Ruck Defense Drill

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Tyrone, Rugby Coach

DESCRIPTION

  • 1/2 team defends, other half attacks
  • Tackle bag lies across pitch with ball at the base on attackers side
  • Defenders lie on ground on attackers side of bag
  • Attackers start 8-10m back from bag
  • On whistle or "GO" defenders get up and get "onside" behind bag, attackers move up and scrum-half gathers ball and feeds 1st receiver
  • Defenders must defend the attack as it develops
  • Attackers try to find spaces, gaps or mismatches

 

COACHING POINTS

Adapted from R80 Rugby (https://www.youtube.com/user/R80Rugby)

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