Ruck race

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DESCRIPTION

Set up


  • Cones will note the start for each team
  • Tackle shields/tackle tubes of different colour laid in long position
  • Balls to face different directions to show how a ball might be placed in a ruck 



The drill



  • Players start in press up position
  • Teams are equal distance away from shields
  • Coach will call a colour
  • Players will run to the corresponding shield and compete in a ruck
  • Team who win the ball win a point 

COACHING POINTS

Things to focus on


  • First arriver
  1. body height and supporting own weight
  2. Grabbing the shorts of prone player
  3. Feet positioning 
  • Second and third arriver
  • Strong bind on first arriver
  • Leg drive with short steps
  • Counter rucking side
  • Clearing out the ruck
  • Aeroplane to get under the first arriver 
  • Grab hold of a leg and drive the defender upwards and off of the ruck


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