 1 player to drive in on the ball.

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