Rugby: Ruck Clear Out - Starting Line

Description

Step 1: Feeder will call a number

Step 2: The player with that designated number will turn & proceed to carry the ball into contact

Step 3A: Remaining 2 will perfrom up/downs and follow ball carrier in support

Step 3B: Both defenders will move off the line to meet the ball carrier. They will have to communicate with eachother who will tackle the ball carrier.

Coaching points

• In this phase of the drill communication from both partys should be at a hign. 
• Defenders talking to one another, looking up, pointing who they have, and important that they advance together in a straight line
• Ball carrier must accelerate into contact, support must have good body positions