SLUG BALL RIGHT AND LEFT

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DESCRIPTION

USE THIS CALL WHEN THE SCRUM HALF HAS BEEN DRAGGED INTO THE CONTACT/RUCK AREA.

NORMALLY USED EXPLOITING THE BLIND SIDE FOR 1 OR 2 PHASES TO ALLOW THE SCRUM HALF TIME TO RECOVER COMPOSURE, CONTROL AND COMMUNICATION.

KEY POINTS

  • WAIT FOR 1 OR 2 SUPPORT PLAYERS TO LATCH OR PRE-BIND ONTO SHORTS
  • KEEP BALL IN REAR ARM, AWAY FROM CONTACT
  • TAKE CONTACT ON YOUR OWN TERMS, AIM FOR THE DEFENDERS OUTSIDE SHOULDER (SPACES NOT FACES)
  • FINALLY, DON'T RUSH. THIS IS NOT FOR TRY SCORING ITS FOR RETAINING POSSESSION WHILE KEY PLAYERS ARE SETTING UP.

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