After playing 15 minutes of uncontested ruck touch, bring your group into to talk about what happens at the breakdown and contesting the ruck. Those that attended day one, did touch on rucking and clearing the threat using tackle shields.
Show a demonstration using players that have shown they are performing a strong "T.O.P" on what can be achieved at the breakdown. Attacking team wanting to secure ball, either clearing the threat or standing their ground over the ball. whilst defending team trying to win the ball back by counter rucking player backwards.
Explain about the area players must enter the ruck
Within an onside position, coming "through the gate" How big the area is depending on the tackled players position.
Stay on the feet at the point of contact.
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