Rugby: 1st man at the ruck

Description

• Ball.
• Groups of 3+

• 2 attackers line up infront of a defender. 
• The 1st attackers takes the ball into contact 
• The defender makes a low chop tackle.
• The 2nd attacker resposibility is to clear away the tackler from the contact area and look after the ball.

Progression : Add second defedner with a tack;e nag to test the stability of the clearer. 

Coaching points

• Win the race to the contact area.
• Lots of communication with the 1st attacker. 
• Timing and accuracy. 
• Throwugh the gate. 
• Low Body height/ STable platform. 
• Explosive power.